Pocahontas Premieres kicks-off it series with a performance by The Embers

Over the last several years, the Metro Richmond area has become a premium destination for great performances and concert goers can’t get enough. One of those destinations, Pocahontas State Park, is kicking off its summer concert series Pocahontas Premieres. This is a venue with loyal followers who keep coming back year after year.  What is the pull? It’s the great performances by a diverse variety of bands and the beautiful outdoor setting of the Heritage Amphitheater.

Six outdoor concerts are scheduled for the 2014 Premieres:

• Friday, May 23^rd  - An Evening with The Embers
• Saturday,  June 21^st – Live Wire – an AC/DC Tribute Band
• Saturday, June 28^th – Hollywood Nights – a Bob Seger Tribute Band
• Saturday, July 12^th – Richmond Jazz Band
• Friday, September 12^th – Zoso – a Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
• Saturday, September 13^th – Richmond Symphony

The Heritage Amphitheater is nestled in the heart of Pocahontas State Park

The Premieres concerts are held at the beautiful Heritage Amphitheater located in the heart of the park. The park is located in Chesterfield County off Beach Road. For update-to-date concert information, click here, or click here to purchase tickets.

Families enjoy the outdoor atmosphere at the Amphitheater

Why not plan to stay the entire weekend at Pocahontas and explore the park. Stay at one of the 129 campsites located in the park’s two beautiful campgrounds. If tent or RV camping is not your thing, try a night in one of their camp cabins. For camping reservations, click here or call 1-800-933-7275.

The park is located in Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond. It's easily accessible from Interstate 95, Route 288 and Route 360.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, two hours; Richmond, half an hour; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two hours; Roanoke, three hours.