The Virginia-Highland Summerfest 2024 Kickoff Party will take place on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM EDT. The event is organized by the Virginia-Highland Civic Association (VHCA), a non-profit organization committed to maintaining and improving the historic Virginia-Highland neighborhood. Summerfest is an annual fundraiser for the VHCA, and it is followed by the Tour of Homes. The VHCA focuses on fundraising, safety, parks, grants, planning, preservation, and community events. The board of directors, consisting of 11 members elected annually, governs the VHCA. Since 2017, funds raised from Summerfest have been used to pay off the mortgage on North Highland Park, donate grants to neighborhood schools and nonprofits, plant trees along the Atkins Park business node, and invest in neighborhood street sign toppers. The Kickoff Party will be held at John C Howell Park, located at 797 Virginia Ave NE. The cost of attendance is $10 + fees for VaHi residents and $15 + fees for nonresidents. For more information, visit the event page on Creative Loafing's website. [e69f9494]