Calling all young adults in the Diocese of Richmond! Join us for a Young Adult Mixer at the Cathedral the night before Catholic Fest. Enjoy a night out with friends, meet peers from across the state of Virginia, and pray with Bishop Knestout. Be reenergized in your Catholic faith and celebrate the Jubilee of Hope!
Who’s Invited? All young adults ages 18-39 are invited! All attendees must be out of high school. Single people and married couples are welcome. The goal of this event is to have a space for young adult Catholics from across the Diocese of Richmond to meet and pray – however, young adults who aren’t Catholic but are interested in the faith are welcome to attend! When & Where? The Pre-Fest Young Adult Mixer will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia. The address is: 823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220. Happy Hour will start at 6:30pm; the event will conclude at 9:00pm. What Can I Expect?
Welcome by Bishop Knestout
Happy Hour with Wine & Beer
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Keynote Talk
Prayer in the Cathedral
Who is the keynote speaker? Our keynote speaker is Robert Feduccia. He is our keynote speaker for Catholic Fest the next day and is giving an exclusive talk just for young adults at the Pre-Fest Mixer!
What Should I Wear? It’s a night out at the Cathedral, so dress up a little bit! There’s no mandatory dress code, but things like blazers and dresses are encouraged.
Where Should I Park? There is lots of metered street parking in downtown; typically the rate is $1.50/hour (but check the meters, a lot of street parking is free after 6:00pm on Friday nights). There is also the VCU Main Street Parking Deck 2 blocks from the Cathedral; typically the rate is $3/hour.
There is a limited amount of free street parking on the Cathedral block. No matter where you park, please check posted signs before leaving your vehicle!
I’m coming from out of town and want to stay overnight so that I can attend Catholic Fest the next day. Where should I stay? We have a webpage with suggestions of local hotels. If you book your room early, you can use the discount codes on that page to get a cheaper rate!
How much does it cost? The Pre-Fest Young Adult Mixer is $30/person. The last day to register is Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 12:00noon.
If you volunteer for a shift at Catholic Fest the next day, you will receive a $10 coupon code! Contact [email protected] for more information.
How do I register? Register online at the link above. Cancellations received after registration closes are non-refundable, regardless of reason for cancellation. Space is limited, so register sooner rather than later!
Questions? Contact Katie Yankoski, Associate Director for Youth and Young Adults, by email or phone at [email protected] or 804-622-5159.