Our Sponsors

Local partners who keep this festival free for the community.

Title Sponsor

Morring Law

Where We Fight and You Win · An Injured Worker's Dream Team

Morring Law is a boutique firm representing injured workers locally and nationally. With more than 26 years of experience, we handle claims arising at shipyards, on the docks, and in every kind of workplace — along with Social Security disability claims, where we have achieved consistent success. Denied benefits are not the end of the road. Contact Morring Law — Where We Fight and You Win.

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E. Palmer Supermarket

Serving the Community with Pride

E. Palmer Supermarket is an independently owned, veteran-founded, minority-owned supermarket founded by Mike Palmer and Esron Palmer. They take pride in bringing a full-service supermarket to the underserved communities of Norfolk and the surrounding areas. Their mission is to provide quality products, affordable prices, and exceptional customer service while serving their neighbors with pride every day.

They Offer

  • Fresh Fruits & Veggies — 50% OFF with EBT
  • In-House Butcher — fresh meats cut daily
  • Caribbean & International Groceries
  • Household Essentials
  • Weekly Specials
  • Friendly Customer Service
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MP Island Cafe

Giving You A True Taste of the Islands

Bringing authentic island flavors and cuisine to the festival.

MP Island Cafe has three locations: 5957 E. Va Beach Blvd. in Norfolk, VA; 12914 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, VA; and 5583 Portsmouth Blvd. in Portsmouth, VA. We offer a wide variety of Caribbean and Soul Food cuisine, including an all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffet which is sure to delight your taste buds.

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Proud supporters and performers of VA Rhythm & Roots Festival.

  • Yankee Girl Promotions logo
  • Thee Soul Food Kitchen logo
  • Smiles On Faces logo
  • Gone Bananas Norfolk Banana & Produce logo