Tom Tom Festival

Tom Tom champions entrepreneurship, creativity, and civic innovation in America’s small cities. Now in its 10th year, the festival brings together leaders from industry, government, and the arts for a week of inspiration and transformative connections in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tom Tom pairs thought-leadership with live concerts, parties, public art, and artisanal food. It all adds up to an unrivaled celebration of big ideas at work in the hometowns driving our country’s future. Since its launch in 2012, Tom Tom has grown into a national destination for visionaries and engaged citizens alike. In addition to its spring flagship Festival, which examines civic innovation across America, Tom Tom hosts multiple year-round initiatives. The spring event has grown from 6,700 attendees in 2012, to more than 16,000 attendees annually. Since inception, Tom Tom has channeled over $3.3 million to new ventures and nonprofits.