10 Things Only People From Richmond Understand

1. The Unstoppable Allure Of This Juicy Good Festival

Every year you tell yourself that you might be getting just a bit too old for the Carytown Watermelon Festival, and every year without fail you go and enjoy yourself anyway.

2. The Pure Joy Of Gingerbread Season

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has tasty beer all year round, but when that magical time comes for its Gingerbread Stout release, watch out for lines—and if you don't get there quickly, it might be sold out.

3. March Is Literally Madness

With men's basketball powerhouses like Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, always making it to the late stages of March Madness, and with the University of Richmond pushing forward, too, basketball is always on everyone's mind. You probably know people who are still upset about the University of Virginia's loss to UNC in the 1982 ACC championship.

4. Having A Love-Hate Relationship With Rams

Okay, so, VCU and other college students may crowd your favorite spots, but without them, you'd have no heart-stopping basketball games. Plus those students sure work to give back to the community.

5. It Will Never Ever Be Martin's. Ever

They can change the name all they want, but it will always be Ukrop's to Richmond natives, with its delicious rainbow cookies, salad bar, and pizza slices.

6. Oh, The Weather Outside (Isn't That) Frightful

What's that you hear on the weather report? An inch of snow? It'd be hard to miss this coverage because it'd be on all your news stations, all day. And bonus? It's a snow day!

7. People Get Super Passionate About These Flying Squirrels

After the Richmond Braves took off to Georgia, there was a break in minor league baseball in the city. But thanks to the Richmond Flying Squirrels, fans can again crowd The Diamond for a glimpse at some top-notch baseball talent.

8. If It Were Socially Acceptable, You Would Eat Donuts From The Sugar Shack 24/7

There is only one place for donuts in Richmond, and that is the beloved, delicious Sugar Shack. With all sorts of standard and wacky flavors and shapes, it'd be hard to go wrong here.

9. Feeling Bad For People Who Have Don’t Have A Super Awesome Old School Movie Theater

Just say no to $15 movie tickets. The Byrd Theatre has that old-fashioned look and style—with those old-fashioned prices, at $2 a ticket for even the new summer blockbusters.

10. Telling Anyone Who’s Never Been To Millie’s “If You Haven't Been, Go Right Now”

Richmond locals will quickly correct your mistake if you say you've never had brunch at Millie's Diner. You need to go immediately for its rotating brunch menu, but don't miss out on one of its specialties, the Devil's Mess. Featured image source: Flickr user Mobilus In Mobili Did we miss anything? Tell us what’s unique about Richmond in the comments below!