2012 Fireworks & Concerts
Fireworks All Summer Long - Fireworks are displayed at the oceanfront Wednesday and Sunday evenings at 10 p.m. from July through the middle of September. Fireworks shows are launched from a barge off 20th Street and may be viewed anywhere along the boardwalk! For more information call (757) 437-4919 or
(800) 822-3224.
Mount Trashmore Park - July 4th at 9:30 p.m.
Stars & Stripes Explosion - July 4th along the
Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 17th, 20th, 24th and 31st Streets at 9:30 p.m.
May 2012
26-27- The 29th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival. The Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival is held Memorial Day weekend. All the strawberries you can eat and are prepared more than 50 different ways. Festival also features a Pie-Eating contest, Race Car exhibits, one of the largest carnivals on the East Coast. www.pungostrawberryfestival.info.
26-28- 9th Annual Steel Pier Classic Surfing Contest & Surf Art Expo. Surfing competition presented by Coastal Edge. First St. Jetty.
(757) 409-1363. www.virginialongboardfederation.com.
June
1-3- Patriotic Festival. A Celebration of our Military This event is a tribute to our armed forces personnel and their families. Features top-name musical entertainment, military displays and demonstrations. For more information, visit
www.patrioticfestival.com
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7- Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion and 17th Street Art Festival. 17th Street Park on the boardwalk between 16th and 18th Streets. Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is a two-faceted event where participants of all ages draw 4’x4’ chalk drawings on the boardwalk. www.beachstreetusa.com.
7- HarborFEAST. This all-you-can-eat local Seafood Feast will take place “river side” in Town Point Park. Downtown Norfolk. 6 p.m. -9 p.m. With the purchase of an advance ticket, get an early peek at Norfolk Harborfest (host of 2012 OpSail Virginia) and enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. www.festevents.org.
8-9- Latin Fest Beachstreet Seaside Palladium at 24th Street. 24th Street Park. Free and open to the public! www.beachstreetusa.com.
8-11- OpSail 2012 Virginia ™
Hosted by the 36th Annual Norfolk Harborfest Presented by AT&T Wireless. Fri: Noon- 11:00 p.m., Sat: Noon- 11:00 p.m., Sun: Noon- 6 p.m., Town Point Park in Norfolk. Free and open to the public. www.festevents.org.
14-17- Boardwalk Art Show Festival.
The Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard. 17th-32nd Street on the Boardwalk. 757-425-0000.
21- 7th Annual AT&T Bayou Ball. Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. In partnership with the Arts Council of New Orleans. Free intimate evening of art and music in the Missing Kidney Bar. All guests receive 1 free admission ticket to the Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival.
22-24- Sandstock- A Blast from the Past. “Sandstock”- a Beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock”- pays homage to the music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s that “rocked our world!”
www.beachstreetusa.com.
22-24- The 23rd Annual AT&T Wireless Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival. (Sneak Peek Lunchtime Preview- Free Admission Friday: Noon-4:00 p.m.), Fri: 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., Sat: Noon- 10:00 p.m., Sun: Noon- 6:00 p.m., Town Point Park in Norfolk. Open to the public with admission fee. www.festevents.org.
July
4- Stars & Stripes Explosion. On the beach at
20th Street, Beachstreet Starfish Pavilion at
17th Street (17th Street Park), Beachstreet Seaside Palladium at 24th Street (24th Street Park) and Neptune Park at 31st Street. Great music, fun in the sun, and breathtaking fireworks over the ocean create a patriotic tapestry enjoyed by all! Free. www.beachstreetusa.com.
4- 30th Annual AT&T Fourth of July Great American Picnic. Leave the grilling to us and build your own picnic dinner with family and friends in Town Point Park! Traditional hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon, lemonade, and much more! Patriotic concerts before fireworks. 5 p.m.- 10 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. www.festevents.org.
7- AT&T Reggae Solstice. Back by popular demand, come to Town Point Park and jam out to soulful Reggae Music. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Plenty of food and beverages. www.festevents.org.
13- Summer BrewFest TGIF. TGIF, Norfolk’s largest outdoor lifestyle party, enhances the evening with Summer BrewFest featuring 25+ craft beers, live music and foods all available for purchase. 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. TowneBank Fountain Park. www.festevents.org.
13-15- Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. Show will include dealers with a variety of quality estate, classic and contemporary jewelry. Fine 14K & Sterling Silver. Loose Stones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Ethnic jewelry, Beads & lapidary supplies. Jewelers & wire wrappers on site to design, repair, remount and set stones. Fri., noon-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information call, (804) 746-7665. www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
20-21- 30th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival.
Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Town Point Park. Jazz enthusiasts will chill to the sounds of legendary smooth jazz in the dramatic setting of Downtown Norfolk at the region’s longest running outdoor Jazz Festival. www.festevents.org.
21- Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge All Day. On the beach at 30th Street. Win, Lose, or Claw! The Crab is King at this one-of-a-kind event that’s fun for the entire family! www.beachstreetusa.com.
August
8-9- 37th Annual Artisans in the Park.
Great Neck Park, 2513 Shorehaven Dr., Virginia Beach. Sat. 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Sun. 10:00 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free and open to the public, the Festival showcases more than 100 artists and craftsman from across the nation as they display, demonstrate and sell their unique, high quality wares. (757) 385-2990. www.vbgov.com/specialevents.
20-26- East Coast Surfing Championship.
Free live entertainment and sport competitions. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 1st Street to 6th Street. www.surfecsc.com.
24-25- FunkFest. A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music of influential legends. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid-to-late-1960’s when African-American musicians blended soul music, soulful jazz, and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Funk music was a major influence on the development of 1970’s disco music, and has even impacted house music and hip-hop. FunkFest will feature bands in free concerts on the 24th Street Stage. www.beachstreetusa.com.
25- 12th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Music Festival. Enjoy Latin Music and turn Town Point Park into the biggest dance floor in Hampton Roads! 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Free. www.festevents.org.
31- Endless Summer Beach Bash.
Summer cools down, and parties heat up. Let’s hit the beach one more time to party endlessly for a good cause! 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Cavalier Beach Club, 42nd St. & Atlantic Ave. www.neptunefestival.com.
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September
31- Sept. 2 - Verizon Wireless American Music Festival. Virginia Beach oceanfront. The largest outdoor music festival on the East Coast features 30 concerts exploding across ten stages. Tickets are required for certain concerts on the main stage. www.beachstreetusa.com.
2- Labor Day Weekend- Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Participants are treated to 14 stages along the 13.1-mile course, with performances from 20 local bands. A headline act will thrill the crowd at the post-race concert on the sand at the 5th Street Beach Stage.
www.virginia-beach.competitor.com.
7-8 Blues at the Beach. Celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time, Blues at the Beach features two days of free concerts on an outdoor stage at the 17th Street Park. Local, regional, and nationally-recognized Blues acts share the stage for a riveting and heartfelt tribute to the sights, sounds, and soul of the American experience. 17th Street Park. www.beachstreetusa.com.
8- 5th Annual Books in the Park. A celebration of the written word that hosts a full day of poetry readings, author presentations, book signings by national, regional and local authors, interactive workshops, children’s activities and more! Noon- 4 p.m. www.festevents.org.
14-16 Mediterranean Weekend. A little bit of Italy and Greece come to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of pasta, pizza, Italian wine, great Greek food, beer, and world-class entertainment, together with family-friendly entertainment like grape-stomping! www.beachstreetusa.com.
15-16 16th Annual Neptune’s Fall Wine Festival
Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Neptune’s Park- 31st St./Atlantic Ave. www.neptunefestival.com.
13- Seniors Gala. A night filled with Big Band sounds is a must for Hampton Roads seniors! 7-10 p.m. Cavalier Beach Club, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.neptunefestival.com.
14-16- NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast.
The NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast at the
31st Street Neptune Park (next to the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront). Includes a free concert. Made up of some of the Navy’s best musicians, performances are diverse, high energy and entertaining. A Super Hornet afterburner flyover kicks-off the show, and is immediately followed by team parachute jumps onto the beach. This is a free event. Parking is available in the 31st Street Parking Garage.
15- Virginia Opera’s 4th Annual: Opera in the Park Concert. Enjoy a beautiful Virginia Opera concert outside at Town Point Park. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. www.festevents.org.
15- 7th Annual AT&T Acoustic Music Festival. Enjoy an eclectic mix of local, regional and national artists on multiple stages. Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk. Noon- 10 p.m.
www.festevents.org.
16- 7th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Often compared to America’s Thanksgiving tradition, and is a time honored Asian holiday that marks the end of the summer harvest. Wide variety of entertainment ranging from storytelling to music and dancing. TowneBank Fountain Park. Noon- 4 p.m. www.festevents.org.
16- Anthem Sandman Triathlon. Known as one of the best triathlons in the mid-Atlantic region, the Neptune Festival is excited to host the Anthem Sandman Triathlon! 2nd St., VA Beach Oceanfront. 7:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.
www.neptunefestival.com.
21- 3rd Annual Neptune Uncorked Wine Dinner. Prepare your senses for a spectacular dinner and wine tasting at the 3rd Annual Neptune Uncorked: A Royal Toast to Fine Wines! 6:30 p.m.- 12 a.m. Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.neptunefestival.com.
22- Town Point RibFest. New this year to the Norfolk Festevents 2012 line up is the Town Point Ribfest. Part of the “Savor the Flavor” Town Point Tasting Series, the inaugural Town Point Ribfest will feature finger-lickin, lip-smackin’ good BBQ along with great live music, restaurant competitions and great family fun. Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Free & Open to the Public www.festevents.org.
28-30- Neptune Festival & Boardwalk Weekend. For three days and nights, a host of activities such as the internationally renowned North American Sandsculpting Competition. Daily concerts alfresco in tented festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music. Over 275 artisans will line the boardwalk for the Neptune Arts and Craft Show. www.neptunefestival.com.
29-Fireworks Extravaganza. Grab your blanket and head to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as the skies explode with reds, purples, greens and blues! 9- 9:30 p.m. 14th Street Pier, VA Beach oceanfront. www.neptunefestival.com.
30- Youth Art Show. Open to all young artists, grades 9-12, this event gives them the chance to display and sell their creations in a juried venue, with prizes totaling $1,400! 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
27th-28th Streets, VA Beach Oceanfront. www.neptunefestival.com.
October
6-24th Annual AT&T Virginia Children’s Festival. Perfect festival for families; bring the kids to Town Point Park for a full day just for them. Event designated with children 10 and younger in mind. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.festevents.org.
7-JT Walk & Beach Party. Record-breaking fundraising event for the fight against Neuro-Muscular Diseases. After the walk there’s the fun of 5 live bands, kids park with bounce houses, face painting, clowns, treasure hunt with prizes for kids of all ages and much more! www.jtwalk.org
12- 4th Annual TGIF BrewFest. Join us for live music and a great selection of seasonal beers. Featuring 25+ craft beers. 5 p.m. –
10 p.m. www.festevents.org.
19-21- Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street. Show will include dealers with a variety of quality estate, classic and contemporary jewelry. Fine 14K & Sterling Silver. Loose Stones, Crystals, Minerals, Fossils, Ethnic jewelry, Beads & lapidary supplies. Jewelers & wire wrappers on site to design, repair, remount and set stones. Fri., noon-7 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
For more information call, (804) 746-7665. www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
20-21- 25th Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine Festival. The best festival in Hampton Roads to sample and buy great Virginia wines. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. www.festevents.org.
20-21- Craft Beer Festival. 24th Street Park. Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries are available for sampling from 1:00 p.m.-
6:00 p.m. each day. At the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, a tasting ticket includes a commemorative glass and unlimited tastings.
This event also features live music in the park.
November
November 16, 2012- January 1, 2013
McDonalds Holiday Lights at the Beach. Boardwalk between 2nd and 34th Streets. Entrance fee for all vehicles. Thousands of cars make this annual trek to see one of the most festive and creative holiday light displays ever. Holiday music on a free CD is provided to make your journey down the Virginia Beach boardwalk magical. Jumping fish, surfing Santas, and playful mermaids will dazzle you. McDonalds Holiday Lights at the Beach is presented by nTelos Wireless. www.beachstreetusa.com.
December
1- Holiday Parade at the Beach. 5:30 p.m. 15th Street to 25th Street along Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Marching Bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages. The parade travels North from 15th Street to 25th Street along
Atlantic Avenue. www.beachstreetusa.com.
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