http://www.virginia.org Events for Virginia Beach (city) - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:34 AM Virginia Beach (city) Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36238 3/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36211 3/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41196 Explore Owls Creek during a 35-minute cruise focused on salt marsh ecology. Scan the mudflats for fiddler crabs and animal tracks; listen for the calls of osprey and kingfishers; and look for signs of muskrat and otter activities. Tickets are available at the Virginia Aquarium dock where trips depart. 3/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43919 The Dominion Derby Girls are starting their home season on April 1. Join us for a roller derby bout between rival home teams the Dirty Diesel Darlins and the Femmes Fatales! Doors open at 7 pm and the bout begins at 8 pm. Advance tickets can be purchased online from our website, from Skinnie's Records in Norfolk, or from any derby girl. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $20 for special VIP seats. Children under 12 are always free with a parent's admission. 4/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43553 YogaKids International, the premier yoga program for children, has developed the Tools for Schools program to bring the age-old practice of yoga into the modern-day classroom. The YogaKids Tools for Schools program allows K-5 students to encounter yoga and its many benefits in a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate manner. The training is open to both Virginia residents and visitors. 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40813 Join Hunt Club Farm for a day of family fun! Easter Egg Hunt. Petting Farm is open with brand new baby animals! Come and visit! Farm Hay ride will be running also! 4/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35668 Celebrating it's 20th anniversary, this popular event features over 200 artisans from across the nation offering fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, basketry, photography, fiber arts and more. The entire family will enjoy “Heritage Celebration!”, local craft guilds offering lively educational demonstrations to broaden appreciation of American craft production and preservation. 4/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33282 Native American drumming, dancing, display and sale of crafts, festival foods, and other activities. Come out and Experience the Fun with Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40216 Join volunteers and park staff for a spring spruce-up at False Cape State Park. Meet at Little Island City Park for transport into the secluded park. 4/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35878 What better way to celebrate National Kite Month than at this event! Appropriate for all ages, the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival combines several unique activities into a day-long festival held right on the beach. Featured activities include kite demonstrations and ballets, kite building, and lessons on flying all sorts of kites. Prizes will be awarded for kite building and kite flying skills! 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41196 Explore Owls Creek during a 35-minute cruise focused on salt marsh ecology. Scan the mudflats for fiddler crabs and animal tracks; listen for the calls of osprey and kingfishers; and look for signs of muskrat and otter activities. Tickets are available at the Virginia Aquarium dock where trips depart. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18514 Different localities host a tour each day in conjunction with the popular statewide event. Visitors will spend a leisurely day visiting some of Virginia Beach's loveliest residences and gardens, from charming oceanfront cottages to stately historic homes. Ticketed admission. 4/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40459 Harken back to 1607 when the Virginia Company's colonial settlers set foot in the New World. Watch a re-enactment of the "first landing," complete with costumed interpreters and replica sailing ships. (Reservations and tickets are required for the re-enactment, which takes place on April 26.) There will also be exhibits on John Smith's expedition. 4/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40384 Occurring at various points along the Lynnhaven River, this is a reenactment of the colonists' exploration of the river in an authentic replica of the shallop. The shallop, a small boat, accompanied by modern boats, will visit points along the river that are of historical and ecological significance and will highlight the accomplishments of the Lynnhaven River 2007. 4/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=27874 Whether you bring a classic car to show-off or cheer your favorite entry at the popular Burnout Competition, this event is guaranteed to “crank-up” both spectators AND participants! Hot rods, classic cars, street machines, antiques, and motorcycles will line the boardwalk for blocks on end. Entry fees are charged to display vehicles and for entering the burnout competition. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40385 A festival of music, food, and the history of the various cultures, groups and institutions that thrive in Virginia Beach. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41195 Observe bottlenose dolphins and their dynamic behaviors during a 90-minute ocean excursion. Experienced educators on board will introduce you to Virginia's most common marine mammals and share information about dolphin research conducted by the Virginia Aquarium. Trips depart from the Virginia Beach Fishing Center aboard boats from Rudee Tours. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40387 Before they departed for Jamestown, the first settlers erected a cross at Cape Henry. On this day, as they have for many years, the Order of Cape Henry will commemorate the erection of the cross and conduct a religious observance in the style of the first New World services of the Church of England. Following the service, the three ships will depart for Jamestown. 4/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40729 The Los Angeles Times has praised their “luxurious perfection.” We welcome back this GRAMMY Award-winning 12-man troupe from San Francisco. This time, as part of their “Love's Messenger” tour, the repertoire will include folk songs from the British Isles, popular songs and spirituals. The only full-time classical vocal ensemble in the United States, they call themselves an “Orchestra of Voices.” 4/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43625 5/6/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18563 Monsters – monster TRUCKS that is! – take over the beach for a high-impact weekend of thrills, spills, and chills. Features include a series of races over a challenging beach course, the Tuff Truck Competition, truck show and shine, and monster truck rides on the beach. Several shows are offered during the weekend. Tickets are required for bleacher seating and Monster Truck rides. 5/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=24098 The Virginia Arts Festival and BeachEvents combine forces to present a lively musical celebration that blends a steel drum band competition with concert performances by some of the country's best “pan” virtuosos! Shop the Island Marketplace for hot food and cool beverages. This event is free and open to the public. 5/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33281 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35880 Celebrate the popularity of Beach Music at this non-stop weekend of fun in the sun and dancing under the stars! Virginia Beach becomes the Beach Music “capital” of the East Coast, hosting your favorite bands for a jam-packed, rockin' and rollin' party. All concerts at the 29th Street stage are free. 5/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36309 Kick off the summer with belly dance in Virginia Beach! Shop the exotic wares from India and the Near East. Enjoy fresh food from the Mediterranean. Watch as competitors from all over the country compete for top honors at the East Coast Classic. All day fun for $15. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41195 Observe bottlenose dolphins and their dynamic behaviors during a 90-minute ocean excursion. Experienced educators on board will introduce you to Virginia's most common marine mammals and share information about dolphin research conducted by the Virginia Aquarium. Trips depart from the Virginia Beach Fishing Center aboard boats from Rudee Tours. 5/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18520 Spend Memorial Day Weekend at the oceanfront for this special tribute to our military heroes! There's something for everyone, from big bands to rock bands. Travel the “Heroes Walk” along the boardwalk and immerse yourself in the history of our nation's involvement in military endeavors throughout history. 5/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18521 Held in Virginia Beach's charming farming community, this annual strawberry celebration features plenty of plump, fresh strawberries, a parade, musical entertainment on three stages, 4-H displays, a large carnival, children's activity area and more than 100 arts and crafts vendors. At Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road. 5/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37548 The glory days of the Cavalier Beach Club at the grand ‘hotel on the hill' are back again this Memorial Day weekend. Back by very popular demand (a sell-out last year!), these California retro swing kings jumpstart the action in style. This septet's hip lyrics, sashaying sax, and hot horns are infused with some tasty New Orleans blues. Co-presented with BeachEvents and the Cavalier Hotel. 5/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41196 Explore Owls Creek during a 35-minute cruise focused on salt marsh ecology. Scan the mudflats for fiddler crabs and animal tracks; listen for the calls of osprey and kingfishers; and look for signs of muskrat and otter activities. Tickets are available at the Virginia Aquarium dock where trips depart. 5/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41897 Gene Krupa was “America's Ace Drummer Man.” He played with all the Big Band legends; Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. He helped turn Big Band into a musical fever that swept the nation. Young drummer Michael Berkowitz's life forever changed when he first saw Krupa perform in 1964. Now leading the new Gene Krupa Orchestra, Berkowitz brings Krupa's magic and music, back to life for a whole new generation. Since 1951, Lynn Roberts has been “the girl singer” in all the great bands, fr 5/27/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33619 This Memorial Day the Hampton Roads region will remember the men and women of the U.S. military for their heroism and sacrifices. This event is a tribute to our armed forces personnel and their families. The Patriotic Festival will feature top-name musical entertainment, military displays and demonstrations. 6/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37276 6/1/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40460 Join park staff for a low impact hike on the Bald Cypress Trail, which is handicap accessible. See turtles, frogs, native plants and spanish moss in a natural environment while learning about the importance of conserving and preserving our natural resources. 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=24095 Dance to the beat of salsa, merengue, mambo, and bachata tunes presented by some of the best national, regional and local acts. The oceanfront will be filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of Latin fun, music, and food! The Festival Marketplace will offer merchandise, arts and crafts, and foods from a variety of countries. All concerts at the 24th Street stage are free and open to the public! 6/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41235 NASSC is the world's largest beach soccer festival with over 8,000 youth/adult players of all skill levels. Over 1,400 matches are held during the event. Other beach sports attractions include beach wrestling, beach coed football, beach tennis and beach rugby. The annual "Latinfest" is staged adjacent to the tournament's pro/am beach stadium. 6/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18524 The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard. Produced by the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, it is ranked as one of the top 15 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment for the entire family. 6/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35755 This annual effort involves thousands of volunteers working to improve the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Lend a hand by removing debris from First Landing's beaches, marshes and shorelines. Contact the Chesapeake Bay Foundation at for more detail. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40217 Help keep your beaches clean. Be part of Clean the Bay Day and help remove debris from the park. Meet at Little Island City Park in Virginia Beach for transport into the park. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18522 Let your inner Elvis® come out at this crazy weekend featuring the “Memphis Squares” (a “Hollywood Squares”-type game show with nine Elvis® impersonators), a karaoke contest, boardwalk parade, Elvis® 500 Recliner Race, boardwalk parade, Skydiving Kings, and the Celebrity Look-Alike Contest, and you have one incredible weekend that will have you shouting “Elvis® is everywhere!” 6/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37247 6/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22930 The best in family entertainment at the oceanfront is the hallmark of Stars & Stripes Explosion, with great music, fun in the sun, and breathtaking fireworks over the ocean! Enjoy the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Beach Chorale as they perform on a stage built right on the beach at 20th Street. This is a free event. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30634 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35756 Bring the familly for a fun-filled day on the beach with games, sand castle contests, food and more. Stay for an awesome fireworks display from the park's beach on the Chespeake Bay. 7/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22929 This event is fun for the whole family! Featuring the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant,where hermit crabs are presented in their own unique decorated displays and judged on creativity and beauty. Hermit crab preliminary races lead to the Crustacean 500, where the winner is crowned and awarded the Order of the Mercury Claw trophy. No entry fees; pre-registration is not required. 7/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37247 7/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35823 All artists and “wanna-be” artists are invited to the Third Annual Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion, where participants are encouraged to decorate the Virginia Beach boardwalk with 4 X 4 foot chalk drawings. Even the audience gets in on the act when they get to vote on the “Best of the Boardwalk!” Arts and crafts vendors, and good food are part of the event. Fun for all ages! This is a free event. 7/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35676 See more than 135 dealers from across the country offering exceptional collections of 18th-20th century American, Continental, and Asian furniture, in addition to decorative accessories in virtually every category of collecting. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see and purchase finely-appointed silver, porcelains, carpets, jewelry, art glass, vintage linens, Americana, antique prints, and original art. 8/10/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37247 8/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=33917 The Soul Music Beachfest brings together sand, surf, & music for a weekend of soulful exploration. Against the rhythmic background of the Atlantic Ocean, music lovers will explore the African origins of today's diversified music genres including soft rock, jazz, Latin, and R & B. The 2-day festival features food, activities, ethnic arts and crafts, and local, regional, and national entertainment. 8/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35896 Nearly 50 concerts explode over stages all across the Virginia Beach oceanfront with music that touches every generation and style. The Verizon Wireless American Music Festival features national acts, and is also a showcase for some of the most popular local and regional bands. Tickets are required for certain concerts on the main stage. 8/31/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=19247 Over 17,000 runners descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront for this 13.1-mile race. Bands along the race course help to motivate runners to cross the finish line! Participants compete for the largest half marathon prize purse in the US. A post-race concert with a national recording act tops off the fun-filled day! Entry fee for the race; the post-race concert is a ticketed event. 9/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39715 At the award-winning Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show, enjoy the power and precision of the breathtaking U.S. Navy Blue Angels as well as thrilling aerobatics from the world's top civilian performers. Marvel at the awesome might of U.S. military aircraft like the F/A-18C Hornet, the F/A-18E Super Hornet, the E-2C Hawkeye and be sure not to miss the smoke and thunder of the Shockwave Jet Truck. 9/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37252 An event for the skateboard enthusiast at the 24,000 square foot Mount Trashmore Skate Park. Plenty of activities including competitions, a new vert ramp and a street course. Plus, rock out to the live sounds of some local bands! 9/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=27081 Blues at the Beach pays tribute to the riveting sounds of one of the most cherished musical genres of all time! Local, regional, and national blues headliners take the stage for a “jamming” weekend filled with unforgettable music. Workshops sponsored by the Natchel' Blues Network and the Blues Cruise on the Virginia's Jewel round out a festival that grows in popularity each year. 9/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18545 Sip, savor and purchase wines from the Old Dominion's leading vineyards in an oceanfront setting. Food, live music and specialty vendors will also be a part of the event. 9/15/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18546 One of the mid-Atlantic's best known triathlons kicks off at Atlantic Avenue at 31st Street. A 1K open ocean swim is followed by a 14-mile bike race through Fort Story, concluding with a 5K run along the boardwalk. Registration fee. 9/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=42538 Join us at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for a fun-filled weekend saluting all things Italian! This second annual event will feature Italian cuisine, entertainment, and merchandise. Food is the heart and soul of Festa Italiana in Virginia Beach; however, merchandise vendors and entertainment are also a big part of the festival. There's something for everyone! Free admission. 9/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18548 A boisterous and beloved send-off to summer, the Neptune Festival offers everything from a wine tasting and world-class sandcastle competition to numerous athletic competitions, an open-air art show along the Boardwalk, an air show and the famous Neptune Parade. 9/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43963 Come to the park to enjoy a special concert featuring Steve Bassett, collaborator of the hit single Sweet Virginia Breeze, and the award-winning bluegrass band, Michelle Nixon and Drive. Before the concert, get an up-close view of unique, period instruments and hear stories about where they've been. There's also a special after-concert "pickers' camp" folks camping in the park. 9/29/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=22931 You'll be amazed as the 24th Street Park is transformed into a glorious celebration of everything that is German! Authentic German entertainment, food, and beer are all featured at what has become one of the zaniest and most enjoyable festivals to ever hit the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Expect the unexpected at Oktober Brewfest! 10/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37253 10/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40162 Celebrate fall with programs covering harvesting and Native American food gathering and preparation. Next, go for a hayride or a night hike in search of the elusive screech owls that live in First Landing. 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18564 Join the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations in honoring our nation's veterans. This parade begins on Atlantic Avenue at 17th Street and continues to the Veterans Memorial on 19th Street. 11/11/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35702 A holiday tradition for 25 years, this popular event features 300 juried artisans offering a diverse selection of both traditional and contemporary work. Quality artists and craftspeople from over 20 states offer their latest creations for holiday gift-giving including pottery, jewelry, fine arts, stained glass, wood, photography, fiber arts and thousands of one-of-kind Christmas collectibles. 11/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=18568 Marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, antique cars, civic groups, and even the “big guy” himself – Santa Claus – all star in this delightful parade that officially ushers in the holiday season at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Thousands of spectators will line Atlantic Avenue - bring the whole family, grab your favorite viewing spot, and enjoy! 12/1/2007