Virginia Beach Events - Fairs and Festivals

Fairs and festivals play a major role in the Virginia Beach Event schedule.  These are some of the biggest events that you will find anywhere on the east coast.

 

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23
Mar
10:00am - 4:00pm

Celebrate Agriculture

Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach VA 23453
Handcrafted arts, food trucks, facepainting, children’s garden behind Rural Heritage Center
Celebrate Agriculture at Virginia Beach Farmers Market
13
Apr
10:00am - 4:00pm

Farmers Market Birthday Bash

Virginia Beach Farmers Market
3640 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach VA 23453
The Virginia Beach Farmers Market is celebrating its 43rd birthday! Come celebrate with us! We’ll have crafters with homemade soaps and lotions, jewelry, art, food, and fun for the kids like face painting and an interactive Children’s Garden!
13
Apr
12:00pm - 3:30pm

East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

24th Street Stage / Park
2400 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Presented by the Culinary Institute of Virginia, College of Culinary Arts of ECPI University, the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic focuses on one of the region’s most-loved seafood delicacies.  This highly identifiable cuisine has been a staple of...
4
May
- 5
May
10:00am - 4:00pm

Atlantic Coast Kite Festival

On the Beach (10th to 20th Street)
1500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival.  Held in two locations, this popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados...
10
May
- 12
May
9:00am - 5:00pm

Virginia International PAN Fest (PANorama)

24th Street Stage / Park
2400 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The Virginia International “PAN Fest” (sometimes called PANorama) is a musical extravaganza set to the soothing rhythmic sounds of steel pan drum music. The festival’s laid back atmosphere appeals to people of all ages who are fascin...
10
May
- 12
May
12:00pm - 10:00pm

Beach Music Cruise-In Weekend

On the Beach (30th to 40th Street)
3500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Beach Music Cruise-In, combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past!  Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, settle into the sand as the top Beach Music...
Beach Music Cruise in
11
May
- 12
May
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Pirate Party on the Beach

17th Street Stage / Park (Dairy Queen)
1700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The Pirate Party on the Beach returns to the 17th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two rollicking days of music, mayhem, and more! This family-friendly event features activities designed to bring out the “pirate” in everyone. Cost...
Pirate Party on the Beach
17
May
5:00pm - 10:00pm

Monsters on the Beach

On the Beach (1st to 10th Street)
500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Monster Trucks take over the Beach in May! Monsters are taking over the beach at Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road! This wildly-popular event brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as monster tru...
Monsters On The Beach
18
May
10:00am - 10:00pm

Monsters on the Beach

On the Beach (1st to 10th Street)
500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Monster Trucks take over the Beach in May! Monsters are taking over the beach at Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road! This wildly-popular event brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as monster tru...
Monsters On The Beach
19
May
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Monsters on the Beach

On the Beach (1st to 10th Street)
500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Monster Trucks take over the Beach in May! Monsters are taking over the beach at Kalbones Off Road Monsters on the Beach, presented by Pungo Off Road! This wildly-popular event brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as monster tru...
Monsters On The Beach
24
May
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Salute to Summer

31st Street Stage / Park (King Neptune’s Park)
3100 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Salute to Summer is an unabashed Star-Spangled salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history. Live, free entertainment on three outdoor stages includes music presented by ...
25
May
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Salute to Summer

24th Street Stage / Park
2400 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Salute to Summer is an unabashed Star-Spangled salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history. Live, free entertainment on three outdoor stages includes music presented by ...
26
May
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Salute to Summer

17th Street Stage / Park (Dairy Queen)
1700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Salute to Summer is an unabashed Star-Spangled salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history. Live, free entertainment on three outdoor stages includes music presented by ...
21
Jun
5:30pm - 11:00pm

Latin Fest

24th Street Stage / Park
2400 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience. Hardee’s Latin Fest displays the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music.
28
Jun
- 30
Jun
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sandstock A Tribute to Rock & Roll

On the Beach (20th to 30th Street)
2500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Sandstock, A Tribute to Rock & Roll, is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock.” National and regional tribute artists cover songs from some of the greatest rockers in history. All performances, which are free to the public, are held on two...
6
Jul
10:00am - 5:00pm
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Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion

On the Boardwalk (10th to 20th Street)
1500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The Virginia Aquarium Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is where hundreds of artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Artist registration takes place on the boardwalk at 17th Street, and chalk art is...
Chalk the Walk
23
Aug
- 24
Aug
10:00am - 11:00pm
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Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party

On the Beach (20th to 30th Street)
2500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The State Farm FunkFest is the heart and soul of this weekend event, featuring music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American musical styl...
30
Aug
- 1
Sep
1:00am - 11:00pm
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American Music Festival

5th Street Beach Stage
500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music F...
30
Aug
- 1
Sep
1:00am - 11:00pm
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American Music Festival

17th Street Stage / Park (Dairy Queen)
1700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music F...
30
Aug
- 1
Sep
1:00am - 11:00pm
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Annually

American Music Festival

22nd Street Beach Stage
2200 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music F...
30
Aug
- 1
Sep
1:00am - 11:00pm
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Annually

American Music Festival

31st Street Stage / Park (King Neptune’s Park)
3100 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the American Music Festival. One of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast, the American Music F...
14
Sep
- 15
Sep
12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Annually

Neptune’s Fall Wine Festival

31st Street Stage / Park (King Neptune’s Park)
3100 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia’s reputation for...
27
Sep
- 6
Oct
9:00am - 11:00pm
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Annually

International Sandsculpting Championship

On the Beach (1st to 10th Street)
500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
How else can one describe this new and improved event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, talent, and prize purse, Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlik...
27
Sep
- 30
Sep
10:00am - 6:00pm
Recurring Event:
Annually

Neptune’s Art and Craft Show

On the Boardwalk (20th to 30th Street)
2500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Arts and Crafts enjoyed under the sun, away from the galleries and at your viewing pleasure on the boardwalk. Come enjoy art and crafts under the sun with an unbeatable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show featur...
27
Sep
12:00pm - 11:00pm
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Annually

Boardwalk Weekend

17th Street Stage / Park (Dairy Queen)
1700 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds and ...
28
Sep
10:00am - 11:00pm
Recurring Event:
Annually

Boardwalk Weekend

24th Street Stage / Park
2400 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds and ...
28
Sep
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Annually

Neptune Festival Grand Parade

16th to 32nd Street
Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Streets lined with people, colorful floats in all shapes and sizes, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands…all of which is just a small snapshot of Neptune’s Grand Parade on Saturday.  Find yourself the best spot on the block as you e...
29
Sep
10:00am - 11:00pm
Recurring Event:
Annually

Boardwalk Weekend

31st Street Stage / Park (King Neptune’s Park)
3100 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds and ...
29
Sep
10:00am - 5:00pm
Recurring Event:
Annually

Neptune’s Youth Art Show

On the Boardwalk (20th to 30th Street)
2500 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
There is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune’s Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse th...
19
Oct
- 20
Oct
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Craft Beer Festival

31st Street Stage / Park (King Neptune’s Park)
3100 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA 23451
The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, having outgrown the 24th Street Park, has moved to a huge tent on the beach! The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, held from 1:00pm-6:00pm each day, has convenient parking at the 31st Street City Garage and i...
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