Virginia Beach Events

Events in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Artisans in the Park - An outdoor art & craft festival featuring over 100 artisans, live stage entertainment, family-themed performers, special children's activities and festival foods! Free and open to the public with on-site parking. Experience the Fun!

Boardwalk Art Show - The Boardwalk Art Show is one of the most anticipated events of the season. Featuring fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment, it's an event you won't want to miss! 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.

FunkFest - A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music of influential legends like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players. FunkFest will feature bands in free concerts at the 24th Street Park. Food, merchandise, and dance contests will contribute to a festive, “funky” vibe in the park!

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.

Neptune Festival - The Neptune Festival offers everything from a world-class sandcastle competition to numerous athletic competitions and the famous Neptune Grand Parade. Over 275 artisans will line the boardwalk for the Neptune Art and Craft Show interspersed with a veritable smorgasbord of food vendors dishing out delectable delights guaranteed to please any palette.

First Friday ViBe - The first Friday of each month, May – October, residents and visitors can stroll around the sidewalks of Town Center enjoying the fine wares of some of Hampton Roads best local artists, as well as painting demonstrations by Town Center's own Jones Family and entertainment on both the Fountain & Sandler Plazas.

Virginia Beach Farmers’ Market - The Virginia Beach Farmers Market features a variety of merchants offering seasonal, fresh vegetables and fruit in addition to many other products. We have an organic grocer, butcher shop, dairy store, flower & gift shop, candy and bakery shop, restaurant, nature gifts and specialty gift stores.