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Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/2011**RMSEO/ap.
Thank you for your interest in Virginia Beach special events. Come enjoy the fun and sun!
February 4 - 5
19th Annual SOVA Polar Plunge Beach Gala
Since it began in 1993, Polar Plunge has raised over $2.5 million dollars for Special Olympics Virginia and over
17,500 chilled souls have taken the plunge. Because of this generous support, Special Olympics Virginia is able
to reach out and provide year round training and sports programs for both children and adults with intellectual
disabilities throughout the state of Virginia. To volunteer or register call Debbie Apperson at (757)687-8183,
e-mail [email protected], or visit www.firstgiving.com/polarplungeva.
February 12
Virginia is for Lover’s 14 K and 1.4 mile
The Virginia is For Lovers 14 K will start in front of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The race will take the runners
past the Princess Anne Athletic Complex, U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Training Center and the Sportsplex
Stadium. This fast, flat course will finish back at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater parking lot where runners can
celebrate in the heated tent with music, food, beer and awards ceremony. The 1.4 mile run will start at the
same place as the 14 K and go towards Landstown Middle School and back.
March 19 - 20
38th Annual Virginia Beach Shamrock Marathon and 8K
One of the most popular road-race competitions on the international racing circuit; the Shamrock Marathon
Sportsfest Weekend features a world-class marathon, 8K race, children‟s marathon, boardwalk one-mile run for
ages 7 to 13, sports/fitness expo, and half-marathon. Contact Jerry or Amy Frostick at (757)412-1056, or e-mail
[email protected]; www.shamrockmarathon.com
April 9 - 10
Bikers for Tykes & Troops
The 2011 GEICO Powersports “Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts” 6th annual event will
feature local bands all weekend, national and local motorcycle vendors, a stunt rider, tattoo and best bike
contests and much, much more. The event will bring out motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the region to
support our children and our military. Come join the fun! http://www.bikersfortykesandtroops.org/
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
April 15 - 17
Wild Wheels Cruisin’ Weekend
Wild Wheels Cruisin‟ Weekend features multiple events along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront for two
days. Participants have the opportunity to display their cars, meet celebrities, and enjoy entertainment geared
to the car enthusiast! The main location for Wild Wheels Cruisin‟ Weekend is the City Municipal Parking Lot at
19th Street & Pacific Avenue. Spectators view hot rods, street machines, classic cars, and trick trucks, all of
which compete for trophies and awards. Thousands of car enthusiasts are able to view all vehicles on display,
and shop at vendor and sponsor booths. There is a registration fee for car show participants. There is also an
admission for the 19th Street Municipal Lot show. Car shows along Atlantic Avenue Friday and Saturday nights,
and a brief car show along the Boardwalk on Saturday morning complete a full weekend!
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April 30
Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
On Saturday, the 17th Street area of the Virginia Beach oceanfront plays host to a full day of kite-flying. Kite
demonstrations to music (including kite ballets, sports kite flying, and dual and quad line kites) are held
throughout the day on the beach. Kite building workshops (held for a
nominal charge) are led by an out-of-town kite education professional.
Great for children and adults, the workshops provide kite building materials,
and participants are instructed on how to create the most aerodynamic kite.
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
April 30
East Coast She Crab Soup Classic
The First East Coast She Crab Soup Classic is an open competition among restaurants. This event focuses on
seafood, which is the most identifiable cuisine in Virginia Beach and a staple of area menus for decades.
Based on tastings, there will be two categories for best recipe winners, with three places in each. One
category will be decided by a panel of Hampton Roads food critics and the other – “The Peoples Choice” – by
the general public. Event will be open to 25 competitors. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 1
March of Dimes Walk for Babies (Formerly Walk America)
Become part of a national tradition, the first and the best-loved walking event in the country for over 35 years!
Includes entertainment, picnic, and children‟s activities. Contact the March of Dimes 757-361-0000;
http://www.marchforbabies.org/
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
May 6 - 7
PANorama Caribbean Music Fest
The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The
festival‟s casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the
unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and
great Caribbean food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront becomes an “island paradise” for the
weekend. A co-produced event between the Virginia Arts Festival and BeachEvents, the PANorama
Caribbean Music Festival at its core is a steel drum band competition featuring over 20 high school, college,
and community bands from throughout the United States. Bands attend workshops on Friday at the Virginia
Beach Convention Center. These workshops are led by nationally-known steel drum artists and educators.
On Saturday, the action moves to the 24th Street Park, where bands compete for ratings and the coveted
Grand Champion Award. In the evenings steel drum headliners play on the main stage. All performances are
free to the public. The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest has been recognized as one of the American Bus
Association‟s Top 100 Events. The festival also holds membership in the Student Youth Tour Association (SYTA).
The festival is free and open to the public. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 6 - 8
Monsters on the Beach
Monsters on the Beach brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster Trucks battle for
ultimate sand domination! This family-targeted event is loud, fast, and exciting. A course is built right on the
beach at 6th Street, with bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dunes and junk cars combine to
make the race course fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike.
This is a ticketed event, with prices designed to fit the
family budget. Each of the four shows is
approximately 2 hours in length. Four big shows are
held over the weekend. Local truck owners enter the
Tough 4x4 Competition and the Eastern Truck &
Accessories Show and Shine. These events are
designed to accommodate spectators who want to
get in on the action! At the Tough 4X4 Competition,
local drivers tackle the same track used by the big
monster trucks. At the Show and Shine, truck
enthusiasts enter their vehicles to be judged and to
win trophies and the honor of displaying their trucks
on Sunday.
Monster truck rides are a big hit with the young and the young-at-heart! A smaller, family-friendly course is built
on the beach at 4th Street, and rides are offered continually throughout the weekend, even at night!
Merchandise is available from local and regional off-road truck shops. The monster truck drivers sell
merchandise and are available for autograph sessions following each show. A limited number of special
Monster Experience VIP tickets include a meet and greet with drivers, Monsters on the Beach t-shirt, and
reserved bleacher seating. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
May 12 - 15
Beach Music Weekend
Location Thursday, May 12: Neptune‟s Restaurant at The Oceanfront Inn
Location Friday-Sunday, May 13-15: On the beach at 30th Street
Beach Music Weekend blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to
the past! Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the
Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of cool cars and hot tunes. A three-day
series of free concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Evening shows on
Thursday and Friday give way to a full day of entertainment on Saturday and more daytime concerts on
Sunday. All performances are free to the public. Wednesday‟s ticketed show takes place in a local restaurant.
The festival atmosphere is enhanced with beer and food served in tents on the sand alongside a sea of beach
chairs and dancing couples! Boardwalk sponsors and vendors overlook the beach, luring visitors from the
boardwalk into the fun of Beach Music Weekend! A giant 20-foot inflatable jukebox on the beach towers over
the fun as festival-goers kick off their shoes and dance their cares away on the sands of Virginia
Beach. Performers for 2011 include The Band of Oz, The Embers, Coolin' Out, The Showmen, The Tams, Bill Deal's
Original Rhondels, Main Event, and Craig Woodard. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 13 - 14
Virginia Beach Gospelfest
Urban contemporary gospel music will take center stage at the first annual Gospelfest Virginia Beach, to be
held at the 24th Street Park This event features an electrifying two days filled with the inspiring sounds of
Southern gospel, gospel hip hop, and praise music. Local and regional gospel dance groups, quartets,
powerful vocalists, and gospel music choirs celebrate a genre of music that needs to be seen AND heard.
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 14
Neptune’s Spring International Wine Tasting
Grab your passport and travel the world as the 24th Street Park is transformed into an international wine tasting
extravaganza! From Noon - 6:00 pm, sample any of the 60 different wines from around the world. A limited
number of admission tickets (which include a commemorative wine-tasting glass and tastings) will be available
- only 1,200 tickets will be sold for this event! For more information, visit neptunefestival.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
May 21
Pirate Party on the Beach
On the beach at 24th St. and 24th St. Park. This is part of the Friday Family Great Adventure Series.
Ahoy Mateys! Gather your family and friends and embark on a search for Cap‟n Pete‟s Treasure, buried
somewhere on the beach. Unravel the clues, and YOU may be the ones to discover the buried treasure! This
new family-friendly event features a full day of activities designed to bring out the “pirate” in everyone!
Costume contests, games, a treasure hunt, pirate re-enactors, and movie on the beach all combine to
celebrate those scallywags we all wish we could be: pirates! BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or
beachstreetusa.com
May 27
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. The Family Great Adventures Series is all about Discovery and Entertainment at the
Virginia Beach oceanfront! On select nights during the summer, families can take part in an interactive
adventure that leads them to various sites along the boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue to unravel a mystery.
During each adventure, participants can dress up as characters, use “brain and brawn” to win the contest at
hand, and settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen on the beach!
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 27 - 29
Remember the Music, Remember the Heroes
Location: 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks
Remember the Music, Remember the Heroes is an unabashed “Star-Spangled” salute to great music from the
past and present, good food, and our American military! Live entertainment on three outdoor stages includes
music of different styles and eras. Military bands are featured as well in an acknowledgement of their sacrifices
to preserve our freedom! The “Heroes Walk” display stretches along the boardwalk from 17th to 31st Streets.
Original essays written by local high school students are reproduced on four by eight foot banners easily read
by passers-by. These essays describe the military conflicts in which the United States has been involved
throughout history. They help to remind us of the price that has been paid and is still being paid today by the
United States military.BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
May 27 - 29
28th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival
All the strawberries you can eat prepared in over 50 different ways is the festival highlight, but activities will also
include a pie-eating contest, several racing car exhibits, one of the largest carnivals on the east coast,
continuous entertainment on four stages, a parade, livestock sale and show, a military display, pig races, youth
art show, and some of the most unique arts and crafts exhibited on the east coast. At the intersection of
Princess Anne and Indian River Road. Call (757) 721-6001; pungostrawberryfestival.info
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
May 30
Memorial Day Citizens’ Vigil
The Virginia Beach Mayor‟s Veterans Committee will again hold an “open house” at the Tidewater Veterans
Memorial to pay tribute to all service personnel. Small American flags will be provided with name tags
attached for citizens to write the name of a service person they wish to honor; the flags will stay in place
around the Memorial for one week. Also, those present will be invited to the new Veterans Memorial Park,
where the names on the pavers installed since Veterans Day will be read. Open House is from 10:00 am to 2:00
pm, with a 21-gun salute every hour on the hour. The formal memorial service will be held from noon until 1:00
pm, when a flyover is scheduled.
June 3
Family Adventure/Movie Night
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
June 3 - 5
Patriotic Festival: A Celebration of Our Military
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. The festival is
presented by the City of Virginia Beach, the USO, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and produced
by Whisper Entertainment. For more information, visit www.patrioticfestival.com
June 4
Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion
Location: On the boardwalk between 15th and 18th Streets, and the 17th Street Park
Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion is a two-faceted event that encompasses a competition where participants of all
ages draw 4 x 4 chalk drawings on the boardwalk and an Art Festival in the park comprised of 25-50 artists
displaying and selling paintings, jewelry, sculpture, and photography.
At Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion, participants draw four-by-four foot chalk drawings right on the boardwalk!
Chalk the Walk participants are asked to incorporate the announced theme in their work. 200 competitors
complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges score the drawings according to
criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity. There are three competitive
divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division is for ages 12-16. Children 11 and under are
invited to draw for fun in a separate area. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded for each division. The event
runs from 10:00am-5:00pm. Advance registration for Chalk the Walk is not required. There is no fee to
participate. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
June 9-12
18th Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships
NASSC is the world's largest beach soccer festival with over 8,500 youth and adult players of all skill levels,
novice through adult. The event includes nearly 60 surfside fields located on over a mile and a quarter of
premier resort strip beach. Attracting 25,000 individuals from twenty states and several countries, the
competition is viewed by some 100,000 persons during the weekend. Several
"SideKick" attractions are also routine, including over the years, beach foot
volley, beach tennis, beach wrestling, beach coed football and beach rugby.
A wide range of entertainment venues, celebrities and the Pro Am men's U.S.
OPEN sand soccer national championships in a beach stadium ensure an
exciting, internationally recognized sports and cultural attraction. Hampton
Roads Soccer Council, 757-368-4600, [email protected],
sandsoccer.com
June 10 - 11
Latin Fest
For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the Latin experience. Based on a
popular Latin festival in Miami, the Virginia Beach version retains the key ingredients of good food, family
participation, and first-rate Latin music. National performers electrify the diverse audience with high-energy
tunes that move the crowd to dance under the stars. Local and regional Latin acts (each with their own loyal
fan base) take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, and Jazz.
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
June 16 - 19
55th Annual Boardwalk Art Show and Festival
The Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard.
Produced by CAC, 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.
Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, (757) 425-0000; cacv.org/events/boardwalk.asp
In 2008 the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival became the first outdoor art show in Virginia to be
a certified "green" event. Our goal is to reduce our environmental impact through recycling,
water and energy conservation, and community and business involvement.
>click here for more information!
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
June 23
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
June 24 - 26
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!” National and local tribute artists who run the gamut from performers like Led
Zeppelin to Sly and the Family Stone to Sha-Na-Na will crank out hit after hit on multiple stages at the Virginia
Beach oceanfront. Even “The King” himself will get in on the act with special shows at 17th Street Park.
BeachEvents (757) 491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
June 30
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
July 4
Stars & Stripes Explosion
Location: On the beach at 20th Street, and 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks
Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton
Roads to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer
something for everyone with tribute bands saluting some of the biggest names in music. From 8:00pm-9:30pm, a
stage erected right on the beach at 20th Street becomes the focal point for performances by Symphonicity
(the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach) together with the Virginia Beach Chorale. This musical program
encompasses patriotic songs, Broadway standards, movie themes, and folk music. The show segues into a
spectacular fireworks show at 9:30pm that explodes over the ocean in a burst of colors and patterns!Performers
TBA later. BeachEvents (757) 491-SUNN; www.beachstreetusa.com
July 14
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
July 23
Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge
The “Crab is King” at one of the wackiest and craziest events to hit the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Hermit crabs
by the hundreds are brought to race on a special 8-foot track on the beach. All are competing in the
Crustacean 500 for the coveted “Order of the Mercury Claw” trophy. Heats are run throughout the day until
the semi-finals and then the championships are held before a crowd on the beach and boardwalk. Trophies
are awarded for the top three fastest crabs, and every participating hermit crab owner receives a medal!
Judging all takes place for the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant, where crabs are judged on their
creative habitats, painted shells, costumes, and even personalities! 10 finalists are selected and the winner is
“crowned” and ”crawls” down the runway before adoring fans! Trophies are awarded for the Miss Curvaceous
Crustacean Beauty Pageant, along with special prizes for the Biggest Crab, Shyest Crab, Most Athletic Crab,
and Most Traveled Crab.
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
August 4
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
August 14
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
August 18
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
August 26 - 27
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. Funk is an American musical style that originated in
the mid-to-late-1960‟s when African-American musicians blended soul music, soul 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. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
August 24 - 28
49th Annual East Coast Surfing Championships
ECSC is North America's Oldest Running Surfing Competition and the second oldest continuously-run surfing
contest in the world. More than 200 of the world's top professional surfers, male and female, and an estimated
500 amateur surfers will travel to Virginia Beach to "ride the curl" at the Oceanfront and compete for combined
cash prizes of $40,000. Held annually in Virginia Beach since 1963, ECSC is more than just surfing. Dozens of
people also take part in other competitions including skim boarding, volleyball, an oceanfront 5K run, a
swimsuit competition and the extreme sport of skateboarding. Live bands perform for free on an oceanfront
stage throughout the weekend. A cost is involved to participate in competitions, but all activities are free and
open to the public. Virginia Beach Jaycees, (800) 861-SURF; www.surfecsc.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
September 2 - 4
Verizon Wireless American Music Festival
Location: On the beach at 5th Street, and 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled
days over Labor Day Weekend at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival. The largest outdoor music
event on the East coast, the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival brings together local, regional, and
national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street as well as
stages in all parks along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Festival goers by the thousands love the
appeal of being outdoors on the beach with the Atlantic Ocean providing the perfect background for some of
the greatest live music of all time! Food vendors, beer, and merchandise kiosks enhance the festival
atmosphere along the boardwalk. Exclusive VIP passes provide separate entrance to the area right in front of
the stage for viewing Friday and Saturday concerts, access to heavy hors d‟oeuvres, VIP-only port-a-johns, two
free beers or wine, and tickets to both Friday and Saturday concerts. This is the ultimate way for fans to enjoy
the concerts!
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
September 4
Rock ‘n’ Roll ½ Marathon
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 United States. With a course that‟s flat, fast, and fun, the Rock „n‟ Roll Half Marathon has become
a “must run” event for thousands of racers. A post-race concert with a national recording act on the 5th Street
Main Stage tops off the fun-filled day! There is an entry fee for the race and the post-race concert is a ticketed
event.
For more information, contact [email protected], 1-800-311-1255; http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/
September 9
Family Great Adventure Series
On the beach at 27th Street. Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
September 9
Family Great Adventure Series
Details to be announced. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
September 10 - 11
15th Annual Neptune Fall Wine Festival
A celebration of Virginia‟s finest wines, along with food and musical entertainment, all at the Virginia Beach
Oceanfront. Whit Collins, (757) 498-0215; www.neptunefestival.com.
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
September 10 - 11
Blues at the Beach
Celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time, Blues at the Beach features three days of free
concerts on an outdoor stage. 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. National headliners
have brought their intensity and knockout live performances to Virginia Beach. Performers who are talented
writers, singers, and guitar players have appeared at the festival and enthralled Blues enthusiasts. Blues stars
James Harman, Terry Garland, Billy Boy Arnold, and many like them, have presented standout performances at
the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Instrumental workshops, led by Natchel Blues Network personnel and festival
performers, are offered free to spectators. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
September 16 - 17
Festa Italiana
A little bit of Italy comes to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of pasta, Italian wine and beer, world-
class entertainment, and family-friendly activities like grape stomping! With seating for 400 under a giant,
decorated tent, people from all walks of life join for a two-day celebration of everything Italian!
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
September 16 - 18
Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show
Please join us at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show in September 2011. The award-
winning event represents a unique opportunity for this Master Jet Base to give the public an
up-close and personal look at the mission of NAS Oceana and - more importantly - a chance
to interact directly with the men and women of the United States Navy who are so
instrumental in the defense of American interests here and overseas. 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, and the E-2C Hawkeye and be sure not to miss the
smoke and thunder of the Shockwave Jet Truck. (Show dates are highly tentative and are
subject to change. Expect confirmation of show dates by January 1st, 2010.)
www.oceanaairshow.com.
September 18
28th Annual Sandman Triathlon
A real test of athleticism awaits the bold. A 1-kilometer ocean swim, 14-mile bicycle
trek, and an 8-K run on the Boardwalk offer an unparalleled challenge of fitness and
endurance. Whit Collins, (757)498-0215; www.neptunefestival.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
September 19 - 23
Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads Convention & Parade
The VAVRS convention, an annual event for Virginia Beach, will take place at the Virginia Beach Convention
Center with the ever-popular parade of rescue vehicles taking place Friday evening, September 23rd. It is quite
a sight to see so many of these vehicles, with red lights flashing, in one place!
Contact: Andy Neagle, (804)559-5952; www.vavrs.com.
September 30 – October 2
38th Annual Neptune Festival; Boardwalk Weekend
A boisterous and beloved sendoff to summer, the Neptune Festival offers everything from a wine tasting and
world-class sandcastle competition to numerous athletic competitions, an air show, and the famous Neptune
Grand Parade. Whit Collins, (757)498-0215; www.neptunefestival.com
October 22 - 23
Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival
Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries are available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival
at the 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Tickets include sampling and a commemorative
glass. Live music sets the stage for the perfect outdoor setting for tasting some of the best beer brewed! Craft
beer is made using a traditional process of blending the sugars from malted grains (such as barley or wheat),
with hop flowers and water. The skill of the Masterbrewer brings out the desired aroma, color, mouth feel, foam
and flavor qualities of the hops and malt through formulation of recipes and the fermentation of sugars into
alcohol, carbon dioxide gas and other characters. After careful aging at just the right temperatures the beer is
packaged and delivered to the consumer.
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
Please note that this list is not final and events are subject to change.
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS CALENDAR WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR UPDATED COPIES, PLEASE
CALL (757) 385-4800 OR EMAIL Special Events Office Assistant. We recommend contacting the host
organization prior to making any plans to attend an event. Updated 1/13/11**RMSEO/ap.
RESORT MANAGEMENT & SPECIAL EVENTS OFFICE
VIRGINIA BEACH
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Updated 11/9/2010
November 11
Veterans Day Parade
Join the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations in honoring our
nation‟s veterans in a parade that begins on Atlantic Avenue at 17th Street,
continues to 19th Street, and ends up at the Veterans Memorial on 19th Street,
where a memorial service will be held. Contact Priscilla Beede, (757) 468-2357.
November 18, 2011– January 1, 2012
McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, Presented by Verizon Wireless
Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky,
are the stars of McDonald‟s Holiday Lights at the Beach, a nautical and holiday-themed light display at the
Virginia Beach oceanfront! They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the
beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. It‟s the only time of the year that cars
get to drive right on the boardwalk! For over 30 blocks, almost 40,000 vehicles a year make the trek through this
holiday wonderland. BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com
December 3
Holiday Parade at the Beach
Officially ushering in the holiday season at the
resort, this parade affords local businesses, schools,
and organizations the opportunity to support the
community and celebrate the season with
thousands of parade-goers. 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! And best of all, Santa
himself makes a grand appearance to greet all his
loyal fans as the evening winds down and many
families take the opportunity to also visit the
amazing Holiday Lights at the Beach!
BeachEvents (757)491-SUNN or beachstreetusa.com