Virginia Beach Events

April Events in Virginia Beach

April in Virginia Beach is a great time to visit with a host of activities to dive into. The weather is warming up and Spring is in full bloom on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! The Boardwalk is alive and buzzing with great food and fun events.  Don’t miss the annual “East Coast She Crab Soup Classic,” where you can taste delicious she crab soups from over 20 participating restaurants. The beach will also be featuring bull riding and barrel racing action on the oceanfront!

Featured April Events in Virginia Beach:

Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo

Edge-of-your-seat bull riding and barrel racing action is coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Watch top bull riders and barrel racers compete on the beach at 3rd Street for a $12,000 purse and the Best of the Beach buckle. The family-friendly event includes bull riding, barrel racing, mini bull riding, rodeo clowns, and more.

East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic

Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast! The competition features regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She Crab Soup, one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies. Attendees taste and vote for the People’s Choice Awards, while regional cuisine experts serve up Critic’s Choice Awards.


Stay with us at Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach. Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel is located on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and features 238 oceanfront rooms and suites, each with private balconies or patios and thoughtful resort-style amenities. Relax on the beach, soak up rays by our gorgeous lagoon-style outdoor and indoor pools, and let the kids play at Splash Kamp. Kids eat free at our Virginia Beach family resort! Savor fresh seafood and Italian fare on the Virginia Beach oceanfront at our three on-property restaurants. Enjoy access to the best  attractions and things to do in Virginia Beach, minutes away from our centrally-located hotel on the famed Boardwalk!