An open competition among area restaurants, the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic focuses on one of the region’s most loved seafood delicacies. Restaurants serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, determined by the ballots of those attending. Critic’s Choice Awards also are given by a panel of four leading regional cuisine experts. The competition will be held at the 24th Street Park.

Mounting a mighty spectacle that changes every year, the Virginia International Tattoo summons more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers. A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is a not-to-be-missed celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers!

This is it - The U.S. Finals! Every cheer and dance team works hard all season long, and The U.S. Finals is a spectacular way for them to celebrate the end of their season. Join us at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for an awesome competition.

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival on the beach between 16th and 18th Streets. This popular 2-day event features a variety of workshops and activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.

Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach! The Virginia International PAN 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 international food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront…

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! The 3-day series of free concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. 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…

Travel the world without leaving the beach at Neptune's Spring Wine & Food Festival! 31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with 70 wines from 9 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Seven local culinary treasures will be serving up delicious food to pair with your new favorite wine! With the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop, grab your tickets and let your palate…

Military Aviation Museum presents the annual WWII Air Show, Warbirds Over The Beach 2019, a museum fundraiser. Come out for an amazing air show, delicious dinners, lovely hangar dances, and great family entertainment!

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.

Salute to Summer is an unabashed “Star-Spangled” salute to great music, fun in the sun, and the men and women of the military who have sacrificed their lives throughout our history. Enjoy free entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring live music by local and regional bands. Stroll the Virginia Beach boardwalk and enjoy original essays written by local high school students describing historical United States military conflicts.

The National High School Coaches Association National Duals is wrestled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This is an opportunity to determine the best club/state wrestling teams in the country for the Elementary, Middle School, and High School divisions.

Join us for the 37th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival over Memorial Weekend. Guests are invited to come taste mouth-watering strawberries and try unique strawberry dishes at this country-style event. The two-day festival also features arts & crafts, a grand parade, four stages with continuous entertainment, pony rides, down-home-style food, an Agriculture and Armed Forces display area, carnival rides for all ages, 4H events, a youth art exhibit, pig races and more! Don’t miss this family-oriented, fun filled, wholesome event.

The Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival celebrates the military at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three days of national touring artists concerts, along with military displays & expos. This year's performers include Jon Pardi, Dan & Shay, and Dierks Bentley. Be a part of this salute to our troops, serving now and in the past. A salute and celebration of our military! Remember the men and women of the United States Military and Armed Forces for their heroism and the sacrifices…

Don't miss the 2020 North American Sand Soccer Championships in beautiful Virginia Beach! The world’s large sand soccer festival welcomes 200,000 participants, spectators and boardwalk attendees to the “Gran Prix” of beach/sand soccer over three days. While you’re here, plan to snag a seat in the U.S. OPEN Stadium as we host some of the world’s elite beach soccer players.

Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience at Latin Fest. The two-day event has 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. Local and regional Latin acts take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, and Jazz. Headline performances will take place on a giant stage built right on the beach. Dance instructors, vendors and…

The 65th Annual Boardwalk Art Show is Virginia Beach’s longest running oceanfront event and one of the best outdoor fine art shows on the eastern seaboard. 275 artists from all over the U.S. and beyond present an eclectic range of fine arts and crafts from 18th to 35th Streets on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. This beautiful atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for public displays of art, fine food, live entertainment and a great vacation getaway.

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 stages built right on the beach at 24th Street. Gather your friends and come out to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for a fun-filled weekend of great live music.

Stars & Stripes Explosion on the Fourth of July welcomes thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours with an amazing line-up of live performances on oceanfront stages. The schedule of live entertainment offers something for everyone: patriotic and classical to tribute bands, and of course, fireworks! All concerts and the fireworks show are free and open to the public.

The Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk as professional, amateur, and youth artists gather to turn the boardwalk into a canvas of color! At Chalk the Walk, 200 competitors will draw 4'x4' chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk that will be judged and on display between 15th and 17th Streets. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity.

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 Festival brings together national, regional, and local acts to play on a gigantic stage erected on the beach at 5th Street, as well as stages in all the parks along the boardwalk. There is something for everyone with four…

Make Virginia Beach your Labor Day destination! Celebrate the 20th anniversary running of Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach! Grab your pals and sign up for 13.1 miles or a 5K – and don’t forget the dash along the beach in our Mile on the Sand. Take the Remix Challenge and run Saturday and Sunday to earn extra bling.

You won’t want to miss this annual convention, which consists of multiple events including a golf tournament, elections, parades and entertainment. Doing good since 1889.

The Neptune Festival is a time to celebrate the beach life in Virginia Beach! This Festival is made up of a series of over 40 events that provide an opportunity for all to enjoy a taste of Virginia Beach. From free concerts, parades and art shows, to athletic events and a 32-block long celebration on the boardwalk!

Over 60 craft beers from over 30 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment at this two-day, 21+ event. Live music sets the stage at the perfect beach setting for tasting some of the best craft beers available.

The lights will shine once again at the Holiday Lights Merry Mile, bringing joy and wonder to Hampton Roads this holiday season! This holiday light display presents festive fish swimming above your car, musical crabs, a giant castle, snow globes, and spectacular RGB light tunnels to drive through. Take a journey along the beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk and see the bright, colored lights against the night sky, joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the…