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MARCH HAPPENINGS:
3/05 – 3/07/10 6-8pm $10/child; Parents Free; $5/Additional Guest. Presented by Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Join the wild rumpus in CAC's interactive exhibition Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures. Listen to guest storytellers from Virginia Beach Public Library read children's books around the museum. Create wild things inspired art works with CAC educators. Watch and then participate in a dance performance of Where the Wild Things Are with guest dancers from Arts Enter Cape Charles School of Dance Relax with your family and enjoy hot chocolate, milk and cookies Contemporary Art Center of Virginia 2200 Parks Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-425-0000
3/06 – 3/07/10 Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box offices records and over two million smiling fans, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 “Magical Memories” World Tour in Norfolk on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories. Constant Convocation Center 4320 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-5204 / (757) 683-5000
3/11/10 Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation. Vega’s work is utterly distinct, thoughtful, creative and bears the stamp of a masterful storyteller. ($28, $34, $48, $64) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 385-2787
Champsionship by the Sea Cheer Finals 3/12 – 3/14/10 National Cheer and Dance Championship that offers over $75,000 in cash prizes, giveaways,college scholarships and more. Come see the best in cheer and dance in this East Coast National Championship! Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (410) 799-1390 / (757) 385-2000
3/29-3/21/10 Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the monumental event that altered the course of American history forever. This show is a tapestry of musical sounds and words that reflect the diversity of our culture. Here is the heartache and triumph of our nation, crafted into song by Frank Wildhorn who created the Broadway hits Jekyll & Hyde and The Scarlet Pimpernel. An inspiring and powerful theatrical event. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 385-2787
3/19-3/21/10 The 23rd Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market features over 200 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and specialty foods. For more information please visit: www.emgshows.com Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 417-7771 / (757) 385-2000
3/26/10 Grammy Award & Dove Award-winning American country singer who is considered a pivotal figure in the history of country music, with over thirty chart-topping hits and a unique neotraditionalist country style. ($38, $48, $65, $80) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com Sandler Center for the Performing Arts 201 Market Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 385-2787
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, ½ Marathon, 8k Run 3/20-3/21/10 Registration: March 19 // 8K Race and Children's Run: March 20 // Half and Full Marathon: March 21
The 2010 Shamrock Marathon races and course maps: - 8k Run - Course Certification No: VA06003MS(8K) - Marathon - Course Certification No: VA07002MS - Half Marathon - Course Certification No: VA05029RT
Annual road race and great time! Whether you want the challenge of a marathon or ½ marathon or if you want your children to take part in the Kid’s Operation Smile Final Mile, there’s something for everyone. Come to the scenic Virginia Beach Oceanfront and enjoy the fabulous weather and the great race that is the Shamrock Marathon, ½ Marathon, 8K. Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (757) 385-2000
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Past Virginia Beach Events...
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Feb. Events at the VB Convention Center:
Mid Atlantic Sports & Boat Show Friday 2/12: 12:00pm-9:00pm Saturday 2/13: 10:00am-8:00pm Sunday 2/14: 10am-5pm Admission: $8 for adults, Free for children 12 & under
It's not just a boat show, it's a BOAT SALE! If you've been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY! All the big dealers are lining up to make a deal with you today. Whether you want to see the latest and greatest 2010 models or want a great deal on an unused 2009, you don't want to miss the boat show. All the big dealers and all the boats under one roof. Don't miss it! Virginia Beach Convention Center
Art Awards 2010 & Fine Craft Show 2/20 – 2/21/10 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Admission: $7 ArtAwards 2010 is a high quality juried fine art & fine craft show featuring the east coast's top award winning artists in categories ranging from jewelry to painting to furniture, more than two dozen categories in all. All displayed work is for sale. Artists from Canada and 20 states have been accepted in this high quality show. Virginia Beach Convention Center
2/20 – 2/21/10 Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Admission: Free At the Virginia Beach Coin Show, the Tidewater Coin Club will provide educational displays that depict the history of coins - Foreign, Ancient and U.S. This year's Show will also include a Coin Auction! This event is free and open to the public. Virginia Beach Convention Center
2/21/10 2010 VOW Bridal show's 10th anniversary event will be held on Sunday 2/21/2010 from 11:30am-4:00pm Admission: $10 For coupons visit www.vowbride.com Valet parking available at the main entrance. Virginia Beach Convention Center
Kids Layne-Designer Deals & Boutique Bargains 2/26-2/27/10 Event Hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-4pm Admission: Free Designer overstocks & nearly new boutique children's clothing. Clothing sizes 0-12 months up to 70%off retail. Brands include: Castle and Crowns, Deux Par Deux, lilly Pulitzer, Olive Juice, Ragsland, Stella jane and so much more. Virginia Beach Convention Center
Greenberg's Train and Toy Show 2/27 - 2/28/10 Event Hours: 10am-4pm both days Admission: $7 Adults good for both days / Kids Free The country's best train and toy show returns to Virginia Beach! Hundreds of tables of trains for sale, huge operating model train layouts, free seminars, activities for kids, and more. All aboard! Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family at the country's largest train and toy show. For more information visit: www.greenbergshows.com Virginia Beach Convention Center
Feb. Events at the Art Center:
2/26/10 The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia's 19th annual Wine By Design event welcomes more than eight hundred professionals who appreciate fine wine and excellent cuisine to the premier wine tasting at the beach. Take a trip around the world as you sample international wines selected by Farm Fresh’s Community Wine Educator, Gina McVeigh. Enjoy savory dishes created by some of the area’s top chefs while you sip wine and browse our silent auction packages and items. Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
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Valentine's in Virginia Beach!
Valentine's Day is February 14th. How will you romance that special someone in your life? Chocolates? Jewelry? Flowers? A Romantic Dinner? Or maybe a weekend getaway to a beautiful beach?
If you're thinking of a romantic trip so you can stroll along the beach hand-in-hand, Virginia Beach has many options that couples will love! From smaller beach cottages and condos... to quaint B & B Inns... to beautiful Hotel suites along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Looking for a top-rated hotel accommodation in the resort area? You may want to check out all the fabulous amenities at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton Hotel at 31st Street - it's first class all the way, and they even have Spas, Indoor Pool, nearby Shoppes, and also several restaurants and clubs on site. No matter what you do on Valentines Day, we hope you have an unforgettable time spending it in Virginia Beach with the one you love. XOXOXOXO
2/13/10
If you're in town over Valentine's, check out this unique "hangar dance" that's like stepping back in time. It should prove to be a memorable Valentines evening filled with music, romance, and history.
- Terry Chesson Orchestra with Melanie Leketa - Professional swing dancers from Swing Virginia - Heavy hors d’oeurves - All are encouraged to get into the fun by wearing clothing from the time period. Prizes for the best dressed in vintage clothing - Special section to light a candle in remembrance of someone who perished during a war. - Professional photographs
Military Aviation Museum 1341 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23457 / (757) 721-7767
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FEBRUARY PERFORMANCES: Sandler Center For The Performing Arts 201 Market Street
2/13/10 Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, acoustic and electric guitarist, Marc Cohn is often named among the most personal, most introspective lyricists of his generation. He has continued to record and tour nationally ever since his 1990s debut hit Walking in Memphis. ($34, $46, $56, $64) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
2/14/10 Time: 2:30 pm Virginia Symphony Joan Landry, conductor / Yun Zhang, violin / Amy Cofield Williamson, soprano / Scott Williamson, tenor Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, the Virginia Symphony has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads community for more than eight decades. Recent great achievements of the Virginia Symphony under the baton of Music Director JoAnn Falletta include five compact disc recordings for national release, a performance of Peter and the Wolf which was aired on National Public Radio, and groundbreaking performances at the Kennedy Center and New York's Carnegie Hall.
2/16/10 Rediscover the grandeur of one of history’s greatest love stories in Lerner and Loewe’s classic masterpiece, Camelot. “Timeless.” — The New York Times. ($31, $39, $50, $60) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
2/17/10 American Idol Season 4 Runner-Up and Alabama-born singer whose natural passion for singing and songwriting has kept him well in the spotlight. His music spans a broad spectrum of genres from gritty Southern rock, upbeat funk, smooth soul, and stark emotional ballads. For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
2/19/10 Harry Connick, Jr.'s career has been studded with awards and recognition, including several multi-platinum and gold albums, Grammy and Emmy awards, a starring role in a Tony-winning Broadway musical and much more. A true American icon, there are few artists of Harry's stature, and fewer still with such a comprehensive span of the entire realm of entertainment. For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández 2/23/10 Featuring 78 expert dancers and musicians well versed in the beautiful dancing traditions of Mexico. The music, technical perfection, traditional dress, and original choreography take audiences centuries into the past. ($27, $37, $47) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour 2/24/10 Featuring a stunning combination of critically-acclaimed jazz legends: pianist Kenny Barron, violinist Regina Carter, seven-time Grammy nominee Kurt Elling, and guitarist Russell Malone. You don't have to go to Monterey to hear the best in jazz – we're bringing it to the Sandler Center. ($26, $36, $48, $62) For tickets, call 1-888-3-COXTIX or visit www.coxtix.com
2/25 – 2/28/10 Four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black-lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex, and more! This joyful musical parody set to classic songs from "Puff, My God I'm Draggin'" to the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake" will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles! It's definitely not "The Silent Passage" anymore! Come see what nearly 11 million fans all over the world are laughing about! |
| Super Bowl Sunday - Feb. 7th The Saints -vs- The Colts | ||
Many of our local restaurants and bars have BIG SCREEN TVs with exciting Superbowl Sunday Parties planned. Or if you'd perfer to stay in with friends (and don't want to cook), you can pick up platters and take out from a number of local restaurants, grocery stores, and eateries. NOTE: They have been chosen "THE WHO" to perform in the BRIDGESTONE SUPER BOWL XLIV HALFTIME NFL SHOW on Sunday, February 7, 2010. THE WHO, with legends Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, is one of the world's greatest and most dynamic rock and roll bands. |
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January Events
717 General Booth Boulevard Tours run through March 14, 2010
Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Virginia Beach, VA 23451 The 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout returns to Virginia Beach January 7th to the 9th. Get ready to reel as the largest Rockfish Tournament in the country comes to the Beach. Over 1,000 anglers will battle it out for the top bragging rights and a guaranteed CASH prize of $100,000. This year will have two divisions - one for live bait and one for artificial bait. Register your team today. Please see our website for more information.
2nd Annual Virginia Beach Rockfish Frostbite Challenge Tournament P.O. Box 6807
Thursday, January 14th: Registration 4- 7pm Captains Meeting at 7:00pm with the party continuing on til 9:00pm. Sunday, January 17th: Awards Banquet The banquet will begin at 6:00pm and continue until10:00pm, with the award presentations beginning at 8:30pm. Give-Aways start at 7pm and will continue throughout the night.
2010 Hampton Roads International Auto Show Virginia Beach Convention Center Event Hours: Friday & Sat 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-6pm Admission: $8 Adults, Children 12 & under Free
Come to Va's largest Auto Show where all t he big time manufacturers display their exciting new 2010 line up. This is a show and not a selling environment. |
Upcoming Events Virginia Beach Restaurant Week Virginia Beach Restaurant week is an exciting opportunity to try a wide variety of cuisines and Va. Beach restaurants. Come be a part of this culinary festival at Virginia Beach’s finest eateries for a fraction of the usual price. Restaurants are offering a selection of two and three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at set prices. This is a citywide event and is presented by the Sysco Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach Restaurant Association, and the Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. Applies to certain menu items. Excludes taxes, tips and beverages. 29th Annual Tidewater Recreational Vehicle Show Virginia Beach Convention Center Friday 22nd 12pm-8pm Saturday 23rd 10am-8pm Sunday 24th 11am-5pm Admission: $7 Adults and $3 Children 12 & under Enjoy great deals on tent campers, travel trailers, 5th wheels, motor homes, park models, & truck campers! Shop for accessories, campgrounds, and RV resorts, as well as options on maintenance, and service plans, insurance, and financing. There will be a great selection of campground information and brochures for you to choose from. GO CAMPING!! 1/27/2010 Show starts at 7:30pm at Town Center Tritt has earned two Grammies and three CMA awards over the course of his storied career (selling more than 25 million albums). His latest album “The Storm” features a collection of songs that showcases his R & B soul that has often been overlooked by listeners unfamiliar with the many facets of Tritt’s country singing talent. Art Awards 2010 & Fine Arts Show Virginia Beach Convention Center
Admission: $7 Art Awards 2010 is a high quality juried fine art & fine craft show featuring the east coast's top award winning artists in categories ranging from painting to jewelry to furniture and nearly two dozen other medians. All displayed work is for sale. |
| NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS! | ||
**OUR TOP PICK ** The Hilton's 2009 New Year's Eve Extravaganza & Ultimate Sleepover Hilton Va Beach Oceanfront Hotel Admission: From $399 per couple Dec. 31, 2009 / Begins 7pm Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront's 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration in the hotel’s spectacular oceanfront ballroom.
Featuring live music by local favorites, The Deloreans- the hottest 80’s show band on the East Coast, Astro DJ, an exquisite 5-course dinner featuring light seasonal hors 'd oeuvres and a Filet & Rockfish entree, an open bar, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight and luxurious hotel accommodations for two. The Hilton’s all-inclusive New Year's Eve package starts at $399 per couple. Extend your stay for 2 or 3 nights and pay just an additional $99 per night. We look forward to celebrating New Year's Eve with you! Reservations recommended and for more information call 757-352-2724. 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 New Year's Eve Gala *** The Hotcakes Will Be Playing!!*** Doubletree Hotel Virginia Beach Admission: $269 Per Couple (Package Inclusive of Taxes & Gratuities) Dec. 31, 2009 / Begins 7:15pm 1900 Pavilion Drive Virginia Beach VA, 23451 757-422-8900 ext: 2070 Book Doubletree Hotels Here and Get Our Best Rates. Guaranteed.
Catch 31's New Year's Eve Celebration Catch 31 Fish House & Bar (Hilton Hotel) Admission: 3-Course Prix-Fixe Dinner is $49 per person December 31, 2009 Call 757-213-3472 for available seating times. 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 URL: Catch 31 New Year's Eve Celebration
Salacia's New Year's Eve Celebration Salacia Prime Steak & Seafood (Hilton Hotel) Admission: $75 per person December 31, 2009 Call 757-213-3473 for available seating times. 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 URL: Salacia New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve at Swan Terrace The Founders Inn and Spa, Swan Terrace Admission: $59 per person 10% senior discount for adults 55 and over Dec. 31, 2009 / Begins at 5-6:30pm 5641 Indian River Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-366-5700
New Year's Eve Celebration 2009 "A Night on the Town" Sandler Center For The Performing Arts Advance Tickets - $40 General Admission - $50 VIP - $150 – Includes: Preferred parking, special entrance, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Music provided by local 103Jamz DJ B-Ryte, and hosted by Auguz Black. Ages 25 and up. Sandler Center Website
Buccaneer Ball Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center Admission: $70 per person Dec. 31, 2009 / Begins 8pm Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center One Waterside Drive Norfolk VA, 23510 757-664-1021
Skip Friel and The Resonators at First Night Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg United Methodist Church – Old Fellowship Hall Admission: $12 Dec. 31, 2009 / Three Performances: 5-5:30pm / 7-7:30pm / 9:30-10pm 500 Jamestown Road Colonial Williamsburg VA, 23185 (757) 351-1900 URL: First Night Williamsburg web site
New Years Eve Murder Mystery/ "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead" Angelo's Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Admission: Murder, Mayhem and Laughs with a champagne toast. Adults: $55.00 Save $10 per couple with on line coupon. Dec. 31, 2009 / Seating at 6:45 p.m. and show starts at 7:15 p.m. 2809 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach VA, 23451 757-587-3883 URL: maverickmurdermystery.com
Mahi Mah's New Year's Eve Celebration Mahi Mahs Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Saloon Admission: $47.99 per person Enjoy sounds of DJ Rick Pfamatter. December 31, 2009 Call 757-416-6340 for available seating times. 615 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757-416-6340 URL: Mahi Mahs New Year's Eve Celebration Cavalier Hotel's New Year's Eve Dinner, Party, Hotel Night Brunch on Jan. 1 Cavalier's New Year's Eve Gala Package From $409 per couple plus tax ($431.18 including tax) Includes elaborate dinner buffet, unlimited beverages, live band (Flashback), Vegas-style casino, prizes, champagne toast, and balloon drop at midnight. Also includes Brunch on New Year's Day, complementary 5pm checkout and gratuities. The Cavalier Hotel 4201 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The Muckrakes Live Taphouse Grill – Ghent Admission: $5 December 31, 2009 / 10pm 931 W 21st St Norfolk VA, 23517 (757) 627-9172 URL: Listen to the Muckrakes here first!
Spirit of Norfolk New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise Spirit of Norfolk Cruise Admission: $120.90 per person* *Price does not include taxes and fees. Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Boarding Party 7:30 – 9:00pm Cruise 9:00pm – 12:30am Dockside Party 12:30 - 1:00am 109 East Main Street, Suite 500 Norfolk VA, 23510 866.304.2469 URL: Spirit of Norfolk New Year's Eve Dinner Cruise
12 Annual Olde Towne Scottish Walk Olde Towne Portsmouth Admission: free December 31, 2009 / Begins at 3:30 p.m. 400 High Street Portsmouth VA, 23704 757-650-3052 / 757-673-4965 URL: www.childrensmuseumva.com
A Candlelight New Year’s Eve Dinner Colonial Williamsburg - Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant Admission: $95.00 per person. Reservations required. December 31, 2009 / 6-10pm 310 South England Street Williamsburg VA, 23185 757-229-2141
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| A Christmas Carol - ON THE BIG SCREEN IMAX!! | ||
Experience IMAX ® SEE MORE, HEAR MORE, FEEL MORE -- IMAX® is the ultimate movie experience. With crystal clear images up to six stories high, and wrap-around digital surround sound, IMAX takes you to places you only imagined.
Disney's - A Christmas Carol For the first time ever, Walt Disney Pictures is taking Christmas to a whole new dimension - 3D. The classic tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol like you've never seen it before.
Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it's too late.
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| Virginia Beach Holiday Happenings! | ||
Virginia Beach has some exciting events coming up in the next few months. From fishing tournaments... to concerts... to Christmas craft shows, parades, and holiday lights along the boardwalk, there are events to please both young and old alike!
McDonalds Holiday Lights at the Beach November 25, 2009 – January 3, 2010 / Holiday Lights at the Beach Ticket Information Come celebrate the holidays and cruise the boardwalk for over 30 blocks in your car while watching colorful fish, jumping dolphins, playful porpoises – all in bright lights against the clear night-time sky at McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach. This nautical and holiday-themed light display is a local’s favorite at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! This year will feature 4 blocks of new displays including "Jurassic Beach" with dinosaurs lit up for the holidays... the kids will love it! The Holiday Light Show is the only time of year cars get to drive right on the boardwalk. Ticket info call (757) 491-7866. REMINDER: The Sea Horse Carriage Company offers "Seaside Carriage Rides" along the boardwalk. What a magical way to see the Christmas Holiday Lights at the oceanfront. Imagine strolling along in an elegant horse-drawn carriage (Jingle Bells Included!). For more info and reservations on the rides call (757) 971-6200.
Virginia Beach Christmas Craft Show November 27 – 29, 2009 / Virginia Beach Convention Center The Virginia Beach Christmas Market features more than 300 fine crafters and artisans. The Sunshine Artist Magazine voted this event one of the best 100 arts and crafts show in the USA since 1996. Featuring fine arts, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, pottery, jewelry, thousands of Christmas collectibles and more. This event contributes to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, offering 50 cents off admission with a donation of canned food. Fri. & Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm / $7 Adults / $2 Children / 6-12 & Children under 6 Free. Visit www.emgshows.com
Christmas at the Founders Inn and Spa November 28, - December 31, 2009 / Founder Inn Come celebrate the holiday season at the The Founders Inn. Marvel at the 35-foot fresh-cut tree in the Atrium and more than 150,000 twinkling lights in the English Gardens, seasonal activities with local music and dance groups, carriage rides, dinner buffets, breakfast & brunch with Santa, holiday cooking class with Chef Anthony Loos, afternoon tea by the fire, and a traditional Christmas Dinner. The holiday gaiety concludes with a New Years Eve dinner dance with champagne-toast at midnight. Call (800) 926-4466 for reservations or visit www.foundersinn.com
Rock Around the Clock Pier Fishing Tournament November 28, 2009 / Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Pier Fish from midnight to midnight for striped bass off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel's 625-foot handicap-accessible fishing pier located 3-1/2 miles off the shores of Virginia Beach. You’ll be eligible to win cash and prizes. (757) 331-2960 / www.cbbt.com
Holiday Melody December 4 – 6, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center Experience all the magic of the holiday season wrapped in a colorful, warm blanket of song and dance. Revive some memories and make some new ones in this joyous, spectacular musical extravaganza. Celebrate with the entire family. 8-10PM http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/169
Holiday Parade at the Beach December 5, 2009 / Boardwalk Resort Area The official opening of the holiday season at the resort area, this parade showcases Virginia Beach businesses, schools, and organizations including marching bands, colorful floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles, and more! Santa will also make an appearance. Hope to see you there! (757) 491-7866.
The American Boychoir December 7, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center The American Boychoir is the U.S. finest boychoir in the world and continues to entertain audiences with their musical talents. A real treat around the holidays! Tickets $16, $21, $31, $45. Call (888) 3-COXTIX or visit www.sandlercenter.org
ASA National Striper Tournament December 12, 2009 / Long Bay Pointe Marina – 2109 W. Great Neck Rd. American Striper Association is the nation's largest Striped Bass Tournament Series. The payouts are huge and will exceed $100,000 for the tournament and Angler of the Year awards. *Boats fishing the Virginia Beach National Tournament will qualify for a $5,000 bonus to be awarded at the Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout. Headquarters: Murphy's Grand Irish Pub / 30th and Pacific Ave / (757) 417-7701
Moscow's Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" December 14, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center Acclaimed for exquisite dancing and spectacular sets and costumes, the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is breathtaking. This whimsical and imaginative storytelling blends with the richness of Russian classical dance to make the Great Russian Nutcracker a memorable holiday treat for all. Tickets $25.50, $35.50, $45.50, $65.50 Call (888) 3-COXTIX or visit www.sandlercenter.org
Michael McDonald Concert December 17, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center Multiple Grammy Award-winner, Michael McDonald, with his soul and smooth rock style, will entertain for one night only. He debuted with the Doobie Brothers, creating hits like What a Fool Believes, Minute By Minute, and Taking It to the Streets. Tickets are $38, $48, $60, $70. Info call (888) 3-COXTIX or visit www.sandlercenter.org
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| ATTENTION - Twilight Fans! | ||
If you missed the premiere showings of the highly anticipated "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" movie, it is still showing at all area theaters! Edward (Robert Pattinson), Bella (Kristen Stewart), Jacob (Taylor Lautner), and the entire cast return to star in the 2nd sequel based on the highly popular 4-part Twilight vampire (and werewolf) book series by Stephanie Meyers. Click here for a list of local theaters showing New Moon: Local Theaters / Showtimes / Purchase Tickets |
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Striped Bass World Championship November 1 – December 31, 2009 Virginia Beach is well known as “THE” Striped Bass Capital of the World. Come on out and see if you have what it takes to land a new state record! Cash & other big prizes are offered in many categories. Find out all the details at www.stripedbassworldchampionship.com (757) 965-7799
Tap Dogs November 3, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center Love Tap Dancing? Come experience a night of unbelievable entertainment geared towards modern audiences. Tickets $32, $42, $54 (888) 3-COXTIX or visit http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/149
Mad Science presents CSI: Live! November 5, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center Do you love CSI? Then you’ll love this interactive evening in fascinating world of crime scene investigations. You’re your forensic know-how to investigate the evidence and solve the crime! Ages 8 ($14, $20, $24, $29 - Family 4-Pack of Tickets with 4 snacks and 4 drinks for only $75!) Ticket info call (888) 3-COXTIX or visit http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/138
The Da Vita Kidney Awareness Run/Walks November 7, 2009 / Mt. Trashmore The DaVita Kidney Awareness Run/Walks are a nationwide series of family-friendly 5K run/walks aimed at raising funds and education about kidney disease. Free screening for kidney disease, entertainment, games, health expo to help promote awareness. Register online: www.kidneyawarenesstime.org or call (866) 859 WALK (9255).
MOMIX: The Best of MOMIX November 11, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center For years, audiences have watched Choreographer, Moses Pendleton transforms dancers with his imagination that is often unpredictable and bizarre Don't miss an evening of expression through movement showcasing his unbelievable 25 year career. ($27, $37, $47) Tickets call (888) 3-COXTIX or visit http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/142
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons November 19, 2009 / Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - Town Center A true voice of the Rock & Roll era, Frankie Valli pays a visit to our area for a night of entertainment. Tickets: $47, $67, $87, $127 (888) 3-COXTIX / http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/139 |
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Posted 10/01/09
Hunt Club Halloween Fest
The Haunted Hayride! Virginia Beach's original Haunted Hayride, with major renovations!! If you can scream, you may make it through the Haunted Woods of Hunt Club! Village of the Dead Where the living dare to walk through the dark realm of the DEAD!!! It is a true town of TERROR, complete with a bell tower, a swamp, dentists, butchers and of course....the Graveyard. Field of Screams A Corn Field of Screams! Just imagine... what will be around the next turn in the very wicked cornfield of darkness. SCARY!! Krendl’s Karnival of the Macabre For the first time ever at Hunt Club Farm, you will get to witness a live transformation of a woman turning into a werewolf. Hopefully this experiment goes right and the werewolf doesn’t get loose. Also witness Krendl swallow 6 double edged razor blades. This is danger on a whole other level and an all new experience like nothing ever witnessed before. Carnival Rides Carnival Ride Tickets (Sold at Ticket Booth near Rides Only!) 1 Ticket = $1 * Parents Ride Free with paying Child Under 42 in. Not Available for Advance Purchase. Purchase at Ride Ticket Booth near Rides Only.
Phone / Directions: 757-427-9520 / Hunt Club Farm is Located at 2388 London Bridge Road, just ½ miles from General Booth Blvd. & the Strawbridge Shopping Center. http://www.huntclubfarm.com/2007directions.htm
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| Virginia Beach in the Fall | ||
9/23/09
Now is a great time to visit Virginia Beach!
The weather is beautiful, Guys - grab your best buddies for a weekend of fishing or golfing. There are tons of boat charters from which to choose and Virginia Beach fishing in the fall is "prime time" for the best fishing around! If you're more of a landlubber... plan a golf getaway and visit the many top-designed courses in the area.
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| September Happenings in Virginia Beach! | ||
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Come out and join the Sandbridge locals for a fun day at Little Island Park at the southend of Sandbridge Beach. The Pig Picking features all-you-can-eat food and drinks, as well as live bands and even local art and crafts on sale. This is the big end of summer party for the Sandbridge community, in addition to our tribute to our volunteer rescue squad (all proceeds go to support the squad). 12 – 5 pm / For ticket information, contact Siebert Realty at 877-422-2200.
You won’t be “singing the blues” at this casual yet spirited festival that fills the oceanfront air with the riveting sounds of one of the most cherished musical styles of all time. Blues at the Beach brings together the best local, regional, and national Blues performers for a celebration of sight, sound, and music that comes from the soul! Featuring Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater, Deanna Bogart, JW Jones Band featuring Little Charlie Baty, Nick Curran and others. 17th Street / (800) 822-3224. Sip, savor and purchase wines from the Old Dominion's leading vineyards in an oceanfront setting. Food, live music and specialty vendors will also be a part of the event. 31st Street / 12 noon – 5pm / (757) 498-4215 / 800/822-3224 This grueling test of physical conditioning includes a 1K (.62 mile) open ocean swim, 14-mile bike ride and 5K (3.1-mile) run. Known as one of the best triathlons in the mid-Atlantic region, the event hosted over 700 participants and thousands of spectators last year. Pre-registration is required. Start at 8:00am Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 24th St. Park. For more information call 757-498-0215.
Join us for a fun-filled weekend saluting all things Italian! This event will feature Italian cuisine, entertainment, and merchandise. Food is the heart and soul of Festa Italiana in Virginia Beach, with pizza by the slice, prosciutto and fontina, caprese, sausage with beans, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, espresso, cappuccino, gelato (several flavors), wine, and beer. 17th St. Park. (800) 822-3224.
9/19 Stihl Lumberjack Championship Razor sharp axes, flying wood chips, and roaring chain saws make this competition entertaining and educational. Come out and have some fun! 12:00 – 4:00pm Mt. Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive 757-427-2939.
9/19 – 9/20 Tidewater Train Show This show includes: the sale of model equipment, supplies, tools, videos, books, photos, memorabilia and train sets; operating layouts in N, HO, O, G and lego scales; hourly door prizes; model railroad clinics; and white elephant tables; train doctors; all scales test track. Scouts will also be working towards their Merit Badge in Model Railroading. $7 Adults – Children under 12 are free. Va, Beach Convention Center
The summer party's grand finale is the "Boardwalk Weekend". For three days and nights, a host of activities, such as the internationally renowned North American Sandsculpting Competition, draw visitors and guests from across the Commonwealth and beyond to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Daily concerts alfresco in tented festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music. 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. There are tons of other events going on as well to include sand volleyball tournaments and surfing contests. There’s something for everyone at this last big farewell to summer! 757-498-0215
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The city’s free fireworks displays are launched from a barge off 20th Street, giving you a great view from anywhere along the boardwalk.
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APRIL Saturday, April 18, 2009 (All day) Cruisin' Virginia Beach Car Show Location: On the boardwalk between 2nd and 31st Streets The Cruisin’ Virginia Beach Car Show turns the boardwalk into a local version of “Route 66” with cars and trucks from yesterday and today competing for trophies and cash prizes at this unique, one-day event. Car clubs from throughout the region display their autos and compete in various divisions. Hot rods, street machines, classic cars, and trucks line the Virginia Beach boardwalk for 25 blocks, where thousands of car enthusiasts and families view over 200 vehicles in a beautiful beach setting.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, April 26, 2009 (All day) Urban contemporary gospel music will take center stage at the first annual Gospelfest Virginia Beach, to be held at the 17th Street Park! This event will feature an electrifying two days filled with the inspiring sounds of Southern gospel, gospel hip hop, and praise music. Local gospel dance groups, quartets, powerful vocalists, and gospel music choirs will celebrate a genre of music that needs to be seen AND heard.
MAY Friday, May 1, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 3, 2009 (All day) Atlantic Coast Kite Festival presented by The Oceanfront Inn A collaboration between the Courthouse Galleries in Portsmouth and the Beachevents program, the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival is an exciting weekend of high-flying kites and fun for families, participants, and spectators of all ages! Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the 5th Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival Friday-Sunday, May 1-3, 2009! Held in two locations, this popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. “I Dreamed I Could Fly” is the theme that participants will explore in the first-ever Atlantic Coast Kite Festival “Best Kite Contest.”
Saturday, May 2, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 3, 2009 (All day) Cornhole is a sport anyone can play! It used to be played primarily at tailgate parties at major league games. It’s fast becoming popular everywhere, with games sprouting up in bars, at block parties, and in parks. The game is a cross between beanbag-tossing and horseshoes. Players toss a one-pound bag filled with corn at a sloped, flat box with a hole near one end. Points are earned according to the placement of the beanbags on the boards.
Friday, May 8, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 10, 2009 (All day) PANorama Caribbean Music Festival 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. All performances are free to the public.
Friday, May 8, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 10, 2009 (All day) Charles Barker Toyota Scion Monsters on the Beach presented by Production Off-Road Charles Barker Toyota Scion Monsters on the Beach presented by Production Off-Road 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. Featured Trucks: Grave Digger, Stone Crusher, Gunslinger, War Wizard, Samson, Raminator, TAZ, Megasaurus!
Thursday, May 14, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 17, 2009 (All day) 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 four-day series of free concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. All performances are free to the public. A giant 20-foot inflatable jukebox on the beach keeps a “watchful eye” as festival-goers kick off their shoes and dance their cares away on the sands of Virginia Beach.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 (All day) The Virginia Arts Festival will present a Drum Festival May 15-17, 2009, in Virginia Beach as part of its 13th annual presentation of world-class performances. The Drum Festival will offer public performances, demonstrations, and events in Virginia Beach at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Sandler Center Plaza, and on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at the 17th Street Stage.
Friday, May 22, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, May 24, 2009 (All day) The Great American Backyard BBQ is an unabashed “Star-Spangled” salute to good music and great food! Live country and blues entertainment on three outdoor stages includes “up and coming” country artists, established country stars, and regional blues entertainers. And, being served up as a tasty side dish at this new festival – BBQ cooked outdoors on the Boardwalk! The heart and soul of the Great American Backyard BBQ is the food. BBQ vendors participating at the event include Sticky Bones BBQ, Country Boys BBQ, Cutlass Grille, Beach Smokehouse, and Fiesta Chicken.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 (All day) 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. The hours of the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic at the 24th Street Park are Noon-5:00pm.
JUNE Friday, June 5, 2009 (All day) - Saturday, June 6, 2009 (All day) 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.
Thursday, June 18th - Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Boardwalk Art Show and Festival Contemportary Center for the Arts - www.cacv.org The Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is a juried event which featured more than 300 entries last year. This year witness the rise of this ever expanding art show, and allow yourself the chance to escape your worries for at least once this summer. No commercial pieces of work are allowed at the festival, ensuring you'll witness only the best in creativity and heart felt dedication. Whether looking to pick up a few pieces or merely wanting to enjoy the beauty of the event, you'll have the perfect summer vacation with the Boardwalk Art Show & Festival.
Friday, June 26, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, June 28, 2009 (All day) Sandstock - A Blast from the Past A beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock” – this festival pays homage to the music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. National and local tribute artists who run the gamut from performers like The Who to Janis Joplin to Jimi Hendrix 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. To set the stage, each park will be decorated…thrill to the “Flower Power” hippies of the 60’s, the “Disco Divas” of the 70’s, and the “big hair” rockers of the 80’s! To electrify the night, a laser light show explodes on a giant screen on the beach to the music of Pink Floyd! To add a touch of whimsy and period authenticity, psychedelic “hippie” vans provided by local and regional VW clubs, will be on display. Games and activities for kids will round out this “blast from the past!
JULY Saturday, July 4, 2009 - 6:00pm - 11:00pm Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages will attract thousands of visitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a “star-spangled” salute to this great country of ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with the English Channel, ZoSo - the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience, Revolution – the Beatles Tribute, and Symphonicity (the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach). All concerts are free and open to the public
Saturday, July 11, 2009 (All day) Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge The Crab is King at this one-of-a-kind event that’s fun for the whole family! At the Crustacean 500, crabs race on a specially-designed circular track, where all the “crabtestants” are placed in the center. At the sound of the starting horn, crabs scurry to the outer ring of the track. Whichever claw crosses the line first wins. Along with the Crustacean 500 race, participants may enter the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant where hermit crabs are presented in uniquely-decorated displays and judged on beauty and creativity. The event is free for both participants and spectators.
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm 20th Street on the beach Ahoy Mateys! The Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be taken over by pirates on Friday, July 17th for the first-ever Pirate Party on the Beach. This unique family event combines a treasure hunt, pirate re-enactors, and movie into one swashbuckling evening guaranteed to “shiver your timbers!” The Pirate Party on the Beach takes place right on the beach at 20th Street from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Saturday, July 25, 2009 (All day) Chalk the Walk ARTsplosion & 17th Street Art Festival 16th to 18th Street At the Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four foot chalk drawings right on the boardwalk! This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” All Chalk the Walk participants are encouraged to incorporate the theme in their work! 200 competitors will complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity. Free to enter the competition.
The 17th Street Art Festival is a unique art show dedicated to local and regional artists. Approximately 30 artists representing media such as paintings, jewelry, sculpture, and photography set up booths in the park to display and sell their work. Live entertainment helps create a relaxed, inviting atmosphere for all.
AUGUST Friday, August 28, 2009 (All day) - Saturday, August 29, 2009 (All day) 24th Street Park A new spin on an existing festival, FunkFest celebrates the music generated over the years by such influential legends as 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.
SEPTEMBER Friday, September 4, 2009 - 6:30pm - Sunday, September 6, 2009 - 11:00pm Verizon Wireless American Music Festival 17th Street Park / 24th Street Park / 31st Street Park / Between 5th and 7th Streets 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 American Music Festival. The largest outdoor musical event on the East coast, the 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. Just about every musical genre is included, so there is truly “something for everyone!”
Friday, September 11, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, September 13, 2009 (All day) 17th Street Park 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. Headliners like E.G. Kight and Deborah Coleman 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.
Friday, September 18, 2009 (All day) - Saturday, September 19, 2009 (All day) 17th Street Park 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! The best local restaurants serve a full selection of Italian food, including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts. Italian wine and beer compliment the food and table seating under the tent makes for the perfect atmosphere for eating, singing, and dancing to classic and modern Italian song selections with strolling accordion players giving diners a personal serenade of Italian tunes. Brave children, youth, and adults may choose to step into the giant grape vat for a little grape stomping.
Friday, September 27th - Sunday, September 29th, 2009 Grande Finale Party - Neptune Festival Virginia Beach Neptune Festival where every year hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! From galas to golf, wine tastings to sporting events, the festival offers something for everyone! The grand finale, Boardwalk Weekend, is staged along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront where the boardwalk comes alive with plenty of palate tempting treats, fine arts and crafts, magnificent sand sculptures, three stages of musical entertainment, a parade and more! All who attend become immersed in the hospitality only Virginia Beach can offer.
OCTOBER Saturday, October 3, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, October 4, 2009 (All day) Virginia Beach Convention Center – 19th Street This event is designed to attract both the classic hot rod enthusiast as well as the younger generation of import car owner! Participants and spectators get two shows for the price of one in one big location – the Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Convention Center! Come out and meet the host of Speed TV's My Classic Car Dennis Gage, Candy Clark from American Graffii, and legendary Car Builder Darryl Starbird! Also, from the National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum see the Predicta and Lil Coffin Show Cars. There will also be a Live Collector Car Auction with Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & More!
Saturday, October 17, 2009 (All day) - Sunday, October 18, 2009 (All day) 24th Street Park The Chicken Dance and Polka are the latest dance crazes at the Oktober Brewfest, when Munich’s Oktoberfest relocates to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of fun and frolic! Everyone loves great German food, and it’s in no short supply as the 24th Street Park transforms into a German bier garden right before your eyes. Wine and beer, pretzels, and pizza are served alongside knockwurst, bratwurst, and sausage and peppers. Eating and drinking are on tap in a seaside park festooned with colorful flags, banners, and balloons representing the colors of Germany and Bavaria. Entertainment includes a German oompa band, relay games, and the wildly-popular Dachshund beauty pageant. |
