Virginia Beach Oceanfront
19th Annual Spring Wine Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United States31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 70 wines from 8 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Each tasting ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, unlimited tastings, live music from two bands, and the ability to purchase food from two local food trucks.
9th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesNeptune’s Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven, featuring local Virginia beers, ciders and seltzers, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 60 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
27th Annual Fall Wine Festival
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesJoin your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia's leading vineyards. Taste from more than 60 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia's reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.
50th Annual Boardwalk Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United States2024 marks the 50th anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival's many offerings — including concerts, artwork, sand sculptures, an 8k Race, a Grand Parade, an Atlantic regatta, activities for kids and more!
International Sandsculpting Championship
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesWith a world-class venue, 26 of the world's most talented sculptors, and an exciting prize purse, Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlike any other. From the gallery feel and extended viewing hours, your sandsculpting fill can be quelled with a single visit.
Dock Dogs
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesDock Dogs comes to the Neptune Festival! Whether you plan to participate with your furry friend or watch from the crowd, this event is free and fun for all ages.
Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesRecognized in the Top 25 out of 200 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country for the past 10 years by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show features more than 225 artists.
Poseidon’s Playground
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesTest your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or make your face a masterpiece with our face painters. Stilt Walkers, Magicians, and Balloon Artists will be in the park all weekend long!
Neptune’s Surfing Classic
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesYoung and old surfers alike take to the ocean in this surf showdown. With prizes to be had, make your mark in the surf of Neptune Festival month! This event is produced in conjunction with the Eastern Surfing Association, but you do not need to be an ESA member to participate.
Neptune’s 8K Race
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesJoin us for our 46th Annual Neptune's 8k Race — one of the area's oldest and best loved races! Enjoy ocean views as you travel along our fast and flat course during this beginner-level friendly race.
Neptune’s Atlantic Regatta
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesMultiple classes tack and jibe their way from Cape Henry to Rudee Inlet during this great recreational race. Need a break from the boardwalk action? Check out the boats arrival at Rudee Inlet in the afternoon or hang out at 24th Street to watch the finish.
Neptune’s Volleyball Tournament
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United States2v2 and 4v4 play heats up the sand as men, women, youth, and coed divisions compete for titles on the Oceanfront. Numerous skill level classes are available for entry. Set and spike your weekend to a new level by getting your piece of the beach at Neptune's Volleyball Tournament. Games begin at 9:00am on both days.
Touch-A-Truck
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesTouch-a-Truck is a unique, interactive event that allows children, young and old, to see and touch vehicles of all types — including public service, emergency, utility, construction, military, farming, and just plain cool — all in one place!
Neptune’s Healthy Haven
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesFind your healthy haven at the Neptune Festival! Start your day off right with a free yoga session on the beach or attend a family-friendly fitness event to get your blood pumping. Free Boardwalk Barre, Beach Bootcamp, HIIT, and dance classes taught by local instructors.
Neptune Festival Grand Parade
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesStreets lined with people, colorful floats in all shapes and sizes, larger-than-life balloons, marching bands... all of which is just a small snapshot of Neptune's Grand Parade on Saturday. Find yourself the best spot on the block as you enjoy the music and sights of our many parade units.
Youth Art Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThere is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune's Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse their gallery on 27th-28th Streets.