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50th Annual Boardwalk Weekend
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach2024 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 BeachWith 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 BeachDock 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 BeachRecognized 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 BeachTest 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 BeachYoung 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 BeachJoin 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.
Touch-A-Truck
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia BeachTouch-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 Festival Grand Parade
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia BeachStreets 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.