Event Type : Local Events

Saturday, April 15 | 3pm
Sunday, April 16 | 3pm
On the beach at 3rd Street
TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM

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 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. Be sure to sign your kids up for the always-exciting Mutton Busting competition!

Virginia Beach Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is sanctioned by the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA).

General admission bleacher tickets are available as well as a VIP package upgrade that includes tickets, an event t-shirt, and a rodeo clown meet-and-greet.

The event takes place on April 22, 2023.

EAST COAST SHE CRAB SOUP CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS
Presented by the Culinary Institute of Virginia, the competition features regional testaurants vying for the title of Best She Crab Soup. Attendees taste and vote for the People’s Choice Awards, while four regional cuisine experts serve up Critic’s Choice Awards.

EAST COAST SHE CRAB SOUP CLASSIC TICKETS: BUY TICKETS

WHAT TO BRING
The She Crab Soup Classic happens rain or shine. Dogs and beach chairs are not permitted in the tasting area. Comfortable shoes and sunglasses or hat are advised.

Something in the Water is back, April 28-30, 2023!

Virginia Beach is a buzz year-round with events, festivals and activities. However, spring time is when the coastal city truly heats up. Throughout Virginia Beach, from the Oceanfront to inland, you can find happenings for every interest. The newest event to hit Virginia Beach is Something in the Water, a weekend music and entertainment festival.

About Something in the Water

Something in the Water is the brainchild of rapper, song writer and producer Pharrell Williams. In addition to his musical accolades, Williams is also a Virginia Beach native who wanted to bring something exciting to his city. When Williams announced the Something in the Water music festival, the event quickly garnered both local and national attention.

In a statement, Williams said, “Virginia needs this right now and the world will see what we Virginians have known all along: there really is Something in the Water.”

For more info about this event or to buy tickets: somethinginthewater.com

Saturday-Sunday, May 6-7 | 10am-4pm
On the beach from 16^th-18^th Streets
FREE and open to the public

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.

Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest.” To enter this contest, participants bring a kite that they have made or purchased and fly it at the festival. The contest consists of two parts: the actual kite itself (how it looks and how well it is made), and the participant’s ability to fly the kite. Participants must be able to fly their kites consecutively in the air for 5 minutes at a height of 100 feet. Kites will be judged on Flight (ability to fly for 5 minutes), Structural Design, Craftsmanship, and Visual Appeal. There will be three competitive divisions: Master, Novice, and Youth (ages 7-14). Trophies will be awarded for all divisions.

The Best Kite Contest is free to enter, and takes place each day.

Friday, May 12- Saturday, May 13
On the beach at 30^th Street

Friday, May 12
7:30pm: The Swingin’ Medallions

Saturday, May 13
Noon: Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels
3:20pm: Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot
7:30pm: The Catalinas

Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! 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 hot tunes and cool times.

A two-day series of ticketed concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Evening concerts on Friday give way to a full day of entertainment on Saturday.

The General Admission weekend pass will be available in advance of the festival.

The festival atmosphere is enhanced with a variety of food trucks throughout the weekend. Boardwalk sponsors and vendors overlook the beach, luring visitors from the boardwalk into the fun and sun at Beach Music Weekend.

May 12-13, 20223 – Virginia International PANfest

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 becomes an “island paradise” for the weekend.

Co-produced with the Virginia Arts Festival, the Virginia International PAN Fest at its core is a steel drum band competition featuring over 20 high school, college, and community bands from throughout the United States. Bands attend workshops on Friday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. These workshops are led by nationally-known steel drum artists and educators.

All performances are free and open to the public.

MAY 19-21, 2023.

Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories, brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-friendly event is loud, fast, and exciting. Make sure you see the BIGGEST Monster Truck show in the mid-Atlantic ON THE BEACH with a race and stunt course built right on the Beach at 6th Street and bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dune ramps and junk cars combine to make the racecourse fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike.

Monster Trucks battle for individual race honors as well as the weekend-long point series with the overall winner snatching the George Carpenter Cup as “King Of The Beach”.

Travel the world without leaving the beach!

31st 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.

With the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop, grab your tickets and let your palate do the traveling as you enjoy an afternoon of live music and good company!

A World Surf League 1000 longboarding event, come down to 1st street Jetty at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and experience the art, surf, and culture from an event that draws in competitors from around the world.

• Presented By: Coastal Edge
• May 26, 2023 – May 29, 2023
• Recurring daily
• Oceanfront
• 1st Street Jetty, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

A 3 day vibrant festival renowned for its unique atmosphere, the quality of the athletes competing in high adrenaline action sports such as skateboarding, bouldering, break dancing and BASE jumping.  JACKALOPE is the ultimate gathering of Canada’s action sport communities, bringing together top athletes and professionals in the featured sports as well as enthusiasts and curious. This thrilling festival hosts world-class competitions and demonstrations by world-renowned skateboarders, BASE jumpers, breakdancers and boulderers.

In addition to all the things to see, there is also a multitude of things to do like shopping in the pop up shops, savoring our coastal flavors at local restaurants, experiencing surf sessions with our surf community, or chilling in the beer garden enjoying live music on the beach. Great times to share with friends and-or family.

June 17, 2023 – Chalk the Walk (On the boardwalk from 16th-18th Streets)

Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm on June 18, 2022, as artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!

All participants must register by 12:30pm to qualify for the competition. All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be eligible for prizes. Registration is free, and all participants should bring their own chalk.

At Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four-foot chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk.

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. There will be three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division will be for ages 12-16.

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for each division. Winners will be announced at 4:45pm on the boardwalk at 17th Street.

We will be registering participants on site from 10:00am-12:30pm. Capacity is limited.

There is no fee to participate, but it is recommended that artists bring their own chalk.