Virginia Beach Annual Events

A summary of events that occur each year in the Virginia Beach area.

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival
Events are held at various locations throughout the city of Virginia Beach, with Boardwalk Weekend taking place along 30 blocks at the oceanfront. Boardwalk Weekend occurs during the last weekend of September and is the largest annual special event in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Shamrock Marathon
3 Races in 1.
The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon: 26.2 Miles.
The Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles.
The TowneBank Shamrock 8k & 8k Middle School Challenge.

McDonald's Holiday Lights at the Beach
Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, a nautical and holiday-themed light display at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!
Date: Nov 19 2010 - Jan 2 2011
Location: Boardwalk: 2nd - 34th Streets

Virginia is for Lovers 14k
The Race14k (8.67miles) starts in front of the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The race takes the runners past the Princess Anne Athletic Complex, US Olympic Field Hockey Training Center and the Sportsplex Stadium.

Holiday Parade at the Beach
Officially ushering in the holiday season in Virginia Beach, this parade affords local businesses, schools, and organizations the opportunity to support the community and celebrate the season with thousands of parade-goers.
Location: Atlantic Ave. between 15th Street and 25th Street

Blue Moon Wicked 10K
The Blue Moon Wicked 10K and Monster Mile is a spooky running race at the Oceanfront.
Location: Atlantic Ave. & Boardwalk

Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament
The Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament has become a fishing tradition in Virginia Beach. Official scales at Lynnhaven & Rudee Inlet. Live entertainment.

Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament
The 7th Annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament is rolling closer to its kick-off party! The tournament takes place every year in August. Mark your calendars! Good fishing. Good food. Great friends. Big fun.

Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
Will welcome more than 20,000 runners to the oceanfront streets of Virginia Beach for the Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon.

Surf-n-Santa 10 Miler
The Surf-n-Santa 10 Miler starts at 8am at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. All santas will run through the oceanfront area, under the lights, through local neighborhoods and finish inside the Convention Center for a Rockin' Holiday Party.

Beach Street USA
It's all happening on Beach Street USA! Great entertainment at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Neptune's Spring Wine Festival
Neptune's Park | 31st Street & Atlantic Avenue
2011 Date: TBD

Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
2nd - 36th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD

Neptune's Fall Wine Festival
Neptune's Park | 31st Street & Atlantic Avenue
2011 Date: TBD

Neptune's 8K / 5K / 1MI Run
Start and finish at 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD

Sandman Triathlon
2nd Street | Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD

North American Sandsculpting Championship
5th - 10th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD

Youth Art Show
27th - 28th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD

Volleyball Tournament
32nd - 36th Streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2011 Date: TBD