Join us on the Virginia Beach oceanfront for your Labor Day! This weekend is going to be amazing as the weather is looking so perfect and we have some of the funnest events of the year on the oceanfront. This Labor Day Weekend features the American Music Festival & the 18th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
American Music Festival
August 31 – September 2
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, 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 music event on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings together national, regional, and local acts to play on a stage on the beach at 5th Street, as well as stages in all the parks along the boardwalk. With just about every music genre, there’s something for everyone. more
18th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
September 1 – September 2
Make Virginia Beach your Labor Day destination! Celebrate the 18th anniversary running of Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach! Grab your pals and sign up for 13.1 miles or a 5K – and don’t forget the dash along the beach in our Mile On the Sand. Take the Remix Challenge and run Saturday and Sunday to earn extra bling. more
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
NAS Oceana Air Show
NAS Oceana Air Show
September 22 – September 23
The NAS Oceana Air Show is pleased to present the United States Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team along with the Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds! We’ll also have a host of the best civilian and military performers to include Skytypers, Mike Goulian, Kent Pietsch, Bob Carlton and Tactical Demonstrations by the F-22 Raptor and the F/A-18F Super Hornet. We’re also excited to present the newest AFTERSHOCK Jet Powered Fire Truck! See our Performer Page for all the details on these and a host of other performances.
We are especially honored to celebrate Naval Station Oceana 75th Anniversary. Originally opened in 1943 in the mudflats of Virginia Beach, NAS Oceana is now the East Coast Navy’s thriving Master Jet Base and home to all of Naval Aviation’s F-18 Hornets and Super Hornets.
Make sure you arrive early for the NAS Oceana Air Show this year! Gates open at 8:00 am and ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE. The flight line will be packed with static displays, food & novelty vendors and plenty of other things for the whole family to enjoy the entire day. On both Saturday and Sunday, the flying will start at approximately 10 am and the Blue Angels will perform at 3:30 pm and the show ends at 4:30 pm. Public must be off the flightline by 5 pm. >more
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Virginia Beach Spared the Worst of Florence
Fortunately, The Hampton Roads region has largely been spared the worst of Florence. The Forecast is looking good moving forward.
Current Forecast
Neptune’s Surfing Classic
Neptune’s Surfing Classic
September 8 – 9, 2018
Surfers of all ages take to the ocean in this surf showdown. With prizes to be had, make your mark in the surf of Neptune Festival month. Produced with the Eastern Surfing Association, register online at www.va.surfesa.org or forms can be picked up and turned into Wave Riding Vehicles, Coastal Edge Surf Shop, 17th Street Surf Shop, and Pungo Board House.
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
2018 Neptune Festival Senior Gala
2018 Neptune Festival Senior Gala
Dust off those dancing shoes and head out for a night of big band sounds, delicious food, and of course, a visit from the King himself as you jitterbug your way through Neptune’s Senior Gala. Held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, your night out on the oceanfront will feature a live band with a dance floor waiting for you!
Don’t forget to foxtrot your way to the gorgeous buffet laid out in case you manage to work up an appetite throughout the evening. Dinner? Dancing? Cocktails? Oceanfront? What more could you ask for in a night out with Neptune? This is one evening Hampton Roads Seniors will not want to miss…
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
American Music Festival In Virginia Beach Featuring: ZZ Top, Goo Goo Dolls, Ziggy Marley and SOJA
The 25th Annual American Music Festival will feature four major headline bands on the Virginia Beach oceanfront 5th Street Main Stage Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2. ZZ Top, Goo Goo Dolls, Ziggy Marley and SOJA will celebrate the event’s Silver Anniversary with the return of two of the most popular AMF bands ever: ZZ Top and Goo Goo Dolls!
Friday, August 31
5th Street Main Stage
Doors open at 5:00pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
Ziggy Marley
SOJA
Pressure Busspipe
10:45pm, Fireworks
17th Street DQ Grill & Chill Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Molly Hatchet
Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos
24th Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Eve 6
The LifeHacks
31st Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Carbon Leaf
Kendall Street Company
Saturday, September 1
5th Street Main Stage
Doors open at 5:00pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
Goo Goo Dolls
Plain White T’s
Bennett Wales & The Relief
10:45pm, Fireworks
17th Street DQ Grill & Chill Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
TFC
24th Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Party Fins featuring Roger Bartlett
31st Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Corey Smith
Roebuck
Sunday, September 2
Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Stage (on the beach at 17th Street)
10:15am, Steel Pulse
5th Street Main Stage
Doors open at 5:00pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
ZZ Top
Ana Popovic
The Josephines
10:45pm, Fireworks
17th Street DQ Grill & Chill Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
The Drifters
The Coasters
24th Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Good Shot Judy
31st Street Park Stage
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Guava Jam
BJ Griffin & The Galaxy Groove
TICKETS
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Labor Day Weekend in Virginia Beach – Marathon & Rock N Roll!
Join us on the Virginia Beach oceanfront for your Labor Day! This weekend is going to be amazing as the weather is looking so perfect and we have some of the funnest events of the year on the oceanfront. This Labor Day Weekend features the American Music Festival & the 18th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
American Music Festival
August 31 – September 2
The sounds of rock, jazz, country, 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 music event on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings together national, regional, and local acts to play on a stage on the beach at 5th Street, as well as stages in all the parks along the boardwalk. With just about every music genre, there’s something for everyone. more
18th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon
September 1 – September 2
Make Virginia Beach your Labor Day destination! Celebrate the 18th anniversary running of Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach! Grab your pals and sign up for 13.1 miles or a 5K – and don’t forget the dash along the beach in our Mile On the Sand. Take the Remix Challenge and run Saturday and Sunday to earn extra bling. more
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Coastal Craft Beer Festival
August 25th, 2018
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Neptune’s Park
31st Street / Atlantic Avenue
Neptune’s Park on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be transformed into a craft beer lover’s haven featuring local Virginia beers and cask ales, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 65 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more!
tickets
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party
Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party
August 24, 2018 to August 25, 2018
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party is a weekend-long event, featuring music, great food, and arts and crafts on the beach, boardwalk, and park at 24th Street.
The Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party will feature free concerts ON THE BEACH at 24th Street on Friday and Saturday.
Africana Virginia Beach is held in the 24th Street Park and boardwalk Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, bringing a plethora of cultural music, dance demonstrations, specialty vendors, and more, to the festival. Africana Virginia Beach activities take place in the 24th Street Park.
Admission to the Virginia Beach FunkFest Beach Party is free.
more event info
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Symphony By The Sea Concert Series
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
7:30 -9:00 pm
Virginia Beach Oceanfront – King Neptunes Park
The Symphony by the Sea Series features amazing music by the ocean on Thursday evenings on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public.Come enjoy the sounds of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra by the sea:)
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
East Coast Surfing Championships
East Coast Surfing Championships
August 19-26
The East Coast Surfing Championships in Virginia Beach is a major professional and amateur event for the United States Surfing Federation. Each year, several hundred surfers compete for East Coast surfing titles, prizes, history and the sheer love of surfing. Other beach oriented sports and recreation include skimboarding, volleyball, a boardwalk 5K run, street skate and ramp contests, swimsuit contests, food and drink concessions, and live music on the beach.
>more event details
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)