Beach Blast
September 20, 2008
Neptune's Park 31st Street
7:00 pm
On Saturday night, September 20th, make sure to take a trip to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and attend the NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast at the 31st Street Park next to the Hilton hotel. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert. Made up of some of the Navy’s most versatile musicians, their performance presents a diverse, high energy show that will entertain guest of all ages. When the sun sets, there will be a Super Hornet afterburner flyover to kick-off the official portion of the show, immediately followed by team parachute jumps onto the beach. Once the jump teams have been presented to the crowd, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take the stage to introduce the 2008 Blue Angel team. The Four Star Edition will then provide music and entertainment until the event’s conclusion at 10 p.m. This is a free event and parking is available in the parking structure on the corner of 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue.
The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival has an annual operating
budget of $2.1 million, which is derived through corporate sponsorships, admission
tickets, merchandise sales, and site revenues. The high quantity and wide range
of sponsors and non-profit partnerships contribute to the charitable, educational,
cultural, recreational, and economic development of the Hampton Roads region.
Events annually generate approximately $18 million in economic impact, approximately
$700,000 of direct municipal taxes, and shares over $100,000 with partnering
charitable organizations such as the Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia, CHKD,
Virginia Beach Jaycees, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society among others.
The Festival has vast geographic coverage and is well respected in the special events industry, as demonstrated by the consistent recognition of its flagship event, the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend, as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the ABA and among the Top 20 Events in the Southeastern US by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Boardwalk Weekend occurs during the last weekend of September and is the largest annual special event in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Pre-Festival events are held at various locations throughout the city of Virginia Beach, with Boardwalk Weekend taking place along 30 blocks at the oceanfront.
Every year the Neptune Festival draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and participants. Average estimated attendance over the past 3 year for festival events is over 500,000.
To provide entertainment that enhances the quality of life for Virginia Beach residents and visitors. We produce and promote locally and nationally recognized events and activities that contribute to the charitable, educational, cultural, athletic, tourist and economic development of the area.
Through relationships with our volunteers, corporate sponsors, city agencies, military and other non-profit organizations, we provide entertainment and events that allow all to "Celebrate Our Community"
Through relationships with our volunteers, corporate sponsors, city agencies, military and other non-profit organizations, we provide entertainment and events that allow all to "Celebrate Our Community"
| Promise: | Community enjoyment and enrichment |
| Personality: | Community members having fun at the beach and boardwalk |
| Proposition: | We run exciting events that entertain and enrich the community through volunteer service and charity fundraising opportunities |
| Target Audience ("customers") : | Families and people of all ages from Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and beyond, seeking fun and entertainment |
| Features: | 35 events, anchored by Boardwalk Weekend featuring the North American Sandsculpting Championship |
| Benefits: | Enjoyment for families of all ages; enrichment for the community; positive economic impact and direct tax return |
| Tag Line: | "Celebrate Our Community" |
The Neptune Festival is a private non-profit 501-c-3 organization
consisting of a 40 member Board of Directors, 23 committees, over 1,200 Volunteers,
full time staff members and 35 events. The Neptune Festival is funded by corporate
sponsorships, admission tickets, merchandise sales and site revenues.
The Neptune Festival provides exposure and fundraising opportunities for non-profit, civic and charitable organization. Each year nearly 20 nonprofit organizations collectively earn over $100,000 from their involvement with the festival. And there are numerous opportunities for the community to get directly involved with the festival by volunteering for one of the 1,200 volunteer positions.
• Top 100 Festivals in North America - American Bus Association
• Top 20 "Best Local Brands" - Inside Business publication
• Best Festival, as voted by readers of Tidewater Women magazine
• Best Annual Festival, as voted by readers of Hampton Roads Monthly magazine
• #18 out of 100 Top Art Shows in the United States - Sunshine Magazine
• Top 20 "Best Local Brands" - Inside Business publication
• Best Festival, as voted by readers of Tidewater Women magazine
• Best Annual Festival, as voted by readers of Hampton Roads Monthly magazine
• #18 out of 100 Top Art Shows in the United States - Sunshine Magazine
