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51st 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.
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.
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.
Youth Art Show
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Between 6th - 36th Streets, Virginia BeachThere is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune's Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse their gallery on 27th-28th Streets.