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Schedule

Friday, September 26
12:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, September 27
10:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday, September 28
10:00am – 6:00pm

Location

Virginia Beach Boardwalk
21st – 31st Street

Sponsors

Artist working on Boardwalk during  Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show

We love seeing art shine in the sunshine!

Recognized in the Top 10 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 approximately 200 artists. Neptune Festival itself has been named one of the top 100 festivals in the US and is annually voted one of the top 10 festivals by the Southeast Tourism Society. 

Stroll along the boardwalk and discover new artists, listen to live music and enjoy the fares of local vendors. We hope to see you there!

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Young Collectors: Art Gallery for Kids

The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show wants to help kids start their very own art collection! Fostering an interest in the arts at a young age is crucial to the development of a well-rounded society. The Young Collectors Art Gallery for Kids will offer children ages 6-12 the opportunity to select a professional work of art to take home for just $5.

Visit the Young Collectors Art Gallery for Kids:

Saturday, September 27 – 11:00am-3:00pm
Sunday, September 28 – 11:00am-3:00pm
25th Street on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

2024 Awards

First Place
Chris Boone
Wood Sculpture
“Bird In Flight”

Second Place
Mia Guile
Painting
“The Moon Loved the City”

Third Place
Richard Wilson
Drawing
“Girl In Dress”

Awards of Merit:

  • P. Muzi Branch – Painting, “B.B.”
  • Danny O’Connor – Painting, “Dreamy Threesome”
  • Joyce Slate – Jewelry, “Waterlilies”
  • Ruben Medina – Sculpture, “Oceans Fairy”
  • Natalia Maurer – Fiber, Leather Handbag (concept piece)