Contact Us
Gold Key Resorts
1081 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1.877.822.4386
Send a Message
|
|
Virginia Beach Calendar of Events
Redeem your Virginia Beach Vacation Certificate for one of the great events listed below. Most events and entertainment at the oceanfront are put on by Beach Street USA, and are free for your enjoyment. Whether it’s taking in great music at events such as the Patriotic Festival, witnessing bone-crushing power during Monsters on the Beach or enjoying culinary delights during the She-Crab Soup Classic, you won’t be disappointed with the event line up below.
|
|
Winter Whale Watching -
Sun., Feb. 5 - Sun., Mar. 4
|
|
|
Explore the waters off the coast of Virginia Beach and witness some of most amazing creatures in the world. During the winter months, Humpback and Fin whales migrate in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Virginia Beach. Daily boat trips are available taking you up close and personal to these amazing animals.
|
|
|
|
40th Annual Shamrock Marathon and 8K -
Fri., Mar. 16 - Sun., Mar. 18
|
|
|
One of the most popular road-race competitions on the international racing circuit, the 40th Annual Shamrock Marathon Sportsfest Weekend features a world-class marathon, 8k race, children's marathon, boardwalk one-mile run for ages 7 to 13, a sports and fitness expo, a half-marathon and more.
|
|
|
|
Easter at Hunt Club Farms -
Fri., Apr. 6 - Sun., Apr. 8
|
|
|
Come celebrate the 2012 opening of Hunt Club Farm with gigantic family fun during the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Petting farm, hay ride tours, music, games, costume characters, inflatables, a visit from the Easter and much more. Visit huntclubfarm.com for complete details.
|
|
|
|
Cruisin' Virginia Beach Auto Show -
Fri., Apr. 13 - Sun., Apr. 15
|
|
|
Whether you bring a classic car to show off or cheer on your favorite entry at the popular Burnout Competition, this event is guaranteed to "crank up" both spectators and participants. Hot rods, classic cards, street machines, antiques, and motorcycles line the Boardwalk for blocks on end. For more information, visit beachstreetusa.com.
|
|
|
|
East Coast She Crab Soup Classic -
Sat., Apr. 28
|
|
|
After an incredible first three years, the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic is back for another year. Open to all are restaurants, this event focuses on seafood, which is the most identifiable cuisine in Virginia Beach and a staple of area menus for decades.
|
|
|
|
Virginia Beach Gospelfest -
Fri., May. 4 - Sat., May. 5
|
|
|
Urban contemporary gospel music will take center stage at the second annual Gospelfest Virginia Beach, to be held at the 17th Street Park. This event will feature an electrifying two days filled with the inspiring sounds of Southern gospel, gospel hip hop, and praise music. Local gospel dance groups, quartets will be seen and heard.
|
|
|
|
Atlantic Coast Kite Festival -
Sat., May. 5
|
|
|
Celebrate the joys of kite flying at this exciting event at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Appropriate for all ages, the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival combines several unique activities into a day-long festival held right on the beach. Featured activities include 'Best Kite Contest', kite demonstrations and ballets, kite building workshops, and lessons on flying all sorts of kites. For more information, visit beachstreetusa.com.
|
|
|
|
Monsters on the Beach -
Fri., May. 11 - Sun., May. 13
|
|
|
Monsters take over the beach for a high impact weekend of thrills, spills and chills. Come see some of the biggest, best and baddest monster trucks yet to crash the oceanfront for a series of races over a challenging beach course.
|
|
|
|
PANorama Caribbean Music Festival -
Fri., May. 11 - Sat., May. 12
|
|
|
The Virginia Arts Festival and BeachEvents combine forces to present a lively musical celebration that blends a steel drum band competition with concert performances by some of the country's best "pan" virtuosos. Grove to Caribbean, Latin and Pop music during the festival's steel band competition.
|
|
|
|
Neptune's Spring International Wine Tasting -
Sat., May. 12
|
|
|
Grab your passport and travel the world as the 24th Street Park is transformed into an international wine tasting extravaganza! From noon-6pm, sample any of the 60 different wines from around the world, including France, Chile, New Zealand, Italy, South Africa, Germany, Japan and Argentina.
|
|
|
|
Beach Music Weekend -
Thu., May. 17 - Sun., May. 20
|
|
|
Celebrate the popularity of Beach Music at this non-stop weekend of fun in the sun and dancing under the stars. Virginia Beach becomes the Beach Music capital of the East Coast, hosting your favorite bands for a jam-packed, rockin' and rollin' party. This year's Beach Music artists will have the crowd dancing on the beach under the stars.
|
|
|
|
Pirate Party at the Beach -
Sat., May. 19
|
|
|
Ahoy Mateys! Gather your friend and embark on a search for Captain Pete's buried treasure, hidden somewhere on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Decipher the clues and you may be the one to find the long lost treasure chest. This new family friendly event features a day full of activities designed to bring out the pirate in everyone. Costume contests, games, a treasure hunt, pirate reenactments and more all make this a family event not to miss.
|
|
|
|
29th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival -
Fri., May. 25 - Mon., May. 28
|
|
|
All the strawberries you can eat prepared in over 50 different ways is the festival highlight, but activities will also include a pie-eating contest, several racing car exhibits, one of the largest carnivals on the East Coast, continuous entertainment on four stages, a parade, livestock sale and show, a military display, pig races, youth art show and some of the most unique arts & crafts exhibited on the east coast.
|
|
|
|
Patriotic Festival - A Celebration of our Military -
Fri., Jun. 1 - Sun., Jun. 3
|
|
|
This three day music event is a salute to our troups, honoring the men and women of the U.S. military for their heroism and sacrifices. The USO Patriotic Festival features three free concerts Friday - Sunday. Scheduled to perform this year is Steel Pulse, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and more.
|
|
|
|
|
