Virginia Beach Events
Virginia Beach's popularity as a tourist destination leads to the city witnessing numerous events each week that attract the locals as well as the visitors in huge numbers. Events such as free concerts, beach volleyball competitions, cycling and running marathons, museum events, art shows, and many more are organized on regular intervals. One example is Virginia Beach's Neptune Festival, which is held at various locations throughout the city.
The largest annual special event in Virginia Beach is the Boardwalk Event, held along 30 blocks at the oceanfront. Popular running events include The Shamrock Marathon, Virginia is for Lovers 14k, and the Blue Moon Wicked 10k, which are held annually in Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Tune Tournament is a fishing event providing live entertainment.
Beach Street USA is one of the major entertainment events held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Neptune's Spring and Fall Wine Festivals, Youth Art Show and the North American Sand Sculpting Championship also attract a large number of people.