Oceanfront music festivals, wine festivals, monster trucks, pirates, strawberry festivals, and more …Fun events for everyone to enjoy:) Don’t miss these amazing events on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this May!
Upcoming Events:
Virginia International PAN Fest
May 10 – May 11
Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach! More
Beach Music Cruise-In
May 10 – May 12
Beach Music Cruise-In, combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past! more
Neptune Spring Wine & Food Festival
May 11
Wine tasting stations from around the world with 70 wines from 9 countries. more
Warbirds Over the Beach
May 17– May 19
Come out for an amazing air show, delicious dinners, lovely hangar dances, and great family entertainment! more
Monsters on the Beach
May 17– May 19
Monsters on the Beach brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster trucks battle for ultimate sand domination!more
NHSCA National Duals
May 24– May 26
The National High School Coaches Association National Duals is wrestled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. more
Salute to Summer
May 24– May 26
Enjoy free entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring live music by local and regional bands. more
Pungo Strawberry Festival
May 25– May 26
Join us for the 36th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival over Memorial Weekend. Guests are invited to come taste mouth-watering strawberries and try unique strawberry dishes at this country-style event. more
Patriotic Festival
May 31– June 2
The Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival celebrates the military at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three days of national touring artists concerts, along with military displays & expos. more
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Neptune’s Spring Wine + Food Festival on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Neptune’s Spring Wine + Food Festival on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
May 11
Neptune’s Spring Wine + Food Festival features a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 70 wines from 9 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you. Nine local culinary treasures will be serving up delicious food to pair with your new favorite wine! Curated by Patrick Evans-Hylton of Virginia Eats & Drinks Magazine.
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Beach Music Cruise In – Music, Cars, & Festivities on the Oceanfront
Beach Music Cruise In – Music, Cars, & Festivities on the Oceanfront
May 10 – May 12
Come enjoy top Beach Music bands perform on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Stroll the boardwalk to view classic cars, hot rods, antiques, and more.
Settle into the sand as the top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of cool cars and hot tunes. Stroll the boardwalk to view classic cars, hot rods, antiques, and more.
A three-day series of paid concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Evening concerts on Friday give way to a full day of entertainment, including the car show, on Saturday and more daytime concerts on Sunday.
detailed schedule
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Virginia Beach Events Planner for May
Oceanfront music festivals, wine festivals, monster trucks, pirates, strawberry festivals, and more …Fun events for everyone to enjoy:) Don’t miss these amazing events on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this May!
Upcoming Events:
Virginia International PAN Fest
May 10 – May 11
Join world-class performers for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean music on the oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach! More
Beach Music Cruise-In
May 10 – May 12
Beach Music Cruise-In, combining bands on the beach and cars on the boardwalk, blends the best of the “oldies” with dancing under the stars in a jam-packed blast to the past! more
Neptune Spring Wine & Food Festival
May 11
Wine tasting stations from around the world with 70 wines from 9 countries. more
Warbirds Over the Beach
May 17– May 19
Come out for an amazing air show, delicious dinners, lovely hangar dances, and great family entertainment! more
Monsters on the Beach
May 17– May 19
Monsters on the Beach brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster trucks battle for ultimate sand domination!more
NHSCA National Duals
May 24– May 26
The National High School Coaches Association National Duals is wrestled over the Memorial Day holiday weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. more
Salute to Summer
May 24– May 26
Enjoy free entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring live music by local and regional bands. more
Pungo Strawberry Festival
May 25– May 26
Join us for the 36th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival over Memorial Weekend. Guests are invited to come taste mouth-watering strawberries and try unique strawberry dishes at this country-style event. more
Patriotic Festival
May 31– June 2
The Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival celebrates the military at the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three days of national touring artists concerts, along with military displays & expos. more
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
2019 Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
2019 Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
May 4-5, 2019
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Kite fliers and spectators, Come join us for the Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival! Held in two locations, this popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.
Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest.” To enter this contest, participants bring a kite that they have made or purchased and fly it at the festival. The contest consists of two parts: the actual kite itself (how it looks and how well it is made), and the participant’s ability to fly the kite. event details
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2019 The US Finals Cheer & Dance Virginia Beach
The US Finals Cheer & Dance Virginia Beach
May 4-5, 2019
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Come see the best cheer & dance teams compete in the US Finals!
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
2019 Virginia International Tattoo
Virginia International Tattoo
April 25- 28
Scope Arena
Virginia International Tattoo brings more than 1,000 performers including fife and drum corps, bagpipers, military bands, precision drill teams, and performing ensembles ranging from step dancers to motorcycle stunt drivers. A salute to international friendship and an emotional call to the love of country in us all, the Tattoo is a not-to-be-missed celebration. See the show that America’s premier tourism organization has named the Number One U.S. destination for travelers (American Bus Association Best of the Top 100 Events in North America)! details
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Something in the Water Music Festival
Something in the Water
April 26-28, 2019
Something in the Water is a three-day festival taking place on Friday, April 26th, Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. The event will take place at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
With this year’s performances including internationally-acclaimed recording artists like Diplo, Travis Scott, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Gwen Stefani, Usher, and many, many more, this is not an event that you want to miss. For three days, the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Convention Center will come alive with some of the biggest names in music and technology for a perfect kickoff to the summer months for all ages. event details
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The Great Inflatable Race
The Great Inflatable Race
April 20, 2019
Virginia Beach Sportsplex
The Great Inflatable Race is a fun run with inflatable obstacles spread throughout the running course. You and your friends will feel like kids again as you jump, dive and bounce on our custom-designed inflatables. Get fit, support a good cause and create epic memories that will not soon forget. details
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She-Crab Soup Festival
East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic
April 13, 2019 – 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Come enjoy the best She-Crab Soup recipes from top restaurants in the area. Chefs serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, determined by the ballots of those attending. Critic’s Choice Awards also are given by a panel of four leading regional cuisine experts. Live music from HM Johnson Band! tickets
Stay with us here at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Oceanside . Our Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel is situated directly on the Boardwalk on the oceanfront in Virginia Beach right in the heart of all the fun:)
Crush ‘N Run 5k Beach Run
Crush ‘N Run 5k Beach Run
April 6, 2019
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Come out and run on the oceanfront for a great cause. Waterman’s, Chix and the Shack are challenging all Crush Lovers to push their limits in an all-out, crushin’ good 5K Beach Run. Crush-inspired running gear is strongly encouraged. The course will bring runners down the beach and under the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, onto the Virginia Beach Boardwalk —finishing with the reward of an Orange Crush and a HUGE after party at Virginia Beach’s favorite outdoor oasis, The Shack. details
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