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Beach Blanket Movie Fest - Jurassic Experience
Starts: 07/16/2024 - Ends: 07/20/2024
Bring the entire family to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a Jurassic Experience. Find your spot on the sand and enjoy. All films are free and open to the public. This year's film festival includes:
- Tuesday, July 16: Dinosaur (PG)
- Wednesday, July 17: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
- Thursday, July 18: The Land Before Time (G)
- Friday, July 19: The Good Dinosaur (PG)
- Saturday, July 20: Jurassic World (PG-13)
All films begin at 8:30pm.
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Cornhole Festival & Tournament
Starts: 10/11/2024 - Ends: 10/13/2024
Join us for this year's Cornhole Festival & Tournament on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th. Come participate in the tournament and compete for cash prizes. KOA guests can attend the tournament, concerts, and all the fun activities for FREE! Kids and dogs are welcome too. More details will be posted soon!
Visit this website to register a team, and book your stay at Virginia Beach KOA Holiday for an unforgettable weekend!
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Jackalope Festival
Starts: 05/31/2024 - Ends: 06/02/2024
This thrilling festival hosts world-class competitions and demonstrations by world-renowned skateboarders, BASE jumpers, breakdancers and boulderers. JACKALOPE is the ultimate gathering of Canada's action sport communities, bringing together top athletes and professionals in the featured sports, as well as sport enthusiasts. In addition to all the action, there's a multitude of other things to do, like shopping in the pop ups, savoring coastal flavors at local restaurants, experiencing surf sessions with the surf community, or chilling in the beer garden enjoying live music on the beach.
This action packed 3-day festival will be fun for the whole family! Book your stay at Virginia Beach KOA Holiday and camp right next to all the action.
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Memorial Day Weekend
Starts: 05/25/2024 - Ends: 05/27/2024
Kick off camping season at Virginia Beach KOA Holiday! We have a lot of great fun and activities planned to kick off the unofficial start to summer!
The Bike shack will open & we'll have a bike/golf cart parade!
Bring your RV, tent, or stay in one of our cabins for the weekend. Reserve your site now!
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July 4 Stars & Stripes Celebration
Starts: 07/04/2024 - Ends: 07/04/2024
One of the best family events of the year, the Stars & Stripes Celebration event at Virginia Beach oceanfront attracts thousands of visitors each year and it's easy to see why. This spectacular event has great live music performed across multiple oceanfront stages. Look out for the crowd's patriotic and classical favorites performed by the Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Beach Chorale. Performances are FREE and everyone is welcome.
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Saturday Night Entertainment
Starts: 05/26/2024 - Ends: 09/02/2024
Every Saturday enjoy live entertainment on the pocket park stage, local food trucks, and kids activities.
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KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend
Starts: 09/06/2024 - Ends: 09/07/2024
KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore. Book your stay here!
*Only at participating KOA locations.
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Care Camps Big Weekend
Starts: 05/10/2024 - Ends: 05/12/2024
The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised support KOA Care Camps which distributes more than $2.2 million dollars annually to support 132 oncology camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org, and reserve your stay here!
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The Neptune Festival
Starts: 09/27/2024 - Ends: 09/29/2024
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival's many offerings. Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 30 blocks of the boardwalk and feature 27 performances from local, regional, and national recording artists. On the boardwalk, you can find over 250 artisans displaying handmade work, at an Art & Craft Show that has been ranked #5 out of 200 Fine Art and Design Shows across the country. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship.
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Fall Fest #1
Starts: 10/19/2024 - Ends: 10/20/2024
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Hay wagon rides
- Kids Activities
- Glow Dance Party
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Fall Fest #2
Starts: 10/26/2024 - Ends: 10/27/2024
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of:
- Live music
- Food trucks
- Hay wagon rides
- Kids Activities
- Glow Dance Party
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International Sandsculpting Championship
Starts: 09/27/2024 - Ends: 10/06/2024
Experience a World-Class Wonder!
How else can one describe this event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, 32 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.
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Neptune's Volleyball Tournament
Starts: 09/28/2024 - Ends: 09/29/2024
2v2 and 4v4 play heats up the sand as men, women, youth, and coed divisions compete for titles on the Oceanfront. Numerous skill level classes are available for entry. Set and spike your weekend to a new level by getting your piece of the beach at Neptune's Volleyball Tournament. Games begin at 9:00am on both days.
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East Coast She-crab Soup Classic
Starts: 04/20/2024 - Ends: 04/20/2024
The East Coast She-crab Soup Classic returns to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront on Saturday, April 20. The competition will feature regional restaurants vying for the title of Best She-crab Soup. Attendees sample and vote for the People's Choice Awards while regional cuisine experts serve up Critics Choice Awards. Don't miss the opportunity to sample some the best She-crab soup on the East Coast! The limited number of East Coast She-crab Soup Classic tickets usually sell out in advance.
Regular Tickets: $30 in advance | $35 week of | $40 day of
Ticket required for ages 12 and up. Prices do not include fees.
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Spring Wine & Food Festival
Starts: 05/18/2024 - Ends: 05/18/2024
Travel the world without leaving the beach at Neptune's Spring Wine + Food Festival!31st Street Park is transformed into a hub of tasting stations from around the world with over 70 wines from 8 countries, each featuring blends and styles that are sure to ignite the traveler in you.Each tasting ticket includes a commemorative wine glass, unlimited tastings, live music from two bands, and the ability to purchase food from two local food trucks.
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La Fiesta Virginia Beach
Starts: 06/28/2024 - Ends: 06/29/2024
For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights and sounds of the Latin experience!
La Fiesta Virginia Beach possesses the key ingredients of authentic food, colorful cultural costumes and high-energy national Latin music. Latin Grammy Award nominees and winners headline concerts on the Beach stage at 24th Street each night.
General Admission pricing for the Beach Concert Stage will be announced soon, as well as pricing for the Preferred Viewing Upgrade.
Authentic Latino and Hispanic food vendors as well as retail vendors round out the festival experience.
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Beach Music Weekend
Starts: 05/10/2024 - Ends: 05/11/2024
Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! 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 hot tunes and cool times.
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Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
Starts: 05/04/2024 - Ends: 05/05/2024
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.
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Chalk the Walk
Starts: 06/15/2024 - Ends: 06/15/2024
During Chalk the Walk, participants create extraordinary four-by-four-foot chalk drawings along three blocks of the boardwalk. Competitors unleash their creativity with themed chalk drawings to be assessed by a panel of judges. Evaluation criteria include composition, use of color, adherence to the theme, and overall creativity. The competition features three divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth (ages 12-16).
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Neptune's Surfing Classic
Starts: 09/28/2024 - Ends: 09/29/2024
Surf's Up! Young 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.
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VA Beach Jeep Fest
Starts: 11/08/2024 - Ends: 11/08/2024
Calling all Jeep enthusiasts and those who embrace the Jeep Heritage and 4x4 lifestyle... join us on the sand for daily events that showcase the beauty of a Jeep, exciting beach cruises, and more. Bring your Jeep down to Virginia Beach for a gathering of the Tidewater Jeep Community, with the awesome setting of the Atlantic Ocean in the background!
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Neptune's Atlantic Regatta
Starts: 09/28/2024 - Ends: 09/28/2024
Multiple classes tack and jibe their way from Cape Henry to Rudee Inlet during this great recreational race. Need a break from the boardwalk action? Check out the boats arrival at Rudee Inlet in the afternoon or hang out at 24th Street to watch the finish.Neptune's Atlantic Regatta is Broad Bay Sailing Association's last race of the season, and is also a CBYRA-sanctioned event. Starting off Little Creek, racers transit the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, sail down the coast, and finish off at 24th Street. After a night of fun at the Festival, participants leave the event's complimentary Rudee Inlet dockage and return home. This race is part of the Southern Bay Distance Racing Series (SBDRS).
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Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach
Starts: 05/17/2024 - Ends: 05/19/2024
Pungo Offroad Monsters on the Beach, presented by Eastern Truck & Accessories, brings thrills and chills to the Virginia Beach oceanfront as Monster Trucks battle for ultimate sand domination! This family-friendly event is loud, fast, and exciting. Make sure you see the BIGGEST Monster Truck show in the mid-Atlantic ON THE BEACH with a race and stunt course built right on the Beach at 6th Street and bleachers overlooking from the boardwalk. Sand dune ramps and junk cars combine to make the racecourse fast and fun for drivers and spectators alike.Monster Trucks battle for individual race honors as well as the weekend-long point series with the overall winner snatching the George Carpenter Cup as “King Of The Beach”.
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USO Experience Virginia Beach Concert Series
Starts: 05/30/2024 - Ends: 06/02/2024
Celebrate the military and their families at the USO Experience Virginia Beach! For active service members and their families, USO Experience Virginia Beach (VB) 2024 is a weeklong summer event that consists of a series of athletic, recreational, and social activities. For civilians, USO Experience is a way to learn about and celebrate the armed forces through the military village and free nightly concerts!
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Totally Tribute Music Fest
Starts: 07/05/2024 - Ends: 07/07/2024
The Totally Tribute Music Fest is a grand celebration of the music brought to the world by some of your favorite artists and bands.This high-energy, part-serious, part-camp, but pure performance weekend of tribute bands guarantees something for everyone.Featured music genres range from classic rock to pop to country, so be prepared to experience the music of a lifetime by some of the greatest tribute performers from around the US!
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NASSC "Sand Soccer" Tournament
Starts: 06/07/2024 - Ends: 06/09/2024
Be it as one of the North American Sand Soccer Championships' 160,000 returning sand soccer "veterans", or perhaps a newcomer to this site in search of information on this emerging beach sports craze, welcome to the exciting world of soccer on the sand and beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA! If you enjoy sun, sand and surf with your soccer - this IS the place... and get ready for Ultimate Beach Ball!
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Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer
Starts: 05/24/2024 - Ends: 05/26/2024
Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park feature local bands representing different genres and musical styles. These concerts complement the perfect weekend of sun, swimming, and surfing in Virginia Beach.
Enjoy the Heroes' Walk banners along the boardwalk. These essays were composed by local Virginia Beach history students and tell the stories of various wars and conflicts the United States has been involved in over the years. They are a great reminder of the sacrifices made throughout our history.
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Virginia International Panfest
Starts: 05/10/2024 - Ends: 05/11/2024
THE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL PAN FEST IS A MUSICAL ADVENTURE SET TO THE SOOTHING SOUNDS OF STEEL PAN MUSIC.
The festival's casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and great international food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront becomes an “island paradise” for the weekend. All performances are free and open to the public.
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Virginia Beach Funk Fest
Starts: 08/23/2024 - Ends: 08/24/2024
Rooted in R&B, jazz, gospel, and blues, funk is a genre that has left an indelible mark on the music scene. Influential artists like James Brown and George Clinton, the leader of Parliament-Funkadelic, have inspired countless musicians and played pivotal roles in the evolution of other genres such as disco and hip hop.
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Coastal Craft Beer Festival
Starts: 08/24/2024 - Ends: 08/24/2024
Neptune's Park will be transformed into a craft beer lover's haven, featuring local Virginia beers, ciders and seltzers, as well national and regional craft beers. Enjoy over 60 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more! Check out our blog to learn more about craft breweries in Virginia Beach!
Make it a weekend, book your stay at Virginia Beach KOA
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Virginia Beach Labor Day
Starts: 08/30/2024 - Ends: 09/01/2024
You're sure to find something to satisfy your musical palette at this series of FREE musical performances as nationally recognized artists head to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Whether you're sunning on the beach, dining at one of our resort's fine restaurants, or spread out in the park under the stars enjoying the tunes, there's no better place to be this Labor Day Weekend than at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
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Annual Fall Wine Festival
Starts: 09/13/2024 - Ends: 09/14/2024
Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia's leading vineyards. Taste from more than 60 wines while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia's reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case.
Learn more about virginia beach winery events!
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Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K
Starts: 08/31/2024 - Ends: 09/01/2024
Celebrate the end of summer the Virginia Beach way with a classic Labor Day Beach Party.
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Holi-Rays
Starts: 12/15/2024 - Ends: 12/16/2024
Come dressed in your holiday best or festive PJs for an evening of family fun! Stroll through their winter wonderland of lights and holiday magic under the sea.
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Holiday Lights at the Beach
Starts: 11/15/2024 - Ends: 12/31/2024
Experience the enchantment of jumping fish, musical crabs, lively elves, and joyous penguins dancing in illuminated splendor against the moonlit backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The 2024 Holiday Lights at the Beach promises lifelong memories with a Surfing Santa, color-changing archways, luminous fixtures honoring the Armed Forces community, a spectacular 40-foot dancing-light Christmas tree, the largest and longest curved LED Light Tunnel in the U.S., and so much more.
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Patriotic Festival
Starts: 05/24/2024 - Ends: 05/26/2024
The mission of the Patriotic Festival is to honor and celebrate all branches of our Armed Forces and promote Patriotism. With the US Navy support and the steadfast support of our Corporate Sponsors and Artists. The Patriotic Festival is the most popular military celebration in the region.
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VB Restaurant Week
Starts: 01/20/2025 - Ends: 01/26/2025
From Back Bay to Chesapeake Bay, Town Center, and beyond, Virginia Beach restaurants were filled with diners looking to experience a culinary delight to try new cuisine.
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Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo
Starts: 04/13/2024 - Ends: 04/14/2024
Crowned “Best New Outdoor Event” by the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association in 2023, the pulse-pounding action of the Bulls and Barrels Beach Rodeo is returning to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Be there as some of the country's best bull riders and barrel racers compete on the sand, vying for a $12,000 prize and the coveted “Best of the Beach” buckle.
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Pumpkins and Pirates Family Fest
Starts: 10/26/2024 - Ends: 10/26/2024
Embrace the festive spirit of fall at Pumpkins & Pirates, a unique celebration that combines two beloved themes – pumpkins and pirates – for an unforgettable, family-friendly experience.
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Holiday Lights Bike Night
Starts: 11/14/2024 - Ends: 11/14/2024
Grab your bicycles and bring the entire family to the Virginia Beach boardwalk for the FREE Holiday Lights Bike Night. Enjoy riding your bike through jumping fish, musical crabs, jolly elves, and the nation's largest and longest curved LED Light Tunnel. Holiday Lights at the Beach Bike Night will only happen one time this season so don't miss your chance to take a two-wheeled journey into the holiday magic.
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Last Night on the Town
Starts: 12/31/2024 - Ends: 12/31/2024
Ring in the new year at Virginia Beach's premier New Year's Eve celebration!
Created by the Central Business District Association (CBDA), Last Night on the Town (LNOTT) is now in its eleventh year at Virginia Beach Town Center and is a FREE celebration suitable for the entire family.
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Hampton Roads PrideFEST
Starts: 06/23/2024 - Ends: 06/23/2024
PrideFest is the largest annual LGBT festival in Virginia and the City of Norfolk's largest one-day festival!
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 06/05/2024 - Ends: 06/05/2024
Get ready for hot summer nights with the Oceanfront Concert Series at Virginia Beach, a free music extravaganza taking place at the 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks along the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This series brings fans together to revel in the magic of live music against the backdrop of the Atlantic oceanfront.Spanning a diverse range of musical genres, the Oceanfront Concert Series caters to various tastes, offering an eclectic lineup that resonates with music enthusiasts of all ages.
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Pool Palooza Grand Opening!
Starts: 05/17/2024 - Ends: 05/19/2024
Kick off Summer at the grand opening of our new pool area! The weekend will be filled with music, activities, and fun. The new pool area features two heated pools, a lazy river, and a splash pad. The only thing missing is YOU!
Here's the lineup of Food, Music, and Fun!!
Friday, May 17th:
Official Ribbon Cutting & Cupcakes from Custom Cupcakez (4:30 pm)
Dinner: Flavor Savor Food Truck (4:30-7:30 pm)
Band: One Love Steel Band (4-7 pm)
Saturday, May 18th:
Breakfast: Sunshine Food Truck (8-11 am)
Lunch: DC Fresh Eatz (11:30-4 pm)
Dinner: Clayton's Counter (4:30-7:30 pm)
Drinks: Canteen Cowgirl (lemonade stand) (4:30-7:30 pm)
Band: One Love Steel Band (5-8 pm)
We'll also have plenty to check out from local vendors including; Back Bay Woodworking, Jovial JUJU, and It's Pawtastic!
Sunday, May 19th:
Breakfast: Glazed and Infuzed (donut food truck) (8-11 am)
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Partial Solar Eclipse
Starts: 04/08/2024 - Ends: 04/08/2024
Catch a piece of the 2024 Solar Eclipse! Virginia Beach KOA Holiday will be a partial solar eclipse on April 8th!Partial Solar Eclipse in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Begins: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 2:04 pm
Maximum: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 3:20 pm 0.817 Magnitude
Ends: Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 4:32 pm
Duration: 2 hours, 28 minutes
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Weekly Band Schedule
Starts: 05/17/2024 - Ends: 09/28/2024
Check out the entertainment line up for the summer!
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Point Break Music Festival
Starts: 06/01/2024 - Ends: 06/02/2024
Ready to rock, reggae lovers? The brand new, two-day Point Break Music Festival, featuring renowned reggae artists from around the world, hits the beach at Virginia Beach Oceanfront this June. Just pick out your spot on the sand, kick back, relax and bring in the summer season the right way.
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Motorcycle Rally
Starts: 09/20/2024 - Ends: 09/22/2024
A national motorcycle club will be rallying at Virginia Beach KOA! The park will be filled with two-wheeled riders for the weekend.
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Viva Kick-A-Palooza!
Starts: 05/03/2024 - Ends: 05/05/2024
This public event is open to Individuals or teams from anywhere in the world are welcome, Just register online and book your stay today!
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Audacy's Oceanfront Concerts
Starts: 04/26/2024 - Ends: 04/28/2024
Audacy's Oceanfront Concerts will return to Virginia Beach April 26-28, 2024. It all goes down at the Oceanfront with a full weekend of entertainment, including live music from national and local Hip Hop acts and DJs, as well as delicious food, and tons of beachfront activations.Check out FREE music at 17th Street Park & 24th Street Park each day from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Then head over to Audacy's Oceanfront Concerts on the sand next to Neptune's Park each night on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27.
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Food Truck Weekends
Starts: 05/25/2024 - Ends: 09/03/2024
We'll have food trucks on site throughout the summer. Follow your favorite food truck to see their menu and check with the front desk when you arrive to see who'll be onsite.
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 06/12/2024 - Ends: 06/12/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 06/19/2024 - Ends: 06/19/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 07/10/2024 - Ends: 07/10/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 07/17/2024 - Ends: 07/17/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 07/24/2024 - Ends: 07/24/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 07/31/2024 - Ends: 07/31/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 08/07/2024 - Ends: 08/07/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 08/14/2024 - Ends: 08/14/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 09/04/2024 - Ends: 09/04/2024
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Ocean Front Concert Series
Starts: 09/18/2024 - Ends: 09/18/2024