August 2014 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play!

August 17 - 24, 2014
East Coast Surfing Championship
North America's longest oldest running surfing competition. Come see more than 100 of the world's top professional and about 300 amateur surfers compete.

August 22 - 23, 2014
State Farm FunkFest Beach Party featuring Africana Virginia Beach.
A weekend of entertainment, displays, food, art, and shopping with FunkFest music at the heart of the event. On the beach at 24th Street.

August 23-24, 2014
Seawall Art Show
A juried fine art and crafts show featuring 90 artists from the Eastern Seaboard. A Portsmouth tradition that's been happening for over 40 years.

August 29, 2014
End of Summer Beach Bash
Charity event presented by the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival to benefit CHKD. Endless food, beverage, and dancing.

August 29 - 3 1, 2014
American Music Festival
Three days and over 30 bands on the beach. There will be music at 5th Street Stage, 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park. Headliners include Hunter Hayes, Creedence Clearwater Revival Revisted, Blues Traveler, and Train.

August 30 - 31, 2014
Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon
Live music performances along the route makes this racing event fun.

Virginia Beach & Norfolk

The region's two biggest cities are very different but both have so much to offer. The good news is they're only a short drive apart.