May 2017 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!

Check back often. Events will be added as information becomes available.

Events:

May 5, 2018
Atlantic Coast Kite Festival
Between 16th and 18th Streets, Oceanfront Virginia Beach.

May 5, 2018
Paddle for the Border
A 7.5 mile paddle through the Dismal Swamp Canal to the Virginia/North Carolina boder. Chesapeake,VA.

May 5, 2018
Union Bank & Trust Pavilion Presents: Free Family Movies - Coco
Free movie night at the Pavilion amphitheater. Portsmouth, VA

May 5 & 6, 2018
Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
Sample and purchase Virginia Wines. Norfolk, VA.

May 11, 2018
Virginia International PAN Fest
Steel pan band music at 24th St. Park, Virginia Beach.

May 11, 2018
Union Bank & Trust Pavilion Presents: Free Family Movies - Despicable Me 3
Free movie night at the Pavilion amphitheater. Portsmouth, VA

May 11 - 13, 2018
Pungo Off Road Monsters on the Beach
Big trucks on the beach between 5th and 7th Streets, Virginia Beach.

May 17 - 20, 2018
Chesapeake Jubilee
Carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock, BBQ cook-off, fireworks, food. Chesapeake.

May 17 - 20, 2018
Norfolk Greek Festival
Traditional food, dancing, and marketplace at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Noforlk.

May 18 - 20, 2018
Beach Music Cruise-In
Beach music and classic cars at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach

May 19 - 20, 2018
Pirate Party on the Beach
Pirate-themed fun at 17th Street Park, Virginia Beach.

May 19, 2018
Virginia Beer Festival
Sample beers from all over the world. Town Point Park, Norfolk.

May 25 - 27, 2018
Salute to Summer
Free live entertainment on three outdoor stages.
Virginia Beach.

May 25 - 27, 2018
UMOJA Festival
Festival of African-American Culture
nTelos Wireless Pavilion and Festival Park, Portsmouth

May 26, 2018
Elizabeth River Run
Annual 10k and mile runs. Post-race festivities. Portsmouth.

May 26 & 27, 2018
Pungo Strawberry Festival
Strawberries, strawberries, strawberries! Pungo area of Virginia Beach.

 

 

 

 

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.