The Neptune Festival at Virginia Beach

A truly great getaway destination has to have one thing: proximity to lots of options for every taste! King’s Creek is about an hour north of Virginia Beach, the coastal city at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, where colonists from England arrived in 1607. This beautiful spot has miles of beaches and hundreds of fun things to do with friends and family… such as the Neptune Festival at Virginia Beach!

The Neptune Festival hosts dozens of events throughout the year, culminating in a spectacular celebration at the end of September. From concerts to wine and beer festivals, these exciting events are designed to bring people together to celebrate beach life. 

If that sounds good to you, read on for upcoming events and get your tickets early to squeeze more beach visits into the end of your summer!

Coastal Craft Beer Festival

On August 21, Neptune’s Park on 31st Street in Virginia Beach will host Neptune’s 6th annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival! The oceanfront 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! Each ticket includes a commemorative beer-tasting glass and tastings throughout the day.

Tickets to this beach-lover’s event cost $40 through August 15, and beginning August 16, tickets will cost $45 until they sell out. If you’re interested in this special event, don’t wait to snag your tickets!

Symphony by the Sea Concert Series

Thursday evenings through September 30, enjoy free concerts by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra! Concerts will be held at 31st Street Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from 7:30 to 9 p.m.. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as the concerts are well-attended and will fill the park. Go here for more information.

24th Annual Fall Wine Festival

Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia’s leading vineyards. Taste from over 70 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.

The festival runs September 11 & 12 from noon to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are available at a discounted price through September 5. Click here to learn more or to buy your advance or VIP tickets.

For more upcoming beach events through the fall, read all about the Neptune Festival right here.