Spring

The Pirate Party on the Beach returns to the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 17^th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15, for two rollicking days of music, mayhem, and more! This family-friendly event features activities designed to bring out the “pirate” in everyone. Costume contests, games, a treasure hunt, and pirate re-enactors all combine to celebrate those scallywags we all wish we could be: pirates.

This will be the best year yet as we celebrate our 10th anniversary!

NEW for 2016:

2016 Winners:

CRITICS' CHOICE

1st Place - Freemason Abbey

2nd Place - Blue Seafood & Spirits

3rd Place - Murphy's Irish Pub

Honorable Mentions: Burtons Grill, Irwin's Pharmacy & Fountain, and Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

PEOPLES' CHOICE

1st Place - Freemason Abbey

2nd Place - Passion the Restaurant

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! 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.

Buy your FRIDAY (7pm) tickets NOW!!! Click to purchase

Tickets are SOLD OUT for both Saturday shows (noon and 7pm), and the Sunday show (2pm).

By Phone: (800) 745-3000

In Person (LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE): Barr's Pharmacy, 201 Virginia Beach Blvd., (757) 428-1211

General admission tickets - advance: $13.50 (plus service fee)

General admission tickets - day-of-show, if available: $16 (plus service fee)

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.

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages will experience a visual feast at the 12^th Annual Atlantic Coast Kite Festival Saturday-Sunday, April 30-May 1, 2016. Held in two locations, this popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.