Shamrock Marathon 2017 - Virginia Beach

Approximately 30,000 runners from all 50 states and several countries will come together along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront March 18-19 for the Annual Shamrock Marathon Weekend.

The three-day event features a Sports and Fitness Expo, races and challenges to accommodate all ages and skill levels, and a huge finish line celebration on the beach.

Registration is still open for the Yuengling Shamrock marathon (26.2 miles), the Anthem Shamrock half marathon (13.1 miles) and the TowneBank Shamrock 8K (4.97 miles).

Visit ShamrockMarathon.com to register.

source: City of Virginia Beach

2015 Virginia Beach American Music Festival

The American Music Festival will be held September 4, 5, 6, 2015 in Virginia Beach.

The festival includes concerts by more than 30 bands. A number of national and international artists are scheduled to perform on the Main Stage at 5th Street.

Additional free performances will be held at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Street Park.

Headliners (5th Street main stage):

Friday

Steve Miller Band

The gates open at 6 p.m. , show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday
Rebelution, The Wailers, G. Love & Special Sauce

The gates open at 5:30 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday

Sheryl Crow

The gates open at 6 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.



source: City of Virginia Beach

Lynnhaven River Art and Photography Exhibit in Virginia Beach

“The Art of Saving a River,” an art and photography exhibit celebrating the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach, will open with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, at Towne Pavilion Center II, 600 22nd Street in Virginia Beach.

The reception is open to the public.  The exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday through December 31.

Hosted by The Runnymede Corporation, the show features many of the photographs and art in the new book, “The Lynnhaven, Restoring a Legend” as well as other works of art and pottery.

Lynnhaven River Now, the conservation group that has been working to clean up the river, published the full color book of paintings, photographs and essays on the river and is sponsoring the art show.

 The book will be for sale for $50 at the opening reception and through Lynnhaven River Now.

For more information on the exhibit or the book, call 757-962-5398.

2011 American Music Festival

The American Music Festival, the largest outdoor musical event on the East coast, features local, regional and national acts.

Music at the American Music Festival includes rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B and more.

A variety of national acts are scheduled to play, including the Stone Temple Pilots (September 2), ZZ Top (September 3) and Bret Michaels (September 4).

During the festival, musicians perform on a 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street as well as on other stages along the beautiful oceanfront.

The three day American Music Festival will occur on September 2-3-4, 2011.

For more information, visit: www.beachstreetusa.com/events/VerizonWirelessAmericanMusicFestival

Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge

wild Virginia hermit crab

The Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge is a one-of-a-kind event that's fun for the whole family. Also part of the celebration is the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant.

At the pageant, hermit crabs are presented in uniquely-decorated displays and judged on beauty and creativity.  Hermit crab owners are encouraged to build a unique display for their crab.

Approximately 300 hermit crabs participate in the Mid-Atlantic Hermit Crab Challenge each year. ALL participants receive a medal for being a part of this unique event.There are no fees for entering.

This family friendly event will be held on the beach at 30th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

For more information, call: (757) 491 - 7866