8 Events to Check Out This Weekend
Published October 3, 2019
Newport News Fall Festival
Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 10 am - 5 pm
Newport News Park
13560 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA
The 46th Newport News Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6, 2019 each day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Newport News Park in Newport News, Virginia. The festival, which attracts 35,000 visitors each year, will feature over 150 exhibitors showcasing art, crafts, heritage trade demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities, and food.
Neptune Festival International Sandsculpting Championship
Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 10 am - 6 pm
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
7th thru 9th Streets
Virginia Beach, VA
How else can one describe this event any other way than with an experience? With a world-class venue, talent, and prize purse, Neptune's International Sandsculpting Championship has distinguished itself as a premier event unlike any other. From the gallery feel and extended viewing hours, your sandsculpting fill can be quelled with a single visit.
It's been the signature event of the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival since its inception, and has grown to the most prestigious event of its kind in the nation. With an international field of sculptors representing 11 countries from around the world, watch the professionals turn grains of sand into works of art in just 3 days!
Admission: $5 - Children 12 & under free with paying adult
Art & Wine
Saturday, October 5, 11 am - 6:30 pm and Sunday, October 6, 11 am - 5:30 pm
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex Hundred
Williamsburg, VA
The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center is partnering with the Williamsburg Winery for “Vintage Perspectives,” the perfect pairing of art and wine. Participating members of WCAC are creating their unique perspective in 2-D or 3-D art of the winery’s vineyards, beautiful views, and architectural beauty. The exhibit opens to the public at the Williamsburg Winery on Sept. 7 and runs through Oct. 20. A lovely afternoon can be spent having lunch at the Gabriel Archer Tavern followed by a visit to the exhibit. Visitors should check in with the retail shop; they will be directed to the exhibit in the Winery’s Tasting Rooms. The Winery is open11:00am to 6:30pm Friday and Saturday; 11:00am-5:30pm Sunday through Thursday. Best time to see the exhibit are Saturday and Sunday. All artwork is for sale.
Buckroe Beach Farmers Market
Saturday, October 5, 9 am - 1 pm
First Street
Hampton, VA
Vendors will be located on the grassy area surrounding the Buckroe Beach gazebo and will sell local produce, baked goods, sausage, seafood, jarred food items and more.
First Saturday Exhibits & Music
Saturday, October 5, 10 am - 5 pm
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
400 High St
Portsmouth, VA
The Rhythm Project bring steel pandrum music to the courtyard. Visit the weekly Farmer’s Market from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enjoy free admission to exhibits on First Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 757-393-8543 or visit online at www.portsmouthartcenter.com.
Virginia Children's Festival
Saturday, October 5, 10 am - 3 pm
Town Point Park
Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA
Mark your calendar for Hampton Roads' favorite family tradition, the 31st Virginia Children's Festival, on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Hampton Roads’ most exciting family festival is filled with more than 100 fun, creative and interactive activities that include storytelling, hands-on workshops, educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, military demonstrations, costumed characters and more! This event is designed with children 10 and younger in mind.
THIS YEAR: Be a part of history when festival guests attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people participating in a Baby Shark dance party in one place.
Admission: $5 admission - infants 1 and under are free.
Chesapeake Farmers Marketplace at City Hall
Saturday, October 5, 8 am - 12 pm
Chesapeake City Hall
306 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA
Every Saturday, you’ll discover something new! Shop for seasonal produce, flowers, fresh seafood, meats, breads & baked goods, handmade soaps and candles, honey, gourmet dog treats and one of a kind works of art. Chat face-to-face with local & regional farmers, ranchers, watermen, food entrepreneurs and artisans about their techniques for growing, catching, producing & creating!
Suffolk Peanut Fest Parade
Saturday, October 5, 10 am - 12 pm
Downtown Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Kick off the Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest with a festive parade through downtown historic Suffolk. The parade stages in the Lakeside neighborhood and proceeds down Washington Street, turning left onto North Main Street and concludes at Finney Avenue.
