EVENTS
An Event for Everyone!
Explore the vibrant events, festivals, concerts, and fairs happening throughout Coastal Virginia! Discover a diverse range of activities, from free events and family-friendly festivals to live music and art displays. Coastal Virginia offers the best in entertainment, including some hidden gems. Plan your trip and stay updated on all the exciting happenings!
Dr. John T. Biggers and Ruth E. Carter Exhibition Displays
Dr. John T. Biggers and Ruth E. Carter Exhibition Displays Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Hampton University Museum 14 Frissell Avenue The Hampton University Museum invites...
Suffolk Farmers Winter Market
1st and 3rd Saturday beginning February 7 through April 25 10am-1pm Suffolk Visitor Center Outdoor Pavilion 524 N Main Street, Suffolk The winter season runs through Saturday...
Art and Music on the Farm
The Barrier Islands Center’s Art and Music on the Farm festival offers fine art and treasures from local artists, artisans, and traditional roots music played...
Suffolk Earth & Arts Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2026 Historic Downtown Suffolk, Main Street 10am-4pm https://www.suffolkvaearthandarts.com/ Keep Suffolk Beautiful and the Suffolk Art League join forces once again to present...
Historic Garden Week on the Eastern Shore April 25, 2026
Experience rich history and pristine coastlines on the Eastern Shore. Plan a day on Virginia’s portion of the Delmarva peninsula and view the sunrise on...
Cape Charles LOVE Run April 25, 2026
The annual LOVE Run is a family-friendly run/walk taking participants through Historic Downtown Cape Charles, scenic neighborhood streets, and along the Chesapeake Bay waterfront.
Earth Day Celebration
“Return to Our Roots” Celebration Highlights Music, Earth Day 2026, and National Parks Day, April 25, 2026 in the Exmore Town Park. Earth Day activities,...
Earth Day Festival
The Earth Day Festival is an annual community celebration held on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, bringing together local artists, makers, musicians, environmental organizations, and small businesses...
Chincoteague Seafood Festival
The Chincoteague Seafood Festival is held the first Saturday in May to promote the seafood industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The festival offers fresh, local...
ESVA Chamber Fest
Join the Eastern Shore of Virginia for ESVA ChamberFest 2026, a two-day outdoor music celebration happening in the Town of Cape Charles against the waterfront...
Onancock Sail250
The Town of Onancock is proud to host the tall ship Lady Maryland the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, as part of the national SAIL250...
Bluegrass & Sunset Festival
Established 2022, now in its 4th Year: Bluegrass & Sunset Festival in our new location, Cape Charles, VA. Near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
SAILFest Cape Charles SAIL250
Get ready to witness history as majestic tall ships sail into Cape Charles for SailFest Cape Charles™! These historic vessels, along with beautifully restored Chesapeake...
2nd Annual Suffolk Pickle Palooza
2nd Annual Suffolk Pickle Palooza Sunday, July 19, 2026 12-4pm Downtown Festival Park 215 W Washington Street, Suffolk https://www.suffolkvafarmersmarket.com/pickle-palooza.html Calling all pickle lovers, brine believers,...
Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival
The Largest Indoor and Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts event on the Eastern Shore of VA
Dead on the Vine
Now in its 18th year, Dead on the Vine has sold out in advance for the past few years—so grab your tickets early and get...
6th Annual Suffolk Plein Air Festival
6th Annual Suffolk Plein Air Festival - September 7-12, 2026 https://www.suffolkpleinair.org/ Suffolk Plein Air Festival brings artists from the around the country to capture the...
