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May Events ...
Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
May 10, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
Introducing the AT&T Inaugural Town Point Virginia Spring Wine Festival, spring's newest annual tradition featuring the musical sounds of Julie Clark, Karl Werne, gourmet foods, specialty wares, and samplings of newly released vintages and past favorites from Virginia's premier wine-makers.
Wine Festival hours are: 11 AM - 5 PM; Tickets are $30 at the gate.
Virginia International Beer Festival
May 17, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
If you enjoy a good `Brewski` , come sample some premium Microbrews & Beers from all over the world, along with festive foods and other beverages. Norfolk's weather in May is beautiful, so plan to spend the entire day at Town Point Park and listen to great live entertainment while sitting in the shade, or basking in the sun.
Norfolk Beer Festival hours are Saturday, 1 PM - 6 PM ... Tickets are $20 per-person at the gate.
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June Events ...
32nd Annual Harborfest Norfolk
June 6-8, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
Harborfest is Downtown Norfolk's largest Summertime Festival, which easily draws crowds that exceed 100,000 people each year... all in celebration of Norfolk's famous and ' historic '... Maritime Heritage. All Harborfest Events are free & can be easily enjoyed with the entire family and friends.
This huge nautical event begins with a spectacular Parade of Sail ...cruising down the Elizabeth River to downtown Norfolk at 3 PM on Friday. Festivities continue with three days of public visitations aboard authentic Tall Ships, lots of live musical acts by local & nationally-known Artists plus... great food, children's activities & more!
The entire celebration of Harborfest Norfolk will be centered around an ' awesome ' Fireworks Display on Saturday Night at 9:30 PM.
Harborfest Norfolk Celebration hours: Friday & Saturday, NOON - 11 PM; Sunday, NOON - 9 PM
Nearby Hotels: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside - Norfolk Marriott - Radisson Hotel
Bayou Boogaloo
June 20-22, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
Downtown Norfolk is transformed into the `New Orleans Bayou' for the
hottest, and spiciest Weekend on the Elizabeth River. Past `featured' Performances include;
Wayne Toups with The Iguanas... Delbert McClinton... and
Better Than Ezra with Buckwheat Zydeco.
In addition to the soulful... funky Zydeco Music... You'll be able to feast upon lots of Cajun delicacies, such as Steamed Crawfish... Jambalaya... and some of the hottest Chili Peppers in town. These Three Days of fun are guaranteed to be Hot!
Bayou Boogaloo Celebration Hours: Friday, 5-10 P.M. - Saturday, 2-10 P.M. - Sunday, NOON-8 P.M.
Nearby Hotels: Sheraton Norfolk Waterside - Radisson Hotel - James Madison Hotel
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July Events ...
July 4th Celebrations
July 4, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
Anywhere you are in Norfolk, you'll find birthday parties for the good old U.S.A. Local newspapers carry all the particulars, so you can find anything from huge Fireworks Displays ... to ... `small-town' Parades and Picnics.
Town Point Park... located at the tip of Norfolk's Downtown on the Elizabeth River, is the site of Norfolk's daylong Independence Day Celebration. Lots of Musical Acts and Entertainment start in the afternoon, and end with a really big Fireworks Display at 9:30 PM. Thousands of People will turn out, but you can also view the fireworks from a variety of `less crowded' spots nearby. July 4th at Town Point Park activities begin at 2 PM and end at 10 PM.
Additional nearby fireworks displays include Virginia Beach Mount Trashmore Park at 9:30 PM; Stars & Stripes Explosion along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at 9:45 PM; Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo at 9 PM; Nags Head Pier at 9:25 PM; MP 8.5 Clark Street Beach Access in Kill Devil Hills at 9 PM.
With many area July 4th Hotels offering Great Rates for this Summer Holiday - it's the perfect time for the entire family to visit. The `winter blahs' are gone, now you can really enjoy the sites.
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August Events ...
Norfolk Jazz Festival
August 10-11, 2007 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
A great mix of Jazz and Blues Masters turn up the heat on the Downtown Waterfront with smooth and soulful Shows featuring National Recording Artists.
Past Jazz Performers include Blue Miracle... Maceo Parker... Robert Jospe... killer piano player Marcia Ball... and the `king of blues'... Bo Diddley.
Jazz Festival hours are Friday, 5 PM - 10:30 PM; Saturday, 3 PM - 11 PM.
Nearby Hotels: Sheraton - Clarion Hotel James Madison - Radisson
September Events ...
Labor Day Weekend
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2008 - Norfolk, Virginia Beach & Nags Head
Days are still mild ... water temperature's still warm & beach-wear is still the norm. It's also the last 3-day weekend of Summer, so if you don't deserve a Labor Day Weekend 'beach retreat' ... who does? Come visit the largest resort beach at Virginia Beach, the less croweded beach at Ocean View in Norfolk, or experience the dunes and history of Nags Head and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Click for -> Labor Day Weekend Hotels at the beach.
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October Events ...
Virginia Children's Festival
October 11, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
One of Norfolks' most enjoyed Family Festivals...
Dress in your favorite Halloween Costume... and take part in a Costume Parade. A whole
day full of activities geared toward Children from 2 to 10... featuring
performances of the Scooby Doo Show with Yogi, Jabber Jaw and George
Jetson; Halloween stories read by children's favorite Arthur;
and your chance to meet Blue of Blue's Clues and sit in
her Thinking Chair. Participate in hundreds of hands-on activities
in the Work Zone, the Playground, the Sports Zone, the Neighborhood of
Knowledge, Toddler Town and Animania.
Children's Festival hours are Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM.
Virginia Wine Festival
October 18-19, 2008 - Town Point Park - Downtown Norfolk Virginia
This is a great way for you to sample the `Grape' from more than 25 of Virginia's select Wineries. After choosing your favorites, be sure to `sample' the variety of gourmet food items and wares from regional specialty Shops and Restaurants. Choose from scrumptious Seafood... Pasta's... Fruits... Cheeses... and more!
While attending this year's festival, enjoy the sounds of some of the area's finest Acoustic Musicians performing along the Elizabeth River, or witness the parade of majestic Schooners, reveling from their participation in the annual Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.
Wine Festival hours are 11 AM - 5 PM each day, and with this event being One of the Largest Outdoor Wine Festivals in Virginia... Downtown Norfolk Hotels will `Sell-Out' Quickly.
Nearby Hotels: Sheraton Waterside - Radisson Hotel - James Madison
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November Events ...
Grand Illumination Parade
November 17, 2007 Waterside Drive, Downtown Norfolk 7:00 pm
`Voted one of the TOP-20 Events in the Southeast'
Following a synchronized Community Countdown at 7:00 PM, the downtown Norfolk Skyline becomes brilliantly-illuminated with over 80,000 white lights...
` it's a sight to be seen for miles '.
The Grand Illumination signals the start of a Parade
filled with festively Light Floats... School Marching Bands... Decorated Vehicles... Dancers... and the all-important Santa Claus - to ` officially ' begin the Christmas Holiday Season.
With many area Hotels offering Special Rates from November 5-20, it's the perfect time to Visit. The Weather's mild, and the streets are festive with holiday cheer, while ` early-bird ' Christmas Savings abound at MacArthur Center Mall.
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December Events ...
Holiday Caroling & Bonfire
December 2002 Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome the Holiday Season with an evening of festive Family Entertainment
featuring Holiday Caroling around a Bonfire... and a traditional burning
of Yule Logs.
For a 'great' Norfolk experience ... come visit... but Make Hotel Reservations for your Lodging Early, while desirable Rates & Hotel Accommodations are Still Available. During our Summer & Special Event periods, many Norfolk Hotels can be sold-out months in advance. Reserve Early... so you know accommodations are waiting for you.
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