Summer doesn’t
end in August.
Fall is a great time to visit the beach!
The best “beach months” are September and October. The weather is perfect, the water is still warm, the crowds are gone, and festivals are in full swing. Best of all, vacationers can take advantage of the lower rental rates! Siebert Realty has plenty of beach home and condo rentals and many accept last minute “short stays” (less than a week). Check availability at http://www.siebert-realty.com/. MC / VISA accepted. Hope to see you at the beach.
September Events
8/31 – 9/2
Verizon Wireless
American Music Festival
40 concerts explode across 10 stages at the Virginia Beach oceanfront with music that celebrates every genre and style! It’s a non-stop three-day party featuring some of the biggest names in the recording industry. The Verizon Wireless American Music Festival is also a showcase for some of the most popular local and regional bands. Rock, R & B, country, pop, and blues are all represented, so there’s something to fit everyone’s musical taste. This is the premiere musical event on the East Coast! Tickets are required for certain concerts on the main stage. Oceanfront - Virginia Beach, VA (757) 491-7866
9/8
2007 NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast
On Saturday night, September 8th, make sure to take a trip to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and attend the NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast at the 31st Street Park next to the Hilton hotel. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band, Four Star Edition as they entertain with a refreshing blend of contemporary music. When the sun sets, there will be a Super Hornet afterburner flyover to kick-off the official portion of the show, followed by team parachute jumps onto the beach. Once the jump teams have been presented to the crowd, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take the stage to introduce the 2007 Blue Angel team. Music and entertainment will continue until the event’s conclusion at 10 p.m. This is a free event and parking is available in the parking structure on the corner of 31st Street. Admission Fee / Children Welcome / 31St Street 6:30 – 10pm.
9/8
Sandbridge Beach Pig Picking
Come out and join the Sandbridge locals for a fun day at Little Island Park at the southend of Sandbridge Beach. The Pig Picking features all-you-can-eat food and drinks, as well as live bands and even local art and crafts on sale. This is the big end of summer party for the Sandbridge community, in addition to our tribute to our volunteer rescue squad (all proceeds go to support the squad). 12 – 5 pm / For ticket information, contact Siebert Realty at 877-422-2200.
9/14 - 16
Annual Blues at the Beach
You won’t be “singing the blues” at this casual yet spirited festival that fills the oceanfront air with the riveting sounds of one of the most cherished musical styles of all time. Blues at the Beach brings together the best local, regional, and national Blues performers for a celebration of sight, sound, and music that comes from the soul! A highlight of the weekend is the Blues Cruise on the beautiful Virginia's Jewel yacht on Friday night. Tickets will go on sale in August for this one-of-a-kind midnight cruise. Learn musical techniques for playing blues music at FREE workshops offered Saturday at 3:00 & 5:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm, right in the park at 17th Street! Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 24th Street Park / (800) 822-3224.
9/14
Neptune Festival Senior Ball
The Seniors Ball will be at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Friday, September 14th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. There will be big band music performed by the Tops Hats Orchestra. Refreshments, beverages and Hors d'oeuvres with a cash bar will also be provided. King Neptune and the Royal Court will be presented in formal attire and they will also mix and mingle with the guests! The event sells out and reservations are a MUST. Admission is $5.00 per person.
9/15 – 9/16
Neptune’s 11th Annual Wine Festival
Sip, savor and purchase wines from the Old Dominion's leading vineyards in an oceanfront setting. Food, live music and specialty vendors will also be a part of the event. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the gate / $350 for umbrella table for 8 Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 31st Street / 12 noon – 5pm / (757) 498-0215.
9/16
25th Annual Sandman Triathlon
This grueling test of physical conditioning includes a 1K (.62 mile) open ocean swim, 14-mile bike ride and 5K (3.1-mile) run. Known as one of the best triathlons in the mid-Atlantic region, the event hosted over 700 participants and thousands of spectators last year. Pre-registration is required. Start at 8:00am Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 24th St. Park. For more information call 757-498-0215.
9/21 – 9/22
2nd Annual Italian Festival
Join us for a fun-filled weekend saluting all things Italian! This event will feature Italian cuisine, entertainment, and merchandise. Food is the heart and soul of Festa Italiana in Virginia Beach, with pizza by the slice, prosciutto and fontina, caprese, sausage with beans, eggplant parmesan, lasagna, espresso, cappuccino, gelato (several flavors), wine, and beer. Food dishes are under $10. Aside from the serving lines and seating available under the big tent, vendors also serve food in our boardwalk village. Merchandise vendors, also a part of Festa Italiana, set up in the boardwalk village adjacent to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 17th St. Park. (800) 822-3224.
9/28 – 9/30
The Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
The summer party's grand finale is the "Boardwalk Weekend". For three days and nights, a host of activities, such as the internationally renowned North American Sandsculpting Competition, draw visitors and guests from across the Commonwealth and beyond to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Daily concerts alfresco in tented festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music. Over 275 artisans will line the boardwalk for the Neptune Art and Craft Show interspersed with a veritable smorgasbord of food vendors dishing out delectable delights guaranteed to please any palette. There are tons of other events going on as well to include sand volleyball tournaments and surfing contests. There’s something for everyone at this last big farewell to summer!
October Events
10/13 – 10/14
Oktober Brewfest
Sample authentic German beer as the park at 24th Street is transformed into a two-day festival celebrating everything that is German! Expect the unexpected at one of the craziest events ever to hit Virginia Beach! A German oompa band, Dachshund beauty pageant, wacky competitions, and Bavarian cuisine are all a part of this event that’s fun for the whole family! German games, the Chicken Dance, and live entertainment will be featured during the festival. On Saturday and Sunday, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, enjoy an authentic German oompa band. Oktoberfest switches into high gear on Saturday night with ROCKtoberfest, featuring high-energy rock! Admission to Oktober Brewfest is free, but there is a charge for each German beer purchased. Virginia Beach Oceanfront - 24th Street / (800) 822-3224.
Siebert Realty
877-422-2200 / 757-426-6200
http://www.siebert-realty.com/