Saturday, July 10 – Chalk the Walk (On the boardwalk from 16^th-18^th Streets) 

Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, July 10, 2021, as artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color!

The theme for this year’s Chalk the Walk will be announced soon!

All participants must register by 12:30pm to qualify for the competition. All drawings must be completed by 3:30pm to be eligible for prizes. Registration is free, and all participants should bring their own chalk.

At Chalk the Walk, participants draw four by four-foot chalk drawings for three blocks along the boardwalk.

Competitors will complete chalk drawings to be evaluated by a panel of judges. Judges will score the drawings according to criteria such as composition, use of color, adherence to theme, and creativity. There will be three competitive divisions: Amateur, Professional, and Youth. The Youth division will be for ages 12-16.

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for each division. Winners will be announced at 4:45pm on the boardwalk at 17th Street.

Advance registration for Chalk the Walk is not required. There is no fee to participate, but it is recommended that artists bring their own chalk.

Saturday, August 14-Sunday, August 15 – Atlantic Coast Kite Festival (on the beach from 16^th-18^th Streets) 

Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados.

Location:
On the Beach and Boardwalk from 15th-18th Street

Hours:
Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Free and open to the public.

Everyone is invited to take part in the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival’s “Best Kite Contest.” To enter this contest, participants bring a kite that they have made or purchased and fly it at the festival. The contest consists of two parts: the actual kite itself (how it looks and how well it is made), and the participant’s ability to fly the kite. Participants must be able to fly their kites consecutively in the air for 5 minutes at a height of 100 feet. Kites will be judged on Flight (ability to fly for 5 minutes), Structural Design, Craftsmanship, and Visual Appeal. There will be three competitive divisions: Master, Novice, and Youth (ages 7-14). Trophies will be awarded for all divisions.

The Best Kite Contest is free to enter, and takes place each day.

“Flight Training” – Experienced kite enthusiasts will assist novice flyers. Topics include equipment selection, laying out of lines, setting up the field, launching the kite, flying and landing a kite, and safety. “Flight Training” will take place each day.

Families are invited to participate in kite building workshops. These free workshops include kite materials and instructions on how to build a kite, as well as the aerodynamics of kite flying and kite safety.

American Kite Association members from throughout the East Coast will present kite demonstrations, perform kite routines to music, and fly giant kites (up to 80 feet long) that include an octopus kite! Kite vendors will be on site to sell various kinds of kites.

Awards will also be given each day for oldest and youngest kitefliers, funniest kite, most unusual kite, and biggest kite.

Admission to the kite festival is free.

Friday, September 10-12, 2021 – Beach Music Weekend (on the beach at 30^th Street) 
Beach Music Weekend features bands on the beach with dancing under the stars for a jam-packed blast from the past! The top Beach Music bands from up and down the East Coast descend on the Virginia Beach oceanfront in a nostalgic salute to the “good old days” of hot tunes and cool times.

A three-day series of paid concerts is presented on a stage built right on the beach at 30th Street. Evening concerts on Friday give way to a full day of entertainment on Saturday and more daytime concerts on Sunday.

The General Admission weekend pass will be available in advance of the festival.

The festival atmosphere is enhanced with a fantastic food and beverage menu available for purchase. Beer and wine, as well as non-alcoholic beverages including smoothies and soft drinks go along with great festival food served in tents on the sand. Boardwalk sponsors and vendors overlook the beach, luring visitors from the boardwalk into the fun and sun at Beach Music Weekend.

Entertainment Schedule:

Friday, September 10
7:30-10:30pm, The Embers featuring Craig Woolard

Saturday, September 11
12:30-3:30pm, Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels
4:00-7:30pm, The Main Event Band
7:30-10:30pm, Gary Lowder & The Smokin’ Hot Band

Sunday, September 12
12:00-3:00pm, The Tams
3:30-6:00pm,  Chairmen of the Board featuring Ken Knox

***Entertainment schedule is subject to change

Know Before You Go

• Festival Box Office is located on the Boardwalk at 30th Street and opens two hours prior to first concert performance.
• Festival gate is located on the Boardwalk at 30th Street and opens to Beach Concert Stage one hour prior to first concert performance.
• Festival is held outdoors rain or shine. Festival may be suspended or postponed due to severe weather or in case of severe weather forecast.
• Picnic baskets are welcome.
• No alcohol or glass may be brought into the Festival.
• Persons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.
• For the safety of all, Event Security may screen persons entering the Festival.
• No animals allowed inside Festival performance areas. Service Animals are permitted.
• Festival guests may be photographed and videotaped for future promotional use.
• These regulations do not alter or change State or City laws in any manner and guests are subject to all applicable State or City laws.
• For parking info, please visit http://bit.ly/2kTXLR9
• For Oceanfront resort info, please visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com