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2013 marks the 40th anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Celebrate with Music, Shopping, and Food! 

Below is general information about Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend.  For event-specific information, please return to the events page and select your event of interest. 

Sandsculpting Championships

Neptune's Arts & Crafts Show Info

Boardwalk Weekend Hours

Friday, September 27      | 12:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Saturday, September 28 | 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.

Sunday, September 29    | 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

LIVE MUSIC: Boardwalk Weekend fills 3 musical stages with great local and national talents.  Stages are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets on the Boardwalk.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE 2013 BAND SCHEDULE!

• Restrooms are located along the boardwalk and the 17th, 24th and 31st Street Parks.
• Beverage Tents are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets. Wine is available at 24th and 31st Streets. Please have a valid photo ID. You must be 21 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol.
• First Aid station is located on 16th Street.
• Commemorative Posters and T-shirts will be for sale at 24th and 31st Streets. Posters and a limited number of autographed posters are available for purchase on the boardwalk or in advance at the Neptune Festival office and online.
• Road Closures:  Atlantic Avenue (between 5^th-32^nd Streets) will be closed Saturday, September 29th from 7:00am-9:15am, and again from 10:00am-1:00pm.
• Parking:  Please visit (http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/directions-and-travel-tips/) for your travel options, as well as parking locations and prices!
• Festival Transportation:  HRT Trolleys will run along Atlantic Avenue between 1st and 42nd Streets between 8 a.m. and Midnight throughout the Boardwalk Weekend. Rides are just $1 each. The easily identifiable trolley stops are conveniently located up and down Atlantic Avenue. Trolleys arrive approximately every 15 minutes, but can take longer due to heavier traffic on event weekends. Visit http://www.gohrt.com/services/vb-wave/ for more information on oceanfront transportation.

For more information, contact (757) 498-0215.