# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we Celebrate the Beach Life!

2026 marks the 52nd anniversary for the Virginia Beach Neptune Festival! Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings. Free concerts at 2 festival stages feature 20+ performances from local and national recording artists. 

On the boardwalk, you can find more than 200 artisans displaying handmade work at an Art & Craft Show. Keep walking to find 22 magnificent sand sculptures created by world-renowned international sculptors at Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship. 

Other events taking place during the weekend include:
- Neptune's 8k Race
- Learn from the Pros Sand Clinics (FREE)
- Healthy Haven: Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience (FREE)
- Poseidon's Playground: Family Fun Zone (FREE)
- Touch-A-Truck (FREE)
- Dock Dogs (FREE viewing)
- Neptune's Volleyball Tournament + USA Volleyball NTDP
- Neptune's Surfing Classic
- Neptune's Atlantic Regatta
- Grand Parade (FREE)
- Youth Art Show
- Young Collectors: Art Gallery for Kids
- Hometown Heroes Reception, and more!


For all event information, visit www.neptunefestival.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/52nd-annual-neptune-festival-boardwalk-weekend/200030001239510
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Art, Festivals, Crafts, Kids, Concerts, Music, health-wellness, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- **lat**: 36.8425
- **long**: -75.9725
- **full address**: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 100 14th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend being held?
  - **A:** 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 100 14th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend?
  - **A:** 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend is organized by Virginia Beach Neptune Festival.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Virginia Beach Neptune Festival's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Virginia Beach Neptune Festival a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Virginia Beach Neptune Festival has 163+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Virginia Beach Neptune Festival has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 52nd Annual Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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