Neptune Festival

The Neptune Festival is an annual beach and cultural celebration that spreads across the Virginia Beach boardwalk over several blocks. It features live music on multiple stages, a large art and craft marketplace, and competitions including sandcastle sculpture.

The festival started in 1974 as a small community event and has grown into one of the major gatherings in Virginia Beach. It typically takes place in September and attracts a large crowd each year.

The event draws artists and craftspeople from across the country who showcase handmade work to visitors walking the boardwalk. This gathering has become an important occasion for the art community to connect with collectors and enthusiasts.

The event spreads across multiple blocks of the boardwalk and has several entry points for visitors arriving on foot or by car. Parking is available at various locations in the area, though arriving early is helpful during peak hours.

A highlight is the sandculpture competition where professional artists create large-scale works on the beach in front of visitors. These temporary creations showcase impressive technical skill and often become the most photographed attractions of the event.

Website: http://neptunefestival.com

GPS coordinates: 36.84161,-76.07878

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06