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August 8, 2025
Dear Valued Industry Partners,
The calendar may say August, but the good times aren’t slowing down in Virginia Beach! We have yet to enjoy some outstanding performances scheduled throughout August and then we roll into the highly-anticipated month of September. Between the usual change of seasonal weather, our annual visit from the Shriners and all the exciting events surrounding the Neptune Festival, September is going to be an exciting month. Speaking of the Neptune Festival, did you know they host more than 40 events throughout the year? Find out more here and make plans for the whirlwind of events the festival brings for our pleasure.
In August, we are proud to have a diverse lineup of events taking place across the City. From the Summer Soundwave concerts tonight at 24th Street Park and Krendl’s Circus in the Park at 17th Street Park August 9th - 13th, to the Oceanfront movie nights on Thursday through August 21, and Summer Fest at Town Center, these last weeks of the summer season offer something for everyone to enjoy.
An end-of-summer tradition enjoyed by the masses every August is the annual Funk Fest Beach Party! For 15 years, this event has brought funk to the Oceanfront with two days of electrifying music, delectable food, and a diverse array of vendors. This year the event will be staged at 30th Street. Find all the details about this year's show, scheduled for Friday, August 22nd - Saturday, 23rd, including the lineup times and bands scheduled to perform, here.
The very next weekend, we reload for a fantastic Labor Day Weekend of national artists performing at all the Oceanfront park stages; find the full details, including the lineup, here.
Thanks for always rolling out the red carpet for our guests, leaving them with a desire to return for more!
The Convention Center opens the Tattoo Festival today. Back for the tenth time this year, the festival features elite artists producing tattoos on the trade show floor and a myriad of creative vendors. Tomorrow, a book signing for Dr. Gunadhar Panigrahi is taking place from 1pm - 5 pm. Dr. Panigrahi is a local cardiologist who recently wrote a book titled “Restore Cardiovascular Health with Diabetes Remission & Lifestyle Therapy.” Next Wednesday, the Convention Center will be hosting summer graduation ceremonies for Virginia Beach Public Schools. Congratulations to all the graduates!
The first week of August is proving to be a very busy one indeed for the Meetings and Convention Sales division. Amy Overstreet conducted a site visit on Monday with one of her state associations and will be meeting with another later this week to hopefully seal the deal on a multi-year opportunity, Meanwhile, this week Dee Mittman is headed to Chicago for a first time corporate appointment tradeshow called Meetings & Incentive Summit. Scott Warren is in West Palm Beach, FL attending a Destinations Southeast appointment show. And Jamie Rawls served as an expert panelist for the Virginia Meeting Planners’ International annual summer event in Portsmouth. She discussed how to best engage with DMO’s like the VBCVB.
The Destination Services Team held a networking event for “National Celebrate Services Week” in the Atlantic Boardroom at the CVB main offices earlier this week. Our hotel partner event service professionals attended the event along with the CVB event service professionals from destination services, sports tourism, and our Convention Center. Great ideas and stories were shared as well as new partner connections made!
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Marina District Businesses Open During Construction - The local businesses, restaurants, and attractions in the Marina District at the Oceanfront remain open and ready to serve everyone during City construction on Winston Salem Avenue. The project will improve pedestrian access and connectivity between Mediterranean Avenue, the Rudee Loop Walkway, and Pacific Avenue.
- For a complete list of businesses and more information on the project, click here.
- Those interested in getting email updates and news from the City on this project can sign up here.
- Support the Marina District during construction – download a flyer with the best routes to the Marina District or request printed copies by emailing WinstonSalem@vbgov.com.
August Summer Fest at Town Center Offers Exciting Lineup of Entertainment - It's Summer Fest at Town Center and the free live entertainment continues from 5:00 - 9:00 pm or 5:30 - 8:30 pm on select summer nights in the Town Center Fountain Plaza. Through September 1st, listen to some of your favorite local artists and while you’re enjoying the music, indulge in culinary bliss at one of the many fine outdoor dining establishments surrounding the plaza. The planned August lineup is as follows:
Fri. 8/8 | 5:00-9:00 pm Brandon Bower Band
Sat. 8/9 | 5:00-9:00 pm Rocky 7
Fri. 8/15 | 5:00-9:00 pm The Steals
Sat. 8/16 | 5:00-9:00 pm The 9th Life
Fri. 8/22 | 5:00-9:00 pm Vince Kornegay Band
Sat. 8/23 | 5:00-9:00 pm Snackbar Jones
Sun. 8/24 | 5:30-8:30 pm Frank Sings Frank
Fri. 8/29 | 5:00-9:00 pm Aaron Firestone Band
Sat. 8/30 | 5:00-9:00 pm Vinyl Headlights
Sun. 8/31 | 5:30-8:30 pm Fond Memories
Know Before You Go to Town Center - Parking and WIFI are always free in Town Center. Garage parking is recommended as on-street parking times have limitations. In inclement weather, all outdoor entertainment may be cancelled. Follow the CBDA Facebook page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/CentralBusinessDistrictAssociation. This event, produced by the Central Business District Association, is provided for your enjoyment by the businesses of Town Center of Virginia Beach, Armada Hoffler Properties, and the City of Virginia Beach.
Looking for Some Free Family Fun? Look no further than the 29th Street beach on Thursday evenings through August 21st for Beach Blanket Cinema! Claim your place in the sand at 8:30 pm for outdoor cinema nights and get ready for high-energy family adventures! Want the movie lineup? Click here and we’ll see you there!
Partner Professional Development Opportunities - To support our strategic pillar of accountability to the industry, we are pleased to share information about upcoming opportunities for professional development:
2025 VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit Early Bird Pricing Available Through September 19 - Whether you’re with a restaurant or a lodging facility, a hospitality supplier or a DMO/CVB, VA1 is your chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the power of Virginia’s tourism economy. Register before 9/19/25 for early bird pricing for this year’s Summit and join more than 500 industry professionals for networking, education, and inspiration like nowhere else. Find all the details here.
Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association Hospitality Training (VRLTA) 2025 Regional Seminar Series Offers Professional Development Opportunities - VRLTA’s 2025 Regional Seminars aim to provide education and resources on critical industry topics, extending VRLTA’s outreach and enhancing their statewide presence through valuable, focused programming. The organization also regularly offers a variety of training and certification opportunities in the hospitality industry. These include online courses, career and technical education programs, and certification programs. Visit https://www.vrlta.org/hospitality-training/ for more information.
2025 Miles Partnership Professional Development Dates - For more information about the following opportunities and/or to register to participate, visit https://www.milespartnership.com/how-we-think:
- September 16 – Traveler Segments, Powered by the State of the American Traveler
- November 18 – Stewardship & Sustainability Insights, Powered by the State of the American Traveler
I encourage everyone to try to attend one of these insightful professional development opportunities if possible.
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Find the 2025 CVB Event Calendar here, the Virginia Beach Events entertainment schedule here, and a link to the many fun events at Town Center of Virginia Beach here.
My team and I are committed to you and our industry and are here to help in any way we can.
Sincerely,
Nancy Helman
CVB Director
nhelman@visitvirginiabeach.com
CVB Strategic Pillars:
Engagement|Growth|Brand Development|Culture|Accountability
Hotel Occupancy for June 2025 - Virginia Beach’s hotel occupancy rate for the month of June was down -2.0% from June of 2024, at 78.5% occupancy, and down -0.5% year to date. ADR was down -1.1% from June of 2024, at $210.61, but up 1.2% year to date. RevPAR was down -3.2% from June of 2024, at $165.39, but up 0.7% year to date.
Source: STR, LLC. Republication or other reuse of this data without the express written permission of STR, LLC is strictly prohibited.
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