Blackbeard Pirate Festival
Once a year, visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, […]

Once a year, visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, […]
Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Monroe headlined by Musiq Soulchild, Amerie Join us at Fort Monroe on June 19 for a day-long celebration of history, culture, and freedom. View the Sail250® […]
The annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival presents the opportunity for us to marvel and appreciate the many visitors who journey here to enjoy American music at its best. This annual gathering has become more of a reunion – a celebration of friends, family, culture, music, and life.
The annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival presents the opportunity for us to marvel and appreciate the many visitors who journey here to enjoy American music at its best. This […]
The annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival presents the opportunity for us to marvel and appreciate the many visitors who journey here to enjoy American music at its best. This […]
Bring the entire family for a spectacular 4th of July celebration on the Downtown Hampton Waterfront featuring fireworks and a 400-drone show. Settler’s Landing Road will be closed to vehicular […]
Sunday evenings will be rockin' in Downtown Hampton this summer with a musical mix including Motown, oldies, swing and beach rock. Listen and Dance while enjoying the music along the […]
The Annual Neighborhood Night Out Health & Safety Fair will take place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on August 5 from 4-7PM. This FREE, family event takes place in conjunction with National Night Out to promote safety, wellness, crime prevention, neighborhood unity, and of course, fun! Local Police, Fire, and Sheriff’s departments will be […]
On a hot summer day in August 1619, a moment of profound consequence unfolded on the shores of what’s now Hampton, Virginia. It was here that the first enslaved Africans […]
Serving up Hampton hometown flavors, the Crabtown Seafood Festival returns to the downtown waterfront each summer. The festival includes merchandise vendors, exhibitors, games, and activities, all highlighted by an array […]
North America’s oldest continuously run hydroplane boat race is back for its 100th year! Enjoy a children’s area, food vendors, Bay Education, and environmental exhibits—East Mercury Bridge at Fort Monroe. Spectating areas are on the Mercury Blvd. bridge that leads to Fort Monroe and the grassy area on Stilwell Drive. We recommend bringing your own […]