August 2008 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play! And don't miss our August 2008 concerts.

August 14 - 17
Virginia Beach Bluewater Classic
Fishing tournament. Release-only. Cash awards. Virginia Beach, VA.

August 20 - 24
East Coast Surfing Championships
North America's oldest running surfing competition. More than 100 professional surfers and 300 amateurs compete. Also skimboarding, volleyball, 5K run, swimsuit competition. Live bands. Virginia Beach.

August 22 - 23
Soul Music Beachfest
Music festival at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach.

August 23 - 24
Seawall Art Show
38th annual fine arts and crafts show. 90 juried artists. Olde Towne. Portsmouth, VA.

August 29 - 31
American Music Festival
Largest outdoor music event on the east coast. B-52s, Billy Idol, Morris Day, Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue, the Motels, Starship, Steve Azar, Zac Brown Band, Phil Stacey, BoDeans, the Influence, Los Lobos, Eddie Money, Warrant, War. Oceanfront, Virginia Beach.

August 31
Rock and Roll Half Marathon
17,000 runners. Cheerleaders and bands along the course. The B-52s headline the after-race concert. Virginia Beach.