February 2006 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!

Continuing to March 12
Whale Watching Trips
The Virginia Aquarium's annual winter whale watching boat trips. Virginia Beach.

February 4 - 12
Mid Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
Boats of all sizes. Look, dream and buy. Virginia Beach Convention Center.

February 4
Virginia Beach Polar Plunge
Jump in the water to freeze your buns off for charity. Between 6th and 8th Streets on the Virginia Beach oceanfront.

February 10 - 12
Home and Garden Expo
Presented by the Peninsula Housing and Builders Association. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton.

February 18 - 19
Presidents Weekend in Colonial Williamsburg
Three of the earliest presidents of the United States spent time in Williamsburg before they were elected president. Washington, Jefferson, and Madison appear during the weekend and discuss their time in and connections with Williamsburg.

February 23 - 26
Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival
Explore an American art form that has developed and grown with the nation. In its 17th year, the festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts and wearable arts all under one roof. Quilt enthusiasts and textile artists meet, shop, learn and explore their art. Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton.

February 24
Wine by Design
The 15th Annual Wine by Design has a whole new look and feel. This sell-out event has been re-invented to include on-site wine experts from Total Wine to educate those with discerning palates. The silent auction offers high-value items from restaurant gift certificates to artwork. The most notable difference is the cap on ticket sales - only 800 tickets will be sold which means shorter lines for food and drink. At the Contemporary Art Center in Virginia Beach.