June 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! And don't miss our June 2006 concerts.
June 2 - 4
Redskins Beach Blitz
Games, clinics, autographs, tailgate parties, etc with the Washington Redskins. Virginia Beach.
June 3 - 4
Hampton Blackbeard Festival
This family festival returns the Hampton waterfront to the way of life in 1718. Aea battles, treasure hunts, sea chanties, historic reenactments. Fireworks at 9 pm on Saturday. Mill Point Park and Downtown waterfront, Hampton.
June 9 - 11
Norfolk Harborfest
Hampton Roads' largest summertime event featuring tall ships, entertainment, fireworks and food. Visit 7 tall-ships. Music by the Connells, Sugar Ray, the Smithereens, Collective Soul, Julie Roberts, and the Commodores. Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk.
June 9 - 11
North American Sand Soccer Championship
World's largest single-weekend sand soccer festival. 7,400 players and 730 teams will rock the oceanfront. Youth teams to international teams. On the beach between Rudee Inlet and 14th Street. Virginia Beach.
June 15 - 18
Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show & Festival
See and buy art at the oceanfront during the 51st Annual Boardwalk Art Show & Festival. On the boardwalk in Virginia Beach.
June 17 - September 4
Around the World in 80 Days
Inspired by Jules Verne's literary classic, this summer's exhibit at Norfolk Botanical Garden will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Kids of all ages can take off aboard a train, dive to the depths of the ocean in a submarine, or explore the ancient ruins of Egypt while playing on a pyramid.
June 23 - 25
Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival
Bringing a little of New Orleans to downtown Norfolk. Music by Dr John and the Neville Brothers. Town Point Park, Norfolk.
June 23 - 25
Williamsburg - Under the Redcoat
From June 25 to July 4, 1781, British forces under the command of General Lord Cornwallis occupied Williamsburg and imposed martial law on the town's residents. This special weekend reenactment begins on Friday as the British Dragoons, accompanied by a patrol of light infantry, enter the Historic Area near the Capitol. After replacing the American flag with the Union Jack, the patrol proceeds to Market Square and secures the area for an encampment of the occupation troops. More British army units converge on the town throughout the afternoon. Martial law is declared and the terms of occupation are announced to the townspeople. Activities include musket drills, artillery batteries, dragoon or cavalry maneuvers, and surgeons caring for the wounded in a military field hospital. The reenactment draws to a close late Sunday afternoon as Cornwallis marches his troops out of the city to meet Continental Army forces on the field of battle. Colonial Williamsburg.
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