May 2012 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 list of May 2012 concerts.

May 1, 2012
Boardwalk Astronomy
Look at the stars at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 4, 2012
Cinco De Mayo
Food, beverages, music. Norfolk, VA.

May 4 - 5, 2012
GospelFest
Gospel music at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 5, 2012
Paddle for the Border
Paddle the Dismal Swamp Canal. Chesapeake, VA.

May 7, 2012
Flying Proms
Symphonic air show spectacular. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 10 - 12, 2012
Great Dismal Swamp Birding Festival
Tours, walks, canoe excursions, photography workshops, bird banding. Chesapeake, VA.

May 11 - 12, 2012
Panorama Caribbean Music Fest
Steel pan music at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 12, 2012
Virginia Wine Festival
Wine. Norfolk, VA.

May 12, 2012
Jamestown Day
Jamestown, VA.

May 12 - 13, 2012
Gosport Arts Festival
42nd annual juried art show. Portsmouth, VA.

May 17 - 20, 2012
Beach Music Weekend
Beach music at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 17 - 20, 2012
Chesapeake Jubilee
Carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock, BBQ cook-off, fireworks, food. Chesapeake, VA.

May 18 - 19, 2012
Pirate Party on the Beach
Family fun at the oceanfront. Virginia Beach, VA.

May 19, 2012
Virginia Beer Festival
Beer. Norfolk, VA.

May 25 - 27, 2012
Festival Williamsburg Memorial Day Weekend
Music. Williamsburg, VA.

May 26, 2012
Elizabeth River Run
33rd annual 10k, mile, and fun run. Post-race festivities. Portsmouth, VA.

May 28, 2012
Portsmouth Memorial Day Parade
A tradition since 1884. The nation's oldest Memorial Day parade. Portsmouth, VA.