May 2005 Events in Hampton Roads
Through May 22
Virginia Arts Fesival
From Williamsburg to Virginia Beach, the Virginia Arts Festival hosts top-flight artists from around the world in classical music, dance, theater, world music and jazz, along with the annual Chamber Music series.
May 2 - 8
Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill
An elite field of LPGA professional golf pros compete for one of the richest purses on tour at the 2005 Michelob ULTRA Open. Williamsburg.
May 5 - 8
Birds and Blossoms Festival
The Norfolk Botanical Garden is the perfect setting to watch the birds, including nesting eagles, among the spring blooming azaleas, roses and many other beautiful plants. Field trips take visitors to the Dismal Swamp NWR, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, Back Bay NWR, False Cape State Park and other locations. A weekend for birders and naturalists.
May 7
Children's Festival of Friends
Children of all ages are the focus of this fantastic day in Newport News Park. Enjoy hands-on activities, rides, food, exhibits and entertainment at ten theme pavilions.
May 7
Olde Towne History Trail
Travel back in time to meet Portsmouth's citizens from centuries past in short vignettes of history along a guided tour. Join hundreds of period re-enactors, including Revolutionary War and Civil War soldiers, blacksmiths, silversmiths, rope makers, carvers, whittlers, weavers and period seamstresses. Portsmouth.
May 7 - 8
Gosport Arts Festival
During its 30-plus-year history, this art show has become synonymous with the celebration of spring and the arts and developed a reputation with local, regional, national and international artists. Portsmouth.
May 13 - 15
Air Power Over Hampton Roads
The Langley Air Show, featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds on Saturday and Sunday. See the new Air Force F/A-22 Raptor fighter in the air and on display. SheDaisy in concert on Friday. The three-day air show will feature numerous military and civilian aerial demonstrations and one of the largest displays of static aircraft from across the United States. From warbirds to the latest in modern aviation technology. Admission and parking are free. Langley Air Force Base, Hampton.
May 14
Tidewater Bicycle Association / Tom Coghill Celebration of Life Ride
25, 50 and 75 mile bicycle rides. This is a no registration fee, fully supported event accepting donations to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Starts at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex.
May 14
Jamestown Landing Day
Historic Jamestown commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in North America with a variety of tours, programs and events at the original site of the colony. The National Park Service and the APVA Preservation Virginia will offer free admission, Indian ceremonies, weapon demonstrations, wreath laying ceremonies, living history tours and interpretive programs on recent archaeological finds and the first interactions between the English settlers and the Virginia Indians in 1607.
May 20 - 22
Chesapeake Jubilee
For more than 20 years, the Chesapeake Jubilee has provided family fun and entertainment for thousands at Chesapeake City Park. Enjoy a smorgasbord of activities, entertainment, food and fun. Major performing artists at the Jubilee will be Blake Shelton, Better Than Ezra, and Boys II Men.
May 20 - 22
Drummer's Call
During the war for American independence, the armies relied on their music to communicate orders, signal tactical maneuvers and provide musical entertainment. During Drummer's Call weekend, Colonial Williamsburgıs Fifes and Drums will demonstrate how fifes and drums were used in the military by showcasing various regimental field music units.
May 27 - 29
Patriotic Festival
A Memorial Day Weekend celebration of our military. This festival will have a whole lot of music by Big and Rich, Patti Labelle, Los Lonely Boys, and Michael McDonald. 5th Street and Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA.
May 28 - 29
Pungo Strawberry Festival
This annual strawberry celebration features plenty of fresh strawberries, a parade, musical entertainment on three stages, 4-H displays, a large carnival, children's activity area, and more than 100 arts and crafts vendors. Princess Anne Road and Indian River Road. Virginia Beach.
May 28 - 30
Riverwalk Landing Grand Opening
Cermonies, music, kids' activities, and fireworks. The tallship Schooner Virginia will be open for tours. Yorktown.
Looking for more events? Consider an Eastern Shore adventure. The small towns of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia have celebrations with their own unique style.
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