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Event Calendar 2009JulyJuly 3 - 5 Harborfest at Town Point ParkHampton Roads’ largest summertime event featuring visiting international tall ships, national, regional and local entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks and more. www.festeventsva.org or 757-441-2345 July 4 Virginia Beach Stars and Stripes ExplosionMultiple performance venues at the Virginia Beach oceanfront attracts thousands of out-of-twon visitors and local residents for a "Star-Spangled" salute! The festival is located in the resort area, 17th, 24th and 31st Street Parks and 20th Street. 800-822-3224 or 757-491-7866 July 8 - 11 Virginia Beach Tuna TournamentThe 5th Annual Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament will be held July 8 - 11, 2009. Over $121,800 in cash and prizes were awarded in 2008. www.vbtuna.com or 757-640-8500 July 25 - 26 Norfolk Jazz FestivalEnjoy the dramatic setting of the downtown Norfolk skyline and Elizabeth River while enjoying the best of legendary jazz as renowned artists visit Town Point Park for this popular musical tradition. AugustJuly 31 - August 2 Bayoo Boogaloo Cajun FestivalThe Elizabeth River is changed into a "New Orleans Bayou." Festival features live music and Cajun-style cuisine. August 14 - 16 Hampton Cup RegattaNorth America’s oldest continuously running hydroplane boat race. East Mercury Bridge at Fort Monroe. www.hamptoncupregatta.org or 757-265-0964 August 13 - 16 Va Beach Sport Fishing Bluewater ClassicProceeds from the Tournament have gone to The Billfish Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other conservation organizations. www.VirginiaBeachSportfishing.com or 757-576-4013 August 15 - 16 7th Annual Wine, Women and FishingThis ladies-only charity billfish tournament is located on the southside of the Rudee Inlet in Virgina Beach. Wine, Women and Fishing has dontaed more than $90,000 to the EVMS Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. www.cbwc.org/winewomenfishing.html or 757-572-6592 August Wakefest East CoastThis tournament is located on the Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, and is a fundraising event where all proceeds are given to CHKD (Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters) August 19 - 22 6th Virginia Beach Billfish TournamentThe Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament is the largest offshore event in the region and draws anglers up and down the east coast. www.vbbt.com or 757-652-840 SeptemberSeptember 11 - 13 Hampton Bay DaysThis annual festival kicks off the fall with food,refreshments, entertainment, Chesapeake Bay educational events, etc. www.baydays.com or 757-727-1641 OctoberOctober 13 - 17 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner RaceThis year will be the 20th annual race from Baltimore to Portsmouth to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and other conservation organizations. The 2008 race had more than 50 schooners that participated. Post-race party includes an awards ceremony and oyster roast. www.schoonerrace.org or 757-480-4402 October 17 – 18 Town Point Virginia Wine FestivalExperience the taste of some of Virginia’s finest wines. More than 30 of the state’s premier wineries participate in this popular waterfront festival. NovemberNovember 1 - December 31 Mercury Striped Bass World Championship Presented by Cabela’s and Lynnhaven MarineIn its 12th year, this annual event offers approximately $10,000 in cash & prizes. This two month event offers prize divisions for largest, junior, womens, flyfishing, surf and pier and military. www.StripedBassWorldChampionship.com or 757-638-7400 November 6 - 7 Urbanna Oyster FestivalNow in its 52nd year, the festival is one of the east coast’s premier waterfront seafood festivals. Nearly 75,000 visitors attend the event annually and it’s proclaimed as the official Oyster Festival of the Commonwealth of Virginia. TBD 13th Annual Lynnhaven Marine Trophy/Bayliner Rockfish TournamentA Hampton Roads tradition with Trophy and Bayliner boat owners. Entry fee approximately $40 per angler and includes banquet ticket. Top prize approximately $1,000 with hundreds of door prizes awarded. www.lynnhavenmarine.com or call 757-460-1900 November 27 - 29 The Mercury Thanksgiving Striper Weekend Presented by Cabelas and Lynnhaven MarineStriped Bass fishing during Thanksgiving weekend is a holiday tradition in Hampton Roads. Beginning 12:01am Friday through 11:59pm Sunday. Each day of the special event both residents and non-residents compete for prizes. www.StripedBassWorldChampionship.com or 757-638-7400 November 28 Rock Around The Clock – 24 hour Rockfish Pier TournamentThe Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel hosts the annual Rock Around The Clock Sea Gull Pier Rockfish Tournament. This 24-hour event is open to anglers fishing from the Sea Gull Fishing Pier from midnight to midnight on Saturday, November 28, 2008. www.StripedBassWorldChampionship.com or www.CBBT.com or call 757-638-7400. DecemberNovember 1 – December 31 Mercury Striped Bass World Championship Presented by Cabela’s and Lynnhaven MarineIn its 11th year, this annual event offers approximately $10,000 in cash & prizes. This two month event offers prize divisions for largest, junior, womens, flyfishing, surf and pier and military. www.StripedBassWorldChampionship.com or 757-638-7400. December 5 Hampton Holly Days Lighted Boat ParadeDon’t miss this nautical parade of sail and powerboats from the Hampton River to the Downtown waterfront. www.downtownhampton.com or 757-727-1271
Event Calendar 2010JanuaryJanuary 7 - 9 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Rockfish ShootoutThis event is a premier event in Virginia Beach and helps benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters and the Southeastern Food Bank. In 2009 over $200,000 was given out, and 2010 plans to be even bigger! www.midatlanticrockfishshootout.com or 757-319-5146 FebruaryFebruary 5 - 8 Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat ShowHeld at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, the 57th Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show is the largest indoor boat show in Virginia. Over 30 dealers and 100 booths. www.targetedproductions.com or 757-222-3999 MarchMarch 20 - 21 The Yuengling Shamrock MarathonThe race is held in Virginia Beach and contributes to several charities including the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation and Operation Smile. The event includes the marathon, a half marathon, 8K and children's marathon. www.shamrockmarathon.com or 757-412-1056 March 26 - 28 Tidewater Boat ShowHeld at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, this annual event is the premier Peninsula boat show featuring the latest products and boats, marine dealers, electronics, parts, maintenance and accessories. www.agievents.com or 804-425-6556 AprilApril 24 - 25 Downtown Hampton In-Water Boat ShowEnjoy the Downtown Hampton In-Water Boat Show on the beautiful Hampton River. Climb aboard over 50 sail and power boats, visit marine related vendors, tour downtoan marinas and dine at waterfront restaurants. www.downtownhampton.com or 757-727-1276 April 26 - May 1 Norfolk International Azalea FestivalThis annual festival features an array of popular events including parades, a golf tournament and much more. MayMay 13 - 16 Chesapeake JubileeA celebration for the city of Chesapeake, the Jubilee features food, crafts, live entertainment and fireworks. www.chesapeakejubilee.org or 757-482-4848 JuneJune 5 Clean the Bay DayIndividuals, groups and organizations are encouraged to register to help to clean-up Chesapeake's waterways. June 5 - 6 Chesapeake FREE Fishing WeekendGrandparents Fishing Day and Family Fishing Rodeo will be held at Northwest River Park. No fishing license is required for these events. Fishing equipment is available. June 18 - 19 Peninsula Saltwater Fisherman's Association Open Flounder TournamentCome join the fun at Dare Marina where first place is guaranteed $3000. Families are encouraged to attend and raffles will be held throughout the day. www.pswsfa.com or 757-898-3000 June 26 Jimmy Roger's 15th Annual Hampton Creek Cobia TournamentThis tournament is held at the waterfront in downtown Hampton and benefits Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Each year the event partners with Virginia Marine Resources Commission, and all cobia caught during the tournament are used to collect valuable research information.
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