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The Cherry Blossom Festival is Back in Virginia Beach

Spring is in full bloom, so come out and see the beauty of Virginia Beach! Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for all of the exciting events and attractions happening across town this season. The Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place on April 2, 2016 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Red Wing Park, just half a mile up the road from Virginia Beach KOA! This event joins sister cities Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan to celebrate Japanese music, dance, art, martial arts and, of course, breathtaking cherry blossoms. https://youtu.be/WE0-LdSDjcc You’ll feel like you’ve traveled across the world as you watch breathtaking performances, like the Koto Performance, which incorporates a unique Japanese instrument. The Japanese drum is featured in the Taiko Performance. Maybe you can learn to be a martial arts pro by watching the Karatedo and Judo demonstrations. Dance the day away with the Okinawa Dance and Folk Song performance. This event is interactive, too! Make your own bookmarks, learn calligraphy, pl...

Let Your Spirits Soar at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival

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Lift your spirits this spring at the annual kite festival in Virginia Beach. No one does spring quite like we do here in Virginia Beach, with oceanfront concerts, delicious local restaurants, family gatherings and beautiful weather! Come out and join the fun, and stay at Virginia Beach KOA. The Atlantic Coast Kite Festival is taking place April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the beach between 16 th and 18 th Streets. This annual festival brings hundreds of people together to fill the sky with vibrant kites. The joyful and colorful event is great for all age groups and levels of kitefliers. Bring your purchased or homemade kite and enter it into the Best Kite Contest from 1:30 – 3 p.m. You may just win the award based on kite construction, your kite-flying ability and how long and how high your kite can fly. You’ll score points for structural design, craftsmanship and visual appeal. The champs will each get a trophy! Archie Stewart, a member of the American Kitefliers Association, ...

Dig In At the She Crab Soup Classic

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If staying inside this winter made you work up an appetite, come thaw out at the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic. The most delicious event of the year is back in Virginia Beach next month, so call now to reserve your stay at Virginia Beach KOA. Head over to 24 th Street Park on April 9, 2016 for the She Crab Soup Classic. This competition among local restaurants results in tons of scrumptious and savory seafood for attendees. The fresh cuisine brings in tourists from all over the world to judge just how delicious it is. Each restaurant will serve their own recipe and compete for the coveted People’s Choice Awards. You can help crown the She Crab Queen or King by filling out a ballot. Delicious? Vote for it! Restaurants can also earn the Critic’s Choice Award, which is determined by a panel of regional cuisine experts. Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show. Head over to the event’s website to get yours! If you’ve been binge-watching the Food Network lately, co...