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Atlantic Coast Kite Festival

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Coming up on May 4, the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival will be held at 17 th Street Park. Campers at Virginia Beach KOA can choose to participate in the contest or just enjoy the visual feast involved in watching the brightly colored kites sail through the sky. Honors will be awarded to the contestant with the most unusual kite, the funniest kite and the largest kite. Admission is free. Broadway show tunes are among the best known and most beloved songs in American music. Fans of these tunes can head over to the Town Center on May 4, when they can listen to the community chorale’s presentation of Places Please: Spotlight on Broadway. It will be a wonderful evening of entertainment that will include themes form renowned shows like West Side Story, Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. The show begins at 7:30, and the cost of admission is $14 to $18. On May 5 the Sandler Center for Performing Arts will present a Pops concert that will feature the music of Cole Porter and George Gershwi...

She Crab Soup Classic

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Attention, foodies! Crab lovers at Virginia Beach KOA won’t want to miss the East Coast She Crab Soup Classic on April 27. As seafood is the most popular cuisine in the area, delicacies from the sea will be celebrated at this event held at 24 th Street Park. The purchase of an $18 ticket will permit you to sample She Crab Soup from an array of restaurants and vote on your favorite entry. WaveDaze will be held on April 26 through 28 at the Oceanfront between 6 th and 12 th Street. This 3-day event will involve jet skiing. The comedian Nephew Tommy will appear at the Funny Bone Comedy Club from April 26 through 28. Admission is $25. Farm Bureau Live will present the Midwest Rock ‘N’ Roll Express on April 27. The show starts at 7 p.m. The rich, hearty flavors of Mexican food are always appealing, so next time you have a craving for good tacos or fajitas, try Side Street Cantina. You'll find all your favorites here. Make our park your headquarters for a wonderful Virginia Beach vaca...

Town Fair at Town Center

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On the first Saturday of each month from April through September, campers at Virginia Beach KOA can spend a lovely afternoon at the Town Fair, strolling around the Fountain Plaza and browsing through handmade merchandise and fair trade goods. Aside from shopping, try out one of Town Center’s restaurants and enjoy outdoor evening entertainment. The event is held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 20. Regent University will present Fiddler on the Roof on April 19, 21, 26 and 28, providing the community with a special theatrical treat. This play involving faith and family magically weaves dance, music and poignancy together, giving theatergoers an experience they will long remember. Songs like “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset” combine beautiful music with lyrics that touch the heart. Admission is $13 to $16. On April 20, the ladies can head over to the Virginia Beach Convention Center for Stylelicious – A Show for Women. The event will involve a fashion show and cooking demonstrati...

Judo Championships

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Martial arts competitions can be fascinating to watch. Campers at Virginia Beach KOA will have an opportunity to view such a contest on April 13 and 14 at the Judo Senior National Championships. The event will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, and the fee for a one-day pass is $13. The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts is often the scene of wonderful cultural entertainment. On April 14 a Mozart Requiem will be performed by talented musicians beginning at 2:30 p.m. Tickets range from $22 to $102. Are you in need of a good laugh? A visit to the Funny Bone Comedy Club may be just what the doctor ordered. On April 11 through 14 Tony Woods will regale the audience with his comedy routine. Tickets are $17 to $20. Another gifted comedian, Jake Iannarino, will appear on April 10. The cost of admission on this evening is $12. When you’re in the mood for savory Greek cuisine, stop at Ammos, a restaurant with great food located at the beach. Try the gyro platter or moussaka, a...

Girls Night: The Musical

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On April 5 and 6, the Sandler Center will host Girls Night: The Musical. Residents of Virginia Beach KOA will enjoy this tell-it-like-it-is show that delves into the past, present and future of a group of women friends. At times touching and other times hilarious, this play involves a journey back in time, including hit tunes from the 80s and 90s. Since its off-Broadway debut, critics from across the country have been giving the musical rave reviews. Tickets range from $45 to $52. When you think of spring in this area of the country, you think of beautiful cherry blossoms. On the afternoon of March 6, head over to Red Wing Park for the Cherry Blossom Festival, a delightful festivity involving traditional Japanese dance, music and martial arts demonstration. On April 7 at 3 p.m., the Sandler Center will present Up Up and Away , a concert with the theme of flight and space travel. The cost of admission is $13. Come to our park and enjoy spring camping at its finest. Visit our website an...

Ted Neely Concert

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Ted Neely, a performer best known for his leading role in the iconic film Jesus Christ Superstar, will present a concert on March 29 at the Sandler Center for the Performing arts. Campers of Virginia Beach KOA who attend will be entertained with songs from the early rock musicals of Sgt. Pepper’s, Hair and Tommy, as well as hear stories about the making of the Norman Jewison film. The concert is from 8 to 10 p.m., and the cost of admission is $28 to $53. Those who enjoy hockey can head over to Scope Arena in Norfolk this weekend, when the Norfolk Admirals will play Syracuse Crunch. Game times are at 7:30 on March 29 and 7:15 on March 30. A local restaurant that gets very good reviews on Trip Advisor is One Fish-Two Fish. Patrons have a beautiful waterfront view while they dine on entrees cooked to perfection. Everyone is invited to spend Easter weekend with us, where we will have an Easter egg hunt for the children if the weather permits. Visit our website and make your reservations t...

Star Party – Mt. Trashmore

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Gazing at the beauty and wonders of the night sky is a pastime that has captivated people down through the ages. Late in the evening on March 22, residents of Virginia Beach KOA can attend a star gazing party on Mr. Trashmore, where they can view the celestial hosts through a variety of telescopes. Representatives from the Virginia Beach Public Schools Planetarium and Back Bay Amateur Astronomers will be on hand to point out constellations. The event begins at 11 p.m. On March 22 through 24, the National Cheer Championship by the Sea will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. It should be entertaining to watch this competition that is a mixture of showmanship and athletic prowess. Tickets for one day range from $14 to $20. Gorgeous classical music will fill the air on the afternoon of March 24 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, as the symphony performs Mozart and Mendelssohn. The event starts at 3 p.m., and tickets range from $19 to $40. We invite you to stay at ...