Virginia Beach KOA

Residents of Virginia Beach KOA can attend a Patriotic Festival that celebrates our nation’s military on May 31 through June 2. During these three days the beautiful oceanfront will be the scene of concerts and an air show, along with military displays and demonstrations. A few of the artists scheduled to perform include Justin Moore, The Beach Boys and Pistol Annies, as well as Scotty McCreery, Steel Purse and Little Big Town. One of the highlights of the event is an exhibition by the Blue Angels, who will awe the crowd with their flight precision and skill. Head over to the Military Aviation Museum on June 2 to watch the Flying Proms Air Show. The Virginia Symphony will provide background music as this group flies vintage aircraft, thrilling the audience with breathtaking maneuvers. Following the show, a dazzling fireworks display will light up the sky. The concert starts at 6:45 and admission ranges from $35 to $45. Old Beach Farmers Market on 19 th Street is open every Saturday mo...

Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of our summer camping season at Virginia Beach KOA. Out activities schedule will be jam-packed with fun for the whole family. The community also has some spectacular events planned. On May 25 and 26, the area will have its Pungo Strawberry Festival, an annual event involving a parade, large carnival and impressive military display, as well as pig races and a crafts show. Best of all, the festivity will offer visitors all the strawberries they can eat, prepared in 50 different dishes. Special highlights of the event will include a strawberry bake-off and pie eating contest. A popular festival, it draws more than 120,000 attendees. Another fabulous event on May 24 through 26 is Salute to Summer, a patriotic salute to the country involving music, food and the military. Local and regional bands will provide free entertainment on three stages. Also, the Heroes Walk on the boardwalk from 17 th to 31 st Street will display essays written by local h...

So many campers at Virginia Beach KOA love the music of decades past. These golden oldies, along with classic cars from this era, can be enjoyed at the Beach Music Weekend and Beach Music Cruise-In on May 16 through 19. Relax on the oceanfront and savor this nostalgic tribute to the good ol’ days that will include dancing under the stars. The car show involving a display of 50 cool vehicles from yesteryear will be held on the boardwalk on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Another oceanfront event on May 18 and 19 is the Pirate Party on the Beach, which will be a lighthearted event of costume contests and pirate enactors as well as a treasure hunt. A merry band of pirates will entertain the crowd with sea songs and swordplay demonstrations. Also included will be a movie on the beach. Parents who homeschool children are unsung heroes who make many sacrifices. Our KOA park would like to honor you on the weekend of May 17 through 19 with special discounts, goodies and fun for the entire fami...

A musical adventure is in store for campers of Virginia Beach KOA on May 10 and 11 that will involve the unique sound of steel drums – the PANorama Caribbean Music Fest. The oceanfront will be the scene of this festival that delightfully combines the rhythm of steel bands with Caribbean food and soft sea breezes, creating an island paradise for the weekend. The event is free to the public. Another waterfront event coming up on May 10 through 12 is Monsters on the Beach, an occasion that will involve monster truck racing. Spectators can watch the exciting races from bleachers overlooking the boardwalk. Tickets may be purchased for $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at noon and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. As this Sunday is Mother’s Day, the weekend will be a great time for treating Mom to a weekend by the ocean. Also, it is KOA’s Big Care Camp Weekend, when guests who stay on Friday night will get to stay Saturday night free of charge. The proceeds wi...

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...

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...

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...