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Family Fun Parades Onto Virginia Beach

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Parade on over to Virginia Beach KOA for the event of the month, and stay at Virginia Beach KOA for a fun, September getaway. The Neptune Festival Grand Parade takes place on Sep. 27, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the oceanfront between 16 th and 32 nd Streets. Come see colorful floats in all shapes and sizes, balloons bigger than you can imagine, and the best marching bands around. Grab the best spot on the block, as the streets will be lined with people. Let the music keep you entertained as you wait for the parade to begin. If you come early enough, you can even get front row seating! Many floats will have beads and other toss-away items to throw out to the crowd. This event is FREE and fun for the whole family. Celebrate at Virginia Beach KOA Ring in the fall season with a relaxing campout at Virginia Beach KOA. Between gorgeous weather, exciting events at the beach every weekend, and lower off-season rates, September and October are beautiful times to camp at Virginia Beach K...

Don’t Miss Steve Earle and Shawn Colvin in Concert

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Does tomorrow look like a boring Thursday? Virginia Beach has a solution to your humdrum week. Come out and stay Virginia Beach KOA this weekend, and catch a great concert on Sep. 18, 2014. Steve Earle and Shawn Colvin will be playing at the Sandler Center this Thursday, Sep. 18, 2014 at 8 p.m. These two esteemed artists will be sharing the stage for a night of song swapping, duets, storytelling and guitar playing. Steve Earle is a protégé of legendary songwriters and quickly became a master storyteller with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and more. Hi 1986-debut album, Guitar Town, shot to number one on the country charts and established the term “New Country.” Shawn Colvin is recognized for humor and strong, simple melodies in her songs. She’s bracingly honest about her own travails and triumphs that resonate with her listeners. She is also the writer of a memoir published by William Morrow/Harper Collins titled Diamond in the Rough . Their t...

Free Air Show Soars Over Virginia Beach

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Look to the skies in Virginia Beach; it’s time for the air show of the year! Fly over to Virginia Beach KOA for a fun September vacation. Back-to-school season doesn’t have to be boring. Steal away for a weekend to see the NAS Oceana Air Show on Sep. 20 – 21, 2014. The air show will take place at the Naval Air Station Oceana, located at 1750 Tomcat Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA. The fun starts on Saturday, Sep. 20 at 10 a.m., but gates open at 8 a.m. The Blue Angels will perform at 3 p.m., and you can come see them for FREE. This show promises to be entertaining and something the whole family will enjoy.  On Saturday evening, you can come out to the Beach Blast at 31 st St. on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront for a FREE concert at 6:30 p.m. When the sun sets, a parachute team will perform a jump onto the beach. After that, the Navy’s Blue Angels will take the stage to introduce the 2014 team. Sunday’s show is a mirror image of Saturday’s show, so you can come either day without missing an...

Come Hear a Symphony by the Sea

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Don’t miss the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this September as they close out their Symphony by the Sea Series. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for a great end-of-summer vacation. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will be playing at 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue on Thursday, Sep. 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will conclude their Symphony by the Sea Series and offers a sneak peek at the 2014-2015 season. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra inspires, educates and connects audiences of all ages. Every year the orchestra presents a series of classics, pops and family concerts in Norfolk, Newport News, Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Their educational outreach programs touch the lives of more than 100,000 students and adults through concerts. Come hear their performance for FREE! Relax at Virginia Beach KOA It’s not too early to plan your fall vacation. Between gorgeous weather, exciting events at the beach every weekend, and lower off-season rates, September and October are beautiful times to ca...

Sip and Savor on Your September Vacation

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If you’re in love with vino, it’s time to come to Virginia Beach and fall in love with Virginia Beach KOA.  Come out for the 18 th Annual Neptune’s Fall Wine Festival at the Oceanfront on Sep. 6 –7, 2014 to taste chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more. Meet the people who are advancing Virginia’s reputation for quality wines. Munch on delicious food while you listen to live entertainment, then come back and relax at Virginia Beach KOA in a comfortable deluxe cabin or camping cabin, or bring your own RV.  Advance reservations are required for cabin rentals, and are recommended for campsites as well. Live Entertainment: Saturday 12:00 - 2:00PM Duncan & Danielle Band 2:30 - 5:00PM Cheap Thrills Sunday 12:00 - 2:00PM Lewis McGehee 2:30 - 5:00PM Borderline Crazy If you find that you can’t live without a specific wine, you can purchase the wines you love and wine accessories from specialty vendors. A limited number of tickets will be sold, and prices start at just $25. Fall in Love Wi...

Enjoy Craft Beers on the Beach

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Beer connoisseurs, can you hear Virginia Beach calling? Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival, and exercise your expert beer tasting skills. Sample craft beers from popular breweries on Oct. 18 – 19, 2014 under a big tent at 30 th Street on the beach. Rain or shine, the beer will be there! Tickets include sampling and a commemorative glass. Listen to some awesome live music as you sample the beers outdoor and enjoy the lovely fall weather. Judge the skill of excellent breweries that bring out the desired aroma, color, feel, foam and flavor of some of your new favorite beers. The event takes place from 1 – 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tickets cost $20 and are available through Ticketmaster, or $25 at the gate. Relax at Virginia Beach KOA It’s not too early to plan your fall vacation. Between gorgeous weather, exciting events at the beach every weekend (such as the famous Neptune Festival), and lower off-season rates, September and October are beautiful t...

Rock Out Over Labor Day Weekend

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Tie up your laces, Virginia Beach. It’s time for the race of a lifetime! Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon, and turn your running victory into a fun, family-friendly vacation. Races will take place over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30-31, and the half marathon is on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 8 a.m. Come and rock out on the course, as you are rooted on by a sea full of spectators. Live rock bands line the course at every mile, professionally staged and equipped to push you closer to the finish line. Stay Sunday Night for a concert, ROCK in the sand and under the stars. Celebrate your triumphant finish with a toast at the beachfront Post Race Headliner Concert featuring Train, as part of the 21 st American Music Festival. All half marathon and relay participants get a free entry into all American Music Festival concerts over the weekend with their bib, and 5K participants receive free entry into the Sunday Night Headliner Concert with their race bib. Tickets are on sale...