Attractions
Space race artifacts, Chesapeake Bay cruises, giant ships, Civil War sites, and African American Heritage are just a few of over a dozen treasures Hampton visitors can enjoy. You will find Hampton's award-winning attractions to be top-notched. The media team has a lot to tot about!
Media Reminder!! St. George Brewing Company Hosts Beer Tasting Red Cross Fundraiser This Saturday!
This Saturday, May 3, award-winning St. George Brewing Company will host a beer tasting fundraiser to benefit the Red Cross 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will feature samples of St. George’s award-winning brews, live musical entertainment by acoustic act Stones Throw, as well as hand selected cigars for purchase by Pop’s Tobacco.
This Saturday, May 3, award-winning St. George Brewing Company will host a beer tasting fundraiser to benefit the Red Cross 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will feature samples of St. George’s award-winning brews, live musical entertainment by acoustic act Stones Throw, as well as hand selected cigars for purchase by Pop’s Tobacco.
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series gears up at Langley Speedway - Hampton, VA
It’s never too early to get a great party started! With that in mind, Langley Speedway is partnering with the City of Hampton to help kick off the city’s three-year quadricentennial celebration, which will culminate in 2010. The centerpiece of the city’s participation this season at the historic, .395-mile speed-plant will be “Hampton Heat,” a 200-lap event for the track’s headlining Crossroads Fuel Service Late Model Stock Cars.
It’s never too early to get a great party started! With that in mind, Langley Speedway is partnering with the City of Hampton to help kick off the city’s three-year quadricentennial celebration, which will culminate in 2010. The centerpiece of the city’s participation this season at the historic, .395-mile speed-plant will be “Hampton Heat,” a 200-lap event for the track’s headlining Crossroads Fuel Service Late Model Stock Cars.
Prepare to Walk the Plank at the Ninth Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival—Demise of most daunting colonial pirate celebrated in three-day event—
Arggh Mateys! Be prepared to walk the plank as the Ninth annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival sails into the coastal seaport city of Hampton, Virginia May 30- June 1, 2008. Celebrate Hampton’s rich maritime heritage by commemorating the demise of Hampton’s most infamous visitor, Captain Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard the Pirate
Arggh Mateys! Be prepared to walk the plank as the Ninth annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival sails into the coastal seaport city of Hampton, Virginia May 30- June 1, 2008. Celebrate Hampton’s rich maritime heritage by commemorating the demise of Hampton’s most infamous visitor, Captain Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard the Pirate
Blast off to Adventure Summer Science Camps
Don’t let your child spend another boring summer with nothing to do! This summer kids can explore space, build kooky contraptions, visit the moon, race hot rods, meet robots, uncover the secrets of their favorite sweets and more!
Don’t let your child spend another boring summer with nothing to do! This summer kids can explore space, build kooky contraptions, visit the moon, race hot rods, meet robots, uncover the secrets of their favorite sweets and more!
Indulge the Senses in Downtown Hampton—Romance on the River: Wine, Art and Jazz Festival
Experience the beautiful Downtown Hampton waterfront like never before with Romance on the River: Wine, Art & Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Showcasing wines from Virginia and around the world, Romance on the River offers a taste to satisfy every preference.
Experience the beautiful Downtown Hampton waterfront like never before with Romance on the River: Wine, Art & Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Showcasing wines from Virginia and around the world, Romance on the River offers a taste to satisfy every preference.
International Children’s Festival Returns to Hampton—April 19, 2008
This April 19, 2008, bring the entire family to the International Children’s Festival, taking place from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Mill Point Park in downtown Hampton. Featuring over 25 countries, this highly popular event allows a unique opportunity for children of all ages to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of cultures from across the globe
This April 19, 2008, bring the entire family to the International Children’s Festival, taking place from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Mill Point Park in downtown Hampton. Featuring over 25 countries, this highly popular event allows a unique opportunity for children of all ages to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of cultures from across the globe
Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association to Host 11th Annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast February 9, 2008
—Program to focus on the theme ‘Aberdeen Gardens’ Living History’—On February 9, 2008, celebrate Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association at the 11th annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast. The event, taking place from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Bayside Enlisted Club (350 Clark Avenue) on Langley Air Force Base will focus on the theme “Aberdeen Gardens’ Living History.”
—Program to focus on the theme ‘Aberdeen Gardens’ Living History’—On February 9, 2008, celebrate Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association at the 11th annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast. The event, taking place from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Bayside Enlisted Club (350 Clark Avenue) on Langley Air Force Base will focus on the theme “Aberdeen Gardens’ Living History.”
Grandview Nature Preserve Featured in January/February 2008 Issue of AARP The Magazine—World’s largest circulation magazine names Hampton, Virginia preserve and estuary one of the best beaches to fly a kite—
In the newest issue of AARP The Magazine, Hampton’s Grandview Nature Preserve is listed as one of the best beaches to fly a kite. The article, entitled “Gust Rewards” states that “Breezy winds off of the Chesapeake (Bay) supply fliers with the perfect lift, with few up and down drafts.” Beaches mentioned in the travel feature include Wrightsville Beach (North Carolina), Huntington Beach (California), Long Beach (Washington), and Clearwater Beach (Florida), among others.
In the newest issue of AARP The Magazine, Hampton’s Grandview Nature Preserve is listed as one of the best beaches to fly a kite. The article, entitled “Gust Rewards” states that “Breezy winds off of the Chesapeake (Bay) supply fliers with the perfect lift, with few up and down drafts.” Beaches mentioned in the travel feature include Wrightsville Beach (North Carolina), Huntington Beach (California), Long Beach (Washington), and Clearwater Beach (Florida), among others.
AAA travel advisors from 14 states and Canada experience Hampton Roads “Hi-Lites” Familiarization key to educating those who dispense travel recommendations
Twenty-six American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) professionals visited November 30-December 5 during “Hi-Lite Hampton Roads,” exploring Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News. Marketers from the four cities’ convention and visitor bureaus (CVB) annually collaborate to entertain and educate these vital partners.
Twenty-six American Automobile Association (AAA) and Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) professionals visited November 30-December 5 during “Hi-Lite Hampton Roads,” exploring Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News. Marketers from the four cities’ convention and visitor bureaus (CVB) annually collaborate to entertain and educate these vital partners.
St. George Brewing Company’s Golden Ale Named Grand Champion at the 13th Annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® Summer Competition
St. George Brewing Company was recently awarded the title of “Grand Champion” for its Golden Ale at the 13th annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® (USBTC) Summer Competition. Birthed in 1999, St. George is Hampton’s only micro-brewery. The small three-man operation (in theory…but many hands help bottle the brews) distributes over ten specialty beers from Delaware to South Carolina.
St. George Brewing Company was recently awarded the title of “Grand Champion” for its Golden Ale at the 13th annual United States Beer Tasting Championship® (USBTC) Summer Competition. Birthed in 1999, St. George is Hampton’s only micro-brewery. The small three-man operation (in theory…but many hands help bottle the brews) distributes over ten specialty beers from Delaware to South Carolina.
