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EXPERIENCE THE REALM’S MUST-DO EVENTS
Fri
25
Family Boat Building Week
June 20 - June 26
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Fri
25
Artists in Residence Weekend at the Tides Inn
June 25 - June 26
Tides Inn
Sat
26
The 14th Annual Great Art Heist
June 26
RAL Art Center
Sat
26
Holly Point Market
June 26 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Sat
26
Groovin’ In The Park Concert Series
June 26 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Sat
26
Race Day at Virginia Motor Speedway
June 26 at 5:00 pm
Virginia Motor Speedway
Sat
26
Deltaville Delta’s Baseball Game
June 26 at 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Deltaville Deltas Ballpark
Tue
29
$8 Tuesdays at Compass Entertainment Complex
June 29 at 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Compass Entertainment Complex
22
Mar
2022 Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show
March 2022
2021 Event Cancelled Due To COVID. Returning 2022!
Now in its 41st year! One of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in the South for March, this show brings exhibitors featuring original paintings, carvings, sculptures, decoys and more. The Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show is an unique art festival showcasing wildfowl art.
Original paintings, prints, carvings of life-size and miniature birds of all kinds, decoys for display or hunting, antique decoys, exquisite bronze sculptures, photography, taxidermy, and handcrafted jewelry are all available to purchase or enjoy viewing.
All proceeds support the White Stone Volunteer Fire Department.
Website: rrws.org
7
May
Deltaville Seafood Festival
May 7-8, 2021
2021 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID Celebrate life by the river! Crab races, oyster shucking demos, a boat show, baseball and more! With an amazing collection of pop-up seafood restaurants, festival food including arts and crafts vendors, live bands, red-white-and-brew tent, this event will kick-off your summer fun! You Tube Video: 2018 deltaville seafood festival Website: deltavilleseafoodfestival.com
29
May
Urbanna Cup
Cancelled for 2021
Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing will return 2022. They're fun, they're fast and intoxicating to watch and each boat is named after a cocktail drink! Watch from the pier at the Urbanna Town Marina while choosing who you think will win! Festivities include good eats, beer and wine, and an awards ceremony. Website: urbannacup.com YouTube Video: Urbanna Cup
5
Jun
Arts in the Middle
June 5-6, 2021
Two days of cultural entertainment on the stately grounds of the 17th century Hewick Plantation. Over 100 Artisans display their works of fine art for sale while visitors enjoy musicians and fresh local cuisine paired with craft brews, Virginia wines and champagne. Website: artsinthemiddle.com YouTube Video: Arts in the Middle
8
Aug
Irvington Crab Festival
August 8, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATES:
Current circumstances aren’t stopping the Ninth Annual Irvington Crab Festival. The Steamboat Era Museum’s biggest and most popular fundraiser is adapting to restrictions with “Grab-a Crab!”
Get your tickets in advance for just $35 and drive through Chesapeake Bank’s Irvington branch, August 8, from 4 til 7.
You’ll “Grab-a-Crab” when you pop your trunk and volunteers deliver, for each ticket purchased, a bag of a dozen fresh steamed crabs plus a “grab bag” with a 2020 collector beer cup, crab mallet, roll of paper towels, and other goodies. Then enjoy a crab feast with family and friends in your safe environment!
Mark your calendar for this fun event, August 8, 4 til 7pm. Purchase your tickets online below or by check, mailed to the museum at PO Box 132 Irvington, Virginia.
Tickets are limited and will not be sold the day of the event. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are not refundable. Website: steamboateramuseum.org YouTube video: Irvington Crab Festival
17
Oct
Raise the Roof Craft Beer Fest
Oct 17, 2020
“Raise the Roof” at Historic Christ Church & Museum's 6th-Annual Craft Beer Fest. Enjoy 12 Craft Beers, delicious BBQ (or vegetarian fare), homemade ice cream, & live music by Good Shot Judy. Ticket includes a souvenir glass & five craft beer tasting tickets, one serving of BBQ (or veggie fare) with fixings from Willaby’s, homemade ice cream & awesome music all at one of Virginia’s most historic sites. Make a family weekend around this event. Photo credit: Bruce Nelson Photography More information and how to purchase tickets . . . . Unfortunately a COVID-19 cancellation for 2020.
Website: christchurch1735.org
16
Oct
Holly Point Art and Seafood Festival
October 16, 2021
This lovely Maritime Park, is just minutes away from the Chesapeake Bay. 60+ vendors selling unique art creations, a variety of seafood, live music and a car show. Peruse the museum's maritime exhibits, walk the nature trails donned with beautiful sculptures, tour antique boats displayed on the water, take a creek cruise, and enjoy the children's garden complete with a model trains. More information click: Deltaville Maritime Museum.
5
Nov
Urbanna Oyster Festival
November 5-6, 2021
Come by BOAT or come by LAND because we have got everything oyster and more! The charming Town of Urbanna closes it's streets for this big celebration of oysters and the heritage that surrounds it for two full days with over 60,000 visitors.
Over 50 food vendors with of course, OYSTERS!! Raw, Steamed, Roasted, Rockefeller, Fried, Stewed, Frittered, but also lots of festival food fare like chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, fried Oreos, crab bisque, crab cakes, funnel cakes, grilled and smoked meats, BBQ and clams.
The Urbanna Oyster Festival includes parades, an oyster shucking contest, arts and crafts, wine & beer tastings, and so much more!
Website: urbannaoysterfestival.com YouTube Video: Urbanna Oyster Festival
20
Nov
Taste By The Bay-Wine, Arts & Ale
November 20, 2021
Unfortunately a COVID-19 cancellation for 2020. Sample Virginia wines, Virginia craft brews, and tastings from local restaurants. Enjoy live music, tour maritime attractions, and just in time for the holiday shopping season - a variety of artisan vendors. All on the award winning grounds of the Tides Inn.
Website: tastebythebay.com YouTube Video: Taste by the Bay
25
Sep
Wings, Wheels, And Keels
Family Fun For Everyone!
The Wings, Wheels, and Keels festival features antique cars, boats, and airplanes held at the Hummel Airfield in Topping, VA. If you like speed, this is what you need! Family-friendly with FREE children’s amusements and a remote control airplane contest. Food, arts and craft vendors, safety, and military exhibits. Click Here To View This Event!
