Local Tidewater Virginia Happenings

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Tue-Fri, Sep 23-26 - Colonial Williamsburg Early Music Festival, various times and locations daily, Colonial Williamsburg. Indulge your love of early music and celebrate the music, musicians and musical events of colonial Virginia. Enjoy four days of performances in this 18th-century setting.http://www.americantowns.com/va/williamsburg/news/colonial-williamsburg-early-music-festival-2014-20496500

Wed, Sep 24 - 757 Eat the Streets at City Center, Fountain Gazebo, City Center at Oyster Point, 5 - 8:00 pm, Newport News. Ride your bikes, bring the kids and a come enjoy food from variety of mobile eateries that provide fresh quality food, prepared by talented chefs in Hampton Roads!

Thu, Sep 25 - Tradition, Duck Decoy and Folk Art Show, Back Bay Brewing Company, 4:00 pm, Norfolk Ave, Virginia Beach. We are proud to present a Decoy and Folk art show featuring Decoy carving masters Grayson Chesser and Capt. P.G. Ross. Admission is free. There will be Decoy carving demonstrations and all kinds of Decoys available for purchase. We will have all of our beers on tap and be serving Oysters.

Thu, Sep 25 - Shag at the Foodbank with the Deloreans, Virginia Peninsula Food Bank, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 2401 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton. All you can eat seafood and BBQ with the Deloreans providing live music for a “shagadelic” good time! Menu includes all you can eat steamed shrimp, crab bites, fried oysters, fried fish, oysters on a half shell, steamed clams, clam chowder, fried scallops, pork BBQ, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and sweet potato fries. This year, the Kiwanis are having a peanut butter and jelly drive to stock the Foodbank shelves. Attendees are encouraged to donate peanut butter and jelly at this year’s event. Advance cost is $35.00 per person. 757-696-1793 http://shagatthefoodbank.com

Fri, Sep 26 - Fall Plant Sale, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Fall is the best time to plant small trees, shrubs, and hearty perennials. The roots of these plants acquire nutrients through autumn to help them get stronger before the dormant winter. Available Plants and Trees Include: Asters, Mexican sage, Obedient plants, Horse tail, Solomon seal, Heirloom Roses, Boxwoods, Hydrangeas, Mexican Petunia, Wax Myrtle, Rose Mallow, Hibiscus, Maples, Oaks, Tupelos. For more information, contact Yolima Carr at 757-423-2052 x202 orycarr@thehermitagemuseum.org

Fri, Sep 26 - Eighth Annual Art D’Vine: Diamonds & Denim, A Wine and Art Celebration, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:00 pm. Enjoy live & silent auctions, exceptional cuisine paired with the perfect wines, and live entertainment. www.suffolkcenter.org

Fri, Sep 26 - Suffolk Peanut Fest Queen’s Banquet, Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, 7:00 pm, 100 E. Constance Rd, Suffolk. The Festival Queen is selected from among rising high school seniors that are evaluated by a panel based on four criteria: a creative writing essay; school activities; awards and achievements; and community involvement. New this year: the Queen and her Court are treated to a banquet by the Pilot Club of Suffolk. This year’s Court includes the following individuals: Zoe Marie Waddell and Ashley Barton, Suffolk Christian Academy; Delaney Clark and Olivia Elliott, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy; Sydney Billmeyer and Morgan Hunt, King’s Fork High School; Haley Maddrey and Kristina Super, Nansemond River High School; Courteney Simpson and Lexus Isom, Lakeland High School. The Queen will be formally announced and crowned at the Banquet, held at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront. Contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 for ticket availability, no later than September 23, $30.

Fri/Sat, Sep 26/27 - 6th Annual Corn Maze, Bergey’s Breadbasket Bakery & More, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm, 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake. The 5-acre maze is a fun and educational activity for your whole family. Hone your directional skills and problem solving skills as you make your way through our maze. This year’s theme is Tractor! Price includes soybean labyrinth, sunflower patch, pedal tractors, corn cob shooter, tractor-pulled wagon ride and more! Pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and pony rides will also be available, but are not included in the corn maze admission price. You won’t be able to pass by our family-run bakery without stopping for a treat! Choose from homemade cinnamon rolls, breads and pies, sandwiches, and made on-site ice cream. A variety of produce and fresh-cut flowers grown right on our farm are also available. (757) 770-3770 or (757) 546-9225. Admission: Ages 5 and up - $8 (Sept), $10 (Oct/Nov); Ages 4 and under - Free

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 41st Annual Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Boardwalk. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds and satisfy your shopping savvy at this year’s outdoor shopping and dining experience-from crab cakes to Italian ice, stained glass to pottery, there is sure to be something to delight young and old festival goers alike. The Boardwalk Weekend fills 3 musical stages with great local and national talents. Stages are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets on the Boardwalk. There’s also the International Sandsculpting Championship, Neptune’s 8K and 5K runs, Neptune’s Volleyball Tournament, The 18th Annual Fall Wine Festival, The Sandman Triathlon, and more!http://neptunefestival.com/

Sat, Sep 27 - 2014 Chesapeake Mayor’s Veterans Breakfast, Traditions at Chesapeake Golf Club, 8:00 - 11:00 am, 1201 Club House Drive, Chesapeake. Don’t miss the Mayor’s annual salute to the veterans of Chesapeake! In addition to a buffet breakfast, there will be a color guard, military chaplain, comments from the Mayor, and special guest speaker Dr. Bruce Brunson, Executive Director of the Tidewater Community College Center for Military and Veterans Education. A donation of $5 will be collected at the door. register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-chesapeake-mayors-veterans-breakfast-tickets-7262874453

Sat, Sep 27 - The Amazing Race Chesapeake 2014, Towne Place at Greenbrier, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 725 Eden Way, Chesapeake. You’ve probably seen it on TV. Can you make it? Can you hack it? Prove it! You’ll have the time of your life during this wacky and wild adventure as you conquer the common and celebrate the quirky side of Chesapeake. Teams of four will race from destination to destination throughout the city of Chesapeake to complete surprise challenges and make it to the finish line! Race starts at Towne Place at Greenbrier - 725 Eden Way North, Chesapeake, VA 23320 and finishes at Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant - 1712 Mall Ring Road, Greenbrier Mall. (757) 543-9100. http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=28948

Sat, Sep 27 - Apple Extravaganza & Craft Show, Virginia Beach Farmers’ Market, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Rd (at Princess Anne), Virginia Beach

Sat, Sep 27 - 67th Annual Fish Bowl Parade, 10:00 am, Parade begins at I.C. Norcom and ends at High & Crawford, Portsmouth. For more information, call (757) 729-9209 or 647-5689

Sat, Sep 27 - Genuine Smithfield Bacon, Bourbon, & Beach Music Fest, Windsor Castle Park, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Manor House Riverfront, Smithfield. Bacon, Bourbon, VA Craft Brews, Wine, Live music on two stages, Food & Retail Vendors.

Sat, Sep 27 - All American Virginia Bacon Festival, Scope Arena Plaza, 12:00 pm, Downtown Norfolk. Bacon Samples, Beer and Spirit Sampling, Kids Area, Food Truck Area, Vending Area, Bacon Dishes From Areas Top Chefs - available for sampling and purchase, Cooking Demonstrations, Live Music, Chef Challenge, Bacon Eating Contest, Cool Down Air Conditioned Tents, and Everything and Anything BACON! Admission: $10 - $25 plus applicable fees

Sat, Sep 27 - Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts Craft Beer Event, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 1 - 6:00 pm, Town Center, Virginia Beach. craft beer festival will feature a multitude of craft beers, live music, local art displays and more. Admission to Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts is Free and Open to the Public. The event will use spaces from inside the Sandler Center and on the Outdoor Plaza. Additional beverages will be for sale and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant will be on site providing food for purchase. Attendees will be able to purchase a sampling cup. beginning at 1pm until 5:30pm. Tickets: $25 in advance and $30 day of, $50.00 for Stein Club Experience. Tickets: $25 in advance and $30 day of, $50.00 for Stein Club Experience

Sat, Sep 27 - A Taste of the James, Jamestown Beach Park, 2 - 6:00 pm, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Come out to get a taste of delicious seafood and other great food, wine from the Williamsburg Winery, local craft beer, live music, local artists, a live and silent auction and lots of great children’s activities. Enjoy our Plein Aire Art of the James River. Meet the artists and buy a piece of art in support of the James. http://jrava.org/what-we-do/a-taste-of-the-james/index

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Siege of Yorktown Revolutionary War Reenactment, Endview Plantation, various events/times, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News. Living history programs depict events of 1781 and the Battle of Yorktown. Tour the camps and redoubts as soldiers build fortifications and artillery batteries exchange fire. Learn about the role civilians played supporting the armies. Just before dusk on the evening of the 27th, there will be a reenactment commemorating the assaults on Redoubts Nine and Ten. On Sunday the 27th, witness the British surrender. Admission fee charged. For complete schedule and fee information visit www.endview.org

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Fall Native Plant Sale, Virginia Living Museum, Sat 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sun 12 - 4:00 pm, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News. Choose from a large selection of summer and fall blooming native wildflowers, shrubs and small trees for a variety of garden sites and styles at the Virginia Living Museum’s annual fall plant sale. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your yard. Native plants are good choices for area gardeners because such plants tolerate the area’s weather and serve as food and shelter for area wildlife, while also providing a good show in the garden. Fall is the best time of year to do the majority of your heavy gardening. All plants are nursery propagated. Sale held rain or shine. admission free.

Sat/Sun, Sep 27/28 - Autumn in the City flower Show, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 1 - 4:00 pm, Corner of High & Court Streets, Downtown Portsmouth. A standard flower show sponsored by the Federated Clubs of the Portsmouth Area Council of Garden Clubs. Now in its second year, this exhibit offers garden club members the opportunity to create and present fresh horticultural displays and designs in a range of categories, including table top designs, miniature plants, fall foliage, flowering annual & perennial plants, fruits and vegetables, native trees and plants and more. 393-8543

Sun, Sep 28 - Therapeutic Recreation “Chesapeake Cup” Soccer Tournament, Centerville Park, 8:00 am - 4:15 pm, 1857 Centerville Turnpike, Chesapeake. Chesapeake Parks, Recreation & Tourism and Special Olympics of Virginia Area 2 have teamed up to host the 2014 Special Olympics Soccer Tournament in Chesapeake! Come out and cheer-on the athletes from Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth as they compete. Opening Ceremony: 9 am; Game Play: 10 am - 2 pm. FREE. Info: Jessica Smith, TRS, Office: 757-382-1328; Email: jbsmith@cityofchesapeake.net

Sun, Sep 28 - Yorktown Art Stroll, The Historic Freight Shed and Yorktown Merchants, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. The Historic Freight Shed and Yorktown Merchants will be filled with paintings and hand crafted artwork by some of the region’s most talented artists. Visit and talk with the artists’ or sit and watch as they demonstrate their work. Restaurants will feature specials. Free. For more information or to apply, email yorktownartsfoundation@gmail.com 757.369.1108.

LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS

Tue-Sun, Sep 23-28 - 'K2', By Patrick Meyers, Directed by Edward Morgan, Virginia Stage Company, Tue 7:00 pm, W4ed-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Wells Theater, Downtown Norfolk. The stage of the Wells will be as you’ve never seen it before, transformed into the world’s second-highest Himalayan peak. Two thrill seekers face the impossible task of survival while stranded and helpless at 27,000 feet. This gripping adventure tests the strength of love, hope and endurance and leaves us questioning life’s most unforgiving realities. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE

Wed-Sun, Sep 24-28 - Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Hampton Coliseum, times vary, 1000 Coliseum Dr, Hampton. Be magically whisked away into the wintery world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, with special guest appearances by your most beloved Disney princesses and favorite movie characters. Ticket prices range from $15 - $100. Subject to change (via TicketMaster or box office)

Thu, Sep 25 - Thursdays by the Lake (last week), w/ ‘The Hark’, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 6:00 pm, 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA. Join the museum for its annual concert series on the banks of Lake Maury, overlooking the full-scale replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks and food for sale.

Thu, Sep 25 - Phoebus Film Club Series: Twenty Feet from Stardom, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, Phoebus, Mellen St, Hampton. Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. The untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack.

Thu/Sun/Tue, Sep 26/28/30 - Sweeney Todd, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, Downtown Norfolk. a new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. Imprisoned on a trumped-up charge by a lecherous judge who covets his wife, Sweeney Todd is a masterpiece of drama and dark comedy - winning 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical - and is often considered Sondheim’s most operatic work. Sweeney Todd will capitalize on Virginia Opera’s long-standing tradition of producing world-class musical theater and offer audiences, both old and new, a riveting production.

Thu-Sat, Sep 25-28 - 'Cats' the Musical, Williamsburg Players, Thu-Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 and 8:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm, James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber, Presented by special arrangement with the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library, Directed by Peter Natale. What better way to have the family enjoy musical theatre together than with this extraordinary smash hit production that transforms the audience into a fantasy world! This Tony winning, all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular tells the story of a tribe of cats called Jellicles and the night they make the Jellicle choice and decide which cat will ascend to the Heavyside Layer and come back to a new life. The award winning song Memory is part of what has made Cats the second longest-running show in Broadway history!

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 'Venus in Fur', The Generic Theater, Fri/Sat - 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, Down under Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd, Norfolk. An actress shows up late for an audition, then she and the director put each other through the weirdest, sexiest, scariest, most amazing two hours you’ll ever see onstage. It was nominated for the Best Play Tony Award in 2012.

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 -Neptune Festival Concert Schedule
Fri, 5:30 pm - 17th St: Buck Shot; 24th St: The Stingrays; 31st St: Almost Famous
7:30 pm - 17th St: Dave Cynar Band; 24th St: The Blue Lords; 31st St: The Hark
9:30 pm - 17th St: Doug Dunn & Steel River; 24th St: Atlanta Rhythm Section; 31st St: Snackbar Jones
Sat, 1:00 pm - 17th St: Mike Proffitt Band; 24th St: Deja; 31st St: Guava Jam
3:30 pm - 17th St: Rock Star Parking; 24th St: Session Rockers; 31st St: Ryan Hines Band
5:30 pm - 17th St: Sister Hazel; 24th St: Ben Phelps Project; 31st St: Borderline Crazy
7:30 pm - 17th St: Plastic Eddie; 24th St: Cowboy Mouth; 31st St: Set Stainback & Roosterfoot
9:30 pm - 17th St: Jesse Chong; 24th St: Karnival; 31st: Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Sun, 1:00 pm - 17th St: Beachnuts Band; 24th St: Lewis McGehee Band; 31st St: Michael Clark Band
3:30 pm - 17th St: The Entertainers; 24th St: The janitors; 31st St: Cheap Thrills

Fri, Sep 26 - Mill Point Park Friday Live Concert Series: ‘Lonestar’, 5:00 pm, Mill Point Park, Downtown Hampton. Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar is a multi-platinum country music quartet. The group is best known for hits “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed” and “Islands in the Stream”.

Fri, Sep 26 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Chase & Sammi’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Fri, Sep 26 - Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series, w/ ‘The Kevin Mac Experience’, Riverwalk Landing, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We’ve stepped things up a bit, literally! This year’s concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin’ Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin’ Country. Get your toes tappin’ to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

Fri, Sep 26 - Friday Night Hoedown w/ ‘The Dallas Band’, Virginia Beach Farmer’s Market, 7 - 10:00 pm, 3640 Dam Neck Road (and Princess Anne Rd.), Virginia Beach, VA. More info from FarmMrkt@vbgov.com or (757) 385-4388.

Fri, Sep 26 - 'Testimony Live': August Alsina, Willet Hall, 8:00 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. With the love and hustle of the Crescent City running through his veins, enter into the game, Hip-Hop Crooner August Alsina. Eager to not just follow in the footsteps of the NOLA music legends that paved his way, Alsina focused on creating his own lane. August moved to Atlanta in 2011 and began carving his own musical path. (757) 393-5144

Fri, Sep 26 - 'Chicago', nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 8:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth. Chicago is one of the most enduring bands in musical history. Last year, “The Very Best of Chicago, Only The Beginning” charted at No. 1 on Billboard, making them the first American band ever to achieve Top 40 albums in six decades. Not content to stand still, Chicago’s CD released last month, “Now Chicago XXXVI,” contains 11 new studio tracks. The band has sold more than 100 million records, had 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, and 11 No. 1 singles. Of the band’s 34 albums, 25 have sold more than a million copies each. Tickets via nTelos Wireless Pavilion Box Office | Ticketmaster

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - ‘Company’ the Musical, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave., Norfolk. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to “those good and crazy people,” his married friends, as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone, not alive.” An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, Company is as contemporary and relevant as ever. It features a brilliant energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs (including “Another Hundred People,” “The Ladies Who Lunch” and “Being Alive”). Company Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Fri-Sun, Sep 26-28 - 'Dixie Swim Club', Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Dr, Virginia Beach. This is the story of five lifelong friends who reunite each year at a North Carolina beach house to share their stories, reminisce about their lives, and reveal their joys, successes, and sorrows. This very popular play veers from the comic to the tender, from the nostalgic to the heartfelt.

Sat, Sep 27 - 'Orion', Williamsburg Farmers' Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm.

Sat, Sep 27 - ‘Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums’, Merchants’ Square, 2:30 - 3:00 pm, Williamsburg. Members of Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums visit Merchants Square one Saturday each month. Beginning approximately 2:30 p.m., the Fifes and Drums play music and interact with onlookers in the Square, answering questions from the audience.

Sat, Sep 27 - 4th Annual Virginia Oyster/Beer/Wine Tasting at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant, 5 - 7:00 pm, Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill, Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. On the front lawn, under a tent, featuring local and regional fresh oysters. Also, oyster shucking demonstrations, oyster tasting lessons, oyster shell recycling, music, and other food available for purchase. Wines and beers from Virginia to be announced. Tickets available in advance in person or by phone: 757-253-1847. $45/person in advance, all inclusive. $55/person the day of the event. Tickets are limited.

Sat, Sep 27 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Better By Tuesday’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sat, Sep 27 - Attucks Jazz Club series: Kenny Washington, w/ The John Toomey Trio, Virginia Arts Festival, 8:00 pm, Attucks Theater, Church St, Norfolk. Kicking off the expanded Attucks Jazz series will be critically acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington, known for his astonishing artistic range. “Washington scats with the harmonic daring and rhythmic command of a bebop saxophonist,” wrote critic Andrew Gilbert, but he is also highly regarded for his “sultry and soul-filled” interpretation of standards. “It’s as if Rodgers and Hart wrote ‘I Didn’t Know What Time It Was’ with him in mind,” Gilbert observed.

Sat, Sep 27 - PortSide Saturday Movie Series: ‘50 First Dates’, Downtown Portsmouth, VA. 8:30-10:30 pm. FREE

Sat, Sep 28 - "Robin Hood" presented by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Meyera E Oberndorf Central Library Theatre, 2:00 pm, $5.00, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach. Venture into Sherwood Forest with the Monkeys at a performance that you help create! All of our improv shows are high energy and audience interactive, so bring your smiles and your ideas for a one-of-a-kind theatre experience that the whole family will enjoy. 757.923.2900

Sun, Sep 28 - Concert at Fountain Plaza, with ‘Stan the Sax Man’, 6 pm, Virginia Beach Town Center.

Sun, Sep 28 - Under the Streetlamp with special guest Gentleman’s Rule, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Fresh off filming their highly anticipated second PBS special, Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet - recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys” - delivers an evening of unforgettable entertainment. You’ll hear doo-wop, Motown, old time rock ‘n’ roll and all of your favorite songs from The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Frankie Valli, Etta James, B.B. King and many others. Opening the evening is Gentleman’s Rule, an a cappella group whose youthful contemporary style, combined with timeless harmonies, energizes concert goers with classic ’70s, ’80s, country, Top 40 and even classical music pieces.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Wed, Sep 24 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Thu, Sep 25 - Farmers’ Market at City Center, City Center at Oyster Point, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Mariners’ Rows, 700 Town Center Dr., Newport News. A collection of products that are straight from the farm! Includes locally grown fruits and vegetables, seafood, plants, herbs, baked goods, free range chickens, pork, bison, bath products, fresh bread and dog treats. Also available are dairy products, such as cheese, goat’s cheese, milk, bath products, fresh bread and eggs. Come see what we have to offer!

Sat, Sep 27 - Yorktown Market Days, Chischiak Green, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 425 Water Street, Yorktown. Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. This week’s live entertainment is by ‘Phil Poteat’.

Sat, Sep 27 - Williamsburg Farmers’ Market, Merchant Square, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 402 West Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Now in its 12th season, the Williamsburg Farmers Market is a favorite Saturday morning gathering spot for the finest Virginia-grown and Virginia-made produce, plants, and products in the area. Contact Tracy Herner, Market Manager 757-259-3768. Over 40 vendors will have produce, fruit, eggs, baked goods, meats, cheeses, honey and so much more.

Sat, Sep 27 - Chesapeake Farmers’ Market, Chesapeake City Park, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, 900 Greenbrier Pkwy, and Battlefield Park South (foot of Great Bridge bridge) 120 Reservation Road, Chesapeake. For information call the Agriculture office at 382-6348.

Sat, Sep 27 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, on the corner of 19th Street and Cypress Ave, Virginia Beach. We feature seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare.

Sat, Sep 27 - St. Paul’s Downtown Farm Market, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 210 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. Between City Hall & Market St. across from Nordstrom at MacArthur Center. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Five Points Community Farm Market have partnered to bring fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers to Downtown Norfolk every Saturday, rain or shine, from May through November.

Sat, Sep 27 - Smithfield Farmers’ Market, at the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 9:00 am-12 noon, Downtown Smithfield. Named one of the “101 Best Farmers Markets in America” by the DailyMeal.com, Smithfield’s Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from April 5 through October 25. Now in its 14th season, each market features “Virginia Grown” - locally grown produce and items such as: beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and live music each week!

Sat, Sep 27 - Farmers’ Fare at East Beach, Pavilion Park, 9:00 am-12 noon, 4730 Hammock Lane, Norfolk. Welcome to our 3rd season of the Farmers’ Fare at East Beach! As a local, seasonal marketplace we will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, free range chicken and turkey, fish and seafood, eggs, artisanal breads, scratch made cupcakes, brownies and cookies, with gluten free options available. There is fresh seafood, organic and sustainably grown produce, berries and poultry products. Thru 25 Oct.

Sat, Sep 27 - Olde Towne Farmers’ Market - Every Saturday, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Downtown Portsmouth Historic district. Market with locally and organically grown veggies, fruits, nut, herbs, beef, chicken, eggs, seafood, artisanal breads, scones, pastries, cakes, pies, jams, jellies, salsas, fresh, dried and silk flowers, soaps, lotions, pottery, arts/crafts. Just outside the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard at Court and High Streets.

Sat, Sep 27 - Suffolk Farmers’ Market, at the Pavilion, “Johnny Appleseed Day” at the Market, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 524 N. Main St., Suffolk. For info contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130

Sun, Sep 28 - Town Center Farmers’ Market, 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Town Square, Hampton. Vendor’s include fresh flowers, jams, breads, seafood, veggies, and more. Live music.