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festivalschedule Aug. 31 ■ 5th Street Main Stage – $15 advance/$20 day of, doors open at 6:30 p.m., The Wailers at 7:30 p.m., O.A.R. at 9:15 p.m. ■ 17th Street Park – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Mike Ruocco Band at 7:30 p.m., Candlebox at 9:15 p.m. ■ 24th Street Beach Stage – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Blue Lords at 7:30 p.m., .38 Special at 9:15 p.m. ■ 31st Street Park – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Zapp Band at 7:30 p.m., Family Stone at 9:15 p.m.. Courtesy photos Cheap Trick (left) and Train are scheduled to headline the main stage at the American Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
American Music Festival brings 30 different bands to oceanfront VIRGINIA BEACH
Three days. Over 30 bands on the beach. The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B and more will flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront over Labor Day weekend at the 19th annual Verizon Wireless American Music Festival. The largest outdoor music event on the East Coast, the American Music Festival brings together local, regional and national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach at 5th Street, as well as stages in all parks along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront. Food vendors and merchandise kiosks enhance the festival atmosphere along the boardwalk. The American Music Festival will feature three major headline bands on the 5th Street Main Stage between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2. O.A.R., Cheap Trick and Train have firmly established their popularity in Hampton Roads through previous concerts. Given the festival’s unique environment and fan-friendly pricing, this year’s
lineup could result in some of the best attended shows in the event’s history. O.A.R will be the featured band on Aug. 31, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Wailers, the premier Jamaican reggae band in the world, opens. Tickets for Friday are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Cheap Trick headlines in a matinee performance on Sept. 1, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The opening bands are Soul Asylum and Southern Culture on The Skids. Tickets for Saturday are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Train headlines the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half-Marathon concert on Sept. 2, beginning at 7 p.m. Andy Grammer will be the opening act. Tickets for Sunday are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. For the third year, 300 VIP Experience tickets will be available to the general public for Friday and Saturday’s Main Stage concerts. Sunday’s concert is not included in the offer.
The limited VIP passes are the true music fans’ ideal way to see a concert. These passes provide concert viewing in an exclusive area directly in front of the stage on Friday and Saturday. VIP holders also enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, VIP-only port-a-johns, two free adult beverages, and one ticket to both Friday and Saturday concerts, for just $125 per person. Tickets, 3-Day Passport Pins and VIP Experience Passes are on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Children younger than 12 are admitted free with a paid adult, not including the VIP Pass offer. Three-Day Passport Pins are also available for purchase at the Virginia Beach Visitor Information Center (no service fee) at 2100 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. For more information about the Virginia Music Festival, visit www.beachstreetusa.com/events/verizonwirelessamericanmusicfestival.
Sept. 1 ■ 5th Street Main Stage – $15 advance/$20 day of, doors open at 12:30 p.m., Southern Culture on the Skids at 1:30 p.m., Soul Asylum at 3 p.m., Cheap Trick at 4:30 p.m. ■ 13th Street – free, Brandon Bower Band at 6:30 p.m. ■ 17th Street Park – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., A Silent Film at 7:30 p.m., Carbon Leaf at 9 p.m.. ■ 19th Street – free, Cover This at 6:30 p.m. ■ 24th Street Park – free, Choo Choo Soul at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. ■ 24th Street Beach Stage – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Long Reef at 7:30 p.m., Blue Oyster Cult at 9 p.m. ■ 27th Street – free, Bimini Road at 6:30 p.m. ■ 31st Street Park – free, doors open at 6 p.m., Guava Jam at 7 p.m., Coasters at 8:45, Platters at 9:30 p.m., Marvelettes at 10:15 p.m. Sept. 2 ■ 5th Street Main Stage – $25 advance/$30 day of,
doors open at 6 p.m., Andy Grammer at 7 p.m., HalfMarathon Awards at 8 p.m., Train at 9 pm. ■ 13th Street – free, Former Champions at 6:30 p.m. ■ 17th Street Park – free, doors open at 3 p.m., The Main Event Band at 4 p.m., Craig Woolard Band at 7:30 p.m. ■ 19th Street – free, Gridlock 64 at 6:30 p.m. ■ 24th Street Park – free, Choo Choo Soul at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. ■ 24th Street Beach Stage – free, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Frankie Ballard at 7:30 p.m., Jamey Johnson at 9:15 p.m. ■ 27th Street – free, Kaboombox (6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.) ■ 31st Street Park – free, Rajazz at 7:30 p.m., Clarke Duke 4 at 9:15 p.m.
FALL FESTIVAL FAVORITES IN VIRGINIA Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple. It’s about spending time with those you love, doing the things you love to do on a great vacation. Visiting Virginia during the fall season is perfect for couples, families, friends and people from all walks of life looking to create new traditions by enjoying the variety of festivals and events the state has to offer. Virginia is brilliant for fall getaways as 15 million acres of foliage burst into spectacular color. Local farms transform into family playgrounds with harvest festivals, corn mazes and hay rides through pumpkin patches. And Virginia’s scenic roadways show off the state’s stunning natural beauty.
online The fall festivals listed are just a few of the favorites that happen each season in Virginia, with many more listed at www.virginia.org/fall.
Hampton Roads Neptune Festival Virginia Beach, Sept. 28 - 30 The 39th annual Neptune Festival is a favorite fall tradition in Virginia Beach. Visitors flock to the three-mile boardwalk to take in the stunning creations of the North American Sand Sculpting Competition, which is one of 35 events that take place as part of the festival. Admission fee varies by event.
Suffolk Peanut Festival Suffolk, Oct. 4 - 7 Each fall, Suffolk celebrates its peanut history with a four-day family-oriented festival. The popular event offers a variety of activities for the entire family. Admission is free and parking is $10 per vehicle.
Richmond Richmond Folk Festival – Richmond, Oct. 12 - 14 Families will have an amazing time celebrating the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional craft and food at this three-day festival held in beautiful Richmond. The Richmond Folk Festival features more than 30 performing groups on seven live music stages with continuous music and dance performances, along with a Virginia Folklife demonstration area, children’s activities, a folk arts marketplace, regional and ethnic foods and more. Admission fee is free.
Throughout VA
Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival – Syria, Oct. 6 - 21
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion – Bristol, Sept. 14 - 16
Come see nature’s way of blanketing the mountains with stunning color during the month of October. Enjoy fun-filled days complete with good food and entertainment. With over 70 arts and crafts vendors, hayrides, a hay mountain, hay maze and horseback rides, children will definitely be entertained. Admission fee is free.
This infectious, three-day music experience, bursting with creative passion, electricity and soul is a celebration of Bristol’s heritage as the Birthplace of Country Music. The Reunion offers something for everyone attending the festival with 22 stages of live music, a dance tent, 16 indoor venues and a children’s stage. Admission fee is $40.
Rappahannock County Farm Tour & Civil War Heritage Days – Sperryville, Sept. 29 - 30
Fall Foliage Bike Festival – Staunton, Oct. 19 - 21
This exciting two-day event allows travelers to visit Rappahannock County’s farms, orchards and more as they learn more about Virginia’s history. Admission fee is $5 for visitors ages 16 and up.
The Fall Foliage Bike Festival is a weekend event where hundreds of cyclists gather to ride together and enjoy the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Staunton lies at the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. With winding country roads, wonderful descents, quaint villages and picturesque farms, Staunton is sure to provide an unforgettable riding experience.
Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival – Chincoteague, Oct. 6
Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili & Craft Festival – Moneta, Nov. 2 - 3
Virginia is quickly becoming known as the Oyster Capital of the East Coast ... and for good reason. The Chincoteague Oyster Festival is an all-you-can-eat affair of oysters prepared many different ways along with other menu items. Gates open at 10 a.m. Serving begins at Noon and ends at 4 p.m. The Oyster Festival is held rain or shine. Admission fee is $40.
This festival has something for everyone, young and old alike. Crafters line the streets with handmade items. Music fills the air from three stages of live entertainment. The kids will enjoy pony rides, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, balloon sculpting, clowns, magicians and a Moonwalk. Admission fee is $5, and children are free.
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