21/02/2023
Neptune Festival
One of the most memorable sights along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is the King Neptune Statue. Towering over the public at 34 feet tall, Neptune grips a giant loggerhead turtle. The addition of the statue was made possible with the help of Virginia Beach’s annual Neptune Festival.
The famous local festival has drawn in crowds each year since 1973. It’s a multi-day event held in September and October featuring live music spread along 30 blocks of the boardwalk. Between the live events, several hundred local artisans peddle their wares to the adoring public. There’s craftwork to discover and almost 20 sand sculptures created by some of the best sand crafters in the world.