Hampton Roads Convention Center

If you’re looking for the largest, most glamorously fun dance competition in the world, you’ve come to the right place! You can find us at all of the biggest and best venues all across the country — we are in over 50 cities a year! You might leave our competition covered in glitter, but we guarantee you’ll also leave with the best memories you’ll have all year (until your next Showstopper event, that is!)

When Myles Stewart was summoned to Courtney Dennis the assistant warden’s office, he encountered a woman that was sexy, daunting, and conniving. Courtney knows what she wants, and always gets it, even if it requires unscrupulous behavior. After reviewing Myles’ record, the potential she sees in him drives her to pull a few strings on his behalf. And with a body like Courtney’s how could Myles say no, even if there were strings attached? Surprised yet thrilled with the prospect…

Join us as we celebrate the 31st annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival at the Hampton Roads Convention Center! The Merchants Mall will feature everything for quilt, fiber, wearable & textile artists and home sewers. In addition, MAQF will present the finest collection of quilt, garment and fiber art exhibitions including quilt and wearable art prize money competitions. Rounding out the event will be workshops and lectures presented by leading instructors along with demonstrations throughout the Merchants Mall. 

Southeastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal gun show event that promotes understanding of the shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and an opportunity to view historic and contemporary weapons. A variety of people, from professionals to blue-collar workers, attend gun shows. Gun show patrons attend the shows as collectors, hobbyists, sportsmen, and hunters; many also attend because they are interested in home defense. Children 14 and under free with legal guardian

  Hustle & Motivate Expo is the biggest networking event for Entrepreneurs in the Hampton Roads Area. At this full day event, we are providing Entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses. We are hosting a Speed-Networking activity, Meet & Greet/Lunch Buffet, Panel Discussion and Pitching Competition. All put together to ensure the success of each and every business owner that steps through our doors. Speed-Networking: As a Business owner, it is important to connect with…

The Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival promises to be an unforgettable event and the first of its kind in the area. The show plans to attract a wide variety of artists from around the globe, specializing in every style of tattooing imaginable. Over the weekend, there will be live tattooing for the public, fully-catered concession stands, and various bars throughout the convention hall. Other events will include – live music and entertainment, tattoo contests, live painting, and tons of door prizes.…

Country for Kids presented by Old Point National Bank is the annual charity concert to benefit the Center for Child & Family Services, a non-profit organization that has been serving the community since 1943. The Center's mission is to deliver quality counseling programs and support services that empower individuals and families to improve their lives. We empower people to face life's challenges. We provide services such as mental health counseling from children to adults, youth and young adult substance abuse…

The USA Gymnastics Xcel Program is a program offered as an alternative program for competitive gymnasts. All of the gymnasts participating in the Virginia Xcel State Championship have qualified through a series of local competitions. Gymnasts vary in age, from 5 years-old to 19 years-old.