September 2019
2019 Women in Public Service
This year’s conference theme is “People, Purpose & Passion: Partners in Progress.” When passion and purpose align with people who share your vision, you can achieve anything! That’s the empowering message we hope to deliver to conference attendees through a series of regular and mini sessions, and keynotes. Though the WIPS Conference is designed especially for women, public service personnel at all levels and from all departments—fire & rescue, law enforcement, administrative, civilian, and uniformed, men and women.are invited and…
Find out more »Haunted Screams Expo 2019
Haunted Screams Expo brings together a close-knit community that shares in the season’s expression of dressing as your favorite character. You’ll also discover tons of new products and services by top-notch vendors from all over the East Coast. With our unique host, Laitram Tsol, the Haunted Screams Expo brings a unique personality who is approachable and enjoyable. Where else on the East Coast can you experience a Haunted Pirate Ship? See the Ghostbuster’s Ecto 1? Take pics in a coffin?…
Find out more »2019 All Breed Dog Show
Langley Kennel Club, Virginia Beach Kennel Club and Chesapeake Virginia Dog Fanciers Association will be co-hosting their Hampton Harvest Cluster Dog Show. This event is a 5 day AKC Sanctioned All Breed Dog Show similar to the Westminster Dog Show seen on television. Come out and get up close and personal with the dogs. Go behind the scenes and talk with the groomers, handlers and breeders. Shop at the huge variety of doggie related vendors and take something home for…
Find out more »October 2019
Beast in the East
The Beast in the East is Hampton Roads largest annual gaming festival held by gamers for gamers. Enjoy the best arcade, console, and retro games all weekend long Oct 4th - 6th as we enter our fourth year. This year we will be featuring over 40 games with over 20 arcade cabs ranging from fighting, rhythm, and racing genres. $25 pre-register before September 1st $35 after September 1st https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=709kyHxLy5I&feature=youtu.be
Find out more »14th Annual Harvest Fest Gala
Presented by the Historical Foundation of Aberdeen Gardens, this annual event celebrates its 14th year with dinner, a guest speaker, awards, door prizes, and music.
Find out more »Stamp Scrap Art Tour (SSAT)
Come and join in the fun! Rubber stamp, scrapbooking, and paper art show. Stampers love to create small works of art to trade with one another and love to showcase them. Enjoy the Rubber Stamp Convention that maintains an atmosphere that is fun and exciting for everyone, both vendors and customers. Committed to creating an experience that allows you to forget your troubles for a few days, while providing an event full of memories that you will always treasure and…
Find out more »National Vape Expo Virginia
National Vape Expo returns to VA. Bigger & Better Venue, more great additions, and the best innovations the Vape Industry has to offer! Do NOT miss the Premier US Vape Convention this October 19 & 20, 2019 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, VA!!!
Find out more »“Slay the Runway” Prom and Bridal Showcase
4th Annual Virginia Prom and Bridal Expo featuring "Slay the Runway" presented by Valerie Victoria Management Group and the Hampton Roads Convention Center, hosted by Virginia's very own K’Bana Blaq and WVEC ABC Channel 13 News Now Anchor Ashley Smith. The most anticipated Prom and Bridal Showcase of the year. The Prom & Bridal expo features the latest trends in special occasion fashions, and cosmetic artistry. We feature the most unique vendors who specialize in one of a kind events,…
Find out more »November 2019
NekoCon 22
The Hampton Roads Convention Center welcomes back over 3,000 otkau (fanboy’s and fangirl’s) to NekoCon 22, a Japanese anime convention featuring everything from cosplay (a combination of the words costume and play) to L.A.R.P. (Live Action Role Playing) in which attendees dress up as their favorite anime characters and become part of the action. Members are welcome to attend various panels and workshops, purchase merchandise in the dealer's room, and be a part of main attractions like karaoke contests, art…
Find out more »Jazz Legacy Foundation Thursday Kickoff
THURSDAY KICK OFF 11.07.19 This night features Boney James, Jackiem Joyner, Paul Taylor, Julian Vaughn, Marcus Anderson*. Doors open at 5pm for VIP only. Special Reserved and General Admission Doors open at 5:30.
Find out more »Jazz Legacy Foundation Festival Friday
FESTIVAL FRIDAY 11.08.19 Brian Culbertson, Eric Darius, "Jazz Legacy Uncut" featuring Blair Bryant, Willie Bradley, Isaac Byrd Jr. and Nathan Mitchell Doors open 5pm for VIP ONLY Door open ant 5:30 for Special Reserved and General Admission.
Find out more »2019 Jazz Legacy Foundation 7th Annual Gala
SATURDAY NIGHT OF ELEGANCE 11.09.19 Featuring Marcus Miller - Stanley Clarke - Will Downing - Maysa Art Sherrod Jr. - Chelsey Green (VIP Entertainment) VIP Doors Open 4:30pm for Dinner / All Others 5:30pm
Find out more »Bodacious Bazaar & Art Festival
The Bodacious Bazaar & Art Festival is an amazing shopping experience that happens once a year in the Hampton Roads area. The show’s mission is to fund local nonprofits through quality shopping opportunities and to promote our communities talented artists. We had 333 vendors this last fall. Our show is designed to promote talented artists, crafters, and local businesses at an extraordinary venue. The fall show is just the place to find the perfect unique and quality Christmas gift. With…
Find out more »Jazz Legacy Foundation Sunday Grand Finale
Featuring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Peabo Bryson, Gerald Albtight, The Blackbyrds, Karla Curmp (VIP Entertainment) Doors open at 12:30 for VIP Lunch. Special Reserved & General Admission Doors open at 1:30.
Find out more »Justice For Missing Persons & Family Empowerment Conference
Every five to seven minutes a man, women or child or today an infant is going missing, as many who know something rather stay silent, as in Virginia alone today in 2019 the total missing cases is at 630. For the very first time in history, on November 23, 2019 we Proudly Present the official “Justice for Missing Persons & Family Empowerment Conference”, to be Held at Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton Virginia from 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Find out more »Southeastern Guns & Knives Show
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 adult 21 years or older
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