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Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 51ST ANNUAL VIRGINIA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT.  Statewide, VA.  Virginia citation program for State Awards and Plaques.  35 different species.  No entry fee.  757.491.5160  www.mrc.state.va.us
Through Apr. 9 "THE WORLD OF 1607."  Jamestown Settlement.  Williamsburg, VA.  This special exhibition portrays Jamestown and Virginia as part of an intellectual, social and economic "new world" that brought together people and ideas from around the globe.  888.593.4682  www.historyisfun.org
Through June 13 CRUISE THE CREEK BOAT TRIPS.  Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Ride aboard the Rudee Explorer, the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center's pontoon boat, to gain a deeper appreciation of Owls Creek salt marsh.  During this 35-minute cruise, Aquarium educators will introduce you to this special ecosystem and some of its inhabitants.  Admission.  757.437.BOAT  www.virginiaaquarium.com
Through October ART IS INN.  Various locations on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  Come and experience the local culture and talent of our expert artists and artisans as they welcome you to experience a yearlong series of workshops and demonstrations.  Small classes provide individual attention so come, take a deep breath of fresh air and enjoy the talent, hospitality and beauty of the Eastern Shore.  757.787.8268 www.artisinn.com
Feb. 1-Mar. 16 WINTER WHALE WATCHING BOAT TRIPS.  Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Your family will learn what brings whales so amazingly close to our shores, and what is being done to protect them.  Just believing you're in the midst inspires the kind of awe that none of us ever forget.  1.866.599.4253  www.vbfun.com
Feb. 15-17 MID-ATLANTIC HOME & FLOWER SHOW.  Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  "Sensuous Gardens" promises beautiful and stimulating displays that speak to your senses - touch, taste, smell, sight and hearing.   A European Flower Market will offer the freshest and most exotic flowers available while vendors display and sell a wider range of horticultural-related items from plants, fountains, outdoor furniture, tools, birdhouses, lawn ornaments and gift items such as jewelry and handmade soaps.  757.481.2041  www.vafgs.org
Feb. 21-24 MID-ATLANTIC QUILT FESTIVAL XIX.  Hampton Roads Convention Center.  Hampton, VA.  Explore an American art that has developed and grown with the nation.  In its 19th year, this festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts and wearable arts.  It's the perfect place for quilt enthusiasts and textile artists to meet, shop, learn and explore their art.  Admission.  757.315.1610  www.quiltfest.com
March through May SPRING! AT MAYMONT.  Maymont Park.  Richmond, VA.  Spring weekends at Maymont bring perfect weather, blooming flowers, and the birth of baby animals.  A broad range of programs and events showcase every facet of the park and museum complex.  Activities are weather dependent.  Admission.  804.358.7166  www.maymont.org/events
March 2-9 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW.  Pennsylvania Convention Center.  Philadelphia, PA.  "Jazz It Up" will celebrate the birthplace of jazz and much more, as exhibitors take gardening to the next level with pumped-up versions of New Orleans walled courtyards, cast iron balconies, fountains and canals.  And, if you like music, there will also be the toe-tapping sounds of great Jazz legends.  Admission.  215.988.8800  www.theflowershow.com
March 8-9 OCEAN CITY HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW.  Ocean City Convention Center.  Ocean City, MD.  This two-day show features all makes and models of Hot Rods and Customs along with live entertainment and special features.  Admission.  410.798.6304  www.specialeventpro.com
March 9 TASTE OF THE EASTERN SHORE.  Exmore Moose Lodge.  Exmore, VA.  Sponsored by the Melfa Rotary Club to benefit the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  Enjoy the culinary talents of local restaurants as they serve up their best, with foods for all tastes.  Admission.  757.787.2557  www.foodbankonline.org
March 15-16 SHAMROCK MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 8K RUN.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  One of the most popular road-race competitions on the international racing circuit, this weekend features a world-class marathon, 8K race, children's marathon, boardwalk one-mile run for ages 7-13, a sports/fitness expo and a half-marathon.  The Yuengling Shamrock Sportsfest events are designed for the fitness enthusiast at every level.  800.822.3224  www.shamrockmarathon.com
March 15-16 MILITARY THROUGH THE AGES.  Jamestown Settlement.  Williamsburg, VA.  Military re-enactors return for the 25th consecutive year for a unique chronological display of military tactics evolved from the Middle Ages to modern times.  The event also showcases a variety of military vehicles and equipment.  888.593.4682  www.historyisfun.org
March 21-22 EASTER DECOY SHOW & ART FESTIVAL & AUCTION.  Chincoteague Combined School.  Chincoteague, VA.  Local and national carvers and artists exhibit their work, with special awards given in various categories.  757.336.6161  www.chincoteaguechamber.com
March 21-23 NATIONAL GEMS & JEWELRY SHOW.  Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  This show features the most unusual and rare gems, fossils, beads, and tons of quartz crystals from the USA, along with some of the finest finished jewelry you will find.  757.385.2000  www.vbfun.com
March 22 CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND SPRING CRAFT SHOW.  Chincoteague Center.  Chincoteague Island, VA.  Shake off the winter and shop amongst jams, jellies, quilts, clothing, woodcrafts, clocks, baskets, paintings, Easter decorations, wind chimes, jewelry, painted driftwood, cars, candles, home accessories and so much more.  Admission.  757.336.0614  www.chincoteaguecenter.org
March 29-30 22ND ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL.  Gloucester, VA.  This family-friendly, free event features great entertainment, good food and many opportunities to celebrate Gloucester's favorite flower.  For a fee, you can take a bus to tour the daffodil fields at Brent and Becky's Bulbs.  804.693.2355  www.gloucesterva.info/pr/tourism.htm
March 29-30 SNEAK PEAK STUDIO TOUR.  Various studios on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  An array of Eastern Shore artists will open their studios for a special glimpse of the newest artwork they created over the winter.  This original two-and three-dimensional artwork will be for sale during the tour.  757.442.9537
April through October DOLPHIN WATCHING BOAT TRIPS.  Virginia Beach Fishing Pier at Rudee Inlet.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Experience a chance to see bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about the latest research studies.  757.385.0332  www.virginiaaquarium.com
April 5-6 32ND ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC WOODCARVING SHOW & COMPETITION.  Bucks County Technical High School.  Fairless Hills, PA.  One of the largest woodcarving shows on the East Coast featuring the works of many carvers, woodcarving tool vendors and demonstrations.  Admission.  215.766.3707  www.delvalwoodcarvers.com
April 9-13 61ST ANNUAL NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA FESTIVAL.  Wilmington, NC.  This festival is a celebration of Wilmington's exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its 5 days of entertainment that include a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry, and all that is Southern.  910.794.4650  www.ncazaleafestival.org
April 14-19 55TH ANNUAL NORFOLK'S INTERNATIONAL AZALEA FESTIVAL.  Norfolk, VA.  Every April, when the azaleas are in full bloom, the citizens of Norfolk, VA roll out the red carpet to honor the North Atlantic's Treaty Organization (NATO) with a week-long celebration.  This gala event is one of Norfolk's oldest and grandest.  Join the fun as this year's festival honors the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  Activities are varied and include a Fashion Show, the Grand Parade of Nations, a Coronation of Queen Azalea and her court, the Queen's dinner and ball, a strongman challenge, museum exhibits, and much more.  757.282.2801  www.azaleafestival.org
April 18-May 26 12TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL.  Various locations throughout Hampton Roads, VA.  Each spring, the Virginia Arts Festival brings an imaginative and eclectic lineup of world-renowned performers to Coastal Virginia.  Incorporating every genre, this festival stages 68 performances in 10 cities within 39 days and within a 60-mile radius.  Admission.  757.282.2800  www.virginiaartsfest.com
April 18-20 VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO.  Scope Arena.  Norfolk, VA.  The beat of the drums, the call of the trumpets, the roar of the crowds!  The 2008 Tattoo is sure to set hearts racing with more than 850 performers from eight countries joining forces, thrilling with music, majesty and might.  Admission.  757.282.2800  www.vafest.com
April 18-20 5TH ANNUAL PORT IN THE PARK  BAR-B-QUE FESTIVAL.  Winterplace Park.  Salisbury, MD.  Live blues music, unique arts and crafts, and fantastic food are just some of the things to look forward to at this Festival.  Admission.  800.332.TOUR  www.porkinthepark.org
April 18-20 22ND ANNUAL VIRGINIA BEACH SPRING CRAFT MARKET.  Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  This market features over 200 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, specialty foods and much more.  Meet the artisans, learn the stories behind their work and shop for the best in fine arts and fine crafts - from simple to lavish - you'll find one-of-a-kind creations for every budget.  Admission.  757.417.7771  www.emgshows.com
April 19 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL AT MILL POINT PARK.  Hampton, VA.  Prepare for sensory overload as you experience the sights, sounds and tastes of different cultures from more than 25 countries.  This unique festival provides an opportunity to experience diversity as participating countries showcase their heritage through educational exhibits, entertainment, food and fun.  757.727.8311  www.hampton.gov/parks/icf/
April 19 19TH ANNUAL OCEAN TO BAY BIKE TOUR.  Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, and surrounding areas, DE.  Riders can choose a 20-, 35- or 50-mile route through The Quiet Resorts.  For the serious and amateur cyclists.  800.962.SURF  www.oceantobaybiketour.com
April 19 BAYSIDE BIATHLON 2008.  Vaucluse Shores, Virginia.  A truly unique and beautiful setting where you'll run with the deer and see some of the most picturesque scenery on the Eastern Shore as you participate in a 3.2 Mile Run and 13.5 mile Bike or walk 3.2 miles.  All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity on the Eastern Shore.  www.baysidebi.com
April 19-27 75TH ANNUAL HISTORIC GARDEN WEEK IN VIRGINIA.  Statewide throughout Virginia.  Presented by the Garden Club of Virginia.  Visitors will have an opportunity to step behind the gates and doors of more than 250 of the state's finest homes, gardens, and historic landmarks during "America's Largest Open House."  804.644.7776  www.vagardenweek.org
April 25-27 38TH ANNUAL WARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WILDFOWL CARVING COMPETITION.  Convention Center.  Ocean City, MD.  Over 150 varieties of bird carvings from highly decorative works of art to functional hunting decoys by 800 of the world's best carvers can be viewed at the premier, most prestigious competition in the world.  Attend seminars given by master carvers; buy carvings at the Carver's Art Shop; and shop at more than 120 exhibitors' booths selling fine art work, home decorating items, folk art, jewelry, sporting goods, and carvings and art supplies.  Admission.  410.742.4988  www.wardmuseum.org
April 26 EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA'S HISTORIC GARDEN TOUR.  Various locations throughout the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  Sponsored by the Eastern Shore of Virginia Garden Club.  The Eastern Shore's long history and natural beauty will be on display at six Northampton County homes of the 18th through 21st centuries, all hidden treasures sited within a whisper or a shout of the coastline.  757.678.7889  www.esgardentour.com
April 26 9TH ANNUAL CRUISIN' VIRGINIA BEACH AUTO & MOTORCYCLE SUPER SHOW.  Virginia Beach Boardwalk.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Whether you bring a classic car to show off or cheer your favorite entry at the popular burnout competition, this revved-up weekend is guaranteed to crank up both participants and spectators.  Over 200 hot rods, classic cars, street machines, antique automobiles and even motorcycles will line the boardwalk for fun and competition.  757.491.SUNN  www.beachstreetusa.com
May 1-4 SPRINGFEST.  Inlet Parking Area.  Ocean City, MD.  Start the summer season enjoying live entertainment including local, regional, and nationally-known favorites on two stages, arts & crafts in huge tents, and food vendors of every variety.  Admission.  410.250.0125  www.ococean.com
May 2-3 NASCAR DOUBLEHEADER WEEKEND.  Richmond International Raceway.  Richmond, VA.  Experience racing perfection as the NASCAR Spring Cup and Busch Series drivers are back for short track action under the lights.  Admission.  888.472.2849  www.rir.com
May 3 ATLANTIC COAST KITE FESTIVAL.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Appropriate for all ages, this event combines several unique activities into a daylong festival held right on the beach.  Featured activities include kite demonstrations and ballets, kite building and lessons on flying all sorts of kites.  757.491.SUNN  www.vbfun.com
May 7 40TH ANNUAL EASTERN SHORE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL.  Tom's Cove Campground.  Chincoteague, VA.  Savor great seafood, live music and good company, all promoting the best and widest use of Shore seafood products.  The all-you-can-eat menu includes "Little Neck" steamed clams, oyster and clam fritters, fried fish, seafood chowder, chicken tenders, hush puppies, coleslaw and other seafood specialties.  757.787.2460  www.esvachamber.org
May 9-11 MONSTERS ON THE BEACH.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  The MONSTERS are headed this way with the biggest monster of all - Megasaurus - leading the charge!  This event draws huge crowds of motor sports fans for high-impact competition on a special course right on the beach.  757.491.SUNN  www.vbfun.com
May 9-11 PANORAMA CARIBBEAN MUSIC FEST.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Come to the beach for a lively musical celebration that blends a steel drum band competition with concert performances by some of the country's best "pan" virtuosos.  757.491.7866  www.beachstreetusa.com
May 10 14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD CELEBRATION.  Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.  Chincoteague Island, VA.  Celebrate the wonder of migration with workshops, lectures, bird walks, activities and more.  757.336.6122  www.chincoteaguechamber.com
May 10 JAMESTOWN DAY.  Jamestown, VA.  Historic Jamestown commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the first permanent English settlement in North America with a variety of tours, programs, and events at the original site of the colony.  757.229.1733
May 10 JAMESTOWN LANDING DAY.  Williamsburg, VA.  Maritime demonstrations and interpretive activities exploring contact between European and Virginia Indian cultures mark the 401st anniversary of the founding of America's first permanent English colony.  Admission.  1.888.593.4682  www.historyisfun.org
May 15-18 14TH ANNUAL BEACH MUSIC WEEKEND.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Enjoy a non-stop weekend of fun in the sun and dancing under the stars.  Virginia Beach becomes the Music Capital of the East Coast, hosting the most popular oldies bands for a jam-packed rockin' and rollin' party.  757.425.3111  www.beachstreetusa.com
May 15-18 CRUISIN' OCEAN CITY.  Convention Center.  Ocean City, MD.  Popular car show features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars and more.  Live entertainment, commercial vendors, celebrity guests and special attractions.  Admission.  410.798.6304  www.specialeventpro.com
May 15-18 CHESAPEAKE JUBILEE.  Chesapeake City Park.  Chesapeake, VA.  This festival features national and regional entertainment, a 4-H livestock show and sale, arts and crafts, food, fireworks and more.  757.482.4848  www.chesapeakejubilee.org
May 16-18 BLACK DRUM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FISHING TOURNAMENT.  Bay Creek Marina.  Cape Charles, VA.  Come to Bay Creek Resort & Club Marina for the second annual black drum tournament weekend.  Cash awards will go to the top three anglers.  Entry fee.  757.787.2460  www.esvachamber.org
May 17-18 3RD ANNUAL REDSKINS BEACH BLITZ.  Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Kick back with your favorite coaches, players, alumni, and cheerleaders.  It's going to be a bigger, better and bolder Beach Blitz this year.  757.385.2000  www.beachstreetusa.com
May 23-25 REMEMBER THE MUSIC - REMEMBER THE HEROES.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Memorial Day weekend presents the perfect opportunities to remember the men and women who fought and are still fighting today to protect and preserve our country and the ideals that built it! This is a star-spangled, red, white and blue salute to our military heroes through the music of yesterday and today.  757.425.3111  www.beachstreetusa.com
May 23-25 VIRGINIA BEACH BIG FLEA MARKET.  Virginia Beach Convention Center.  Virginia Beach, VA.  The largest antique and collectibles show in Hampton Roads!  Antiques and collectibles of all eras at affordable prices with treasures from $1 to $1,000.  Admission.  757.430.4735  www.damorepromotions.com
May 24-25 25TH ANNUAL PUNGO STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.  Pungo, VA.  This annual celebration held in a farming community features plenty of plump, fresh strawberries, a parade, musical entertainment on three stages, 4-H displays, a large carnival, a children's activity area and more than 100 arts and crafts vendors.  757.721.6001  www.pungostrawberryfestival.info
May 30-June 1 PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL:  A CELEBRATION OF OUR MILITARY.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  The Hampton Roads region will remember the men and women of the U. S. Military for their heroism and sacrifices with this tribute to our armed forces personnel and their families.  The Patriotic Festival will feature top-name musical entertainment, military displays and demonstrations.  757.671.8100  www.patrioticfestival.com
May 31-June 1 9TH ANNUAL HAMPTON BLACKBEARD PIRATE FESTIVAL.  Downtown Hampton,  VA.  Set sail for Hampton's Blackbeard Festival where living history and family go hand-in-hand.  Immerse yourself in 1780's Hampton with live entertainment, pirate camp, children's activities, sea battles, fireworks and more, as Hampton reenacts and celebrates the demise of Blackbeard, one of the fiercest pirates ever known.  757.727.0900  www.blackbeardpiratefestival.com
May 30-Aug. 20 71ST SEASON OF THE LOST COLONY.  Roanoke Island.  Manteo, NC.  America's oldest running outdoor drama.  For ticket and show information, call 252.473.3414  www.thelostcolony.org
May 31-June 1 28TH ANNUAL MS BIKE RIDE.  Eastern Shore of Virginia.  You've always been up for a challenge.  And meeting this one can make a world of difference.  Two days, 150 miles that will challenge you and reward you like no other cycling event.  Willpower vs. fatigue.  Training vs. excuses.  It's time to ride the MS Bike Tour.  757.490.9627  www.nationalmssociety.org/msbike-calendar.asp
June 1-30 SEED TO STALK.  Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.  Williamsburg, VA.  Examine American agriculture on the 17th and 18th centuries through comparing Powhatan Indian and European planting and cultivation methods, including which crops were grown for sustenance and which were for profit.  Visitors can try tending and watering gardens and learn about the many practical uses of herbs and plants.  888.593.4682  www.historyisfun.org
June 6-7 HARDEE'S LATIN FEST.  24th Street Park.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Dance to the beat of salsa, meringue, mambo, and bachata tunes presented by some of the best national, regional and local acts.  Virginia Beach creates its own "Calle Ocho-" direct from Miami - filling the Oceanfront with the sights, sounds and smells of Latin fun, music and food!  Shop the Festival Marketplace for merchandise, arts and crafts, and foods from a variety of countries.  757.425.3111  www.beachstreetusa.com
June 7 12TH ANNUAL BENEFIT BY THE BAY.  Cape Charles, VA. This gala garden party benefits the Historic Palace Theater, home of the Arts Enter Cape Charles, with an evening including dinner and dancing, an art show, live and silent auction, and other entertainment. Advance tickets required.  757.331.2787  www.artsentercapecharles.org
June 12-15 53RD ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW & FESTIVAL.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  One of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard, this event is ranked as one of the top 15 art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.  This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping and live entertainment for the entire family.  757.422.5000  www.cacv.org
June 19-21 VIVA ELVIS® AND THE LEGENDS OF ROCK & ROLL.  Oceanfront.  Virginia Beach, VA.  Let your inner Elvis® come out at this crazy weekend where the "King" is joined by some of his friends for an entire weekend of great music and fun events.  757.491.SUNN  www.beachstreetusa.com
June 27-29 18TH ANNUAL AFRIKAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL.  Mill Point Park.  Hampton, VA.  This outdoor, nonalcoholic, family-oriented event features non-stop entertainment, a marketplace with more than 70 vendors displaying and selling their arts and crafts and more.  Live entertainment is offered throughout the day, and food vendors serve up ethnic favorites.  757.838.4721  www.hampton.gov
June 27-29 HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL.  Hampton Coliseum.  Hampton, VA.  Celebrating 41 years of music, this festival attracts the nation's top blues, soul, pop and jazz performers.  Music lovers from across the country make an annual pilgrimage to this talent-filled weekend that has become as much a social ritual as a weekend of entertainment.  Admission.  800.800.2202  www.hamptoncoliseum.org
   
   

The above information is a small selection of events happening along the East Coast and the events listed were scheduled as of January 1, 2008.  If a trip is being planned around a specific event, please check the contact in advance.

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