OP SAIL 2012 VIRGINIA JUNE 1 thu JUNE 12

 

Biggest celebration to hit Hampton Roads EVER! In Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, each city has special events during this time -

FRI-SUN 6/1-6/3 Patriotic Festival Air Show, Virginia Beach; Blackbeard Pirate Festival in Hampton;  Yorktown Maritime Weekend;  Historic Tall Ship Sultana at Town Wharf Onancock; Swingtime Salute big band retro salute on Deck of Wisconsin in Norfolk; American Indian Festival in Chesapeake. WED 6/6  Parade of  Ships and Air Power international fleet of military vessels and aircraft Cape Henry to Norfolk; THURS 6/7  Rendez-vous of TALL SHIPS  Lynnhaven anchorage Virginia Beach; Public Tours of naval vessels Norfolk; Swingtime Salute Norfolk; FRI 6/8 Op Sail Virginia 2012 PARADE OF SAIL Virginia Beach to Norfolk; FRI-MON 6/8-6/11 Norfolk Harborfest,  Public Tours of Tall Ships and Navy Ships, Reenactors create 1812 atmosphere in Norfolk's Freemason Historic District Towne Bank Fountain Park, and Old Ft Norfolk; Portsmouth Seawall Music Festival; Tall Ships at Cape Charles; North American Sand Soccer Championships Virginia Beach; SAT at 9:30 pm Norfolk Harborfest Fireworks

STAR SPANGLED BANNER   FLOWN OVER FT MCHENRY 1814

PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL June 1, 2, 3

BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW OVER THE BEACH - -AND MIRANDA LAMBERT; STEEL PULSE; SCOTTY McCREERY  in concert at the Big Stage at 5th Street.  Washington Redskins Tour with Coaches, Players and Cheerleaders;  Paul, Jr. from American Chopper, GM First Responder, Corvette Museum Racing Tour, Memorial Challenge Bike Tour from DC, Wounded Warrior Salute, NAVY Dive Tank, and MORE.   This will be a big show weekend so C'mon Down!

EAST COAST SHE CRAB SOUP CLASSIC

On Saturday, April 28 from noon to 3:00 pm, the 24th Street Park on the Boardwalk will be the location for the Fourth Annual She Crab Soup Classic. Twenty of the best local seafood restaurants will be vying for the title of BEST SHE CRAB SOUP.  There will be awards in both "CRITICS  CHOICE"  and  "PEOPLE'S CHOICE" categories and the "People" will be limited to 1,500 voters who will sample and make their decision by the end of the day.  "PEOPLE"  Tickets are $12 from Ticketmaster or $15 at the door.  ROCKAFELLER'S  and MANINO'S ITALIAN BISTRO  will be defending their titles as last years Critic's Choice and People's Choice winners.

FRANUS WINE DINNER @ ZOE'S Mon. April 9

Fantastic Wine Dinner at Zoe's on Monday. Five Courses (including the Reception at 6:30) featuring exquisite menu selections prepared by Chef, Jerry Weihbrecht accompanied by five different Peter Franus wines. Zoe's Marc Sauter has been trying for 11 years to bring this dinner together with his good friend Peter Franus and Monday is the day! $97.00 per person plus tax & gratuity.

Come stay at Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast and walk to and from Zoe's. Take advantage of our weeknight rates.

Here's the Menu!

Reception

Oyster Rockefeller Croquette

Zoës Chicken Wings

Citrus Crab Nacho, Pink Grapefruit Salsa

2010 Peter Franus Sauvignon Blanc, Napa

Course Two

Softshell Crab & Waffles

Chicken Fried Softshell, Wild Mushroom Waffle, Tomato Hollandaise

2009 Peter Franus Zinfandel, Napa

Course Three

Coffee Cocoa Dusted Faroe Island Salmon

Mustard and Stout Nage, Turnip Gratin, Baby Cauliflower

2009 Peter Franus 'Brandlin Vineyard', Napa

Course Four

Basil Pesto Rubbed Lamb Loin

Feta and Oregano Roasted Fingerlings, Red Wine Marrow Sauce

2006 Peter Franus Red Wine, Napa

Course Five

Grilled Certified Angus Beef Petite Tender

Herb Focaccia, Creamed Leeeks, Bacon Blue Cheese Butter

2007 Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

WINTER SEAFARI STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 4/1

The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center has announced that they are extending the Winter Seafari Boat Trips until April 1. The trips will continue because many whales and dolphin are staying around Virginia Beach before beginning their northward migration. Stay at Barclay Cottage Bed and Breakfast and take advantage of our package that includes: admission to the Aquarium and Marine Science Center; an IMAX Theater presentation; the 2 hr wildlife watching boat trip; and dinner at Rockafeller's Restaurant. We recommend you plan a 2 night stay so you have an entire day to enjoy the experience. Boats run Thursday and Friday at 2:00 and Saturday and Sunday at 9:00, 12:00, and 3:00. Bring a Winter jacket as it can be cold out on the water.

26th ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT FAIR March 16-18

200 Craftsmen and women in juried craft market in the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Shop for unusual gifts, learn from Guild members practicing their crafts

This will be going on at the same time as the Shamrock Sports Show part of the Shamrock Marathon.



Come to the Beach this weekend! 75 degrees on Friday cooling down to 61 on Sunday - perfect for the race.

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ACS National Convention and Camellia Show

Come to the Norfolk Botanical Garden on Saturday, March 24 for the American Camellia Society National Convention Show and Sale. Stay in Virginia beach at our historic bed and breakfast and check out our very own camellias in our gardens. Enjoy a great meal at one of our local chef owned restaurants (many within walking distance). Return here for a nitecap on one of our porches. Wake to a multi-course gourmet breakfast, or be an "early bird", get a coffee to go, and hit the beach to watch the sunrise then return in time for our lighting the breakfast table candles.