Summer is in full swing, and Hampton, VA is the place to be for festival fun! Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, history buff, or just looking for a reason to get outside, our city’s summer lineup has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to make the most of the season with these can’t-miss events!
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Hampton History Museum’s newest exhibit explores the story of Hampton during the period, following the journeys of real men and women as they navigated life and work on the front lines to fight for liberty, including the Battle of Hampton - Virginia’s first battle of the Revolution.
Please Touch the Art
The new exhibit by Sally Barker at the Charles H Taylor Visual Arts Center offers an immersive experience allowing the visually impaired to explore color & composition of famous works of art.
Mancala: Six Millennia
Mancala is one of the oldest known two-player board games in the world and serves as the inspiration for the newest works of artist Juliana Siddiqi on display at Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum.
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July 18-20: Hampton Storytelling Festival - Come hear great stories and learn to tell your own. Features both nationally recognized storytelling artists & newer local storytellers
July 19: Hampton Heat - Feel the intensity at the 17th Annual Hampton Heat at Larry King Law Langley Speedway! Witness Late Models, Super Streets, and Legends battle it out on the track in one of Hampton’s hottest racing events of the year.
July 26: Let’s Fiesta at the Park - Spice up your summer with a vibrant evening of dancing, music, and authentic Latin flavors in the heart of Downtown Hampton!
Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau | 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 | Hampton, VA 23666 Hampton Visitor Center | 120 Old Hampton Lane | Hampton, VA 23669
