THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, September 11, 1994 TAG: 9409090304
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 11 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 83 lines
Just when the American Music Festival ended and you thought all the excitement was over, along comes the 21st annual Neptune Festival.
Kicking off this weekend with the annual air show at Oceana Naval Air Station, the fall festival continues with events for all ages through Oct. 2.
The popular air show enters its second day today at Oceana from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.
Looking ahead to next weekend, festivalgoers can plan to head out to the Farmers Market at the corner of Landstown and Princess Anne roads Saturday.
There, folks will be able to try their hands at corn shucking, pig racing, hampster dashing and more.
Next Sunday, the athletically minded can try the grueling Sandman Triathlon set to start at 8 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue at 31st Street. You can pick up an entry package at Virginia Beach Middle School at 25th Street and Mediterranean Avenue on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. The cost is $50.
Other festival highlights include Heritage Day Sept. 25 with ethnic foods, costumes and entertainment, and the Boardwalk celebration Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, which includes an arts and crafts show, parade, sandcastle classic, fireworks and musical offerings. For a listing of events call 427-3580, Ext. 878.
Through Sunday, Sept. 18
Neptune Junior Tennis Tournament - Owls Creek Tennis Center. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4-10 p.m. No play on Sept. 14 and 15.
Sunday, Sept. 11
Oceana Naval Air Station Neptune Festival Air Show - Gates open at 9 a.m. with continuous shows - 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Country Fair Day at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18
Sandman Triathlon - Atlantic Avenue at 31st Street - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Neptune Festival Open Golf tournament - Hell's Point Golf Course.
Neptune Surfing Classic at 14th Street on oceanfront - 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Heritage Day - 24th Street Park - noon to 6 p.m.
Jet Ski Races - 31st Street and oceanfront - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Neptune Surfing Classic continues.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Prayer Breakfast at The Cavalier Beach Club - 7 to 9 a.m. (ticketed).
Seniors Golf Tournament - Bow Creek Municipal Golf Course.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Seniors Golf Tournament - Bow Creek Municipal Golf Course.
Senior Citizens Day - 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seniors Bingo - Pavilion - 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Seniors Ball - Pavilion Convention Center.
Friday, Sept. 30
Boardwalk Celebration Weekend begins - entertainment stage and concessions - 10th to 31st streets - 3-11 p.m.
Art and Craft Show - 18th Street to 27th Street - noon to 8 p.m.
King's Concert - 24th Stage - 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Chesapeake/Atlantic Race for monohull sailboats.
Neptune Surfing Classic at 14th Street on oceanfront - 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Art and Craft Show - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Volleyball Tournament - Second Street to Seventh Street.
Youth Sandcastle Classic - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Freelance).
Youth Day - Boardwalk and oceanfront - 15th Street Stage.
Fireworks - 14th Street Pier - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 2
Neptune Surfing Classic continues.
Volleyball Tournament continues.
Neptune Festival Sandcastle Classic - oceanfront - Business, Organization, and Masters Class.
8K Run - 10 a.m.
Youth Art Show - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Art and Craft Show continues.
Entertainment stages open.
Food and beverage booths open.
Grand Parade - Atlantic Avenue between 15th and 31st streets - 2 p.m.
Awards Ceremony - 15th Street Stage - 5-6 p.m. by CNB