THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, September 30, 1994 TAG: 9409290172
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 09 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: Medium: 63 lines
The 21st annual Neptune Festival grand finale is the Boardwalk celebration today through Sunday. Events include fireworks Saturday night, an arts and crafts show, the sandcastle classic and musical offerings.
The grand parade is Sunday at 2 p.m.
Youth Day will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Boardwalk at the 15th Street Stage. On hand will be jugglers, musicians, clowns, puppets, dancers and an acting troupe. The day also includes a playground area on the beach with sandcastle building and face painting for ages 4 and under, a beach obstacle course, a slippery pole climb and other games.
Stage entertainment during the finale weekend at the 11th, 15th and 24th street stages includes groups such as Panic, Against All Odds, Rhythm Kings, Lewis McGehee, Vendetta, Sick Dogs, Sea of Souls, Blues Exchange, The R&B Allstars, Waterworks, On Edge, Blvd. 58, The Kingpins, On Beyond Zee, Shane's last Stand, Gentlemen and Their Lady, Bill Deal and Ammon Tharp, The Stingrays, Sounds of the Drifters, Slapwater, The Entertainers, Liberation and The Rhondels.
Roger M. Pierce, co-owner of Orbital Technologies, is King Neptune XXI. For a listing of events call 427-3580, Ext. 878.
Friday, Sept. 30
Boardwalk Celebration Weekend begins - entertainment stage and concessions - 10th to 31st streets - 3 to 11 p.m.
Art and Craft Show - 18th Street to 27th Street - noon to 8 p.m.
King's Concert - 24th Stage - 6:45 to 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 to 6 p.m. ILLUSTRATION: Staff file photo
This year's Sandcastle Classic, as in the past, will require slow
and steady hands to perfect King Neptune's domain. The youth
competition is Saturday; businesses, organizations and masters go to
work on Sunday.
by CNB