Chesapeake Schedule of Events
SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012
American Indian Festival (Greenbriar Middle School, 10am-6pm) The impressive Grand Entry captures the spirit of the festival as Native Americans enter in full regalia. The Grand Entry will take place at noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday. The essence of the Native American culture is also revealed in the Pow-Wow, where dancers move gracefully to the beat of the drum. This is an educational family event featuring traditional dancing and drumming, American Indian food, demonstrations, native jewelry, and crafts for purchase. The event also features children's activities such as pony rides and make-and-take crafts. For more information, call (757) 382-6411.
SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2012
American Indian Festival (Greenbriar Middle School, 10am-6pm) The impressive Grand Entry captures the spirit of the festival as Native Americans enter in full regalia. The Grand Entry will take place at noon on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday. The essence of the Native American culture is also revealed in the Pow-Wow, where dancers move gracefully to the beat of the drum. This is an educational family event featuring traditional dancing and drumming, American Indian food, demonstrations, native jewelry, and crafts for purchase. The event also features children's activities such as pony rides and make-and-take crafts. For more information, call (757) 382-6411.
THURSDAY JUNE 7, 2012
USS CHESAPEAKE: The Troubled History of a Troubled Ship (7:00 pm at Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake Campus- 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake VA 23322, Room 2057 in the Marian P. Whitehurst Building) The USS CHESAPEAKE (the image of which figures prominently on the City of Chesapeake seal) played a role in both the coming of the War of 1812 and in the War itself. Discover the story of one of the most infamous ships in American history when TCC Professors Dr. David Kiracofe and Dr. Kevin Brady present their lecture, “The USS Chesapeake - The Troubled History of a Troubled Ship Free & Open to the public.
FRIDAY JUNE 8, 2012
OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Parade of Sail- The International fleet of tall ships will begin arriving on Thursday, June 7, 2012. They will anchor in Lynnhaven Roads, just north of the John A. Lesner Bridge on the Virginia Beach waterfront. The Parade of Sail will begin at 7AM on the morning of Friday, June 8, 2012. The fleet will parade from the Lynnhaven Roads anchorage through Thimble Shoals Channel, past the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (between Trestles A and B) and past Fort Monroe in Hampton. From there, the ships will move through Hampton Roads and up the Elizabeth River to downtown Norfolk. The first ships in the Parade will reach Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk at noon on Friday, June 8, 2012. Ships will then proceed to their docks in downtown Norfolk, or in other Affiliate Ports, before opening to the public for tours. Viewing locations in Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. For general parade updates, visit Parade of Sail Information.
SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012
Demo Days at Oak Grove Lake Park - KAYAXPEDITION
409 Bryon Street, Chesapeake, VA
10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Getting to Know Your Kayak
Learn the basic paddle strokes, gear and maneuvers to make the most of your next kayaking trip. Hands-on training with qualified professionals. (Class accommodates 10 people)
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Demo Days - Kayak Test Drives
Try out a variety of kayaks and find one just for you.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Getting to Know Your Kayak
Learn the basic paddle strokes, gear and maneuvers to make the most of your next kayaking trip. Hands-on training with qualified professionals. (Class accommodates 10 people)
Race at Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road, Chesapeake, VA
2:00 pm - Kayak, Canoe & SUP Race, Competitive 6-miler
A 6-Mile kayak, canoe and SUP race to benefit wounded warriors. The race is hosted by Team River Runner of Virginia Beach.
2:00 pm - Kayak, Canoe & SUP Fun Paddle Race
A shorter, noncompetitive paddle to benefit wounded warriors. The fun paddle is hosted by Team River Runner of Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation's oversized LOVE artwork on display at Great Bridge Lock Bridge as part of a state & local partnership to promote tourism. The artwork, which is 16 feet long and more than six feet high, is part of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign and promotes the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Visitors are encouraged to take a family picture in front of the artwork and share it on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/virginiaisforlovers or on Twitter, using the hashtag #LOVEVA. Access to the artwork is free and available during daylight hours June 9 & 10.
A Tall Ship Celebration at Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Historic Park - 103 Watson Road, Chesapeake, VA
*Food vendors will be onsite for purchase. All events listed at GBBWHP are free and open to the public.
11:00 am - 7:00 pm - Deck tours of the tall ship - A.J. Meerwald
11:30 am - 12:10 pm - Crestwood Middle School Steel Drum Band
12:10-1:00 pm - The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Interpretive Park. Interpretive signage will be unveiled which provides information about the history of the Battle of Great Bridge and the waterways of the region.
1:00 pm - Cake reception
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Historians available to give guided tours of the Interpretive Park and the future home of the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Visitor Center.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Crestwood Middle School Steel Drum Band
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Musical performance TBA
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Music by Lewis McGhee
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Performance by Craig Robertson and the Virginia Chorale.
SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2012
Guided Kayak Trips at Great Bridge Lock Park - 100 Locks Road, Chesapeake, VA
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Guided Kayak Trip*
Cruise down the historic waterways of Great Bridge, the site of the 1775 Revolutionary War battle that precipitated the British evacuation from Virginia. Bring your own kayak. (Limit to 20 participants)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Guided Kayak Trip*
Cruise down the historic waterways of Great Bridge, the site of the 1775 Revolutionary War battle that precipitated the Bridge evacuation from Virginia. Bring your own kayak. (Limit to 20 participants)
The Virginia Tourism Corporation's oversized LOVE artwork on display at Great Bridge Lock Bridge as part of a state & local partnership to promote tourism. The artwork, which is 16 feet long and more than six feet high, is part of the Virginia is for Lovers campaign and promotes the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Visitors are encouraged to take a family picture in front of the artwork and share it on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/virginiaisforlovers or on Twitter, using the hashtag #LOVEVA. Access to the artwork is free and available during daylight hours June 9 & 10.
A Tall Ship Celebration at Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Historic Park - 103 Watson Road, Chesapeake, VA
*Food vendors will be onsite for purchase. All events listed at GBBWHP are free and open to the public.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Deck tours of the tall ship A.J. Meerwald
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Music by 1 Digit Short
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Historians available to give guided tours of the Interpretive Park and future home of the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Visitor Center.
Guided Canoe Trip at Great Dismal Swamp Boat Ramp - 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA
9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Guided War Canoe Trip*
Explore the Dismal Swamp from this huge 14-person canoe. Learn about the local wildlife and history of the swamp and Virginia's second largest naturally occurring lake - Lake Drummond. Bring water and a bag lunch. (Limted to 13 participants)
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Guided War Canoe Trip*
Explore the Dismal Swamp from this huge 14-person canoe. Learn about the local wildlife and history of the swamp and Virginia's second largest naturally occurring lake - Lake Drummond. Bring water and a snack (if needed). (Limited to 13 participants)
Guided Kayak Trip at Northwest River Park - 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake, VA
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Guided Kayak Trip*
Paddle one of Southeastern Virginia's most beautiful rivers. The Northwest River flows mostly undisturbed by human impact through southern Chesapeake.
*Please bring your own water & snacks.
Register for kayaking events listed above here
