23rd Annual Patriotic Festival

Memorial Day Weekend – May 28,29,30 2027

The Patriotic Festival Mission

The primary purpose of the festival is to celebrate patriotism and show appreciation and support to active duty and retired military personnel and their families. By bringing together large numbers of civilians and military personnel and their families in one setting, opportunities are created to foster awareness and support for the military mission.

Pre-Show Activities on the Boardwalk

Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be the site of Pre Show Military & Corporate Activities Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9am-6pm. Open to the public (no admission required for pre-show activities).

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

America’s most popular artists have performed at the Patriotic Festival including Zach Top, Brooks & Dunn, Red Clay Strays, Hardy, Bailey Zimmerman, Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Dasha, Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi, Kane Brown, Old Dominion, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Bobby Bones, The Beach Boys, Huey Lewis & The News, Hall & Oats, The Blue Angels, F22 Raptor.