Caribbean vibes, blueberry festival and plant-based junk food: What’s happening in Hampton Roads and beyond

Rekaya Gibson, The Virginian-Pilot
·2 min read

Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore and North Carolina:

Caribbean vibes

Grab a hat, sunscreen and friends and head to the Virginia Reggae Music and Food Festival on Saturday. Bands and international artists will entertain with reggae, afrobeats and soca music. Fill up on Caribbean fare like jerk chicken, sweet plantains and meat pies. Walk it off by visiting the vendor tables.

1 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Virginia Beach Sportsplex, 2044 Landstown Centre Way, Virginia Beach. Tickets start at $10. Free parking. Visit tinyurl.com/vareggaemusicfoodfest.

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Nothing but the blues

Make plans to attend the Chincoteague Blueberry Festival this weekend. Discover goodies made with the antioxidant fruit such as the ultimate blueberry pie, homemade blueberry ice cream and an old-fashioned blueberry shortcake. Select some fine arts and crafts to take home.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island. Visit chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com.

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Crab Fest

Take a ride to Elizabeth City on Saturday to attend the Crab Fest. Tickets include all-you-can-eat crab, pork barbecue, herb chicken, corn on the cob, cucumber tomato salad, baked beans, slaw, tea and lemonade. Listen to music. Chill with a craft beer.

5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N. Water St., Elizabeth City. Tickets $30 plus fees. Visit tinyurl.com/sevensoundsbrewingcrabfest.

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Bring in ‘da food truck, bring in ‘da junk

The Los Angeles-based pop-up Vuture Food is making a stop in Norfolk next week to serve up plant-based junk food. Create a meal with the popular crispy chik’n sandwiches and loaded fries. Preorders are not available.

3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27. Benchtop Brewing Company, 1129 Boissevain Ave., Norfolk. Visit tinyurl.com/plantbasedjunkfood.

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Other events to explore

Nannie G’s Food Truck (soul food). 4 p.m. Thursday. Nansemond Brewing Station, 212 E. Washington St., Suffolk. Visit tinyurl.com/nanniegsfoodtruck.

City Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1. 701 Mariners Row, Newport News. Visit citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events.

Wings and Warriors. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Lendy’s Cafe, 1581 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Visit tinyurl.com/lendyswingsforwarriors.

Pitt County Barbecue. Noon. Saturday. MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. Visit tinyurl.com/pitcountybbq.

Wine tasting. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Hickory Trading Company, 357 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake. Tickets $20 plus fees. Visit tinyurl.com/hickorytradingwinetasting.

Beers, Beats and Bites. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second St., Williamsburg. Visit tinyurl.com/beersbeatsbitesvabeerco.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com; on Twitter @gibsonrekaya