A scrumptious weekend, restaurant week and more deals: 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 and North Carolina:

Eat, drink and be merry

CultureFix is hosting another Scrumptious Weekend. This three-day event is a foodie’s delight. Enjoy Chowderfest (endless chowder on the first day), Chocolate Affair (unlimited chocolate desserts the second) and Noktoberfest, craft beers and pretzels the third.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 4; 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 5; noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 324 Francis St., Williamsburg. 757-592-4289. Tickets start at $25. tinyurl.com/scrumptiouswk

Dine for a cause

The Virginia Gentlemen Foundation is hosting an oyster roast to benefit the YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom. Enjoy all-you-can-eat raw and steamed oysters, clams, barbecue, side dishes and dessert. Bourbon tasting, beer and wine are also included.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 5. YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom, 1181 Prosperity Road, Virginia Beach. 757-961-4175. Tickets are $100. tinyurl.com/ymcaoysterroast

Vegan food and more

Carpool to the Hampton Roads VegFest. Experience plant-based food from different vendors each day and watch tasty cooking demonstrations. Participate in fitness games on the beach and take the children to the kids’ zone.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6. 24th Street Stage Park, Virginia Beach. hamptonroadsvegfest@gmail.com. Free. hamptonroadsvegfest.com

Restaurant Week

Get ready for Suffolk Restaurant Week. Select meals from the dining levels: deluxe ($10 breakfast and lunch; $20 dinner), premier ($15 breakfast and lunch; $30 dinner) and ultimate ($20 lunch;$40 dinner). Plan accordingly.

Nov. 5 through 12. Participating restaurants throughout Suffolk. 757-514-4131. tinyurl.com/svarestaurantweek

Who doesn’t love a deal?

Find a business that opened in 2022 with the help of Yelp Coastal Virginia: The 757 Deal. Yelp account holders who check in at participating eateries will receive deals for $7.57 all month long. Some spots look familiar.

Now through Nov. 30. Participating businesses, Hampton Roads, Virginia. yelp757deal.com

Other events to explore

Urbanna Oyster Festival: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 4; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Town of Urbanna, 45 Cross St.. 804-758-2122. Free (parking $20). urbannaoysterfestival.com

Back River Bulls Barbecue and Brews: 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Poquoson Yacht Club, 417 Messick Road, Poquoson. 757-879-7857. Tickets start at $50. tinyurl.com/riverbullsbbq

Oyster Roast: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5. Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N. Water St., Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 252-679-7507. Tickets $40. tinyurl.com/oysterroastnc

Currituck Bulls and Barbecue: Noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 5. Currituck County Rural Center, 184 Milburn Sawyer Road, Powells Point, North Carolina. 252-435-2947. Tickets start at $10 (no tickets available at the gate). tinyurl.com/bullsbbq

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