FAQs

Always held on Memorial Day Weekend, the last full weekend in May on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm and Monday from 10am – 5pm.

We expect 80+ artists this year.

No, the entire event is free and open to the public.

Artists exhibit on the boardwalk on 3rd through 7th Street in Virginia Beach.

Due to the tourism area we are in, there is no free parking. We have several options for our guests:

Municipal Parking Lots. Parking fees average $10.00 – $20.00 at the municipal lots.  Municipal lots walking distance to the VB Surf Art Expo are located at 2nd Street, Rudee Loop, and 4th Street.  For more information on resort parking in the Municipal Lots, go here:
https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/city-property/parking/resort-area-parking/parking-lots

Municipal Garage Parking is also available. The 9th Street Garage is a quick walk to the boardwalk for the VB Surf Art Expo. For more information on resort Garage Parking, go here:
https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/city-property/parking/resort-area-parking/parking-garages

Meter Street Parking is also available. For more information on resort meter parking go here:
https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/city-property/parking/resort-area-parking/parking-meters

Parking for individuals with disabilities, go here:
https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/city-property/parking/resort-area-parking/accessible-parking

Trolley Services. The Virginia Beach Resort Trolly Service, known as the VB Wave Trolley is a popular choice to get around the resort without the stress of finding parking close to where you want to be. For more info go here:
https://gohrt.com/modes/vb-wave-bayfront-shuttle/