Harborfest Land Events

NEW! The XPogo Xtreme Show

Dive into the world’s best extreme pogo entertainment and witness a team that holds 18 Guinness World Records.

Boardwalk Arcade

Enjoy classic boardwalk games like Pacman, Skee Ball and more. All of the games are free to play for festival guests of all ages!

Splash City Golf

Make a splash at this unique pop-up driving range in Town Point Park! Participants will take aim at a floating green in the Elizabeth River with golf balls that are made from recycled oyster shells.

Learning Barge

Examine river science and participate in activities with the Elizabeth River Project! Their mobile van (The Learning Barge) and educators offer knowledge on renewable energy, wetlands, aquatic animals, and more! See aquatic animals up close with their aquariums and touch tanks!

The Defiant Crew Pirate School

Walk the plank into history by witnessing the swashbuckling tales of golden age pirates. Watch your head ye landlubbers and cover your ears when cannon balls fly. Grab your mateys and get ready to set sail on your next voyage!

NEW! Circus Comedy & Juggling

The Amazing Colin Campbell amazes audiences with a wide array of talents, including juggling, bagpipes, unicycles, and more! Guests may be chosen to participate in Colin’s tricks!

NEW! BMX & Skate Stunt Show

Prepare to be amazed by BMX extreme stunts with crowd participation! This BMX team has all their tricks in order to astonish guests with their halfpipe and box jump. .

The Back Bay Mermaid

Watch as the curtains open to reveal an ancient spirit of the deep, a creature thought to exist only in the shimmering mirage of the open ocean – mermaids! Spotted by sailors for thousands of years in the breaking waves of their ships, one of these illusive beauties will be brought to you from the far corners of the earth. Hear about their stories of bravery and courage, learn about protecting their oceans, and witness for yourself a real mermaid! Photo opportunities will be available throughout the day.

NEW! DJ Melody

Put on your dancing shoes for some family-friendly music, thoughtfully produced by DJ Melody & Co!

Harborfest Virginia Wine, Spirits, and Craft Beer Garden

The Made in Virginia Wine Tasting will feature wine sampling from Virginia Wineries, Distilleries, as well as craft beers from Virginia and more! Wines will be available by the glass, bottle, and case. Craft beers will be available to purchase in sample sizes or by the pint. Join us for a unique experience sampling some of Virginia’s finest wine and craft beer with live music from The Back Deck Stage located along the Elizabeth River in TowneBank Fountain Park next to Waterside Live!

Dining at Harborfest

The Harborfest®, food and beverage theme is fresh and fun! Outdoor dining on the waterfront includes over 50 food and beverage scenes, serving fill-your-tummy delicacies including fresh crab cakes, hand breaded shrimp, fried oysters, scallops, shrimp fried rice, mouth-watering open pit beef barbeque, North Carolina barbeque, Italian sausage, Polish sausage, Philly style cheese steaks, burgers and dogs, souvlaki, pitas, gyros, chicken on a stick, chicken tenders, Grecian chicken, chicken lo mein, Greek salad, buttery roasted corn, fresh cut French fries, onion rings, fresh wraps, corn dogs, blooming onions and smoked savory turkey legs. Top off your lunch or dinner with ice cold lemonade and sweet desserts like hand dipped ice cream, fresh and hot funnel cakes, cool Italian ices, melt-in-your-mouth Kettle Korn, fresh fruit smoothies and soft serve ice cream with all the toppings. Lounge with family and friends at one of our shaded seating areas and relax while enjoying your favorite festival fare. In addition to traditional beverage selections like smoothies and lemonade, adult beverages may be found throughout the festival grounds in various locations.

NEW! Code Ninjas

Challenge your skills by navigating and coding competitive drones and robots through obstacle courses with Code Ninjas.