Festivals, food trucks, brews and more
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. tinyurl.com/vareggaemusicfoodfest
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. chincoteagueblueberryfestival.com
Someone’s crabby
Take a ride to Elizabeth City on Saturday to attend the Crab Fest. Tickets include all-you-caneat 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. tinyurl.com/sevensoundsbrewingcrabfest
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. tinyurl.com/plantbasedjunkfood
Other events to explore
Nannie G’s Food Truck (soul food). 4 p.m. Thursday. Nansemond Brewing Station, 212 E. Washington St., Suffolk. tinyurl. com/nanniegsfoodtruck
City Center Farmers Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through September 1. 701 Mariners Row, Newport News. citycenteratoysterpoint.com/events
Wings and Warriors. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Lendy’s Cafe, 1581 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. tinyurl.com/lendyswingsforwarriors
Pitt County Barbecue. Noon. Saturday. MoMac Brewing Company, 3228 Academy Ave., Portsmouth. tinyurl.com/ pitcountybbq
Wine tasting. 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Hickory Trading Company, 357 Johnstown Road, Chesapeake. Tickets $20 plus fees. tinyurl.com/hickorytradingwinetasting Beers, Beats and Bites. 4 to 8 p.m. Saturdays through October. The Virginia Beer Company, 401 Second St., Williamsburg. tinyurl. com/ beersbeatsbitesvabeerco