Festival Facts

Honored with more than 25 awards from the International Festivals and Events Association, recognizing excellence in event production and promotion

• Winner of two "Best in Virginia Awards" from the International Association of Business Communicators for OpSail 2000, including "Best Special Event" and "Best Media Relations Plan."
• Annually recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top 25 Events in the Southeast"
• Norfolk Festevents donates more than $60,000 a year to nearly 30 local charities, with annual volunteer opportunities for nearly 1,000 community and corporate volunteers.
• More than 1 million people attend our concerts, festivals and special events each year