Nationally Recognized Bands on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!!

When:  September 4 – 6, 2020

Where:  On The Beach At 20th & 24th Street Parks
Virginia Beach, VA

The American Music Festival is one of the largest outdoor music events on the East Coast. Spend Labor Day weekend on the waterfront in Virginia Beach and enjoy national, regional, and local acts on multiple stages. Just about every music genre will be represented from rock, jazz, country, R&B, and more. Past artists include Journey, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, and The Beach Boys to name a few.

The giant 20th Street main stage on the beach, featuring national recording artists, is the anchor and requires a ticket. Additional boardwalk “side stages” are located at 17th, 24th, and 31st Streets, and feature local artists and are free to the public.

Festival Highlights

• Nationally Recognized Artists
• Regional & Local Artists
• Surf and Sand Under the Stars
• Food & Drink Vendors
• Local Restaurants
• Music-Themed Exhibitors & Retail Venues

Check the website to purchase tickets and for additional information.

Plan Your Trip

Virginia Beach is a classic seaside location to experience summer on the Atlantic Coast. There is something for everyone and it’s a great home base to explore other cities and towns in the region. Here are some recommendations from the travel desk at Check-it-Off Travel to consider while planning a trip to the festival.

Come Support Local Cheesemakers & Farmers!!!

When:  August 9, 2020

Where:  Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Cost: $65 Per Person

The Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival brings together a wide range of people with a passion for artisan cheese, local food, wine, spirits, and craft beer. Vermont is a premium artisanal cheese state, with the highest number of cheesemakers per capita: over 40 of them! The festival is hosted by Shelburne Farms at the historic Coach Barn on the property – an extraordinary location. There is a reason the event sells out every year!!

Festival Highlights

• Artisan Cheese Tastings
• Cheese & Specialty Foods for Purchase
• Cooking Demos and Cheese Pairings
• Educational Programs
• Networking

Check the website to purchase tickets and for additional information.

https://shelburnefarms.org/…/12th-annual-vermont-cheesemake…

Plan Your Trip

Spend the weekend along Lake Champlain in the amazing small towns around Burlington. There are surprises around every corner as you drive the picturesque roads of Vermont. Here are some recommendations from the travel desk at Check-it-Off Travel to consider while planning a trip to the festival.

What to Do

Shelburne Museum
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (Vergennes)
ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain (Burlington)

Where to Shop

Café Shelburne (Shelburne)
Inn at Shelburne Farms Restaurant (Shelburne)
Rustic Roots (Shelburne)
Village Wine & Coffee (Shelburne)