An exhilarating autumnal celebration awaits you on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Mount Trashmore Park for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation's Autumn in the Air Festival – an unforgettable celebration of fall with cozy activities, craft brews, and delicious bites, plus incredible live music performances by Grammy-winning artist, Tessa and Chance McCoy and other acclaimed bluegrass, classic Americana to folk bands! Soak up the magical spirit of fall while listening to the jams from the four-band lineup, or check out their custom Spotify Autumn in the Air playlist for festive tunes.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is delighted to invite the community to celebrate the magical spirit of fall at its all-new Autumn in the Air Festival, hosted at Mount Trashmore Park on Saturday, Nov. 4. Starting at noon, visitors can enjoy an array of cozy activities, from snuggling up with a blanket while listening to banjo-heavy bangers performed by a four-band lineup, to sampling delicious brews and bites. There's something for everyone to enjoy at this joyous new festival!
Headliner Tessa and Chance McCoy, a Grammy-winning indie folk musician, artist, music producer, and film composer from the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, will be joined by the acclaimed bluegrass duo Willow & Jesse, the foot-stomping Brackish Water Jamboree, as well as the blues-themed Oliver Gable Project. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, classic Americana, and more!
Check out the custom Spotify Autumn in the Air playlist to see your favorite bands and enjoy a season of unforgettable music.
Pumpkin Games and Activities
Experience the excitement of autumn-inspired yard games, including:
• Pumpkin Bowling
• Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
• Pumpkin Ring Toss
• Connect 4
• Corn Hole
Killin' Pine offers an exhilarating mobile axe-throwing experience for those seeking a more significant challenge, while Amazing Entertainment provides a thrilling 24-foot climbing wall.
Experience the excitement of autumn-inspired yard games, including pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tic tac toe, pumpkin ring toss, Connect four, and corn hole. Killin' Pine offers an exhilarating mobile axe-throwing experience for those seeking a more significant challenge, while Amazing Entertainment provides a thrilling 24-foot climbing wall.
Enjoy Interactive Inflatables, Axe Throwing, and a Petting Zoo!
Explore the Enchanted Forest of Treetopia and Cast Your Vote for the BeauTree Contest!
Don't Miss Out on Fun at the Mount Trash-S'MORE Station with Marshmallows Roasted and Educational Displays from Park & Landscape Services, Bee City USA, Tree Stewards, and Camping Presentations from Outdoor Retailer REI!
Bring the whole family to the Field of Fun and join Barks and Rex for an exciting day of activities! Enjoy interactive inflatables, axe throwing, and a petting zoo from Teeny Tiny Farm. Explore the enchanted forest of Treetopia and learn about the importance of trees in Virginia Beach with a free sapling waiting to be taken home. Cast your vote for the BeauTree contest finalists to be in with a chance to win a $112 Parks & Rec gift card. Plus, don't miss out on the fun at the Mount Trash-S'MORE station, where marshmallows are roasted, and there are educational displays from Park & Landscape Services, Bee City USA, Tree Stewards, and camping presentations from outdoor retailer REI.
Limited edition Autumn in the Air t-shirts and sweatshirts are available to order online, with proceeds benefiting the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation. Capture memories people will cherish and use the hashtag #VBParksRec #AutumnInTheAir for a chance to be highlighted on our social media channels. This opportunity will give back to the community while creating unforgettable memories. For more information about Autumn in the Air, visit VirginiaBeach.gov/AITA.
Autumn in the Air Festival will delight Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation guests with its cozy activities and charismatic four-band lineup. Attendees can sample delicious brews and bites while listening to various musical performances covering folk, bluegrass, classic Americana, and more genres. With headliner Tessa and Chance McCoy at the helm, be sure to set time aside to experience all there is to offer at this joyous new fall festival!
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