Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore:
Barbecue for a cause
Virginia Beach Jaycees is hosting a Barbecue for the Brave on Sept. 16 to benefit the Flame of Hope Memorial (prisoners of war and those missing in action). It features barbecue by 10 pitmasters who are competing for four awards. Browse the vendor and silent auction tables while listening to live music.
4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16. Back Bay’s Farmhouse Brewing Co., 1805 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach. 757-904-3183. tinyurl.com/bbq4brave
Beer fest
Get unlimited tastings at Wasserhund Brewing’s Oktoberfest on Sept. 17. It highlights over 20 breweries. Spend the day sipping, snacking and listening to live music by Wonderland.
1 to 6 p.m. Sep. 17. Summit Pointe Lot 2, near 510 Belaire Ave., Chesapeake. 757-698-4216. Tickets start at $10. tinyurl.com/wasserhundfest
All things Nashville
Get a taste of Nashville at the Nashfest Music and Food Festival on Sept. 17. Enjoy hot chicken, barbecue, bourbon and more. Shop with friends and line dance the night away.
Noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 17. Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. 757-441-2345. tinyurl.com/nashmusicfoodfest
Crab for a cause
Take the family to the Crabby Blues Festival on Sept. 17. The event is free and donations benefit Cape Charles Christian School. Fresh crab and other foods will be available. Bounce houses, and arts and crafts will be on hand to entertain the kids.
2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17. Central Park, Plum Street and Monroe Avenue, Cape Charles. 757-331-1717 Free. tinyurl.com/crabbyblues
Attend the Apple Extravaganza on Sept. 17 at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market.
Other events to explore
Isle of Wight County Fair: 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18. 21311 Courthouse Highway, Windsor. 757-357-2291. Tickets start at $8 plus fees. thefairiscoming.com
Fall Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 831 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson. 757-868-6842. tinyurl.com/tumcfallbazaar
Apple Extravaganza: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17. Virginia Beach Farmers Market, 3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach. 757-385-4388. tinyurl.com/appleextravaganza
Clyde’s Wing War: Noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 18. Sly Clyde Ciderworks, 207 E. Mellen St., Hampton. Tickets start at $10 plus fees. tinyurl.com/clydeswingwar
Jazz Brunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18. Vintage Tavern, 1900 Governors Pointe Drive, Suffolk. 757-238-8808. Reservation recommended. tinyurl.com/vintagetavern
Rekaya Gibson, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com, 757-295-8809, on Twitter @gibsonrekaya
