Weekly Newsletter

THE OBAEM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

THE OBAEM WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

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See you Saturday in ViBe Park!

This week on the ViBe Park Stage:

La Primavera Strings

Did you know:

The Oceanfront Concert Series has returned!

From May 21, 2025 - September 11, 2025 at 17th, 24th & 31st Street Parks, 1701 Atlantic Avenue, 2405 Atlantic Avenue, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Time: 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Price: Free and Open to the Public

The ViBe Creative District is celebrating their 10th Anniversary! Congratulations to all who have worked tirelessly to create an inclusive community that nurtures artists and small businesses and creates space for public art to thrive!

One of our vendors, Lucky Leaf, recently opened a storefront full of plants, locally made creations, and eco-goods from Go-Less-Than. We are so excited for Melissa and wish her much success! Visit her location on the corner of Virginia Beach Blvd and Thalia Road and support small business in your community!

see Vibe Creative District for more details on events this weekend!

Live Music

Provided by

The ViBe Creative District

Old Beach Stage:

Eric Staab

ViBe Stage:

La Primavera Strings



Presented by Big Juicy Entertainment

Always lots to see and hear

in the ViBe Creative District!

Check out our great vendor list

for July 19, 2025:

Aina Clothing

Balefire Soap Co

Brandy Collins Art

Carolyn's Carved Crafts

Chic Flag

Forever Endeavor Jewelry

Heather Donis Designs

JKB Woodworks

Koh Art Ceramics

The Laughing Volcano

LeaVea Candles

Lucky Leaf VB

MerMuse WhimSea

Michael Schimmel Photography

Monellisa

Oceans Treasures

Of Great Value

Pretty Palm Candle Co

RockN Crafts by Kelly

Scottie Swim

Sea is My Life



Sticks & Stones Lapidary

Sunny Day Colorful

WKC Trading

Wuby's Wings

Thank YOU for making our market a destination for creative expression!

Our ever changing market layout gets better all the time.

The Old Beach Farmer's Market now nestles on 18th Street from Mediterranean to Cypress, forming a natural extension of The Old Beach Art & Eco Market.

Be sure to check out their new location.

We are proud of all of our market artisans and eco-friendly small businesses!

You can find our vendor friends (and their artwork) at a variety of locations...check out their social media to learn more.

Michael Schimmel Photography has art on exhibit at

The Stravitz Sculpture and Fine Art Gallery.

LRNow is dedicated to the health of our environment; visit their site for more information about their Reusable Bag Design Contest as well as ways you can get involved. They even have a free bag pattern which you can find here.



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and

Instagram @OldBeachArtandEcoMarket

Parking is generously provided by

local businesses

and in city parking lots:

the grass lot behind Wave Riding Vehicles along 19th Street;

the Runnymede parking lots along Cypress Avenue at 20th and 21st Streets ;the Virginia Beach Convention Center lot at 19th Street and Parks Avenue.

On-street parking is now available along 18th Street west of Cypress Avenue. 



Motorists who park in other lots or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing, including the Wareing's Gym and Mary's parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets. 

Be sure to visit

The Old Beach

Farmer's Market

on 18th Street.



Thanks for your continued support.

Our next market is

July 26, 2025