Some of our favorite folks are with us tomorrow

Virginia Beach is enjoying a beautiful week – the kind of weather we only dreamed of not so long ago. It’s another great day to shop at Old Beach.

Feeling like it’s all going to the dogs?
Well, that’s because it is!
Tomorrow is Dog Day at Old Beach Markets

Dogs are always welcome at Old Beach but especially tomorrow. Don’t come alone – bring your best friend for treats and products dedicated to them. For instance, look at the 100% untreated cotton macrame rope chew toys for the dogs in your life – available at The Bohemery and the lovely pendant – created by Keli At The Water’s Edge – for you or your sweetie.

Best of all, the pendant could be yours for free. Stop by At The Water’s Edge to enter the drawing and to snag a treat for your dog. Drawing is at 11:30 and you don’t have to be present to win.

There’s a costume contest and your pup could win – just register at the Old Beach Market tent and have a picture taken at It all started with a fig. The winner will be chosen by a poll of Old Beach customers.

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Saturday’s forecast calls for another lovely September day.

The Art Market looks lovely, too.

We’ll have ContraVan, Kym Bach (welcome back, Kym), Shannon Calley,
Teresa Hartman, Suzanne Jeffers, Maria Kuntz , Keli Hindenach and our Marvelous Market Manager –Ashley Smith plus newcomer Lauren Goldrich.

Lauren will paint your face for a pittance. You could come away looking just like your dog!

If you don’t subscribe to their newsletters, see what’s happening at Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market.

We’ll be looking for you and
your dogs on Saturday.

With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and 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; and 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.

Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.

OUR NEXT MARKET

We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – September 23, 2017

Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.

A good answer to last week’s fire…

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We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.

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Pretty dramatic picture, huh. One of Kay Reid’s limited edition prints (and my personal favorite). Come meet Kay tomorrow as she joins a wonderful array of artists at Old Beach Markets – 19th Street at Cypress Avenue in Virginia Beach.

Tomorrow’s weather could go either way. Remember you can check our Facebook page for up to the minute announcements.

Others you can expect to see tomorrow include Bob Wright/Beth Wray, Acara Phipps, Shannon Calley, Jessamyn Manzeralla, Lindsay Kearns, Marisa Kuntz, Teresa Hartman and Cerrone Wooling plus Market Manager Ashley Smith (of course) and ContraVan.

You’re invited to bring your lunch and Picnic on the Patio at Croc’s 19th Street Bistro. There’ll be lots of opportunities to add to your meal at Old Beach Farmer’s Market.

Bet you didn’t know that Christina at Old Beach Green Market might just be your ticket to a loving family pet. She fosters four legged creatures looking for new homes. Doesn’t always have one available but you might find a match made in heaven. Meet Walter tomorrow (weather permitting). He’s an older chihuahua with a great personality. He loves snuggling, walking, bike riding and gets along well with other dogs.

The ViBe Creative District Crosswalk Paining has been rescheduled for NEXT Saturday, August 19th.

Artist early registration for The 55th Annual Ocean View Art Show in October ends on August 15th. 55 years – they’re doing something right!

We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.

With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and 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; and 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 including the Wareing’s Gym and Mary’s parking lots on Cypress Avenue at 18th and 17th Streets or who block driveways do so risking tickets and towing.

Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.

OUR NEXT MARKET

We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 22, 2017

Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.

THIS WEEK’S MARKET

Won’t keep you reading long today but please take one minute to look at the wonderful array of artists we have for tomorrow:

Welcome Amy Cummings back to Old Beach Markets. Amy will be in the street with Hillary Davenport, Carla Fuller, Teresa Hartman, Lindsay Kearns, Marisa Kuntz, Acara Phipps, Mallorie Terranova and our Wonderful Market Manager – Ashley Smith.

When you’re at Old Beach Art Market, stick around for a few minutes to check out the other two great markets at 19th Street and Cypress: Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market.

Think ahead for August 12th when the Markets will be celebrating Farmers Market Week. Croc’s 19th Street Bistro is opening their patio to picnickers. Plan now to have your “bring your own” lunch/brunch and enjoy the patio with us.

Think about October, too. The 55th Annual Ocean View Art Show is October 7 and 8, 2017. Early registration for aspiring artists ends on August 15th so sign up soon if you want to take part.

We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.

With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:
Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and 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; and 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.

Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.

OUR NEXT MARKET

We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 22, 2017

Plenty of time for YOU to participate. Contact OldBeachArtMarket@Hardysinc.com for information.

There is something for everyone at the Virginia Beach Art Market.

Put this on your calendar, too. The Hermitage Museum and Gardens and their spectacular The Art of Burning Man Exhibition. Everything’s aglow on Thursday nights until October 12.

A weekend to celebrate – how lucky we are to have The 4th of July to celebrate. As John Adams predicted, Independence Day is warmly greeted from coast to coast with All American Fervor, Fireworks and Parades. He didn’t guess hot dogs and hamburgers but who could have?

Artists out for a patriotic market tomorrow will be Kym Bach, Shannon Calley, Lori Cicogna, Amy Cummings, Hillary Davenport, Marisa Kuntz, Nick Halleran, Melissa Laverdiere, Acara Phipps, Kay Reid, Mallorie Terranova, Bob Wright and our Wonderful Market Manager – Ashley Smith – plus ContraVan and new to Old Beach – Mike Smack.

After visiting Old Beach, you might be interested in Cultured 2k17: A Utopia Feni Arts + Music Festival in Kempsville.  When you go, be sure to look for Ashley and Jessamyn Manzeralla.

Old Beach Green Market and Old Beach Farmer’s Market are looking good this week, too.

Stars & Stripes Explosion on July 4th is worth checking out. The Quantico Marine Corps Band‘s Concert Band and Rock Band will be at the main 24th Street beach stage on the 4th as part of  Beach Street USA

We’ll be looking for you on Saturday.

With thanks for copy to Old Beach Farmer’s Market:

Parking is generously donated by these local businesses and 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; and 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.

Vendor-only parking has generously been donated by the Shoreham Condominiums next door to the market.

OUR NEXT MARKET

We’ll see you on 19th Street next week – July 8, 2017

OLD BEACH ART MARKET IS A JURIED SHOW. Print this application, complete and mail with your one time $10 non-refundable application fee and three photos of your art to: Old Beach Art Market, 600 22nd Street, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
You may also apply by sending application/information to OldBeachArtMarket@hardysinc.com and mailing the application fee to above address. We will email your acceptance. Once accepted, you must pay in advance for each market you plan to join.

Old Beach Art Market Artists will be all over the area this weekend and next.

We have a great lineup on Saturday: Shannon Calley, Lori Cicogna, Nick Halleran, Teresa Hartman, Suzanne Jeffers, Jessamyn Manzeralla, Acara Phipps, Kay Reid and Bob Wright

Marisa Kuntz and Melissa Laverdiere will be at The Coral Caravan at St. Brides Feed and Farm Supply, 356 St. Brides Road in Chesapeake.

Emily Warden, Lindsay Kearns, Mallorie Terranova and Ashley Smith are showing their art at Esoteric Crafts – 501 Virginia Beach Boulevard.

Did you know it’s National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month? Yep, sure is. The Old Beach Farmer’s Market is a good place to celebrate. Heather Donis will be painting a mural during Saturday’s market and she’s inviting patrons to help. So be sure to bring your creative talent with you when you visit the markets. Yes – Heather wants YOU to help.

Market hours are 9:00 a.m. until noon all year round.

Don’t forget the Farmer’s and The Green Market!

There won’t be an Art Market next Saturday, June 17 but we’re back in the street on the 24th.

Check out the Boardwalk Art Show  on June 16, 17 & 18. Our own Kenn Young is participating – booth # 3419. Another Old Beach Art Market friend on the boardwalk is Amanda Outcult.

Looking for another great place to exhibit? The 2nd Annual Hermitage Museum and Gardens Handmade Festival is on September 10th. Apply by July 14th. This is a fun Sunday event. Get details at their website.

OUR NEXT MARKET

Old Beach Art Market yielding 19th Street next week for
Virginia Beach High School Graduation Day – June 17th.
So mark your calendars
We’re back on 19th Street in 2 weeks – June 24, 2017