Jackalope Festival
Oceanfront | May 29–31, 2026
Founded as part of the global JACKALOPE action sports festival series, the Virginia Beach edition has quickly become one of the East Coast’s most electrifying outdoor events — transforming the Oceanfront into an action-packed playground of adrenaline and culture. What started as a celebration of skateboarding and extreme sports has burgeoned into a three-day festival drawing elite athletes and thrill-seekers from around North America, showcasing street and vert skateboarding, BMX, Moto X, skimboarding, BASE jumping, highline, jet ski freestyle and more.
Today, Jackalope Festival is free and open to the public with opportunities for VIP experiences and unique activations — from international pro competitions and live music stages to food trucks, pop-up shops and beachside vibes that bring fans, families and community together. Whether you’re here to witness top-tier athletes defy gravity or just soak up the high-energy atmosphere on the sand, Jackalope is where action sports culture and seaside fun collide.
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