9/3
TGIF Summer Concert Series
Location: Bennett’s Creek Park off of Shoulders Hill Rd.
Unwind at the Wharf after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company.
Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm. Performers to be announced.
Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at 757-514-7267 for more information.
9/11
Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival
Location: North Main Street from Finney Avenue to Washington Street
Join us for the 4th Annual Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival, a free, family-friendly event complete with two stages for all day entertainment! Sample signature dishes from some of Suffolk’s best eateries; enjoy the kid’s area complete with bounce houses, clown and face painting; “shop local” at our unique boutiques and our on-site merchants. Find your next new car at the New Vehicle Exhibition featuring local dealerships. Games for kids, food eating contests and strolling performers! 10am-TBD. Free and open to the public. To become a vendor or sponsor, call Lori Carter at
757-514-7267. For general event information, call the Suffolk Visitor Center at
757-514-4130.
9/18
11th Annual Hidden Treasures Appraisal Show
Location: Suffolk National Guard Armory, 2761 Godwin Blvd.
Riddick's Folly presents an opportunity for people to clean out their attics and have their "hidden treasures" appraised by experts. Written appraisals will be available for an additional fee. 9am-3pm. $7 per item appraised, no limit. For more information please call 757-934-0822 or E-mail to rfcurator@verizon.net.
9/19
Suffolk Humane Society’s Third Annual Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Festival
Location: Sleepy Hole Park, 4700 Sleepy Hole Road
Enjoy a day of doggone fun supporting the Suffolk Humane Society's rescued animals! This event includes a pledge walk, music, entertainment, pet-related exhibitors, rescue groups and much more! 1pm-5pm. Free. Suffolk Humane Society, 757-538-3030.
9/30
Queen’s Luncheon & Fashion Show (Peanut Fest Kick-off)
Location: Suffolk National Guard Armory, 2761 Godwin Blvd.
The Suffolk Peanut Festival Queen is selected from among rising high school seniors that are evaluated by a panel based on four criteria: a creative writing essay; school activities; awards and achievements; and community involvement. The queen and her court are treated to a luncheon and popular fashion show by the Pilot Club of Suffolk. This is the first in a series of Peanut Fest events over the traditional week of fun and family in Suffolk. 12pm. Tickets are $15 per person. For ticket availability, call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757-514-4130. For more information, call Suffolk Festivals at 757-539-6751 or logo onto SuffolkFest.org.
