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Norfolk Harborfest 2018: Music and Entertainment Schedule

Take a look at the concert and entertainment schedule for the 2018 Norfolk Harborfest.
Credit: The Family Stone

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- The Norfolk Harborfest® is the largest, longest-running, maritime festival in the nation, and it's right around the corner!

Held at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, you can take part in the fun Friday, June 8 until Sunday, June 10.

Take a look at the concert and entertainment schedule below:

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

ABNB MAIN STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

Super Doppler

National-touring artists, Super Doppler, blends soul, roots, and rock to create a psychedelic sound that is uniquely their own. Originating from Norfolk, VA, the six-piece recently released Moonlight Anthems; an ode to the 70s rock-n-roll scene.

To learn more about Super Doppler, check them out here superdopplerband.com.

American Authors

Friday, June 8, 2018 - 8:45 pm

Multi-platinum artists, American Authors have seen their music featured on the big screen, in commercials and as a theme song for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Their pop-rock sound features a mix of tribal rhythm, country twang, Latin riffs and electronic dance music (EDM) style drops. "Our music is our hearts and our souls and our entire lives," says lead singer, Zac Barnett. “That’s what we really live for.”

To learn more about American Authors, visit weareamericanauthors.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

BOATHOUSE STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

2:45-4:00 pm Brandon Bower (funk/soul)

5:00-6:00 pm Bennett Wales & the Relief (pop/rock)

7:15-8:15 pm Commonheart (rock/funk)

8:45-10:00pm Mike Proffitt (classic rock/Americana)

10:00-11:00 pm DJ CanRock (EDM)

FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

BLUE MOON STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

2:00-3:30 pm Brett Williams (jazz/soul)

4:00-5:30 pm Skye Zentz (acoustic/folk)

6:00-7:30 pm Kevin Brinson (rock/Americana)

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018

ABNB MAIN STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

Atlanta Rhythm Section

Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 8:15 pm

For more than 30 years, members of the Atlanta Rhythm Section have entertained audiences all over the world with their hits. The band's diverse sound has earned them multiple gold and platinum records.

To learn more about the Atlanta Rhythm Section, visit atlantarhythmsection.com.

Firefall

Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 5:45 pm

In an age where new bands come and go, Colorado Music Hall of Fame inductees, Firefall, have enjoyed a career that spans more than 40 years and shows no sign of slowing down. Firefall's commercial success includes three Gold albums, two Platinum albums and eleven chart-topping singles.

To learn more about Firefall, visit firefallofficial.com.

Pure Prairie League

Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 3:15 pm

Pure Prairie League continues to tour and treat their legions of loyal fans to music that sounds as good today as it did when it was first performed. “People come to hear the music the way it was played back then,” singer Craig Fuller says. “We may have improved on the fidelity, but when we do a song off one of our records, we do it just as it was recorded.”

To learn more about Pure Prairie League, visit pureprairieleague.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018

BOATHOUSE STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

• 12:30-1:45 pm Jesse Chong (rock/reggae)

• 2:15-3:30 pm Roebuck (folk/Americana)

• 7:00-8:00 pm Holy Ghost Tent Revival (blues/rock)

• 8:15-9:30 pm Wonderland (pop/dance)

• 10:00-11:00 pm DJ CanRock (EDM)

SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2018

BLUE MOON STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

• 12:00-1:30 pm Brian Allard (duo/light rock)

• 2:00-3:30 pm Julie Clark (acoustic/folk)

• 4:00-5:30 pm Raw Beets (Americana/folk rock)

• 6:00-7:30 pm Brian Sewell (acoustic/rock)

SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

ABNB MAIN STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

Thomas McClary

Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 2:00 pm

Four-time GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, producer, and Motown icon, Thomas McClary, Co-Founder of the Commodores, is back and better than ever!

To learn more about Thomas McClary, Co-Founder of the Commodores, visit thomasmcclary.com.

The Family Stone

Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 4:30 pm

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, R&B Pioneer Award Winners, The Family Stone, bring raw, original, timeless sound and a psychedelic funky twist to their timeless classics.

To learn more about The Family Stone, visit thefamilystonemusic.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

BOAT HOUSE STAGE PERFORMING ARTISTS

• 11:00-12:00 am Derek Smith (acoustic/rock)

• 12:30-2:00 pm Good Shot Judy (jazz/swing)

• 2:15-3:15pm Win Winslow (acoustic/top 40)

• 3:30-4:30 pm BJ Griffin & Galaxy Groove (jazz/rock)

• 5:00-6:00 pm Lewis McGehee (acoustic/classic rock)

EVENTS

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

ABNB Main Stage

b 12:15 PM

Competitive eaters unite! Eager hot dog lovers will compete on the Main Stage to see who can down the most hot dogs during Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The Norfolk, VA event is a Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY July 4th qualifier for the biggest hot dog eating contest in the country!

NEW! The Shadow Players

Fri, June 8, 2018, 1:30, 3:30, 6:30 PM, Sat, June 9, 2018, 1:30, 3:30, 6:30 PM, Sun, June 10, 2018, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30 PM

The Shadow Players Stage Combat Group portrays and recreates the Golden Age of Piracy. Their show combines comedy and hi-jinks with rousing sword-fights and educational information. They like to make friends wherever they go. Be sure to say “ahoy!” to the pirates!

The Colours Junkanoo Street Party

Fri, June 8, 2018, 5:30, 10:00 PM, Sat, June 9, 2018, 5:00, 10:00 PM, Sun, June 10, 2018, 12:00, 5:30 PM

Members of the world famous parade unit from Nassau, Bahamas will travel to Norfolk to perform “rushouts” throughout the weekend. Making music from goatskin drums, cowbells, whistles, horns and conch shells and wearing beautiful and vibrant handmade costumes – this is a performance NOT to be missed!

The Real Mermaids

Fri, June 8, 2018, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM, Sat, June 9, 2018, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 PM

Sun, June 10, 2018, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:30 PM

Watch as the curtains open to reveal an ancient spirit of the deep, a creature thought to exist only in the shimmering mirage of the open ocean – a mermaid! Spotted by sailors for thousands of years in the breaking waves of their ships, one of these elusive beauties will be brought to you from the far corners of the earth. Hear about their stories of bravery and courage, learn about protecting their oceans, and witness for yourself a real mermaid! Photo opportunities will be available throughout the day.

Living Art – Dan Nelson

If you combine three parts painter, two and a half parts musician, a pound or two of an inventor, and a heaping tablespoon of a show-off . . . you just might come up with a Dan Nelson, Art Adventurer Extraordinaire.

Dan made his living for decades as a freelance illustrator, winning competitions in everything from street painting to sand sculpture. At the same time, he began mesmerizing audiences by producing 8-by-10-foot masterpieces in the streets and parks of Raleigh, North Carolina, his hometown.

Moody Crewe Pirate School

Fri, June 8, 2018, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM, Sat, June 9, 2018, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 PM

Sun, June 10, 2018, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 PM

Guests of all ages will set sail into a class at the Moody Crewe Pirate School where they will learn how to eat, talk and live the shipshape pirate’s life!

Navy Dive Tank

Watch and interact with some of the Navy's most elite divers as they demonstrate diving techniques and share some of their stories and what it takes to be a diver in the United States Navy!

The Boardwalk Arcade

This festival favorite is back in 2018 with more classic boardwalk games like Pacman, Skee Ball and more all completely free to play for all festival guests!

Kroger Craft Beer and Virginia Wine Garden

The Made in Virginia Wine Tasting will feature wine sampling from Virginia Wineries as well as more than 20 craft beers from Virginia and beyond! Wines will be available by the glass, bottle, and case. Craft beers will be available to purchase in sample sizes or by the pint.

Dining at Harborfest... Fresh & Fun

The Harborfest®, food and beverage theme is fresh and fun! Outdoor dining on the waterfront includes over 50 food and beverage scenes, serving fill-your-tummy delicacies including fresh crab cakes, hand breaded shrimp, fried oysters, scallops, shrimp fried rice, mouth-watering open pit beef barbeque, North Carolina barbeque, Italian sausage, Polish sausage, Philly style cheese steaks, burgers and dogs, souvlaki, pitas, gyros, chicken on a stick, chicken tenders, Grecian chicken, chicken lo mein, Greek salad, street tacos, buttery roasted corn, fresh cut French fries, onion rings, fresh wraps, corn dogs, blooming onions and smoked savory turkey legs. Top off your lunch or dinner with ice cold lemonade and sweet desserts like hand-dipped ice cream, fresh and hot funnel cakes, gelato, melt-in-your-mouth Kettle Korn, and fresh fruit smoothies. In addition to traditional beverage selections like smoothies and lemonade, beer, wine and spirits may be found throughout the festival grounds in various locations.

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