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WELL, CROWDS ARE ALREADY FILLING THE VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT AS EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR THIS YEAR'S NEPTUNE FESTIVAL.

THE EVENT STRETCHES ACROSS 35 BLOCKS OF THE BOARDWALK AND

FEATURES DAILY CONCERTS, DOZENS OF FOOD BOOTHS, AND 22 MASSIVE SAND CASTLE STRUCTURES.

EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME OUT TO ENJOY THE WEEKEND OF MUSIC, ART, AND OTHER SEASIDE ACTIVITIES.

THE FESTIVAL ALSO ATTRACTS GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN.

THESE VISITORS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. SAY THEY THINK ABOUT WHAT VIRGINIA BEACH HAS TO OFFER.

[SOT - Tourist from Washington, D.C.]

("We came down on Thursday, and we're really having a nice time ... and what I love about it, everybody's nice and friendly. The music is good, the atmosphere is really good, so I'm glad I came.")

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("With the festival being just a short drive from Old Dominion University and classes already back in full swing, Neptune Fest provides ODU students an easy weekend escape and a fun way to explore a bit of the Virginia Beach community.")

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WHILE SOME STUDENTS HAD NEVER HEARD OF NEPTUNE FEST, OTHERS WERE CURIOUS TO SEE WHAT ALL THE HYPE WAS ABOUT.

FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CHECK THE NEPTUNE FEST WEBSITE OR FOLLOW THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SCHEDULES AND UPDATES.

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CROWDS ARE ALREADY FILLING THE VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT AS EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR THIS YEAR'S NEPTUNE FESTIVAL.

THE EVENT STRETCHES ACROSS 35 BLOCKS OF THE BOARDWALK AND FEATURES DAILY CONCERTS, DOZENS OF FOOD BOOTHS, AND 22 MASSIVE SAND CASTLE STRUCTURES.

EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COME OUT TO ENJOY THE WEEKEND OF MUSIC,

ART, AND OTHER SEASIDE ACTIVITIES.

THE FESTIVAL ALSO ATTRACTS GUESTS FROM OUT OF TOWN.

HERE'S WHAT THESE VISITORS FROM WASHINGTON D.C. THINK ABOUT WHAT VIRGINIA BEACH HAS TO OFFER.

LOCAL RESIDENT

I love coming out here every year; you know, there’s always something new to see, and with the great music, atmosphere, and food, it's a wonderful experience. I think it’s just a fun way to come out, spend the weekend, and experience the community of Virginia Beach.

ODU STUDENT"

See, I've heard of Neptune Fest before, but never really had the chance to visit. But it seems like a cool way to spend the weekend, and definitely something I’d be interested in checking out if I ever get the time to do so