Virginia is for Lovers
Ocean View is for Mermaids!
Join us for Ocean View's 2nd Annual Mermaid Festival on June 22nd from 12pm to 5pm!
Featuring 1 & 2 mile open water swims, 1 mile 4-person relay swim, a 5K beach run, 1 mile family fun run followed by the Mermaid Festival - filled with local artisans, live entertainment with DJ KO and Brandon Bower Band as well as a craft brew festival featuring local Virginia's best breweries. Whether you want to run, swim or enjoy a brew down the coastline, the annual Ocean View Mermaid Festival is the place to be!
Get ready for a day filled with aquatic adventures and seaside delights at OV's 2nd Annual Mermaid Festival!
Swim & run your way to Ocean View! With competitions and awards celebrating the youngest, oldest, & fastest swimmers!
Starting at 1:00 PM, tantalize your taste buds with Coastal Virginia's finest brews! The Coastal Virginia Brew Alliance (CVBA) presents 25-30 local breweries, featuring up to 60 locally brewed beers on tap.
But that's not all! The OV Mermaid fest will be lined with food trucks and vendors of all kinds. Discover a treasure trove of mermaid-themed delights with mermaid tailfins, coconuts, jewelry, art, and more!
Join in the fun with our mer-tastic contests:
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Cutest MerKids, Mermaids, & MerBabes!
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Best Dressed & Best Tails
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Biggest Group of Mermaids
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Best Dressed Mermaid Family
Pirates, Aquamen, Neptune, and all sea lovers are welcomed to join the festivities and strike a pose at our photo ops!
Don't miss out on this immersive celebration of oceanic wonders and mermaid magic! Save the date and make a splash at OV's Mermaid Fest 2024!
2023 Gallery
AGENDA
Register Today through June 22nd
Racer's Award Ceremony!
2:00 PM
Friday,
June 21st
Saturday,
June 22nd
All Race Start Time!
Swimmers in Water
5K Runners at Start
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Race Package Pick-Up
Mudita Cafe & Bar
9647 1st View Street
11:00 AM
Race Check-In
Ocean View Pavilion
11:00am - 11:45am
1:30 PM
4:00 PM
Mermaid Contest
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Start Time!
1-mile Charity Fun Run &
1-Mile Charity Mixed Swim Relays
Register Here
Beer Tasting All Afternoon
1pm - 5pm
Mermaid Award Ceremony!