ART. COMMUNITY. CULTURE.
ART. COMMUNITY. CULTURE.
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What Is ABO?
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront centered around art, fashion, and music. The festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement.
The Anything But Ordinary Festival (ABO) is a free, public celebration of arts and culture at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront centered around art, fashion, and music. The festival aims to uplift underrepresented voices, foster community connections, and champion cultural expression with a strong emphasis on youth involvement.
ABO is more than a festival — it’s a movement that drives both cultural and economic growth in Virginia Beach. We partner with local restaurants and hotels to support small businesses, collaborate with schools and youth programs to uplift emerging creatives, and welcome nonprofits and wellness providers to connect with the community. Our goal is to create free, inclusive experiences that bring residents and visitors together.
ABO is more than a festival — it’s a movement that drives both cultural and economic growth in Virginia Beach. We partner with local restaurants and hotels to support small businesses, collaborate with schools and youth programs to uplift emerging creatives, and welcome nonprofits and wellness providers to connect with the community. Our goal is to create free, inclusive experiences that bring residents and visitors together.
We welcome a diverse crowd. Families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life. Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the event draws a wide audience through strong community partnerships, collaborations with local and national media, a large social media presence, and support from area hotels and organizations.
We welcome a diverse crowd. Families, young adults, creatives, and culture lovers from all walks of life. Located at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the event draws a wide audience through strong community partnerships, collaborations with local and national media, a large social media presence, and support from area hotels and organizations.
