Portsmouth Partnership

06/12/2026

Last Call!

We are looking for just a few more vendors to round out our Vendor Garden for Sail Virginia | Portsmouth.

Friday, June 19 – SOLD OUT
Saturday, June 20 – Vendor Garden open 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday, June 21 – Vendor Garden open 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Monday, June 22 – Vendor Garden open 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

More info and to apply visit: https://www.sailvirginia2026portsmouth.com/vendors

06/12/2026

Opportunity Alert:
Our affiliate company, PortsEvents, in partnership with our Main Street initiative, is seeking support with event coordination. View the RFP for more details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbPpMYJEp7Vr3A8GvuML7JqbkpLeXxr9o2MZPfbFpqI/edit?usp=sharing

06/08/2026

👀 Peep this! Something exciting is rolling out on High Street!!! ✨

06/05/2026

Seeking some volunteer window washers tomorrow from 10:30am - 1:30pm. Who can assist? 💪 Volunteer link below:
https://www.volunteerhr.org/opportunity/a0CUs00005WEb9VMAT/window-washing-crew

06/05/2026

Who is ready to SIP-AND-STROLL High Street?!?! Another First Weekend Celebration kicks off tonight with Blue Cowbell at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center! See you there, starting at 5pm.

Now through October, First Weekends Portsmouth brings Olde Towne to life with live music, local culture, family-friendly fun, and more.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓
🎶 5 – 8 PM | Concert in the Courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, featuring Blue Cowbell.

🚀 Evening Planetarium Shows at the Children's Museum of Virginia:
6:15 PM | Mars 1001
7 PM | Virginia Skies

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟔
🎶 11 AM–1 PM | Music in the Courtyard, featuring the Elizabeth Riverboys.

🛍️ Plus, enjoy local shopping, restaurants, galleries, and the charm of historic Olde Towne Portsmouth.

Stroll through town, discover something new, and make it a weekend worth repeating. Plan your First Weekends Portsmouth: https://brnw.ch/21x34jg

06/04/2026

All hands on deck! ⚓ Volunteer opportunities abound for Sail Virginia | Portsmouth. Come aboard and help make this historic event a success. Check the link below to get involved 👇

Want to be part of history? Sail Virginia℠ 2026 Portsmouth is looking for volunteers to help bring one of the most anticipated events in Hampton Roads history to life in Olde Towne Portsmouth, June 19–22.

Whether you're passionate about your city, love live events, or just want a front-row seat to something special, we'd love to have you on the team.

Sign up today: https://brnw.ch/21x34wz

06/03/2026

Updates on the waterfront redevelopment coming next week:

Portsmouth Economic Development invites residents, business owners, stakeholders, and community members to attend an upcoming Project Update Session for the Crawford Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Project.

This session will provide:
• A summary of previous community engagement findings
• Key project milestones and timeline updates
• An introduction to the shortlisted development firms
• Next steps in the redevelopment process

Community members, residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and stay informed as this transformative waterfront project moves forward.

Thursday, June 11
6:00–7:00 PM
The Mustard Seed Place | 340 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x2SDm

06/02/2026

Woah! High Street is really starting to take shape! Shout out to all of our property owners who have been putting in a little extra sweat equity in advance of Sail Virginia | Portsmouth!

05/22/2026

From vision to reality — the new home of the Jubilation Statue stands as a testament to the bold vision of our City leadership and the incredible work of the teams who brought it to life. Thoughtfully repurposed and beautifully placed along the waterfront, Jubilation now welcomes residents and visitors alike with a renewed sense of pride, creativity, and purpose.

05/21/2026

Portsmouth continues to build momentum—attracting new investment, inspiring confidence, and laying the foundation for a strong and vibrant future.

There’s real change happening in Portsmouth today. From new investment and housing to safer neighborhoods and a reimagined waterfront, momentum is building across the whole city.

See highlights of Mayor Shannon E. Glover’s State of the City speech, or the whole thing, and learn about all the exciting things underway right now in Portsmouth: https://brnw.ch/21x2I5Y