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Beats N Pedals Festival

Bike Ride • Walk & Roll • Music • Wellness • Community

A three-day celebration of movement, music, empowerment, and revival

September 18-20, 2026
Hampton Roads, VA
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Three days of community, culture, and connection. Choose your experience and join the movement.

September 18-20, 2026 | Portsmouth, VA

All tickets available via our Linktree - 100% of your purchase goes directly to the event

More Than an Event

It's a Movement

Beats N Pedals is a community-centered experience that blends wellness, music, culture, faith, and connection. Our goal is to create safe, joyful spaces that promote physical activity, unity, and holistic well-being.

Safe and Sound Community
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2025 Impact Snapshot

698+

Community Members Attended

40+

Vendors & Businesses

$100K

2026 Fundraising Goal

80% reinvested into community grants & initiatives

Movement

Bike rides, walks, and rolls that bring the community together in motion

Music

Live performances, local artists, and a vibrant festival atmosphere

Wellness

Sound healing, yoga, and spiritual revival for mind, body, and soul

Community

Family-friendly experiences that strengthen bonds and build connections

Empowerment

Economic opportunities and pitch competitions for innovators

Joy

Safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can celebrate and thrive

Featured Event - Friday Night

Pedals to Prosperity

The Wealth Ride

Pedals to Prosperity - Power Pitch Competition Flyer
$500 Prize!

Power Pitch Competition

Got an idea to help families and small businesses lower their energy bills? Pitch it to win $500 cash sponsored by Dominion Energy!

Whether you're an innovator, student, entrepreneur, or community problem-solver, this is your chance to present bold, practical solutions for reducing electricity costs, improving efficiency, and unlocking cleaner, lower-cost power for our community.

September 18, 2026

Friday Night

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30

Assembly NFK

Norfolk, VA - In partnership with Assembly

3-min Pitches
$500 Cash Prize
Powered by Dominion Energy
The Heart of the Festival - Saturday

Saturday September 19th

Experience the full festival! From the morning bike ride to evening celebrations, Saturday is packed with community, culture, and connection.

September 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Portside Park, Portsmouth VA
Pedaling for Peace flyer
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Pedaling for Peace

2nd Annual Bicycle Ride Walk-n-Roll

Bike, Walk, or RollAll abilities welcomeCommunity solidarity
Crab & Wine Festival flyer
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Crab & Wine Festival

Food, Music, Community, Culture

AYCE Blue Crabs & BBQUnlimited Wine TastingsLive Entertainment

Admission Levels

$60

Basic

$75

VIP

$100

Ultra VIP

Vessels of Peace flyer
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$500 Prize

Vessels of Peace

Talent Showcase

$500 Grand PrizeSingers, Dancers, MusiciansRegistration: $50

Registration Deadline: August 1st, 2026

Early bird rates available now - lock in your savings today!

3-Day Festival

The Experience

Three days of purpose, connection, and celebration. Each day offers unique experiences designed to uplift, empower, and unite our community.

Friday

September 18

5:30 PM

Pedals to Prosperity

The Wealth Ride

Innovators, students, entrepreneurs, and community problem-solvers pitch bold, practical ideas that help families and small businesses cut energy bills.

Power Pitch Competition
AI & Future of Business talk
Rhythm for Change Panel
Networking & music

Day Schedule

5:30 PMDoors open / Networking
6:30 PMKeynote speaker
7:00 PMPower Pitch Competition
8:00 PMRhythm for Change Panel

Saturday

September 19

9:00 AM

Bike / Walk / Roll + Festival Day

Crab & Wine Festival

The main event! Join us for the bike ride, walk & roll, followed by our incredible Crab & Wine Festival featuring the Vessels of Peace Talent Showcase, Romonta and Friends, and family fun.

Ride / Walk / Roll for all abilities
Vessels of Peace Talent Showcase
Crab & Wine experience
Black Wallstreet vendor market

Day Schedule

9:00 AMRegistration & vendor market opens
10:15 AMRide / Walk / Roll begins
12:00 PMCrab & Wine Festival opens
1:30 PMVessels of Peace Talent Showcase

Sunday

September 20

9:00 AM

Wellness + Spiritual Revival Day

Praise & Pedals

Close out the festival with yoga by the water, a reflective walk, sound bath healing, and a powerful pop-out church service with gospel artists, speakers, and the At the Table Food Cook Off.

Yoga by the water
Sound bath & reflective walk
Praise & Pedals church service
At the Table Food Cook Off

Day Schedule

9:45 AMYoga by the water
12:25 PMSound bath healing
1:00 PMPraise & Pedals church service
3:15 PMAt the Table Food Cook Off

Resource Fair with 40+ vendors runs all three days!

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Event Timeline

Schedule is tentative and subject to change

Friday

September 18, 2026

5:30 PM

Doors Open

Music, networking & vibes

6:00 PM

Opening Remarks

Networking & seating

6:30 PM

Keynote Speaker

Featured presentation

7:00 PM

Power Pitch Competition

3-min pitches + Q&A from judges

7:30 PM

Networking Break

Music & refreshments

7:45 PM

AI & Future of Business

Tech talk presentation

8:00 PM

Rhythm for Change Panel

Community panel discussion

8:45 PM

Awards & Closing

Competition winners announced

Our Purpose

This Isn't Just a Festival

Our original mission: use music and movement to combat crime and violence. We create pathways to reinvest funds back into the community, building capacity for lasting change.

Movement is healing. Sound is unity. Community is power.

Together, we move with purpose and create lasting impact.

80%

Reinvested into community grants

3

Days of purpose & impact

40+

Vendors & community partners

100%

Community-centered focus

Community

Building stronger connections through shared experiences and collective joy

Safety

Creating secure, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs and feels welcome

Culture

Celebrating local talent, heritage, and the power of music to unite us

Family

Programming designed for all ages, from kids corner to elder engagement

Wellness

Promoting physical, mental, and spiritual health through movement and mindfulness

Empowerment

Creating pathways for economic opportunity and community reinvestment

Our Partners

Sponsors & Partners

Beats N Pedals is made possible by these amazing organizations who believe in building stronger communities.

In Partnership With

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Assembly NFK

Venue Partner

Friday Night Host

Be Part of the Movement

Ride with us. Walk with us. Roll with us. Build with us.

Thank you for believing in the vision, the people, and the power of community.