Groovin' By The Bay — All America City

Hampton invites residents and friends to join us in celebrating our fifth All-America City honor on Sunday, Aug. 31, at Mill Point Park. 

The free event will be an expanded version of the Groovin’ by the Bay concert that was already scheduled for that day. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. and go until 8, with music by The Gentlemen and Their Lady. To mark Hampton’s designation as an All-America City, there will be presentations, giveaways, additional vendors and family-friendly activities.

On June 30, Hampton was one of 10 municipalities to earn the title of All-America City from the National Civic League. Hampton has previously been chosen as an All-America City in 1972, 2002, 2014 and 2023.

Click here for more details on the All-America City honor.

Groovin' by the Bay program

Sunday evenings will be rockin' in Downtown Hampton this summer with a musical mix including Motown, oldies, swing and beach rock. Listen and Dance while enjoying the music along the water at Mill Point Park.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets (along with their dancing shoes). Each week will also host one to two food vendors ($) on site. Although pets are allowed in the park, for their comfort and safety we recommend they be left at home.

PARKING: Free parking is available in the Hampton University garage next to Mill Point Park, and in any legal, on-street spaces as marked.

If you would like to learn more about the event, please call 757-727-6348. 

2025 LINEUP

• June 22 — Strictly Bizzness
• June 29  - Revelation 
• July 6 - The Janitors 
• July 13 - Better by Tuesday 
• July 20 - Blackout 
• July 27 - TFC Band 
• August 3 - 2nd Wynd Band
• August 10 - Hot Cakes Band
• August 17 - Slapnation
• August 24 - Michael Clark Band
• August 31 - The Gentlemen and their Lady