Join the Virginia Airstream Club for its annual Holiday Luncheon and Business Meeting in Virginia Beach
Luncheon Fee
Rally Fee of $80 per person.
Activities:
Make a long weekend of it!
A HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN VIRGINIA BEACH
Make the most of your visit for our Holiday Luncheon at The Historic Cavalier Hotel on Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 PM. Explore seasonal lights, coastal attractions, festive traditions and nearby camping.
At the Cavalier
Tarnished Truth Distillery Tour & Tasting
Tour the working distillery inside the Cavalier, followed by a tasting. Published tour hours are Thursday–Sunday, 2–6 PM; groups are limited to 12 per tour. Book a separate time around the luncheon.
Details & booking: https://tarnishedtruth.com/tours/
Cavalier Carolers & festive hotel atmosphere
Enjoy the hotel’s holiday decorations and the Cavalier Carolers on Friday or Saturday evening, as described in the club’s luncheon announcement. Confirm performance times with the hotel.
Details & booking: https://www.cavalierresortvb.com/
Holiday lights & seasonal outings
Garden of Lights • Norfolk Botanical Garden
A roughly one-mile, walk-through holiday light experience. Scheduled nightly November 6, 2026–January 3, 2027; timed tickets are recommended.
Details & booking: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/
Nauticus / Battleship Wisconsin • Norfolk
Explore the maritime museum and USS Wisconsin. Nauticus has hosted WinterFest holiday lights on the battleship in prior seasons; check its official calendar before planning a 2026 evening visit.
Details & booking: https://nauticus.org/
Holiday Trail of Lights • Virginia Beach
NEW for 2026: an illuminated walking trail at the Virginia Aquarium Nature Trail, 717 General Booth Boulevard. Scheduled November 20–January 3, 5–9 PM; timed tickets required. This is a walking event, not the former boardwalk drive-through.
Details & booking: https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/event/holiday-trail-of-lights/11341/
Holiday Parade at the Beach • Saturday, December 5
A festive evening parade along Atlantic Avenue, listed for 5:30–7:30 PM—an option after the luncheon.
Details & booking: https://beacheventsvb.com/
Oceanfront stroll & First Landing State Park
Enjoy the boardwalk, ocean views, or a daytime walk among the maritime forest and Chesapeake Bay shoreline at First Landing. Dress for December weather.
Details & booking: https://virginiastateparks.gov/state-parks/first-landing
Stay @ The Historic Cavalier Hotel
The club has arranged a member room block at $389 + taxes per night. Call the Cavalier Hotel @ (757) 425-8555 and tell them you are with the Virginia Airstream Club
Nearby Camping:
First Landing State Park campground
2500 Shore Drive. Water/electric sites and nature trails. The published camping season runs through the first Monday in December (December 7 in 2026), so the luncheon weekend falls within the season; reserve early and confirm the site length and hookups your rig needs.
Details & booking: https://virginiastateparks.gov/state-parks/first-landing
Holiday Trav-L-Park (Travel K) • Virginia Beach
1075 General Booth Boulevard. RV sites and winter campground amenities, with convenient access to the resort area. Confirm December site availability, hookup requirements and rates directly.
Details & booking: https://www.campingvb.com/booking/
Virginia Beach KOA Holiday
1240 General Booth Boulevard. Another nearby RV option; verify winter dates, site dimensions and availability before booking.
Details & booking: https://koa.com/campgrounds/virginia-beach/
PLAN AHEAD
Holiday event schedules, ticket inventory, tour times and campsite availability may change. Each outing is optional and is not included in the luncheon price.