Known for its fun family activities, Suffolk Peanut Fest offers concerts, amusement rides, contests and competitions, ?a demolition derby, peanut cup race, motorcycle rally, fireworks and much more. Combine all of these great activities with local and national entertainment and you have a weekend full of good times!

The 45th Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest is scheduled for October 5-8, 2023. 

Thursday October 5, 2023

Suffolk Peanut Fest Open to the Public: Carload Night!

Thursday October 5 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Come out for Carload Night!

Free General Admission

All-you-can-ride wristbands for up to 8 people for just $50!

Peanut Fest Touch-A-Truck

Thursday October 5 4:00pm - Sunday 8 7:00pm

Kids of all ages love to climb on big trucks and other vehicles!

Band-It performs on the Dominion Energy Peanut Family Stage

Thursday October 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm

BAND-IT hits the Peanut Family Stage with their Classic Country, New Country, Classic Rock, and Southern Rock Sounds!

Kent Family Circus + Johnny D Robot & Ranger + Magician on High Wheel Bike

Friday October 6 - Sunday 8

The Kent Family Magic Circus is made up of a real father and daughter who perform high quality, family friendly, circus arts and Magic. Enjoy a weekend of fun and entertainment!

Friday October 6

Kiddie Day!

Friday October 6 10:00am - 12:00pm

Free entry for Kiddie Day until noon! Enjoy the Gooberland Family Area packed with pre-school age activities and fun!

Senior Bingo

Friday October 6 10:00am - 12:00pm

Senior Bingo - Friday from 10am-Noon. Free general admission.

Suffolk Public Schools Perform

Friday October 6 10:00am - 2:30pm

Prepare to be impressed by the tremendously talented Suffolk Public Schools musical groups . . .

10:00 am John Yeates Middle School Chorus

10:20 am John Yeates Middle School Band

10:40 am Forest Glen Middle School Band

11:00 am Col Fred Cherry Middle School Combined Band, Chorus & Orchestra

11:20 am Col Fred Cherry Middle School Combined Band, Chorus & Orchestra

11:40 am John F Kennedy Middle School Chorus

12:00 pm Nansemond River High School Orchestra/Jazz Band

12:20 pm Lakeland High School/CPPA Chorus

12:40 pm Lakeland High School/CPPA Orchestra

1:00 pm Lakeland High School/CPPA Jazz Band

1:20 pm Forest Glen Middle School Orchestra

1:40 pm Forest Glen Middle School Chorus

2:00 pm King’s Fork High School Choir

9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit

Friday October 6 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Learn about 9/11 with this 1,100 square foot mobile exhibit.

A NATIONWIDE INITIATIVE

The 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit has been connecting people across the country to our nation’s history since 2013. From the Black Hills of South Dakota to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and the golden hills of California to quaint New England villages, the memorial has been welcomed to nearly all 50 states, as well as Canada. We have honored the sacrifices made that day with over 350,000 visitors to date. This unique and moving education tool provided a window to the past so that future generations will learn from that tragic day.

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to ensuring we will NEVER FORGET.

Tours are given by FDNY firefighters who were eyewitnesses to history

?and provide firsthand accounts of what happened on September 11, 2001.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

In 2013, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation launched its 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit. This serves as a tribute to those lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice saving and protecting others in the line of duty.

EXHIBIT TECHNOLOGY

The high-tech, 80-foot tractor-trailer transforms into a 1,100 sq. ft. exhibit, and helps to further educate citizens around the country about the events of that tragic day. The exhibit includes interactive education, steel beams from the towers, other artifacts from ground zero, documentary videos, recordings of first responder radio transmissions, and interactive guided tours from FDNY heroes.

The exhibit will be open for visitation:

Friday, October 6: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturday, October 7: 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Sunday, October 8: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

JB Rattles Reptile Show

Friday October 6 12:00pm - 10:00pm

“Nothing Beats a Smile with a Reptile”

JB Rattles has been delighting folks throughout Virginia and North Carolina since 2003 . . . providing unique up-close-and-personal interactions with reptiles and insects. Educational, entertaining and fun for the entire family!

Suffolk Ruritan Club Shrimp Feast

Friday October 6 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Everyone's fave! All-you-can-eat shrimp, barbecue, sides, and libations! Live music and great company.

Live music by Island Boy!

Tickets $40 per person in advance ONLY.

Limit of 2,000 tickets sold.

No tickets will be sold at the gate.

Checks payable to “Suffolk Ruritan Club.”

Cash and checks only - sorry, credit cards not accepted.

Snackbar Jones on the Peanut Stage

Friday October 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

Check out Snackbar Jones on the open air Peanut Stage!

The Deloreans on the Main Stage

Friday October 6 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Grab your best 80's wear - neon, big hair, fingerless gloves - and join us for everyone's favorite retro band, The Deloreans!

Sponsored by Starr Motors Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, TowneBank, Craftwork Sound, US106.1 America’s Country, FM 99

WNOR, 106.9 The Fox, Real Country 101.7 and Suffolk Tourism.

Griffin Lane Performs on the Peanut Lounge Stage

Friday October 6 8:30pm - 10:00pm

Griffin Lane hits the Open Air Peanut Stage at 8:30pm!

Saturday October 7

Suffolk Parks & Recreation Annual Chalk Art Competition

Saturday October 7 10:00am - 1:00pm

Calling all artists!

Suffolk Parks & Recreation hosts the Annual Festival Chalk Art Competition. All supplies provided. Free & open to the public. Registration required.

Suffolk Peanut Fest Open to the Public

Saturday October 7 10:00am - 10:00pm

Suffolk Peanut Fest is open to the public.

$10 per person, per entry.

Children 10 & Under are FREE

2023 Suffolk Peanut Fest Demolition Derby

Saturday October 7 11:30am - 2:00pm

Crash! Boom! Bang!

Join us for the 2023 Demo Derby! 757.539.6751

Classes: Stock Compact & Stock Full Size Registration: $30 by 9/30 | $50 after 9/30

Sponsored by Barton Ford Suffolk

$3,650 in Cash Prizes

STOCK 1st $1,000 | 2nd $500 | 3rd $250 Compact 1st $800 | 2nd $400 | 3rd $200

Mad Dog Stock $250

Mad Dog Compact $250

Kids Power Derby prior to the Demo Derby @ 1:30pm. Helmets are required & no open side power wheels!

Meet & Greet - Princess Sing-Along

Saturday October 7 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meet your favorite princesses!

JB Rattles Reptile Show

Saturday October 7 12:00pm - 10:00pm

JB Rattles has been delighting folks throughout Virginia and North Carolina since 2003 . . . providing unique up-close-and-personal interactions with reptiles and insects. Educational, entertaining and fun for the entire family!

Peanut Butter Sculpting Contest

Saturday October 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The world's only peanut butter sculpting contest!

The Suffolk Peanut Butter Sculpting Contest ??is sponsored by Producer's Peanuts.

With Special Guest Emcee!

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO JR. and THE LEGENDARY ILS SONT PARTIS BAND on the Main Stage

Saturday October 7 3:00pm - 4:30pm

ZYDECO BAND - 7 MUSICIANS FROM LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA!

Carrying on his Father’s legacy and band, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. now leads the bands in his legendary father’s footsteps. He finds himself now the frontman to the legendary “Ils Sont Parti Band.”

Traveling the world nationally and Internationally by his father's side, Sir Reg, as his father would call him, began by playing the rubboard with the band at the age of 17. Seeing the great talent in his son, Buckwheat insisted he open some of his headlining shows while touring, placing him on the Hammond B-3 organ, and strapping on his famous custom monogrammed accordion to belt out a rousing opening song for the show.

As part of his father's legendary band, Buckwheat, Jr has shared the stage with some of the greats like Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, Albert Collins, Dwight Yokem, David Hidalgo and Los Lobos, Buddy Guy and many, many more. He has performed for two inaugural balls honoring two United States presidents and is a Grammy Award Winner, Emmy award winner, and five-time Grammy nominee.

Sponsored by Starr Motors Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, TowneBank, Craftwork Sound, US 106.1 America’s Country, FM 99 WNOR, 106.9 The Fox, Real Country 101.7 and Suffolk Tourism.

Suffolk Peanut Fest Clogging Jamboree

Saturday October 7 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Come enjoy the Suffolk Peanut Clogging Jamboree!

presented by the

The Peanut City Cloggers (PCC) officially formed in Suffolk, Virginia in January of 1983.

They are a performance and competition clogging team who provide family type entertainment to the community. They strive to continue to pass on the traditional style of clogging to new generations. Numerous Members of PCC have been named to the All American Clogging Team and as well as Team of the Decade.

PCC practices every Thursday at the Bethlehem Ruritan Club in Suffolk and hold Beginner Clogging lessons every year!

Luke Willette Band performs on the Peanut Lounge Stage

Saturday October 7 5:00pm - 7:30pm

A little country, a little gospel, a lot of entertainment. Luke Willette Band performs on the open air Peanut Lounge stage.

Dan Marshall on the Main Stage

Saturday October 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Daniel Marshall Griffith hDan Marshallails from southeastern VA. Born into a Marine Corps family, he shares a great love for his country. Dan excelled in sports all through high school, playing Quarterback and Linebacker. He then walked on the Virginia Tech football team, where he lettered for three years and saw action in over 30 collegiate games. Dan began to kindle his passion for music at the age of twelve, learning the basics of the piano. At 18, he picked up the guitar and taught himself a few chords, quickly igniting a passion to play country music.

ZZ-KC The World’s Most Authentic ZZ Top Concert on the Main Stage

Saturday October 7 8:00pm - 10:00pm

For two decades ZZ-KC has toured coast-to-coast, performing at some of America's most renowned venues and events. Proudly sharing the stage with such greats as: B.B. KING, TED NUGENT, 38 SPECIAL, FOGHAT, STEPPENWOLF, and MOLLY HATCHET, among other greats. Based out of Kansas City, ZZ-KC is the nation's longest running national touring tribute to the amazing ZZ TOP.

Suffolk Peanut Fest FIREWORKS!

Saturday October 7 9:00pm - 9:15pm

Ooooh! Aaaah!

Suffolk Peanut Fest Fireworks light up the sky at 9pm on Saturday night!

Produced by Pyrotecnico

Sunday October 8

All-You-Can-Ride Wristband Day!

Sunday October 8 10:00am - 7:00pm

All-You-Can-Ride Wristband available for $30!

SUNDAY - Military Appreciation Day

Sunday October 8 10:00am - 7:00pm

Active and retired military admission only $5 (with valid ID) for service member and immediate family.

Sunday, October 8, 2023, only.

Suffolk Peanut Fest Open to the Public

Sunday October 8 10:00am - 7:00pm

Suffolk Peanut Fest is open to the public.

$10 per person, per entry.

Children 10 & Under are FREE

Military Appreciation Day

$5 Admission with proper military I.D.

(1/2 price admission for active, retired military ?and active first responders)

-PLUS-

?All-You-Can-Ride Wristband Day | $30 | ?Wristbands must be purchased inside the carnival

Cornhole Tournament Registration

Sunday October 8 10:30am - 11:00am

Cornhole registration until 11:00am, Tournament at 11:00am.

21st Swamp Roar Motorcycle Rally

Sunday October 8 11:00am - 1:00pm

Ride the 80-mile perimeter of the Great Dismal Swamp.

Biker registration begins at 8:00am at the Suffolk Executive Airport on Highway 13, just south of downtown Suffolk. Send-off begins at 10:30am. Rain or shine.

$20 per driver | $10 per passenger

Includes commemorative event pin, admission to Suffolk Peanut Fest (a $10 value)

?CASH or CHECKS ONLY Please make checks payable to: Suffolk Festivals, Inc.

Cornhole Tournament

Sunday October 8 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cornhole registration until 11:00am, Tournament at 11:00am.

Meet & Greet - Princess Sing-Along

Sunday October 8 11:00am - 1:00pm

Meet your favorite princesses!

3rd Annual Peanut Cup Race

Sunday October 8 11:30am - 1:30pm

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Peanut Cup Motorsports Event!

Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 11:30am | 757.539.6751

Suffolk Festivals Arena $40 by 9/30 | $50 after 9/30

Trophies & Cash prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places

JB Rattles Reptile Show

Sunday October 8 12:00pm - 7:00pm

“Nothing Beats a Smile with a Reptile”

JB Rattles has been delighting folks throughout Virginia and North Carolina since 2003 . . . providing unique up-close-and-personal interactions with reptiles and insects. Educational, entertaining and fun for the entire family!

Nathan & Zydeco ChaCha on The Main Stage

Sunday October 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas are one of the most dynamic zydeco bands on the planet. Led by deeply soulful Nathan Williams, the Cha Chas are a zydeco band with some serious blues chops whose sound is deeply traditional and also uniquely their own.

Nathan formed The Cha Chas back in 1985, and since then has brought his unique take on this regional South Louisiana music to all corners of the globe. From Lincoln Center in New York to The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Nathan’s music has crossed all barriers to speak to the very heart of his audience. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2005, he was honored last year with the Zydeco Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Cha Chas have been voted the top Festival Band in the country and have won the coveted Big Easy award for Best Zydeco Band for several years running. Nathan and his band have been featured in the New York Times, Essence, and People Magazine, and on the cover of USA Today.

Sponsored by Starr Motors Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, TowneBank, Craftwork Sound, Inc., Us 106.1 America’s Country FM99 WNOR, 106.9 the Fox, Real Country 101.7 and Suffolk Tourism.

Sam Floyd Band on the Dominion Energy Peanut Stage

Sunday October 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm

The Sam Floyd Band is an elite 4-piece production led by original member, singer and lead guitar player David Buntz.

He’s joined by longtime friends and musicians, Lance Baker on vocals and drums, Andy Harrell on vocals and keyboards and the amazing entertainer and bass player, Alvin Harrison. Recognized as a local favorite with polished skills and many years of performing, they provide quality entertainment featuring classic rock from The Allman Brothers to ZZ Top. Their extensive song list includes Steely Dan, Little Feat, The Eagles, Boz Scaggs, Hall and Oates, Joe Bonamassa and much more.

Celeste Kellogg on The Main Stage

Sunday October 8 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Celeste is a CMA, Nashville Charting Recording Artist.

Celeste has released two singles to Country Radio "Country Swagger" & "There’s a Beach Somewhere". Both singles have charted on the Music Row Country Airplay Charts out of Nashville. Both singles were also featured on CMT’s Spotify playlists The Round Up & Next Women of Country Music. Spotify has featured both singles on Fresh Finds Country & New Music Nashville. "There’s a Beach Somewhere" is currently featured on Spotify’s Gulf & Western Playlist with over 562,000 streams and 1 million + streams over all.

CMT has also featured both the "Country Swagger" & "There’s a Beach Somewhere" Music Videos.

Celeste has had the honor of winning the Nashville Universe Rising Star Award in 2016 presented by Storme Warren of Siruis XM The Highway held at the world famous Wild Horse Saloon. In 2018 she would capture the Nashville Universe Female Vocalist of the Year award in the front of the Wild Horse Crowd and broadcast on TCN, The Country Network.

Nuthin Fancy: The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band on The Main Stage

Sunday October 8 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Nuthin Fancy - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band

There’s never ever been another band that is the equal to Lynyrd Skynyrd. It’s been more than 40 years, and their music is still played on the radio daily. Lynyrd Skynyrd music is used in films, TV shows, and video games. Thanks to NUTHIN’ FANCY the ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, you can relive a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert like it was the mid-1970s all over again.

They play all the classics like Gimme Three Steps, Sweet Home Alabama, Simple Man, Tuesdays Gone and of course Free Bird. As well as deep tracks for the true diehard Skynyrd fans.

?General admission is $10 per person; ?Children 10 & under are free. Parking is free.

For more information about Suffolk Peanut Fest and associated concerts, events and games, keep checking here at SuffolkPeanutFest.com or contact Suffolk Festivals at 757.539.6751. 

Tickets Now Available for Purchase

Date: October 5-8, 2023

Location: Suffolk Executive Airport, 1410 Airport Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA  

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