SUFFOLK, Va. – The 44th annual Suffolk Peanut Festival starts Thursday, October 6 and goes through Sunday, October 9.
It is being held at the Suffolk Executive Airport, 1410 Airport Road.
The effects of Hurricane Ian forced organizers to cancel the festival parade, but they assure the public there will be plenty of activities during this 4-day festival.
This family-friendly event honors the city's agricultural heritage and devotion to peanuts.
There will be live music, amusement rides, petting zoo, and contests including a peanut butter sculpting competition. There will also be fireworks.
You can also see the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit. It’s an 83-foot tractor-trailer that transforms into an exhibit honoring and preserving the legacies of the first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
No pets are allowed except service animals.
Festival Hours Thursday, 4:00pm-10:00pm Friday, 10:00am-10:00pm Saturday, 10:00am-10:00pm Sunday, 10:00am-7:00pm
Admission tickets: $10 per person per entry (Friday - Sunday)
Thursday admission is free for everyone.
Tickets can be purchased online or in-person with cash or credit card.
Parking is free.
Carload Night
Thursday, October 6
Admission is FREE and $50 for up to eight all-you-can-ride wristbands.
Wristbands must be purchased inside the carnival.
Military Appreciation Day
Sunday, October 9
$5 Admission with proper military I.D.
(1/2 price admission for active, retired military, and active first responders).
All-You-Can-Ride Wristband Day
Sunday, October 9
$30 Wristbands must be purchased inside the carnival.
