Virginia’s First Casino History: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Rivers Casino Portsmouth is the first permanent casino in the state of Virginia and is proud to call Portsmouth home. It began with a referendum back in 2020 where 67% of the Portsmouth voters voted in favor of bringing gaming to our city. Since that time, Rivers Casino …
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Casino Launches in Portsmouth, Virginia
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St. Paddy’s Day in Olde Towne Portsmouth
March 12 and 13, 2022 NOTICE: March 12 Street Fest has changed due to weather. Events at Baron’s Pub will be held inside the restaurant on Saturday, the 12th. All events at Public House will now take place on Sunday, March 13th and will still be outdoors. Look for Farmer’s Market venders at the street …
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Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival 2021
The Sound of the Holiday Season The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. In 2021, this special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 11th, from 11 AM until 5 PM. Â You’ll find even more music in restaurants, …
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October Fun in Portsmouth Virginia
Music, Food, Culture, Events & Fun! October 2nd, 2021 This October’s festivities are spectacular in Virginia’s Historic Seaport. Portsmouth, Virginia. The fun begins on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 with great Saturday traditions like the weekly Olde Towne Farmer’s Market, Yoga in the Courtyard, and the Komi Art Market. The First Saturday of the month …
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NIGHTLIFE
Spirited Revelry for Nearly 300 Years In Portsmouth, even nightlife has a history! High Street is a central part of the Downtown Portsmouth National Historic District.  It represents the town center, commercial core of  what everyone now calls Olde Towne.  If the National Register actually recognized drinking places, then the High Street corridor, along with a …
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