NEPTUNE festival

Evangelist attendance:




What is happening


The 52nd Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend is scheduled for September 25–27, 2026. As the city's premier signature event with music, art (like sand sculpting), food, and beach activities, this three-day celebration stretches across 30+ blocks of the Virginia Beach oceanfront, attracting over 400,000 visitors along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 


SFOI will be there September 25-26 Lord willing, and is looking for 15 men to join the team to preach the Gospel to the festival attendees and local citizens; minister to them in the moment and potentially refer them to a Bible teaching church or ministry for disciples.


If you can't attend "Sponsor An Evangelist" (donate the fee) for someone to go in your stead: SAE.


Would you consider sponsoring the printing of tracts used at SFOI outreaches? Goto: Sponsor Tracts


Event Info


Ministry Location: Virginia Beach oceanfront


Gathering location: James River Community Church


Event Leader: Jason Sleichter


Dates: September 25-26

  • Arrive: Thursday, September 24
  • Depart: Saturday, September 26


Schedule: Official Schedule


Ministry Schedule: 

Friday, Sep 25

  • 7:00 AM - Prayer & Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Ministry
  • Return to church for evening meal, fellowship and prayer



Saturday, Sep 26

  • 7:00 AM - Prayer & Breakfast
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Ministry
  • Return to church for evening meal, fellowship and prayer



Accommodation, Meals & Airport Pick-up:


Accommodations: VRBO/AirBnb

  • Check in: TBA
  • Check out: TBA


Address:  TBA


Meals: Breakfast, sack lunch and dinner included.


Airport Pickup: Yes, fill out the following form to let us know your travel plans:

https://info.sfoi.org/travel-intinerary


Travel: Book Your Travel 

  • New feature: book your flights; car rental, etc. via SFOI's partnership with Hotel Planner.
  • You can also call: 888-973-5987 to check for unpublished airfare rates.
  • Visit Hotel Planner on this link: https://sfoi.hotelplanner.com


Registration info:


Who can attend:  This event is for men only.


Cost: No Cost


Payment Deadline: N/A


Payment Link:  N/A



Next steps -  First time Registration: 

If this is your first outreach event with SFOI, please read through the registration steps - click on the registration button below.

Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.


Registration: First Time

Next steps - Returning Evangelists: 

If you are a returning evangelist, click on the button below to register.

Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.


Registration: Returning Evangelist

Prayer:


Please pray daily for the Virginia Beach, VA Civil Magistrate based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7.

  • Prayer is the foundation of the SFOI and praying for the Civil Magistrate has allowed the outreaches to operate smoothly over the years. So this is a must.
  • Prayer time: SFOI has a weekly prayer time which is held Monday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Click on the link to get details about the weekly prayer meeting:
  • Prayer Call


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):


If you have not previously participated in an SFOI outreach, and you have questions about how SFOI works, then visit these pages to help you understand the work of the ministry: 


Ministry Team '26

Game Summaries