Newport News, VA— Visit Newport News, in partnership with the Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton and the Port Warwick Foundation, today announced a new travel package designed to give art lovers and weekend travelers an easy, all-inclusive way to experience the 22nd Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival, taking place October 10–11, 2026, at Styron Square in Port Warwick.
Now in its 22nd year, the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival is the Virginia Peninsula's premier outdoor juried art show, bringing together selected artists from across the United States, along with live music, food vendors, and the popular Young Collector's Tent.
The new package, bookable at the Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton using promo code ASA, includes:
- A special discounted room rate at the festival's host hotel that will include breakfast
- A Friday night Meet & Greet with select featured festival artists at the hotel's on-site restaurant, Burger Theory
- Round-trip transportation to and from the festival aboard the Visit Newport News Trolley
- Early access to the festival grounds, giving package guests a first look before general admission opens
"The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience incredible art, connect with artists, and explore Newport News," said Desiree McDaniel, Tourism Manager for Visit Newport News. "This package takes care of the details — where to stay, a place to eat, how to get there, and even a chance to meet the artists beforehand — so guests can focus on the art and make a weekend of it."
The package is designed to appeal to both serious art collectors within driving distance of Newport News and travelers looking for a relaxed weekend getaway on the Virginia Peninsula. The Friday Meet & Greet and early festival access are reserved exclusively for package guests, offering an enhanced festival experience not otherwise available to the public.
Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Travelers can book the package now through the Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton using promo code ASA.
About the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival
The Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival is held annually on the second weekend of October at Styron Square in Port Warwick, Newport News, Virginia. Produced by the Port Warwick Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the festival is the Virginia Peninsula's premier outdoor juried art show, featuring artists from around the country, live entertainment, food vendors, and opportunities for visitors of all ages to experience and purchase original art.
About Visit Newport News
Visit Newport News is the official tourism office for the City of Newport News, Virginia, promoting the destination for leisure and group travel. Through destination marketing and partnerships with local tourism businesses, Visit Newport News showcases the city’s history, attractions, waterfront, culture, and hospitality while supporting tourism and economic development.