About CoVa Battle of the Burgers
Coastal Virginia Magazine’s CoVa Battle of the Burgers has been the region’s tastiest, juiciest bout between two buns since 2018.
Every year since then*, this exciting local event has attracted thousands of hungry guests who come to sample creative gourmet burger sliders grilled up by some of the area’s best restaurants as they compete for People’s Choice and Judges Choice prizes. Local and Virginia craft beers, perfectly pairable with those tasty burgers, are also an essential part of the CoVa Battle of the Burgers experience.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who had the best burgers of them all? See below for the winners of CoVa Battle of the Burgers by year.
COVA BATTLE OF THE BURGERS
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: General Admission: 1 – 5 p.m. | VIP/Early Access: 12 – 5 p.m.
Location: Chesapeake City Park (900 City Park Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320)
THIS IS A 21 AND OVER EVENT (ID Required, No exceptions)
Tickets: TBD
Prices:
- General Admission (online): $45 (includes entry into event at 1 p.m., 10 burger tasting cards, and a 1-year subscription to Coastal Virginia Magazine)
- VIP/Early Access (online only): $65 (includes 1-hour early entry at noon, 10 burger tasting cards, 2 beer tickets and a 1-year subscription to Coastal Virginia Magazine).
- Military Discount (at door only): $40 (must be active duty or veteran, not a dependent and limit of 2 tickets per ID – ticket includes everything covered in a General Admission ticket: entry into event at 1 p.m., 10 burger tasting cards, and a 1-year subscription to Coastal Virginia Magazine)
- Door Sales (General Admission only): $55 (includes entry into event at 1 p.m., 10 burger tasting cards, and a 1-year subscription to Coastal Virginia Magazine)
Beer and Wine available for purchase.
ALL TICKET HOLDERS
*All ticket holders will have IDs checked upon entry. This is an event where alcohol is served/sold and is therefore not conducive to strollers, toddlers, and children. We cannot allow strollers, toddlers, children or anyone under the age of 21 inside the event venue. There will be no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
2026 ENTERTAINMENT
CoVa Burger Battle History
Repeal Bourbon and Burgers | Burger: Fire & Brimstone
Runner Up: Bay Local
Repeal Bourbon and Burgers | Burger: Fire & Brimstone
Runner Up: Bay Local
Military Aviation Museum of Virginia
Lager Heads | Burger: The Southerner
Bay Local | Burger: Fondue Burger
Mill Point Park
Sage Kitchen | Burger: It’s Pasture Bedtime Burger
Amber Ox | Burger: Labor of Love Burger
Military Aviation Museum of Virginia
Bar-Q | Burger: PB&J Burger
Bar-Q | Burger: PB&J Burger
Military Aviation Museum of Virginia
Clayton’s | Burger: Butter Burger
First Place: Clayton’s | Burger: Butter Burger
Second Place: Saté Kitchen | Burger: Tina Had a Little Lamb Burger
Third Place: FIREBREW | Burger: Bourbon, Mushroom & Onion Burger
Chesapeake City Park
Hackers Bar & Grille | Burger: SW Stacker
Runner Up: The Butcher’s Son
First Place: J&K Style Grill | Burger: Sloppy Second Patty Melt
Second Place: Kitchenfinity | Burger: Soul Burger
Third Place: The Butcher’s Son | Burger: Pub Burger
Chesapeake City Park
Smashers | Burger: The One Hitter
First Place: Maracaibo Bistro | Burger: Simply George
Second Place: Smashers | Burger: The One Hitter