EVENT DETAILS
The event will take place on October 10, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Hampton Campus (located at 99 Thomas Nelson Drive).
CELEBRITY GUESTS
We are honored to host three celebrity guests who will be on hand to sign autographs — representing the National Football League, Major League Baseball, and the National Basketball Association
Joe Smith
A former Number One overall pick in the NBA Draft, Smith played for 12 teams in the National Basketball Association during his incredible 16-year career.
Dwight Stephenson
The Hampton High School graduate played for the Miami Dolphins and is recognized as one of the all-time great centers. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Wayne Gomes
Hampton’s own Wayne Gomes pitched in the majors for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox.
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