Williamsburg Events
Plan your vacation in a dynamic town that’s always full of life: Williamsburg, Virginia. Guests and locals alike enjoy festivals, celebrations and family-oriented events throughout the year.
Exhibition Opening
Apr 05, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Impressions and Expressions: Masters of Modern American Printmaking
Liberty Celebration at the Yorktown Victory Center
Jul 04, 2008 to Jul 06, 2008 - This is a multi-day day event.
Tactical drills, military exercises and role-playing demonstrations salute America during this Fourth of July holiday special event. Visitors can learn about the sacrifices of our nation's founders, including those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Museum open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Liberty Celebration
Jul 04, 2008 to Jul 06, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Tactical drills, military exercises, and role-playing demonstrations salute America during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Fifes and Drums of Yorktown
May 24, 2008 at 04:30 PM
May 26, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Jun 01, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jun 01, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Jun 08, 2008 at 03:45 PM
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Jun 15, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jun 15, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Jun 22, 2008 at 03:45 PM
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Jun 29, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jun 29, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Jul 02, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Jul 06, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jul 09, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Jul 13, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jul 23, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Jul 27, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Jul 30, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Aug 03, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Aug 10, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Aug 17, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Aug 24, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Aug 31, 2008 at 03:45 PM
The Fifes and Drums of Yorktown perform.
Yorktown Market Days at the River
May 17, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 21, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jul 12, 2008 at 08:00 AM
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Sep 27, 2008 at 08:00 AM
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Nov 15, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Dec 13, 2008 at 08:30 AM
The 2nd annual farmers market season at Riverwalk Landing season features local produce, fresh meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, handmade soaps, quality art, and live musical entertainment. Sponsored by Riverwalk Landing Business Association and York County. Riverwalk Landing. Saturdays.
Clean Comedy Night
Jul 12, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Professional Standup comics Paul Aldrich and Kristy Byers will perform a night of Clean Comedy hosted by Teresa Roberts Logan. Paul Aldrich is pure Comedy. 100% Clean and 100% funny. Kids are welcome, but we suggest they be old enough to sit through a 90-minute show with no break.
Watermens Heritage Celebration
Jul 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Workboat parade, blessing of the fleet, workboat races, entertainment, exhibits (including Navy and Coast Guard), arts and crafts, and seafood and other food available for purchase.
Peninsula Concert Band
Jul 13, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Outdoor patriotic concert in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions.
"A New World: England's First View of America" at Jamestown Settlement
Jul 15, 2008 to Oct 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM
The watercolor drawings of John White, the earliest visual record by an Englishman of the flora, fauna and people of the New World, are presented in an exhibition from the British Museum. White accompanied a number of expeditions sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh to Virginia in the 1580s and was governor of the short-lived colony at Roanoke Island, part of modern North Carolina. Scenes of the Algonquian-speaking people of the region, as well as other parts of the Americas and peoples of the world are among the more than 70 White drawings. Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. June 15-August 15).
Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series
Jun 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jun 13, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jun 20, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jul 18, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jul 25, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Aug 01, 2008 at 06:30 PM
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Aug 15, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Join us for the 3rd annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music suited for all ages. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Sponsored by York County. Riverwalk Landing. Fridays.
Summer Nights
Jul 19, 2008 to Jul 20, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Jul 26, 2008 to Jul 27, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Aug 02, 2008 to Aug 03, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Aug 09, 2008 to Aug 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Aug 16, 2008 to Aug 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM
This Popular Concert series is back and better than ever with an amazing lineup of musicians.
Virginia Indian Heritage Day at Jamestown Settlement
Jul 26, 2008 - This is an all day event.
Intertribal dancing and drumming, panel discussions, themed museum tours and hands-on children's activities honor Virginia Indian cultures and their important legacy in America. Presented in partnership with the Virginia Indian community. Museum open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Stephen Bennet Performs
Jul 26, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Classical guitarist, Stephen Bennett, performs for guests of all ages. Bring a chair and blanket to enjoy this outdoor entertainment. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Committee.
"Pastimes of Colonial Virginia" Theme Month
Aug 01, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Music, games, storytelling and other diversions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia are presented through hands-on activities and interpretive programs at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. Visitors can play corncob darts, ninepins, quoits, mancala and nine-men's morris. Museums open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. June 15-August 15).
Jamestown Settlement Curator Gallery Tours
Mar 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Aug 02, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Curator-led tours provide an in-depth look at the history, artifacts and re-created structures in expansive museum galleries that tell the Jamestown story. The 75-minute tours explore the Powhatan Indian, English and African homeland cultures and their interaction in 17th-centruy Virginia and other key gallery themes, including early industries and evolution of societal institutions. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration available at (757) 253-4970 or rsvp.tours@jyf.virginia.gov.
USAF Heritage of America Band "Summer in Blue" Concert Series
Aug 05, 2008 to Aug 26, 2008 at 06:30 PM
This outstanding musical group from Langley Air Force Base, Virginia will present an exciting program of music highlighted by a different ensemble each week. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Sponsored by York County. Riverwalk Landing.
Poisoned Dwarf
Aug 17, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Experience a program of driving Celtic music focusing primarily on Irish traditional music performed in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions.
SockHop (Chubby Checker)
Aug 23, 2008 to Aug 24, 2008 - This is a multi-day day event.
Guest can Take a trip back to the golden age of rock and roll and watch the King of Twist, Chubby Checker, perform at the Royal Palace Theatre.
SockHop (The Four Tops)
Aug 30, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008 - This is a multi-day day event.
Guests can take a trip back to the golden age of rock and roll and watch "The Four Tops" perform at the Royal Palace Theater
Virginia Symphony Concert
Aug 30, 2008 at 06:00 PM
The Symphony will perform a free outdoor concert beneath the stars at 7:30 pm. Also enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and picnic judging beginning at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and the York County Arts Commission. Yorktown Victory Monument.
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Featured Events
Liberty Celebration
Jul 04, 2008 to Jul 06, 2008 at 09:00 AM each day the event occurs
Yorktown Market Days at the River
May 17, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 21, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jun 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jul 12, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jul 19, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Jul 26, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Aug 02, 2008 at 08:00 AM
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Aug 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Aug 23, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Sep 13, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Sep 27, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Oct 11, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Nov 15, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Dec 13, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series
Jun 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jun 13, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jun 20, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jul 18, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Jul 25, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Aug 01, 2008 at 06:30 PM
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Aug 15, 2008 at 06:30 PM