In July and August, there are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens® Williamsburg the place for summer fun. Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, fireworks, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember.
Our waterfront farmers market is one of the most unique in Hampton Roads-offering spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks, chef cooking demonstrations, and a variety of vendors! This year, the season starts mid-April, and you can enjoy weekly markets through the end of October. Every Saturday, you'll discover something new!
Plums, blueberries, blackberries corn and so much more in season this week! Over 40 vendors will attend the Williamsburg Farmers Market this Saturday with produce, prepared foods and baked goods, flowers, artisan chocolate, cheese, meats, peanuts and handmade soaps.
Location: Inside James Fort, weather permitting
An avid outdoors man and naturalist, local artist Jim Wilson has been in the midst of charging elephants in Africa, ventured down the Amazonian head waters, and trekked in the Peruvian Andes! His work is included in private and corporate collections, and can be seen in select galleries across the U.S. and Canada. It's usually shown here in Yorktown at his studio by appointment only, but you can see it at the Gallery at York Hall throughout June & July!
The Mariners' Museum and Park is a wonderful place to explore and a fantastic place to take pictures. Brock Switzer, the Museum's Photographer and Digital Imaging Specialist, will lead a three-part photography workshop series that will develop your photography skills as you explore the Museum.
The Ed Shed is an interactive space where kids and families can share in the moment of discovery and examine real artifacts found at the site. Enjoy an array of hands-on activities, such as pottery mending or screening for artifacts, to learn more about the importance of archaeology and conservation. At the "sorting and picking" station, lend a hand and help the archaeological team by combing through excavated material to discover the tiniest clues to fort life in the 17th century!
Billsburg Brewery presents The First Annual Good Times Beer & Boogie Fest! Join us for a day of fun in the sun with our craft beers and live music all day! Bands like Fiddlers Green, Rusty Ancel Duo, Sammy Lee & Paul Todd, and Change of Heart play the Billsburg Event Tent starting at 11am and ending at 9pm. Line Up - Fiddler's Green (11am - 1pm), Rusty Ancel Duo (1pm - 3pm), Sammy Lee and Paul Todd (3pm - 5pm), Change of Heart (6pm - 9pm).
Help commemorate the meeting of York County residents on July 18, 1774-a significant day in our local history. That is when the fine citizens of York County gathered to select two representatives to the 1st Virginia Convention.
There will be two reenactments, one at 12 p.m. and one at 2 p.m. During these meetings, costumed interpreters such as Col. Dudley Digges and Thomas Nelson, Jr. will lead a discussion with the public about how it should respond to the Intolerable Acts.
Mid-summer marks the return of one of our favorite recipes, Apricot Orchard Brett Golden Ale. The longing is over - enjoy the fruit-forward, funky, and pleasing tartness of this Golden Ale fermented with Orchard Brett and aged on 200 lbs. of Apricot purée again on Saturday, July 21st.
The Comedy Club of Williamsburg invites you to join us for a wonderful evening of fun and laughter. This is your chance to see nationally touring comedians many of whom who have appeared on shows such as Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and HBO, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon! Many of our comedians are Headliners on major stages in New York City, Las Vegas, and on the Cruise Lines!
Enjoy your evenings with great, live music at the Water
Street Grille throughout the month.
Friday and Saturday Nights, (8-11 pm)
Few additional nights are added!
Friday 7/6 Court Street Company
Saturday 7/7 Slik51
Friday 7/13 Dave Crumpler
Saturday 7/14 Fifty Thirds
Wednesday 7/18 Hector 7pm-10pm
Friday 7/20 Good Shot Judy
Saturday 7/21 Jonny Cardigan
Friday 7/27 Roebuck
Saturday 7/28 Blue Ribbon
Enjoy your evenings at the Yorktown Pub with live music and great food throughout the
month.
Band starts at 10 PM till 1:30 AM $ 757.886.9964 or Yorktown Pub Website
Fri 6th- Mulligan Sisters
Sat 7th- Zen Mojo
Fri 13th Johnny Cardigan
Sat 14th- Iron Lion
Fri 20th-Brandon Wilson
Sat 21st- The Wompler Brothers
Fri 27th- Felicia Hoyas
Sat 28th- Stuck On A Name
In July and August, there are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens® Williamsburg the place for summer fun. Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, fireworks, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember.
Take to the Trail, and join members of The Hampton Roads Bird Club for a bird watching workshop! Learn how to identify local species, and learn about their natural history. Please meet at the Lions Bridge. Note, there is limited parking at the bridge. Additional parking is available at Harvey Field, located along Museum Drive, which is a half-mile walk from the Lions Bridge.
Free and open to the public.
On Sundays, join cycling enthusiasts from The Williamsburg Winery team on a group ride through the Historic Triangle and back to the Winery for wine and brunch specials at the Gabriel Archer Tavern. Ride registration begins each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. There is no fee to participate.
All Cycling Club participants will receive a 15% discount at the Gabriel Archer Tavern following the completion of the ride. The discount is only valid the day of the ride.
Paddle Fit is a great way to take your fitness routine outdoors and improve your balance, tone your muscles, strengthen your core and challenge yourself! We combine strength training and more all while balancing on a paddle board on water that may or may not be calm. Packages available online.
Join us every Sunday this summer for Brewed Awakening, a brunch and live music experience featuring special Billsburg Brewery beers, live local music from the Iota Creative Collective local artists, local food trucks serving a brunch menu from 11AM to 3pm, and fresh locally roasted coffee from Mandela Coffee.
Each week a different local musician and a different local food truck will bring you a fresh Brewed Awakening experience!
The Ed Shed is an interactive space where kids and families can share in the moment of discovery and examine real artifacts found at the site. Enjoy an array of hands-on activities, such as pottery mending or screening for artifacts, to learn more about the importance of archaeology and conservation. At the "sorting and picking" station, lend a hand and help the archaeological team by combing through excavated material to discover the tiniest clues to fort life in the 17th century!
Wrap the weekend at The Virginia Beer Company...
12-7 pm: Discounts on 3-packs of Crowlers, first fills in new Premium Growlers, and on cases of 12 oz. Cans!
2-5 pm: Sunday acoustics featuring live + local acts in the beer garden!
12:30-6:30 pm: Local food trucks pairing bites + beers!
Why not make a week of it? Beers & cheers await! https://www.virginiabeerco.com/food-trucks/
