Williamsburg This Weekend

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23

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Good Morning, Historic Triangle!

The last weekend of summer before school is back in session!! 🚌🎒👦

Make sure to take advantage of this weekend with your kids and grandkids and finish summer with a bang! 💥💥Let us help you do just that - lots happening this weekend 😁 

Jefferson our mascot will take it from here.

Today’s Order: 
News🗞️, Trivia🤓, Real Estate🏠, Local Events🥳, Live Music🎤

Other news outlets have paywalls and subscription fees. 😠👎 We think news should be free. 😁👍

Top Stories This Week:

  • $68 Million Grant to Provide Funds for New Ferry

  • Community Park Survey from James City County - Grove Community Park

A Message From Our Partner

Back to school season is here and while your kids are picking up new lessons in the classroom, there is one subject that never makes the curriculum: money.

In this 60-second video, Lucas Feller shares three simple ways to start teaching your kids or grandkids smart money habits at home, habits that could last a lifetime.

In honor of back to school season, which historic building in Colonial Williamsburg served as a local high school for many years before being converted into what it is today?

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Click the response you think is correct. We hope you get it right! 😁

Take a look at some of the most popular listings this week! And make sure to use David Tortolini for your real estate needs - he is easily one of the best in the Historic Triangle.

4 Bed 2 Bath 2,077 Sqft - $469,000
- Super Private Townhome
- HOA Covers Landscaping & Exterior Maintenance!

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- Large, Open Kitchen
- Spacious Master Bedroom

The Early Burg’s 2026 Historic Triangle Realtor of the Year! Why settle for less, when you can have the best!

Let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Multiple Days

🍖 Bier Fest Brews & BBQ | Weekends Through 9/7 | Busch Gardens


Thursday 8/20

🛍️ Millstone Market: Third Thursdays | Waller Mill Park | 4-7pm
Live Music by Phillip Steele 4:30-6:30pm

💰 Bingo at the L.A.B. | Alewerks Taproom at Wburg Outlets | 6-8pm

🎤 SINGO BINGO | La Terraza Mexican Grill | 6:30-9:30pm

📖 Women’s Summer Book Club | Living Hope | 7-9pm

🎭 Magic Happens | Wagsters | 7-8:45pm | Tickets Required

🤓 SpeedQuizzing Trivia Thursday | Virginia Beer Co | 6:30-8:30pm


Friday 8/21

America 250 Free Summer Weekend Events | Anvil Campground | 9am-6pm

🚘 RC Drift Night | HobbyTown | 5-8pm (occurs weekly)


Saturday 8/22

🛍️ Williamsburg Farmer’s Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm

🛍️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 8am-12pm

🛍️ New Kent Farmers Market | 7589 New Kent Hwy | 9am-12pm

🏃‍♀️ Flippin’ 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run | Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex | 8am
Pre-registration closed, but limited race day registration available - be early!

🧲 Blacksmith Demonstrations | Anvil Campground | 12-5pm (Free)

🥞 Pancake & Bourbon Festival | Greater Williamsburg Sports & Events Center | 12-4pm | Tickets Required


Sunday 8/23

No Sunday specific call-outs. Enjoy the last day before school! 😄 

Event of the Week, Sponsored By:

Thursday 8/20

Men’s Soccer vs Longwood
Martin Family Stadium | 6pm
Home Opener - Catch the action as the 2026 Tribe Men’s Soccer team take the pitch in their home-opener match vs. the Longwood Lancers! Advance single game tickets are $12 and they are $14 at the gate!
Get Tickets!

All other upcoming W&M athletic events can be seen on our website here:

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 8/20
Daddyo’s Tavern | Karaoke | 7:30-11:30pm
Brickhouse Tavern | Karaoke | 8pm
Copper Fox | CK Solo | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Cook’s Unplugged! | 6-9pm
Vivi’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina | Karaoke | 6-9pm
Riverwalk Landing | Sounds of Summer: Band of Oz | 6:30-9pm
Two Drummers | Todd Murray | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Williamsburg Eagles Club | Line Dancing Classes | 7:30-8:30pm

Friday 8/21
The Brass Tap | Aaron Fulcher | 7-10pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Voodoo Brewing | Lena & Austin | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Karaoke | 7:30-11:30pm

Saturday 8/22
Williamsburg Farmers Market | Joe Healey | 9am-12pm
Old School Cider House | CK Music Band | 12-3pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Sammy Lee | 1-4pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Down River Band | 6-9pm
James Landing Grille | Nathan Lienard | 5-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Katy Lynn & Co | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Alec Edmonds | 6-9pm
The Corner Pocket | Dammit Janet | 7-10pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Dedd Sirius | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Open Mic | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke | 8pm-12am

Sunday 8/23
Frothy Moon | Sunday Unplugged | 11am-2pm
Indian Fields Tavern | 1-4pm

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