- The Early Burg
- Posts
- Williamsburg This Weekend
Williamsburg This Weekend
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16

Good Morning, Historic Triangle!
You do NOT want to miss the letter this week! Lots of fun this weekend, a major highlight being Wiener Dog races just a few minutes up the road from the Historic Triangle. Read closely!
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:
🐶 FREE Wiener Dog Racing This Weekend! Fun for Whole Family!
Remembering 9/11 - W&M to Host Day of Service & Navy Life to Host 5k
Williamsburg Performance Venue Proposal Reviewed Further

Do you know your local geography? Which river flows past New Kent County's northern boundary, emptying into the York River just west of the Historic Triangle? |
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 2.5 Bath 3,954 Sqft - $895,000 | ![]() 4 Bed 2.5 Bath 2,423 Sqft - $479,990 |

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 8/13
🎥 $1 Family Movies (LAST DAY) | Regal New Town | 11am | Tickets & More Info
🎵 Sounds of Summer Concert | Slapnation | Riverwalk Landing | 6:30-9pm
🎤 Jukebox Bingo | Alewerks LAB | 6-8pm
Friday 8/14
🌱 Plant Bingo | Williamsburg Winery | 5:30-7:30pm | Tickets Required
📽️ Minion Movie Night | Williamsburg Community Pool | 8:30pm
🧵 Adult Sewing: Intro to Buttonholes | JCC Library | 4-6pm
Saturday 8/15
🛍️ 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
🐶 (MAJOR EVENT) Wiener Dog Racing | Colonial Downs New Kent | 12:30pm (gates open at 11am) | FREE
🎭 Nutcracker Auditions | Virginia Regional Ballet | 10am-2pm
😂 Comedy Night | Copper Fox Distillery | 7-8:30pm | Tickets Required
🍖 Brews, Blue, & BBQ | Alewerks | 6-9pm
Sunday 8/16
🙌 Community Yoga | Body Balance Yoga & Fitness Studio | 3pm | FREE
📽️ Merchants Square Summer Movie Series: Project Hail Mary | Kimball Theatre | 2pm | FREE
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Day of Play | Stryker Center | 1-4:30pm

Show your support for local artists & businesses!
Location | Artist | Time
Thursday 8/13
Aromas Coffeehouse & Cafe | Scott’s Acoustic Showcase | 5:30-9:30am
Daddyo’s Tavern | Karaoke | 7:30-11:30pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Cook’s Unplugged! | 6-9pm
Vivi’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina | Karaoke | 6-9pm
Riverwalk Landing | Sounds of Summer: Slapnation | 6:30-9:30pm
Two Drummers | Ben Phelps Duo | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Friday 8/14
Alewerks | Bobby Wilson & Co | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Damian Allen | 6-9pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Olde Virginia Company | 7-10pm
Saturday 8/15
Copper Fox | Junior Wilson | 12-3pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Broken Radios | 1-4pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Cawsons Coop | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Zach Salsberry Trio | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Crisis in The Love Shack | 7-10pm
Billsburg Brewery | James River Misfits | 7-10pm
Sunday 8/16
Amber Ox | Nathan Lienard | 11am-2pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Turners Body Shop Trio | 1-4pm
Frothy Moon | Zack Salsberry | 6-9pm
Thank You!
Thanks for reading The Early Burg today! Please share it with your family & friends.


