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Good Morning, Williamsburg Area!

Happy 250th USA!!

In honor of the occasion, we have put together the LARGEST GIVEAWAY we have ever done, with prize totals over $2,000 in value!! 😮🤩🤘

READ VERY CLOSELY AND MAKE SURE TO ENTER TODAY HERE IN THE NEWSLETTER IF YOU WANT YOUR SHOT TO WIN!! (at the bottom)

Jefferson our mascot will take it from here. Enjoy!

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:

• EXTREME Heat Watch This Weekend

• Whiskey & Wine Weekend Returns July 10-12

• Major 250th Firework & Drone Show Celebration

A Note From Your Neighbor

Buying or selling a home is a major life decision and one you want to get right.

- 15+ years of experience
- One of the highest and most trusted reputations in the area
- Recipient of The Early Burg’s 2025 & 2026 Historic Triangle Realtor of the Year Award

Call David at (757) 912-4440 today and make sure to let him know you saw him in The Early Burg!

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 Williamsburg’s best.

Let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Multiple Days

💦 AquaGlow | Water Country USA | Weekends through Aug 15 | 8-11pm

🎆 Summer of Wonder & Drone Show | All Weekend | Busch Gardens

🪖🎖️ Military Appreciation Week, Free Entry to Vets | Busch Gardens | Ends Sunday

🎭 1776 the Musical | Kimball Theatre | FINAL WEEKEND | Tickets Required


Thursday 7/2

💵 Classic Bingo | Alewerks LAB | 6-8pm

🕺 The Great American Dance Party | 200 Palace Green St | 7-9pm


Friday 7/3

🎵 Merchants Square Concert Series: Alison Brown Quintet | Merchants Square | 6-8pm

🧓 First Friday: We the People | Muscarelle Museum of Art | 5-8pm


Saturday 7/4

🎥 PBS Broadcast Live - America Made in Virginia, 250 Years Together | Colonial Williamsburg | 8-10pm

🎉 4th of July Parade | Riverwalk Landing | 9am-10:30am

🎉 Yorktown Independence Day Celebration | Riverwalk Landing | 9am-9:30pm

💥 Fireworks | Colonial Williamsburg | 9:15pm

🏃‍♂️ Yorktown Independence Day 8k & 5k | 9300 George Washington Memorial Highway | 7am-10:30pm

💦 Splashdown on the 4th (Dunk Tank!) | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | 12-8pm

👙 4th of July Parade & Pool Party | Indigo Park Pool | 11:30am


Sunday 7/5

🍦 Free Summer Ice Cream Socials | Anvil Campground | 2-2:30pm

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 7/2
Ricky’s Wine Bar | Alex Parker | 5-8pm
Aromas Specialty Coffees & Gourmet Bakery | Open Mic | 5-7:30pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Cook’s Unplugged! | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Joshua Shane | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 7/3
Saude Creek Vineyards | Chris Grigg | 5-8pm
Old School Cider House | Ten4One Band | 5-8pm
Merchants Square | Alison Brown | 6-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Austin Ziltz | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Tom Euler | 6-9pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Harris Simon Trio | 7-9pm
Daddyo’s Tavern | Karaoke | 7:30-11:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | FSC | 8-11pm
Corner Pocket | Keeping Up With The Joneses | 8-11pm

Saturday 7/4
Alewerks | Second Wind | 3-6pm
Copper Fox | Aaron O’Grady | 5-8pm
Elements 1010 (Kingsmill) | Manhattan Affair | 5-8pm
Ricky’s Wine Bar | Tom Euler Solo | 5-8pm
Frothy Moon | Hangar 09 | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Rosie Soul | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke Night | 8pm-12am

Sunday 7/5
Indian Fields Tavern | Sammy Lee | 11am-1:30pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Cawsons Coup Duo | 2-5pm
Indian Fields Tavern | The Jangling Reinharts | 5-8pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Michael Bergamo | 2-5pm
Old School Cider House | Rick Hollowell | 3-6pm
Virginia Beer Company | VA Shellphish Coalition | 3-6pm
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill | Zack Salsberry | 3:30-6:30pm

READ CLOSE!

This is it! We have received SO MUCH support from local businesses, that instead of one big winner, we will now have 3 big winners! Thank you to the wonderful businesses here in Williamsburg who have made this possible.

RULES: You can only vote for one option that you’d like to enter for. This actually increases your chances to win. 😁 If you click multiple options, our software will notify us and you will automatically be disqualified. If you completed tasks on our social media channels such as commenting or sharing our post, those additional entries will be added to whichever option you selected.

WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AT RANDOM ON JULY 4TH @ NOON. We will announce the winners shortly after on social and will notify you via email if you won.

Now for the options…. Here we go!

Option #1 (Includes Everything Listed)
- Williamsburg Salt Spa: 1 public adult 45 minute salt cave session
- Wagsters Magic Theatre: Family Four Pack of Tickets to Theatre
- Everbowl: Free Signature Bowl or Smoothie
- Yarn Matters: 1 hour private knitting or crochet lesson
- Northwestern Mutual: Either a) the Family Financial Jumpstart Session, or b) the Retire Strong Blueprint Session
- Magnetic Memories: Gift Card for 12 free 2×2 custom photo magnets
- McKenna Rowell (Author): 3 books, “The Song of the Brave”, “The Shadow of Death: A Tragedy of Yellow Fever”, and “The Boy Who Played Soldier”

Option #2 (Includes Everything Listed)
- Colonial Air Tours: Free Aerial Tour for up to three guests for West Point Fly Over Aerial Experience
- Axe Republic: One month UNLIMITED throwing membership
- Everbowl: Free Signature Bowl or Smoothie
- Squared Away Entertainment: Free 1hr private party trivia night
- Super Chix: 25% off coupon
- New Song Mobile RV Services: One free RV air conditioner servicing

Option #3 (Includes Everything Listed)
- R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA: A total of Five Free 30-minute Personal Training sessions and 1 inBody scan
- Chicken Salad Chick: $50 Gift Card
- Everbowl: Free Signature Bowl or Smoothie
- Point 5 Williamsburg: $50 Gift Card
- HC Travel Firm: Free certificate for travel favorites such as AirTags, etc. (can select from various options)
- Ray Ray’s Plants: Two tickets to Houseplant Bingo Night in either July or August - 8 rounds of Bingo fun with chances to win beautiful houseplants and other plant-themed prizes!

Want an extra entry? Quick! If you haven’t already, click on our Facebook or Instagram icons in the red banner below and check out our America 250 Giveaway posts!!