Good Morning, Williamsburg Area!

Today is a VERY special day for The Early Burg. This newsletter marks our 100th publication! 🥳

We cannot believe that almost 2 years have gone by already! From the first publication being sent to 43 people, to a platform today of more than 20,000 Williamsburg-area locals, we cannot express our gratitude enough for the tremendous support from each of you. 😁 

Jefferson our mascot will take it from here. Enjoy!

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

💥Interested in advertising with us? With a platform of 20,000 locals we will get your business seen! Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you ASAP. 😁 

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

Top Stories This Week:

• Four Night Outdoor Concert Series This Weekend

• Swimming Advisory Issues for Nearby Beaches

• JCC Government Center Receives Final Approval in Close Vote

Our 100th Publication - We Thank You!

As this week marks a significant milestone for The Early Burg, we as co-founders wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and announce some VERY exciting, near-term initiatives. Make sure to watch and find out!

We know everyone is busy, so it’s only a minute! 😁 

Click the response you think is correct. We hope you get it right! 😁 If not, better luck next week!

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.

Make sure to let David know you saw him in The Early Burg!

Sponsored by Busch Gardens Williamsburg:

SUMMER OF WONDER
June 26 - July 30

Experience the return of Summer of Wonder at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, June 26–July 30! From electrifying entertainment and unforgettable flavors to world-class thrills.

Drop in for daytime thrills on eleven record-breaking coasters, including the reimagined Verbolten: Forbidden Turn. Then, keep cool at award-winning indoor shows like Celtic Fyre® and All-New Across the Pond: Legends of the UK, plus two new nighttime shows, Kinetix: The Next Generation and Drone Show.

More Info Here

Other Local Events

There happens to be a lot of music this weekend! Lots to choose from!

Multiple Days

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

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

🎭 1776 the Musical | Kimball Theatre | Next Two Weekends | Tickets Required

🎵 Williamsburg Live Concert Series | Details below by Day | Tickets Required

🎭 Prince of Egypt the Musical | James-York Playhouse | Ends This Weekend | Tickets Required


Thursday 6/25

🎵 Jukebox Bingo | Alewerks LAB | 6-8pm

🎵 Williamsburg Live 2026: Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge | The Lawn of the Art Museum of Colonia Williamsburg | 6:30pm | Ticket Link Above

🎵 Sounds of Summer Concert Series: The Main Event Band | Riverwalk Landing | 6:30-9pm | FREE


Friday 6/26

🎵 Williamsburg Live 2026: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | The Lawn of the Art Museum of Colonia Williamsburg | 7pm | Ticket Link Above

🎢 Coasters After Dark | Busch Gardens | 9pm-12am | Ticket Required


Saturday 6/27

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

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

🎣 Mossy Creek Fly Fishing Event | Alewerks | 12-5pm

🎵 Williamsburg Live 2026: Alison Krauss & Union Station | The Lawn of the Art Museum of Colonia Williamsburg | 7pm | Ticket Link Above

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Day: Civically Yours Escape Room | American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | 10am-3pm

🛍️ MASSIVE 1-Day Only Clearance BLOWOUT | Ashley Furniture @ 118 Waller Mill | 10am (Once it’s gone, it’s gone; be early!)

🌈 Williamsburg Pride Event | Jamestown Beach Event Park | 12-5pm

🧔‍♂️ DAD GAMES | NES Cornhole Williamsburg | 11am-3pm
We’re talking “The One-Trip Grocery Bag Dash”, “The Diaper Change Challenge”, “Trashcan Basketball”, “Triple Threat Cornhole” and others! Make sure to come enjoy this High-Stakes celebration of Fatherhood Skills! REGISTER A DAD HERE


Sunday 6/28

🎵 Williamsburg Live 2026: Grace Potter | The Lawn of the Art Museum of Colonia Williamsburg | 7pm | Ticket Link Above

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Copper Fox | 12-6pm

The sponsored W&M Athletic Events section has ended for the summer as all athletic schedules are complete. This section will return at the start of the W&M fall semester.

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 6/25
Copper Fox Distillery | CK | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Cook’s Unplugged! | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Jason Cale | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg | Melissa Etheridge & Wynonna Judd
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 6/26
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Katy Lynn & Co | 6-9pm
The Corner Pocket | Shake N’ Bake | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | The Hillbilly Duo | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Zack Salsberry | 6-9pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Cook’s Unplugged | 7-10pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | Dirty Lix | 7-10pm
Art Museums of CW | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | 7:30-10:30pm

Saturday 6/27
Williamsburg Farmers Market | WFM Music Series | 9am-12pm
Old School Cider House | Pat Russell | 1-4pm
Old School Cider House | Michael Bergamo | 5-8pm
Copper Fox | Ami Baker | 3:30-6:30pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Back to the Big Barn | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Damian Allen | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | Dub Mothership | 6:30-9:30pm
Corner Pocket | Michael Clark Band | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Sidepiece RVA | 7-10pm
Art Museums of CW | Alison Krauss & Union Station | 7:30-10:30pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke Night | 8pm-12am

Sunday 6/28
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Sunday Unplugged | 11am-2pm
Old School Cider House | Sammy Lee | 4-7pm
Billsburg Brewery | Nathan Lienard | 3-6pm
Berret’s Seafood & Taphouse Grill | Dave Crumpler Solo | 3:30-6:30pm
Art Museums of CW | Grace Potter | 6-9pm