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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Zach here, thank you as always for tuning in! This week was a fun one to prepare for you all, much more enjoyable than my HVAC going out yesterday! 🙃 Such is life. But this newsletter… always a good time!!

For those new here, this is The Early Burg, an ALWAYS FREE local newsletter focused on our community of Williamsburg.

We GREATLY appreciate the support as we are nearing ~10,000 reads each week! 😁

In today’s Early Burg:

• A Soaptastic New Business Coming to Town! 🧼🫧

• 59th Annual Art on the Square 🛍️

• Revolutionary BBQ Brawl 🍖

• Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Kickoff 🍴🍷

• Hottest New Real Estate Listings 🏡🏡

• A TON OF Live Music This Weekend🎤

• And SO MUCH more!

Let’s get into it. 🏃

Event of the Week:

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The Lowdown 📰🗞️

SCAM ALERT: Deceptive Lien Letters Targeting James City County Residents ‼️‼️ 
Numerous residents have received suspicious letters stating that “The State of Virginia” has filed an unnamed lien against their property. These letters appear to be part of a large scam designed to coerce residents into providing personal information or making payments. Be careful and do not respond in any format! More Info

Williamsburg Principal Named 2025 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia 🏫 
Holding more than 16 years of education experience, Candice Welch has spent her career creating high-quality instruction, strong partnerships and opportunities for both students and staff. More Info

Williamsburg Community Appreciation Day to be Held April 30th 🫂🫂
The City of Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, and William & Mary are teaming up to invite the public to the 5th annual Community Appreciation Day on April 30. This day is an annual event dedicated to recognizing the community’s everyday commitment to making Williamsburg a welcoming place to residents, students, workers, and visitors. Free sno-balls and ice cream (while supplies last). More Info

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New Business Grand Opening!

Grand Opening Thursday, May 1st! Mark your calendars and support local business! 

Discover the art of self-care with The Pampered Bath, where every natural & vegan product is lovingly crafted to transform your bath time into a rejuvenating ritual. Their handmade soaps, bath bombs, lotions, shower steamers, and so much more, are more than just products – they’re your ticket to blissful moments of relaxation and pampering.

Transform your bath routine into an escape that refreshes your body and soul.

Coming to the Williamsburg Outlets near Vans Outlet and Pepper Palace. See their website!

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

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Local Events!! 😁🎉 (things to do for all ages)

Multiple Days

🍖🍖 Revolutionary BBQ Brawl & Music Festival | Chickahominy Riverfront Park | 25th - 27th | More Info

🍴🍷 Food & Wine Festival | Busch Gardens | Daily Starting Apr 24th | More Info

🍔🍔 Cook’s 1st Birthday | Cook’s Burger Bar | 25th - 27th | More Info

Thursday 4/24

🍕 Pints + Pies | VBC x Bald Guys Pies | Virginia Beer Company | 3pm | More Info

🎲 Draught and Dice Gaming Night | Strangeways Brewing | 5:30-8:30pm | More Info

🎼 Music BINGO | Dominion Dogs | 6:30-8pm | More Info

Friday 4/25

🪴Plants & Pints | Alewerks Brewing | 6-10pm | More Info

🎨 Pottery Painting Charity Night | Heritage Humane Society | 5-9pm | More Info

Saturday 4/26

🍅 Williamsburg Farmers Market | DoG St | 8am - 12pm | More Info

🛶 Spring Bloom Adventure Race | York River State Park | 8am | More Info

🧑🏼‍⚕️ Medicare Made Clear 2025 | Williamsburg Regional Library | 11:30am - 1pm | More Info

⚽ Young Women Breast Cancer Fundraiser: The DEOC Kickball Tournament | Queen’s Lake Middle School | 9am | More Info

🌷☀️ Spring Fest | Billsburg Brewery | 11am | More Info

📚 Underground Slam | Bazaaros Deli | 7:30pm | More Info

Sunday 4/27

🛍️ 59th Annual Art on the Square | DoG St. | 10am | More Info

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Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

Take a look at some of the newest and most popular listings this week!

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Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Multiple Days
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s 1st Birthday | Various Artists | All Day Apr 25-27
Chickahominy Riverfront Park | Revolutionary BBQ Brawl | Various Artists | All Day Apr 25-27

Thursday 4/24
Opus 9 Steakhouse | Hot Jazz Nights w/Ayinde Williams & Jimmy Trussell | 5-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | TNV Thursday Night Vinyl | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Karl Werne | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | The MJs | 6:30-9pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 4/25
Saude Creek Vineyards | Just Tom | 5-8pm
Corner Pocket | Rick Hollowell | 5:30-7:30pm
Mobjack Tavern | Johnny St. Clair | 6-9pm
Billsburg | Joycelyn Oldham | 6-9pm
Williamsburg Lodge | Kevin Gaines | 6-9pm
Strangeways | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grill | JP Experience | 6-9pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Teacup Sallies Live | 7-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Crossing James Band | 8pm - 12am

Saturday, 4/26
Berrets Seafood | Corey Pavlosky | 3-6pm
Kingsmill James Landing Grille | Nathan Lienard | 5-8pm
Billsburg Brewery | Blackout | 6-9pm
Strangeways | Erik Gaines | 6-9pm
Williamsburg Inn | Joycelyn Oldham | 6pm
Williamsburg Lodge | Katie and Billy Daniel | 6-9pm
Revolution Golf | Identity Crisis | 7-10pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grill | Seven Bridges Band | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Wild Heart Live | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | Ben Phelps Project | 7:30-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Slap Nation Band | 8-10pm

Sunday, 4/27
Amber Ox | Joshua Shane | 11am-2pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Audio Portrait | 1-4pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Phil Casey | 2-5pm
Berret’s Seafood | Dave Crumpler | 3-6pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Chip Hale | 5-8pm

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