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This is The Early Burg, your ALWAYS FREE local newsletter trusted by thousands. Local news, events, trivia, live music and more in just a few minutes! Made by locals, for locals. 

In today’s Early Burg:

• Virginia Derby This Weekend (Road to Kentucky Derby) 🏇🏽

• TONS of St. Patrick’s Day Events 🍀🍀

• Williamsburg’s Live Music List🎤

• And SO MUCH more!

Let’s get into it. 🏃

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

2025 Virginia Derby to Honor Military Families and Veterans 🏇🏽🪖🎖️
The road to the Kentucky Derby: 2025 Virginia Derby held at Colonial Downs this Saturday, just up the road from Williamsburg. General Admission seating is FREE (all other seating sold out)! More Info 

Williamsburg 12-Year-Old Breaks Two Running World Records in One Weekend 🏃🏽‍➡️
This kid is fast. Who is our local star? Find out here! More Info 

Busch Gardens Retires “The Flying Machine”🎢🎢 
The spinning attraction has been at the amusement park since 1980, five years after the park officially opened. Sad to see it go, but exciting things ahead! More Info 

FREE Weeklong Colonial Williamsburg Archaeologist Program for Students Entering Grades 9-12 👦🏽👦
Students can work side-by side with trained archaeologists to bring history to life! And for FREE! Sign up now! More Info 

Williamsburg Business Appreciation Award Nominations Now Open ❤️❤️
The Williamsburg Economic Development Authority annually honors a City of Williamsburg business for its hard work and dedication to making the city a better place to live, work, and visit. Nominations are now open for the 2025 award. More Info 

Storm Damages 4-H Camp in Williamsburg 🌩️🌩️
A large tree fell during last week’s windstorm causing significant damage at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. More Info 

W&M Men’s Gymnastics Rises to #10 Nationally 🤸🏽🤸🏽‍♂️
Following an impressive performance in Saturday’s dual meet against Navy, the William & Mary men’s gymnastics team continued its climb in the national rankings. More Info 

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Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

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

Multiple Days

🍀Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Busch Gardens | Daily Through March 17th | More Info

😋Disney Week @ Dominion Dogs (Disney Inspired Menu!) | Dominion Dogs | Daily Through March 16th | More Info

💰AARP Williamsburg Tax-Aide | Williamsburg & James City County Libraries | Through April 15th | More Info

🍀Sham-Rock the Copper Fox | Copper Fox Distillery | March 14th-16th | More Info

🍀St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration | Corner Pocket | 6-9pm | More Info

Thursday 3/13

🍺Jukebox Bingo | Alewerks Brewing Company | 6-8pm | More Info

🎮Super Smash Bros Tournament | Williamsburg Regional Library | 5-7:30pm | More Info

🌿Intro to FamilySearch | Williamsburg Regional Library | 2-3:30pm | More Info

🧵Quilting DIY Craft | Arts Museum | 11am (Weekly Through May) | More Info

🪡Embroidery Machine 101 | Williamsburg Regional Library | 11am | More Info

Friday 3/14

🩷Sisterhood Market Benefitting the Pink Boots Society | Alewerks | 6-9pm | More Info

🎵Jazz Jam (Sing, Play, or Listen) | Silver Hand Sessions | 6-8pm | More Info

Saturday 3/15

🏇🏽2025 Virginia Derby | Colonial Downs, New Kent | Post Time: 12PM, Gates Open 10:30AM | (box & grandstand tickets sold out, though General Admission is FREE) More Info 

🎬Kids’ Movie Night | Heritage Human Society | 5:30pm-8:30pm | More Info

🍀Yorktown Market Days - St. Patrick’s Day Winter Market | Riverwalk Landing | 10am-2pm | More Info

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day BASH | Alewerks | 2-5pm | More Info

🍀 St. Precarious Day | Precarious Beer Project | 11am-5pm | More Info

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans | Frothy Moon | 6-9pm | More Info

🍀St. Patrick’s Day Celebration | Silver Hand Sessions | 1:30-4pm | More Info

Sunday 3/16

👏Mahler & Dvorak: Opera in Williamsburg Art Songs Concert | W&M Music Center | 2:30-4pm | More Info

🐾Paws to Read with K-9 Connection | Williamsburg Regional Library | 2:30pm | More Info

Did we miss anything? Is there something you’d like to see more of? Let us know by replying to this email. We are always looking for ways to improve! 😄 

Williamsburg Small Business Spotlight! 🏢🤝🏢

Coming soon!!
There are HUNDREDS of local businesses many of us don’t even realize exist. We hope to change that and help you find your new favorite “go to” spots.

Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Thursday 3/13

• Two Drummers | Harley Barker | 6:30-9pm

• The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

• Opus 9 Steakhouse | Hot Jazz Nights w/Ayinde Williams & Jimmy Trussell | 5-8pm

• Frothy Moon Brewhouse | TNV Thursday Night Vinyl | 5-8pm

Friday, 3/14

• Virginia Beer Company | Phil Poteat | 6-9pm

• Alewerks Brewing Company | Maddi Overy | 6-9pm

• Williamsburg Lodge | Timeline Trio | 6-9pm

• Revolution Golf & Grille | Skinner Box | 7-10pm

• Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm (occurs weekly)

• The Brass Tap | Teacup Sallies | 7-10pm

Saturday, 3/15

• Amber Ox | Nathan Lienard | 11am

• Corner Pocket | St. Patrick’s Day | 11:30am-9pm

• Alewerks | St. Patrick’s Day | 12pm-10pm

• Billsburg | Erik Gaines | 2-5pm

• Billsburg | Celtic Irish - Geoff the Fiddler | 6-9pm

• Frothy Moon | St. Patrick’s Day | 6-9pm

• Yorktown Fleet | St. Patrick’s Day | 6-10pm

• Williamsburg Lodge | Timeline Jazz | 6-9pm

• Two Drummers | Johnny St Claire | 6:30-9pm

• Oceans & Ale | The Chong Band | 7-10pm

Sunday, 3/16

• Amber Ox | Clayton Perry | 11am-2pm

• Cul’s Courthouse | The Blue Guitar | 12pm-3pm

• Alewerks | Jade Zabric | 1-4pm

• Frothy Moon | St. Patrick’s Day Bash | 3-6pm

• Virginia Beer Company | Nathan Lienard | 3-6pm

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