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Happy Easter Weekend, Williamsburg!

If this is your first week with us or your 38th, welcome! I’m Nathan, and I really enjoyed putting together all the content for you today — almost as much as I enjoy a giant reuben from NY Deli. If you haven’t had one, you’re in for a treat… but fair warning, you’ll be stuffed for days! It’s massive.

As Zach mentioned last week, we appreciate everyone’s support and truly enjoy giving back to our community through our ALWAYS FREE local newsletter, which is read and trusted by thousands of Williamsburg locals. Seems as though people are finding it useful as we added another 750+ new readers since last week. Welcome to all - we are glad you’re here!

In today’s Early Burg:

• TONS of Easter Events 🐰

• A Few New Businesses Are In Town 📈

• Our Weekly Poll (Right Before The Real Estate Section)

• Footloose The Musical 🎶

• Williamsburg’s Live Music List🎤

• And SO MUCH more!

Let’s get into it. 🏃

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The Lowdown 📰🗞️

I-64 Speeding Triggers Surge in Crashes; Photo Enforcement Coming👷🏼‍♂️
Speeding through construction zones on I-64 in New Kent County has led to a sharp increase in crashes, including large multi-vehicle incidents and traffic spillover onto surrounding roads. To address the issue, officials plan to implement photo enforcement in work zones within six weeks to help deter speeding and improve safety. More Info

2025 Greater Williamsburg Business Award Nominations Are Live! ☑️☑️
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual business awards, celebrating standout leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses making a positive impact in the community. Nominations are due by April 30. More Info

Recently Opened or Upcoming Businesses

Cornhole Lounge to Open at Williamsburg Premium Outlets This Spring 🎯🎯
Richmond-based NES Cornhole Lounge is opening a new location this spring at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets, taking over the former Hanes store. Founded by Catina Downey and U.S. Army veteran Trent Carpenter, the lounge offers cornhole tournaments, league play, and social events, with a grand opening set for June 13. More Info

Chicken Salad Chick Opening Next Month 🥗🥗
Chicken Salad Chick is set to open next month in Settler’s Market at 4640 Casey Blvd., taking over the former Mooyah space. Owner Melissa Holt is expanding her popular chicken salad chain to Williamsburg after launching locations in Hampton, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. More Info

A Touch Of A Spa Elegance Recently Opened 🧖‍♀️🧖‍♀️
The Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 9 for A Touch of A Spa of Elegance, a new spa at 3206-A Richmond Road owned by Shonda Ashby. The spa offers affordable beauty treatments and products for men and women, including massages, facials, and body sculpting. More Info

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Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

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

Multiple Days

👶🎡 Kids’ Weekends | Busch Gardens | Through April 20 | More Info
(Peppa Pig & George! April 19-20)

🎶Footloose The Musical | Jamestown High School | 17th - 19th | More Info

Friday 4/18

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt | Alewerks Brewing | 6-9m | More Info

🎵 Music Bingo | Saude Creek Vineyards | 5-8pm | More Info

🎨 Family Paint Night | Williamsburg | 5-9pm | More Info

Saturday 4/19

🧺 Williamsburg Farmers Market | DoG Street | 8am - Noon | More Info

🐶 Dog Yoga | Heritage Humane Society | 8:30am - 9:30am | More Info

🚗 Williamsburg Cars and Coffee | Williamsburg | 9 - 11:30am | More Info

🐰Downtown Easter Egg Hunt | Williamsburg Downtown | 9 am | More Info

🐝 Master Gardeners Present: Honeybees | Gloucester | 10am | More Info

🪴 Summer Plant Sale | Williamsburg Community Growers | 10 - 11am | More Info

🐣  Easter Egg Hunt and More | Toano Open Air Market | 9:30 - 11:30am | More Info

🗽 The Presidents Heads - Easter Weekend | Williamsburg | 9am - 7pm | More Info

🎉 Tartans and Tie Dyes 11th Annual Celebration | Billsburg Brewery | 11am - 9pm | More Info

🥚🍷 Easter Egg & Cork Hunt | Williamsburg Winery | Noon | More Info

🎸🎸FREE Concert - The Deloreans Band | Yorktown | Noon | More info

🎨 Coastal Door Hanger Paint & Sip | Arts on Main | 4-6pm | More Info

🚚 New Kent Food Truck Palooza | New Kent | 5pm | More Info

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

Sunday 4/20

🥚🧱 Egg - cellent Easter Egg Hunt | Bricks 7 Minifigs | 11am | 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! 😄 

Weekly Poll🗳️🗳️

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!

Thursday 4/17

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 | Jon Moore | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Jukebox Bingo | 6-8pm
Two Drummers | Mike Gombas | 6:30-9pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 4/18

Virginia Beer Company | Live Spring Concert Series | 6-9pm
Billsburg | Nathan Lienard | 6pm
Indian Fields Tavern | River Conley | 6 - 9pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Nadia Koz | 7-10pm

Saturday, 4/19

Billsburg Brewery | Tartans & Tie Dye | All Day
Free Concert | Yorktown | Noon
Two Drummers | Johnny St Claire | 6 - 9pm
Corner Pocket | Keeping Up With the Jones | 6 - 9pm
Strangeways | Nadia Koz | 6-9pm
Eagles Aerie | Crisis | 7:30 - 10:30pm

Sunday, 4/20
Virginia Beer Company | VA Shellfish Coalition | 3-6pm

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