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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

We’ve got a packed weekend ahead! From fall festivals and art shows to live music and more, there’s no shortage of fun. We’re especially excited about the Waltrip Airport Open House & Fly-In, celebrating 55 years. Zach and I will be there running our own booth with games and prizes — come say hi!

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

Let’s get into it. 🏃

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

This Week’s Top Stories:
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Wagsters Magic Theatre Opens Bigger Venue on High Street ✨🎩
The Wagsters Magic Theatre has relocated to a larger venue on High Street, doubling its space and expanding its shows with bigger props, a gift shop, and new amenities. Brandon and Hannah Wagster say the move allows them to create their best performances yet, with holiday shows already on sale. Read the article here. 

New $12.5M Mental Health Center Coming to Williamsburg in 2026 🏥💚
Colonial Behavioral Health has broken ground on a new $12.5 million mental health facility, the Center for Support & Wellness, on the grounds of Eastern State Hospital. Opening in 2026, the 24-bed center will provide crisis stabilization, round-the-clock support, and mobile crisis response to ease pressure on hospitals and first responders. Read the article here. 

In Case You Missed It - Williamsburg Airport 55th Anniversary is now FREE!✈️ 🆓
MAJOR UPDATE - The Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport’s 55th Anniversary celebration has shifted from a full airshow to a free open house & fly-in on Saturday, Sept 20th, featuring aircraft displays, kids' activities , food trucks, vendors and more. Best of all, we’ll be there! So come out and meet The Early Burg. (We have tons of free prizes!!)


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Free Event This Weekend! 

Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport Turns 55!

Come celebrate at the FREE open house & fly-in on Saturday, Sept 20th (10am -4pm) at 100 Marclay Rd. Explore dozens of aircrafts up close, enjoy STEM fun in the Aero Adventure Zone, grab food from local food trucks, and check out local vendors.

It’s a family friendly day of planes, fun, and discovery you won’t want to miss. PLUS, The Early Burg will be there and we’ll be handing out all sorts of fun prizes. Come find us!

Learn more here!

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐

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

Multiple Days

🎢 Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream | Select Nights | Ends Nov 2

🍂 Soul Harvest Festival | Full Circle Yoga | Sept 19th – Sept 21st | More info

🪕 Yorktown Folk Festival | Yorktown Waterfront | Sept 20 - Sept 21 | More info

Thursday 9/18

🎶 Rhythms on the Riverwalk with Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos | Yorktown Riverwalk Landing | 6:30 - 9:30pm

Friday 9/19

🎵 Music Bingo | Saude Creek | 5pm–8pm |

🍹 Jimmy Buffett Tribute | Williamsburg | 5:30 –10pm | More info

Saturday 9/20

🛍️ Williamsburg Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm

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

🎨 Community Art Day | Muscarelle Museum of Art | 10am–6:30pm | More info

🎃 Harvest Festival | Williamsburg | 11am–3pm | More info

🍂 Fall Fest | Billsburg Brewery | 11am–4pm | More info

🍁 Fall Community Fun Day | Olive Branch Christian Church | 11am–4pm | More info

🗽 We the People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event | Yorktown | 3 – 9pm | More info 

Sunday 9/21

🛍️ Fall Open Air Market | The Lazy Daisy | Sun Sept 22nd | 10am–2pm |

Notable Upcoming Events (mark your calendars)

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Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

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Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

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Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 9/18
Cook’s Burger Bar | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Jukebox Bingo | 6-8pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Brass Tap | Open Mic Night w/Nadia Koz (Weekly) | 7-10pm

Friday 9/19
Voodoo Brewing | Nadia Koz | 6 - 8:30pm
Indian Fields Tavern | The Connection | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Ben Phelps | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | Scott Varney | 6:30-9:30pm
New Kent Winery | The Deloreans | 6:30-9:30pm
Corner Pocket | Identity Crisis | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Soulful Serenade | 7-10pm
YROC Bar & Grill | Nick Weber | 8-10pm

Saturday 9/20
Virginia Beer Company | Four Letter Words | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | Michael Clark Band | 6:30 - 9:30pm
Corner Pocket | Cats and Cues | 7-10pm
YROC Bar & Grill | Lane Rice | 8-10pm
Daddyo’s | Wild Heart | 8-11pm

Sunday 9/21
Frothy Moon | Sunday Mornings Unplugged! | 11am-1pm
Virginia Beer Company | Wyatt Baldwin | 3-6pm
Billsburg Brewery | Sammy Lee | 3-6pm

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