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Good Morning, Williamsburg Area!

For the husbands out there, here’s your subtle reminder of Mother’s Day this weekend! Shhh, we won’t tell if it slipped your mind but you can’t forget now!😁
 
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Jefferson our mascot will take it from here. Enjoy!

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

This Week’s Top Stories:

Yorktown Sounds of Summer Returns! 🎵
May 21st - August 27th, Yorktown Sounds of Summer Concert Series 2026 returns. All concerts are free and occur on Thursday nights from 6:30-9pm at Riverwalk Landing.

New Restaurant Opens After a Long Wait! 🤤
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings is part of a growing wave of fast-casual restaurants capitalizing on the popularity of Nashville-style hot chicken, a trend that continues to gain traction across the country. 6497 Centerville Road, Suite 302.

A Note From Your Neighbor

Buying or selling a home is a major life decision.

With 15+ years of experience, one of the highest and most trusted reputations in the area, and a track record of award-winning service, David is the go to professional to help guide you through that process.

Call David at (757) 912-4440 today and make sure to let him know you saw him in The Early Burg!

We hope you got 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 Water Country USA:

Water Country Opens May 9th!

Cool off this summer at Water Country USA®, mid-Atlantic’s largest water park.  There’s fun for the entire family in a cool beach vibe, with resort-style amenities and more than 40 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions.  Water Country USA features refreshing water slides, children’s play areas and lazy rivers, offering hours of fun in the summer sun.
More Info Here

Other Local Events

Multiple Days

🪖 Military Family Free Admission to Colonial Williamsburg | Entire Month of May

🍽️ Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival | Busch Gardens | All Weekend

Thursday 5/7

🙏🏼 4th Annual National Day of Prayer | City Square Park | 6pm

🎆 American Mosaic : Williamsburg Symphony | Williamsburg Community Chapel | 6:30-7pm


Friday 5/8

🎉 Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center Gala | WCRC | 6pm

🚴🏼‍♂️ 21st Cap2Cap Bike Ride (all ages) | Virginia Capital Trail | 8am-4pm

🥳 2nd Fridays Party | Voodoo Brewing | 10pm-12:15am | Free Entry


Saturday 5/9

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

🛍️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 8am-12pm
Car show this week as part of market days!

👦🏼 KidLit Festival (For the Kids!) | Williamsburg Library | 12:30-4pm | Free

🚗 Cars for Chris Car Show | Williamsburg Community Chapel | 9am

🚜 Classic Tractors, Hot Rods & Farm Fun | Holly Fork Farm | 10am - 3pm

🏷️ Community Yard Sale | Seasons Trace | 8am - 1pm

💃 New Wave Prom | Indian Fields Tavern | 6-9pm
For adults! Dress up in your 80s gear and go have some fun!

🌼 Mountain Laurel Day: Laurels in Bloom | York River State Park | 10am-3pm

🎶 Williamsburg Choral Guild: The Creation | W&M Music Arts Concert Hall | 7:30pm

🎆 American Mosaic : Williamsburg Symphony | Governor’s Palace | 8:15-9pm

Sunday 5/10

🛍️ 2nd Sunday’s - Mother’s Day | Boundary Street | 11am - 4pm

🌸 Mother’s Day at Saude Creek | Saude Creek Vineyards | 11am - 6pm


Upcoming Events

🗣️ World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads: From Life Itself | May 20 | Slover Library | 7-9pm | Free and Open to the Public

🎪 WonderFest | Chickahominy Riverfront Campground | May 16 | 11am - 3pm

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May 8 - 10 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)

⚾ Baseball vs. Towson | Plumeri Park | 6pm Fri, 3pm Sat, & 1pm Sun
Join Tribe Baseball at home for the last time this season as the Towson Tigers come to Plumeri Park for a 3-game series. At Friday’s game, we’ll be giving out 400 W&M flags! Saturday is first responders day - come out and interact with local fire, law enforcement, and EMS departments. Post-game, our seniors will be signing autographs. Sunday is senior day - help us honor our 8 graduating student athletes with a special on-field ceremony.

Get Single Game Tickets / Flex Card Here!

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 5/7
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Scott Varney | 6:30-9:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 5/8
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Ben Simmons | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | Cats on the Blacktop | 7-10pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | Marc Alwine | 7-10pm
The Trojan Grill | Nathan Lienard | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Olde Virginia Company | 7-10pm
Longboards | Karaoke | 8-11pm

Saturday 5/9
Copper Fox | Aaron O’Grady | 3:30-6:30pm
Voodoo Brewing | Phil Poteet | 5:30 - 8pm
Virginia Beer Company | Jacob Vanko | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse | Tom Euler Trio | 6-9pm
Corner Pocket | Dirty Lix | 7-10pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe | 6-9pm
Williamsburg Eagles Social Club | Crossing James Band | 7:30-10:30pm
Longboards | Paul Norfleet | 7:30pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Karaoke Night | 8 - Midnight

Sunday 5/10
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | David Mann | 11am
2nd Sunday’s | Various Artists | 2-4pm