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

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

This Week’s Top Stories:
Some local stories are behind a paywall, so we do our best to provide clear summaries.

Heating Bill Costs to Rise This Winter 🔥
Electricity costs are expected to rise the most, with an increase of about 10.2%, while natural gas bills are also projected to climb. Propane and heating oil users may see slight relief, but overall, energy costs remain a growing concern. Read more 

W&M Women’s Basketball to Raise Championship Banner 🏀
For the first time ever, a CAA basketball championship banner will be raised in Kaplan Arena. Ceremony to be held on October 18th. Read more

Record Levels of Visitor Spending: $296.8M in York County Last Year 💵
Recent Virginia Tourism Corporation data showed tourism in Virginia generated a record high in visitor spending in 2024. The county added tourism supported 1,870 local jobs and generated $14.7 million in tourism-related tax revenue. Read more


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An Early Burg Shoutout

The Early Burg is all about bringing the community together and providing you each with the information that you need to make your lives as easy and enjoyable as possible. Selecting a realtor is a major decision and one that you absolutely need to get right. So we are here to help!

Prior to selecting David as our preferred realtor, The Early Burg went through a detailed vetting process. We spoke with dozens of real estate agents in the area and read hundreds of reviews on these individuals. David was easily at the top of our list and we fully recommend using him for ANY of your real estate needs.

With 15+ years of experience, a trusted reputation, and a track record of award-winning service, David has guided countless locals through one of life’s biggest decisions.

Why settle for less when you can have the best? Call David at (757) 912-4440 or visit his website to see what’s out there.

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐

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

Multiple Days

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

🛍️ MAJOR EVENT: Children’s Consignment Sale | King of Glory | Oct 3-4 | More info

🦀 MAJOR EVENT: 43rd Annual West Point Crab Carnival | Town of West Point | Oct 3-4 | More info

🎉 An Occasion for the Arts 2025 | Merchant’s Square | Oct 4-5 | More info

🍺 Frothy Moon’s Thirsty 3’s Anniversary Bash | Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Oct 3-5

Thursday 10/2

🎶 Rhythms on the Riverwalk: The Heather Edwards Band | Yorktown Riverwalk Landing | 6:30-8:30pm

Friday 10/3

🍽️ New Restaurant Opening: Pika - Filipino Cravings | 5242 Olde Towne Rd. | Opens 11am

🪩 Taylor Swift Night | Burgers on the Edge | 11am-9pm

🎨 First Friday | Muscarelle Museum of Art | 5-8pm

🚲 Virginia Capital Trail’s 10th Birthday Celebration | Billsburg Brewery | 5-8pm

Saturday 10/4

🏠 MASSIVE Community Yard Sale (40+ Houses) | Brickshire - Providence Forge | 8am-2pm

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

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

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 16th Annual Run for the Hills 5k + 1 Mile Fun Run | 7:45-11am | More info

🍺 National Mead Day Celebration | Silver Hand Meadery | 11am-8pm

🟥🕳️ Corn Hole Tournament: Benefits Local Fire Departments | Alewerks | 3-6pm

Sunday 10/5

🌽 1st Annual Corn Festival | Holly Fork Farm | 10am-3pm

👻 Spooky Boo-quet: Parent & Kid Paint Event (ages 10+) | Billsburg Brewery | 12pm

🍷 Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival | Riverwalk Landing | 12-6pm

Notable Upcoming Events (mark your calendars)

🧑‍💼 Strictly Business (Largest Networking Event of the Year) | Wednesday, Oct 8 | More info 
The Early Burg will be there!

🍻 Oktober Fest | Brickshire Country Club w/Talleysville Brewing

🍂🎪 Williamsburg Fall Festival | Sat, Nov 1 | 12 - 4pm

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! 😄 

Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

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

Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 10/2
Cook’s Burger Bar | Jon Moore | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Jason Cale | 6:30-9pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Brass Tap | Open Mic Night w/Nadia Koz (Weekly) | 7-10pm

Friday 10/3
Berret’s Seafood | September 12th Band | 3-6pm
Voodoo Brewing | Michelle Hayes Duo | 5:30-8:30pm
Merchant’s Square Concert Series | Kevin Burt & Big Medicine | 6-9pm
Frothy Moon | The Connection | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse | Pat Russell | 6-9pm
Billsburg | Joe Heilman | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Mary Hall of Bent Spur | 7-9:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Dirty Toyz | 8pm-12am
YROC Coastal Bar & Grill | Vines & Vinegar | 8-10pm

Saturday 10/4
Merchants Square | Various | 10am-5pm (Occasion for the Arts 2025)
Frothy Moon | 6-9pm
Amber Ox | John Spence | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Karaoke Night | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Patrick Oliver | 6-9pm
Billsburg | WOAH! | 6:30-9:30pm
Corner Pocket | Guilty Fixx | 7-10pm
YROC Coastal Bar & Grille | Ray Meeks | 8-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | Shannon and the Reunion | 8pm-12am

Sunday 10/5
Indian Fields Tavern | Various | 11am-5pm (1st Sunday at the Fields)
Frothy Moon | Sunday Mornings Unplugged! | 11am-1pm
Billsburg Brewery | Patrick Ryan | 2-5pm
Virginia Beer Company | Concert & Release Party | 2-5pm
Frothy Moon | 6-9pm

Free Giveaway 🏆👏

Congratulations to Jane Potter, the winner of our first giveaway (of many) here in the newsletter! Jane just won herself a $25 Gift Card to Burgers on the Edge! Jane, we will have your gift card sent out to you shortly.

Make sure to check back here next week, we have another free giveaway coming and all you have to do is click to enter!😀 

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