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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Zach here! The weather is cooling, the holidays are coming, and you are trying to soak in the last few days of sunshine before it becomes too cold. We have an awesome weekend ahead for you to do just that! 😀

P.S. - Did you win the giveaway from Axe Republic? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

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

Busch Gardens BIGGEST Sale of the Year 💥💥💥💥
THIS IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR ANNUAL BUSCH GARDENS PASSES! They will not get any cheaper than this! The sale ends on November 16th and you don’t want to miss out. More Info

Hey Busch - we know you see this. You’re welcome. 😁 

Williamsburg Comedy Fest Announces New Program, Headlining Act 🤣
Returning for its third year, the Last Word Comedy Festival will feature performers from the popular television show Whose Line is it Anyway?!!! How cool! You won’t want to miss out. Read More 

City Council Receives Update on New Williamsburg Library 📚
The proposed library space would come in at 40,000 square feet, with an additional 10,000 for a theater. The project is estimated to cost $26.1 million with a target completion date of Summer 2027. Read More 

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🍂 Fall Golf is the Best Golf ⛳

While it may be cooling down quickly, it is plenty warm for some nice fall golf at Brickshire Golf Club! BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE, and in GREAT SHAPE. The perfect recipe for a perfect round. Right up the road from Williamsburg.

Finish with a bite of some fall favorites at the grille. Your unforgettable day starts here.

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐

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

This week’s events are brought to you by:

Be sure to watch for things labeled MAJOR EVENT as those are highly popular and ones not to miss!

Multiple Days

🏮 (MAJOR EVENT) Winter Lantern Festival | Jamestown Settlement | Weekends Only, Nov 13 - Jan 4 | Get Tickets! 
After 5 years and over 650,000 attendees, Winter Lantern Festival is lighting up Williamsburg!

🎢 Christmas Town is Here! | Busch Gardens | Nov 14 - Jan 4 | See More!
Psst - Hey Busch, one more callout for you all 😁 

🛍️ Grand Opening Weekend: Plato’s Closet Williamsburg! | 1248 Richmond Road | Nov 13 - 16
Free Giveaways and other bonuses to first 25 customers on certain days! See More


Thursday 11/13

🎤 (MAJOR EVENT) Broadway Divas | Williamsburg Community Chapel | 7:30pm | Tickets
Broadway comes to Williamsburg in a spectacular evening of show-stopping hits. Featuring two powerhouse vocalists who performed together in the lead roles of ‘Wicked’. A night you don’t want to miss!

🎥 FREE Indigenous Short Films Program | Hennage Auditorium, Art Museums of CW | 6:30pm

Friday 11/14

😂 Punchlines & Pints: Comedy Night | Precarious Beer Project | 9-11pm

Saturday 11/15

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

🛍️🍂 Yorktown Market Days - Harvest Festival | Riverwalk Landing | 9am-3pm

🎟️ Ford’s Colony Annual Fall Yard Sale | Warhill Sports Complex (Indoors) | 8am-12pm

🍖🦪🍺 Copper Fox’s Swine & Dine | Copper Fox Distillery | 1-8pm
All you can eat oysters, whisky tastings, BBQ pork plate and more! Tickets Required

💖 Love Local | Williamsburg Premium Outlets | 10am-6pm
Food trucks & large local bazaar vendor fair!
 
🍻 10 Year Anniversary | Silver Hand Meadery | 11am-8pm | More Info 


Sunday 11/16

🎣 2025 VA Tournament of Champions Weigh-In | Chickahominy River Front Park | 3pm

🪄 Gifted & Talented Children - Harry Potter Day! | Yorktown Library | 2-4pm
Break out your wands and robes for this awesome event!! Harry Potter lego sets to assemble, Harry Potter board and card games, and more. Snacks, drinks and a few surprises will be provided for all who attend! For those of you who do not have Harry Potter attire, extra robes and wands will be available to borrow during the event.


Notable Upcoming Events (mark your calendars)

💸🏷️ Hannah’s Closet Consignment Sale | Nov 20 - 22 | More info

🥁🚒 Rockin Retro Christmas Parade | Dec 7 | Colonial Williamsburg

Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

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!

Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 11/13
Barret’s Taphouse Grill | Dave Crumpler | 3-6pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Cook’s Unplugged | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night w/Nadia Koz (Weekly) | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Mike Gombas Jr | 6:30-9:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg | Hunter Owens | 6:30-7:30pm

Friday 11/14
Voodoo Brewing | Shannon Leggette | 5:30-8:30pm
Frothy Moon | Nathan Lienard | 6-9pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Jazz Jam Night | 6-8pm
The Corner Pocket | DOUBLE UP! Guilty Fox 6-9pm & The Connection 9pm-12am
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | CK Music | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night w/ Karaoke Karla | 7-10pm
Paul’s Deli New Town | Joe Gosman | 10pm-1am
Hound’s Tale Corner BARkery | Mouse on a Motorcycle | 5pm

Saturday 11/15
Silver Hand Meadery | Nathan Lienard | 12-3pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Lane Rice | 4-7pm
(Ticketed Event) Copper Fox | Michael Clark Bank | 1-8pm
Virginia Beer Company | Elijah Righter (album release party) | 4-7:30pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Cawson’s Coop Band | 6-9pm
Corner Pocket | Nadia Koz | 7-10pm
Blue Heron Restaurant | The Game Changers | 7-10pm
Cowboy Cactus | 8pm-12am

Sunday 11/16
Frothy Moon | Sunday Mornings Unplugged | 11am-1pm

Free Giveaway 🏆👏

CONGRATULATIONS, William Reddy! You won last week’s FREE DATE / FAMILY NIGHT GIVEAWAY,  Lumberjack axe throwing experience for up to 4 guests (12 and older). We will contact you separately and connect you with Axe Republic!

Check back next week for a giveaway EVERYONE is in need of!

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