Good Morning, Williamsburg Area!

Do you like yard sales? If so, read closely!
There is a community sale this weekend with over 70 houses participating!!!

Lots of other great events as well you don’t want to miss, especially Saturday!

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:

Greater Williamsburg Sports & Event Center to Celebrate Grand Opening!✂️🎀
The highly anticipated Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center will officially open its doors with a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 24, ushering in a new era of sports tourism, community programming and economic impact for the region. More Info

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President & CEO Retires 🥲
Cliff Fleet, President & CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, has announced his retirement. Fleet said in a statement: “Leading the Foundation has been the honor of a lifetime.” Fleet had major accomplishments during his tenure and we all appreciate his service. Thank you, Cliff - we all wish you the best. Carly Fiorina, who has been on the CW Board of Trustees since 2017, and if the former CEO of Hewlett Packard, has been named the new CEO, effective immediately.

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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 Busch Garden’s Williamsburg:

Food & Wine Festival
Thursdays - Sundays | April 23 - June 21

Explore over 135 international flavors at seventeen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park! With over 65 new specialty menu options, every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers.
More Info Here

Other Local Events

Multiple Days

🎨 New Shows: Camera to Brush & Beyond | Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center | Apr 15 - May 29 | Wed-Sat 11am-3pm, Sun 1-4pm

🎭 The Drowsy Chaperone - Musical | Warhill High School Theatre | May 1 - 3 | 7-8:30pm | Tickets


Friday 5/1

🎵 Merchants Square Concert Series: West Texas Exiles | Merchants Square | 6-8pm | FREE, OPEN TO PUBLIC

🍓 2026 Strawberry Festival | Matthew Whaley School | 5-7:30pm

😂 Punchlines & Pints: Comedy Night (18+) | Precarious Beer Project | 9-11pm


Saturday 5/2

🏠 Brickshire Community Yard Sale | Brickshire (Providence Forge) | 8am-2pm
OVER 70 HOMES ON THE LIST!! LARGEST COMMUNITY SALE EVER!!

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

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

🛍️ New Kent Farmers Market - Opening Day | 7589 New Kent Highway | 9am

🚗 25th Annual Williamsburg British and Import Car Show | Williamsburg Premium Outlets | 10am-2pm

🍖 Boots, Brews, & BBQ Festival | Riverwalk Landing | 12-6pm

🚴🏼‍♂️ Bikes Out of Hibernation | Jamestown Settlement | 9am-1pm
Free inspection & minor adjustments, free tire pumping, free helmet fitting, free refreshments!

🚴🏼‍♂️ Pedal the Parkway 2026 | Jamestown Settlement | 9am-1pm

🏇🏼 Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Colonial Downs | 3pm

🪴 41st Annual Native Plant Sale | Williamsburg Community Building | 9:30am-2pm

Sunday 5/3

🎨 13th Annual Art at the River Juried Art Show | Riverwalk Landing | 10am-4pm

♦️♣️ Cards, Boards & Brews | Alewerks Brewing | 4-7pm

🌸 Aloha Hula (Ages 6-11) | James City County Library | 2-2:30pm


Notable Upcoming Events

🙏🏼 4th Annual National Day of Prayer | City Square Park | May 7 | 6pm

🌼 Mountain Laurel Day: Laurels in Bloom | York River State Park | May 9th | 10am-3pm

Sponsored By:

Griffin’s Kids Club!
Calling all young Tribe fans! Registration is now open for the 2026-27 edition of Griffin's Kids Club! Members get in free to the Griffin's Kids Club football, men's & women's basketball, and baseball game days as well as all men's and women's soccer matches.

Open to everyone ages 12 & under, the 2026-27 Griffin's Kids Club membership packet includes a temporary tattoo, lanyard, pencil, credential, and T-shirt! Membership packets can be picked up at GKC home games or can be mailed out if unable to pickup in person.
Enroll Now!

Football Season Tickets
The 2026 edition of William & Mary Football ushers in a new era. Join the Tribe in Zable Stadium this season as we host non-con opponent Delaware State and 5 Patriot League opponents including Fordham, Holy Cross, Georgetown, Lafayette, and Bucknell.
Season Tickets

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Location | Artist | Time

Thursday 4/30
Cook’s Burger Bar (Midtown) | Troy Breslow | 6-9pm
Voodoo Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6-9pm
Indian Fields Tavern | TP&K | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Marc Alwin | 6:30-9:30pm
Cowboy Cactus | Karaoke | 7-10pm
Nickelknoff’s Pub | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 5/1
Voodoo Brewing | Back Porch Swing Band | 7-10pm
Silver Hand Meadery | The Ayinde Williams Duo | 6-8pm
Merchants Square | West Texas Exiles | 6-8pm
Corner Pocket | CK Music Band | 7-10pm
Cook’s Burger Bar (Lightfoot) | John Spence | 7-10pm

Saturday 5/2
Busch Gardens Concert Series | Hanson | 7pm
Riverwalk Landing | Various Bands | 12-6pm
Copper Fox | CK Solo | 2-5pm
Anonymous Coffee | Manhattan Affair | 6-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Nathan Lienard | 6-9pm
Alewerks | Talita | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | Channel 90 | 6:30-9:30pm
Two Drummers | Johnny St Clair | 6:30-9:30pm
Voodoo Brewing | Phillip Steele | 7-10pm
Cul’s Courthouse | For Those About to Rock (AC/DC Tribute Band) | 7-10pm
Old School Cider House | Wayne Ruotolo | 5-8pm

Sunday 5/3
No known music