Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Nathan here — if you enjoy poetry, country music, paddling, book fairs, or live local tunes, man do I have a weekend for you. Throw in some Greek food, yard sale bargains, and a dash of running, and you’ve got yourself a Williamsburg weekend worth writing home about. Let’s dive into what’s going on around town — it's a full one!

Today’s Order:
- The Lowdown (local news) 🗞️
- Local Trivia 🤓
- Local Events 🥳
- Local Real Estate 🏠
- Local Live Music 🎤

Let’s get into it. 🏃

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

Turning Guns into Tools: Williamsburg’s Healing Event 🔫
Williamsburg United Methodist Church is hosting a free event where unwanted guns are dismantled and forged into gardening tools to promote healing and reduce gun violence. See More

Virginia’s Premier Slam Poetry Competition Comes to Williamsburg ✍️
Williamsburg will host Virginia’s largest slam poetry event this Friday as six teams compete in the State Championship at the Kimball Theatre. See More

William & Mary Online Master’s Program Ranked Among Nation’s Top for 2025 🧑‍🎓
William & Mary’s Online Master’s in School Counseling was ranked No. 2 nationally for its strong curriculum, flexibility, and licensure prep. See More

Williamsburg Community Foundation Names New Investment Director👨‍🏫
Scott Andrews-Weckerly has been named Director of Community Investment at the Williamsburg Community Foundation, where he’ll lead grants, scholarships, and strategic initiatives. See More

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Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

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

Multiple Days

🇬🇷 Newport News Greek Festival | Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church | Thu May 29 – Sat Jun 1 | More info

🎢 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival | Busch Gardens | More info

🏴‍☠️ Blackbeard Pirate Festival | Mill Point Park | Saturday - Sunday | More info

🎭 Pippen | Williamsburg Players | Friday - Saturday | More info

Thursday 5/29 (Today)

🎤 Sounds of Summer Concert | Yorktown Riverwalk Landing | 6:30–9pm | More info

🛶 Billsburg Paddling Club | Billsburg Brewery | 6–9pm | More info

Friday 5/30

🎤 Virginia Team Poetry Slam Championship | Kimball Theatre | 7:30pm | More info

🎶 Spring Concert Series | Virginia Beer Company | 6-9pm | More info

🎶 West Point Food Trucks by the River ft American Idol Star Grayson Torrence | West Point | 5-8pm | More info

Saturday 5/31

🍅 Williamsburg Farmers Market | DoG St | 8am - 12pm | More Info

🛞 Wheels For Chandler | New Kent County Airport | 9:00am | More info

🛍️ Yard Sale - Youth Camp Fundraiser | Living Hope Church | 8am – 12pm | More info

🏃‍♂️ 757 Run-Swim-Run | Warhill Trail | 10am – 1pm | More info

🪴 Plant Sale | Saude Creek Vineyards | 11am – 4pm | More info

📚 Books & Brews Book Fair | Strangeways Brewing | Sat Jun 1 | 12 – 5pm | More info

🎶 Good Shot Judy Benefit Concert | Jamestown Beach | 5 – 7:30pm | More info

🎸 Busch Gardens Concert Series | Easton Corbin, Matt Snell & Hayden Coffman | 6pm | More info

🎤 Grayson Torrence (American Idol Star) | Culs Courthouse Grille | 7 – 10pm | More info


Sunday 6/1

🏃 Precarious Beer 6th Anniversary 5k | Precarious Beer Project | 8 – 11am | More info

⚓ Yorktown Workboat Races | Yorktown Waterfront | 11am – 4pm | More info

🌾 At The Fields | Indian Fields Tavern | 11am – 5pm | More info

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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!

Thursday 5/29
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Thursday Night Vinyl | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Stephen Christoff | 6:30-9:30pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 5/30
Barrett’s Seafood | 3:30-6:30pm
Charly’s Airport Restaurant | Joes Day Off | 5-8pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Chris Lucas | 5-8pm
Billsburg Brewery | Sammy Lee | 6:30 - 9:30pm
The Brass Tap | Astroid Morning | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | Bad Habit | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night (Recurs Weekly) | 7-10pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | Relix | 7-10pm
YROC | Corey Pavlosky | 8-10pm

Saturday, 5/31
Cooper Fox Distillery | Fatbellies & Michael Clark | 12-7pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Jordan Cooper | 2-5pm
Barrett’s Seafood | Corey Pavlosky & Drew McElroy| 3:30-6:30pm
Strangeways Brewing | Erik Gaines | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Wyatt Baldwin | 6-9pm
Culs Courhouse | Grayson Torrence | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Horntraxx | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | The Connection | 7-10pm

Sunday, 6/1
New Kent Winery | Little Tangents | 2-5pm
King of Glory | Sing-a-long | 2:30-3:30pm
Virginia Beer Company | Donnie & Darin Durham | 3-6pm

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