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✈️ Williamsburg This Weekend

✈️ Williamsburg This Weekend

Thu, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 3

July 31, 2025

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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Zach here with a morning corny to kick off your weekend (jammed packed letter - LOTS to do this weekend).
What kind of movies do introverts like?… Shy-Fi! 🥁Ba dum tss!🥁

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

Let’s get into it. 🏃

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

Nordstrom Rack to Open in Williamsburg 🛍️
According to the company, the 25,000 square-foot store will be located at Settlers Market, a popular shopping center that includes Michaels Arts & Crafts, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Trader Joe’s, World Market and HomeGoods. Learn More

Williamsburg Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3-9 🧺🌽
Put this on your calendars - Williamsburg Farmers Market will celebrate with special activities at the market on Saturday August 9th! Learn More

Startup World Cup Virginia Back in Hampton Roads for Second Year 🏢
The competition returns for the second consecutive year, will see startups vie for a spot to represent Virginia on the national competition stage in October. The national winner will receive a $1 million investment. Learn More

Virginia Unites for Human Trafficking Awareness with Governor’s Event in Williamsburg 🚨👮🏻‍♂️
The event came as part of a broader state initiative to strengthen prevention efforts, improve victim services, and equip law enforcement with tools to identify and prosecute traffickers. Learn More

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Major Upcoming Event

We shared last week, but sharing again - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! You can even come say hello to me & Nathan, your Early Burg pals. We will have a booth! 😀

FIRST EVER Airshow in Williamsburg! Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport, which has proudly served the local community for decades, will host Williamsburg’s first-ever airshow— a celebration of aviation, family, and local pride.

The event will feature 11 incredible aerial performances, including thrilling aerobatics, historic warbirds, and skydivers from across North America. On the ground, guests of all ages can enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, from the Aero Adventure Zone to classic aircraft displays and more.

This promises to be one of Williamsburg’s premier events of the season — and one not to be missed.

Tickets Here!

Williamsburg Trivia 🧐

It's been HOT this summer... but have we made history? Question: What is the hottest day ever recorded in Williamsburg, Virginia?

Hint: This was the actual temperature, not the "feels like" temperature, which we know can be so much worse, ha

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

Multiple Days

🐟Colonial Croaker Classic | Riverwalk Landing | Aug 2 - Aug 3 | More info
First Ever Colonial Croaker Classic. The two-day fishing tournament will be based at the Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown.

🏕️ Adventure Weekend | Williamsburg Campground | Aug 1-3 | More info

🌊 AquaGlow at Water Country USA | Water Country USA | Ends August 9th | 8–11pm Select Nights | More info

🎢 Opening Weekend: Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ | Aug 1 - Sep 1 | More info

Thursday 7/31

🍴 Opera in Williamsburg Benefit Evening @ Bonefish Grill | Evening | More info

🎢 Final Day: Busch Gardens Summer of Wonder | More info

🎶 Yorktown Sounds of Summer | Riverwalk Landing | 6:30pm-9pm | More info

💰 BINGO at the L.A.B. | Alewerks | 6-8pm | More info

👶🏻 Baby Lapsit Storytime | Williamsburg Library | 10am | More info

Friday 8/1

🎶 Merchants Square Free Concert Series | Merchant’s Square | 6–8pm | More info

👶🏾 Puppet Storytime | Stryker Center | 10am | More info

🥳 Fun Fridays | Williamsburg Library | 10:30am-12pm | More info

Saturday 8/2

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

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

🍻 Ye Olde Mead Day | Silver Hand Meadery | 11am-8pm | More info

🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Copper Fox | 12-7pm | More info

🍷Rosé and Croquet | Williamsburg Winery | 2-6pm | More info

🎵Busch Gardens Final 2025 Concert Series: Pop 2000 Tour | Busch Gardens | 7pm | More info

Sunday 8/3

🎥Merchants Square Summer Movie Nights: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Merchant’s Square | @Sunset | More info

Notable Upcoming Events (mark your calendars)

🐎 Colonial Downs Festival of Racing | Sat Aug 9 | More Info
The Biggest Day in Virginia Horse Racing History! Grayson Torrence Band (American Idol Local) and Petting Zoo to make things even better!

🐶 Wiener Dog Racing | Colonial Downs | Sat Aug 23 | More Info

🏃‍♂️ CDR Superhero Trike Trek | Sat Aug 9 | More Info

🛩️ 55th Anniversary AirShow | Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport | Sept 20-21 | More info

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! 😄