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Good Morning, Williamsburg!

They say Virginia is for lovers… We say it’s for those who enjoy experiencing three seasons in three days - all in the same week! 😂 While the weather may not be consistent right now, this weekly newsletter is, and we are happy to bring you this week’s edition!

Zach here this week, co-founder of The Early Burg alongside Nathan. We appreciate everyone’s support as always and truly enjoy giving back to our community through our ALWAYS FREE local newsletter, which is read and trusted by thousands of Williamsburg locals. Another exciting week of growth for us with another 1,000+ new readers who subscribed! Welcome to all - we are glad you’re here!

Local events, news, trivia, live music and more - all in a few minutes! By locals, for locals. 

In today’s Early Burg:

• April 10th Public FY26 Budget Discussions 💰

• Easter, Easter, Easter! 🐰🐰

• Our First Small Business Spotlight! Get to know the hidden gems here in the Burg! (after events)

• Williamsburg’s Live Music List🎤

• And SO MUCH more!

Let’s get into it. 🏃

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The Lowdown 📰🗞️

City of Williamsburg Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to be Discussed at April 10th Public Meeting 💰
Your presence matters! Thursday, April 10th at 2pm at the Stryker Center (412 N. Boundary St), Williamsburg’s proposed $112.3 million FY2026 budget will be discussed and public opinion heard. The plan includes tax increases on meals, lodging, and admissions to address slow revenue growth, aging infrastructure, and school funding demands. Attend if you can! More Info

WATA Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Transfer Center 👷🏼‍♂️🚍
The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on its new transfer center in the northern part of Williamsburg. More Info

Williamsburg Community Foundation Raises $924k to Benefit Area Residents 💵💵
Williamsburg Community Foundation has exceeded its original goal for its 25th Anniversary Campaign, raising $924,408 to ensure lasting support for local nonprofits. More Info

Local Singer Advances to American Idol’s Top 24 🎤🎶
Just up the road from Williamsburg, “American Idol” contestant Grayson Torrence of New Kent continues to impress the judges and advances to this season’s top 24! More Info

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Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

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

Multiple Days

💍💎 Great Estate Buying Event | Williamsburg Jewelers | April 10-11 | More Info
Sell your estate jewelry, diamonds, watches, gold, silver, coins & more. They are buying!

🌼 78th Annual Garden Symposium | Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg | April 10-13 | More Info

🎭 Showtime: Harvey | Williamsburg Players | Daily, Ending Apr 13 | More Info

🛍️ Williamsburg ReStore’s 13th Anniversary Sale | Williamsburg ReStore | April 7-12 | Times Vary | More Info

👶🎡 Kids’ Weekends | Busch Gardens | Through April 20 | More Info
(Octonauts! April 12-13 - Reader notice: this one is going to be very popular!)

Thursday 4/10

🍷 The Wise Woman’s Guide to Health | Williamsburg Winery | 5-7pm | More Info

🎶🎸 Cook’s Unplugged: Live Music with Sammy Lee | Cook’s Burger Bar | 6-9pm | More Info

Friday 4/11

⚕️🩺 33rd Annual Hampton Roads Trauma Symposium | Double Tree by Hilton Williamsburg | 7am-5pm | More Info

🌻Sunflower Power | Williamsburg Regional Library | 2pm | More Info

🎤 Friday Night Live Spring Concert Series: Scott Varney | Virginia Beer Company | 6-9pm | More Info

🎨 Pour & Paint | Alewerks Brewing | 6-8pm | More Info

Saturday 4/12

🧑‍🌾🧺 Williamsburg Farmers Market | DoG Street | 8am-12pm | More Info

🌸🌴 Hawaiian Beach Weekend | Cooper Fox Distillery | 12pm | More Info

🍺 The Connection Rocks the 2025 Pilsner Invitational | Billsburg Brewery | 12-4pm | More Info

🐰 Pictures with the Easter Bunny | Williamsburg Bazaar | 11am | More Info

Sunday 4/13

🛍️ 2nd Sundays | Colonial Williamsburg | 11am-4pm | More Info

🗣️ Poetry Slam Connection @ 2nd Sundays | Prince George St | 11am-2pm | More Info

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt | Walsingham Academy | 1pm | 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! 😄 

Williamsburg Small Business Spotlight! 🏢🤝🏢

We are excited to kick off our small business spotlight by bringing you some food which you may not have heard about yet, but MAN ALIVE, you will absolutely want to try. We personally tried the food and it is INCREDIBLE!! We even recorded our visit and put together a short video (one minute only!) where you can meet the owner and see some of their dishes! Watch here!!

Hibachi Buddha was founded by Arnell Moore, head chef - the Hibachi Buddha himself! Arnell and his lovely wife (Hibachi Buddette?) are life and business partners, and run the restaurant together. Go see their smiling faces in person and give the food a test. It won’t disappoint and will quickly become a new favorite!

Local Real Estate 🏠🏘️🏡

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

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Live Local Music 🎙️🎵🎷🎸

Show your support for local artists & businesses!

Thursday 4/10
Opus 9 Steakhouse | Hot Jazz Nights w/Ayinde Williams & Jimmy Trussell | 5-8pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | TNV Thursday Night Vinyl | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
Two Drummers | Marc Alwine | 6:30-9pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 4/11
Virginia Beer Company | Scott Varney | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
Murdoch’s | Audio Portrait | 7-9pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Olde Virginia Company | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Guilty FIXX | 8-11pm

Saturday, 4/12
Farmers Market | Audio Portrait | 9-11am
Cooper Fox Distillery | Hawaiian Beach Weekend | 12pm
Billsburg | The Connection | 12-4pm
Strangeways | Chris Ride | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Zack Salsberry Trio | 6-9pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | London | 7-10pm

Sunday, 4/13
2nd Sundays in Colonial | 11am-4pm
Virginia Beer Company | Joe Hielman | 3-6pm

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