Good Morning, Williamsburg!

Zach here with your Memorial Day weekend plans! Let us start with a moment of silence and solemn solute to honor and mourn those who have died while serving this great nation…… thank you.

BONUS DAY: As many have Monday off of work, I threw in Monday events as well. Booyah! 😁

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

Let’s get into it. 🏃

The Lowdown 📰🗞️

Help Place Flags in Honor of Memorial Day 🪦
The City of Williamsburg invites the public TODAY, Thursday 5/22 at 9AM, to help place flags on the graves of veterans in Cedar Grove Cemetery. See More

Williamsburg School Board Approves Budget with No Tax Increase 🏫
Williamsburg Community School District voted last Tuesday to approve the proposed final budget 2025-26 school year with no tax increase. See More

Jamestown Beach Parking Fees Return for Summer on May 24th 🏖️
Summer parking fees are set to return Saturday, May 24, for nonresidents. See More

Busch Gardens Names Most Beautiful Park for 35th Consecutive Year 🎢
The title says it all. We are quite lucky to have this in our back yard! See More

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Williamsburg Trivia 🧐🤓

You may need to click “View Entire Message” at the bottom of this email to see the full letter. Don’t want you missing out on the best parts! 😀  

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

Multiple Days

🥳 Riverwalk Landing 20th Anniversary Celebration | Riverwalk Landing | Thu May 22 - Mon May 26 | Music, Food Trucks, Activities, Raffles, Games, etc. | More info

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

🎖️🪖 Colonial Williamsburg Memorial Day Weekend | Colonial Williamsburg | Fri May 23 - Mon May 26 | FREE ENTRY for active military, veterans, and families | More info

🎖️🪖 Memorial Mile | Waller Mill Park | Fri May 23 - Mon May 26 | Visit the park, read the stories of those who died, and walk on their behalf | More info

Thursday 5/22

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

🎮 Super Smash Brothers Tournament | Williamsburg Regional Library | 5:30–8pm | More info

🧘🏼‍♀️ Yoga & Meditation to Help You Sleep | Williamsburg Regional Library | 6:30–7:30pm | More info

Friday 5/23

🎶 Opera in Williamsburg | Kimball Theatre | 7:30pm | More info

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun Day | Alewerks Brewing | 12-10pm | More info

Saturday 5/24

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

🎨 Mommy & Me Teacup Painting | Paint on Pottery Too | 10am | More Info

🎉 4th Annual EPIC Music Festival: FREE & Family Friendly | Billsburg Brewery | 12-11pm | More Info

🎉 East Williamsburg Day | VA Steppas | 3-7pm | Music, Bounce Houses, Food | More Info

🎶 Busch Gardens Concert Series: Blank Space (Taylor Swift Tribute Band) | 7pm | More Info

Sunday 5/25

🤓 Mega Awesome Trivia | Precarious Beer Project | 2-3:30pm | More info

Monday 5/26 (Memorial Day)

🪖🎖️ Memorial Day Commemoration | Colonial Williamsburg | 10-10:30am | Traditional Wreath Laying | More info

🕺🏼 Zumbathon | Iron-Bound Gym | 10:30am | More info

🎶 VBC Memorial Day Jam! | Virginia Beer Company | 2-5pm | 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! 😄 

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 5/22
Berrets Taphouse | Patrick Ryan | 3:30-6:30pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | Thursday Night Vinyl | 5-8pm
Cook’s Burger Bar | Sammy Lee | 6-9pm
Alewerks Taproom | Jukebox BINGO | 6-8pm
Two Drummers | Joshua Shane | 6:30-9:30pm
Riverwalk Landing | Brasswind | 6:30-9pm
The Brass Tap | Open Mic Night | 7-10pm

Friday 5/23
Saude Creek Vineyards | Pancho | 5-8pm
The BARkery | Mouse on a Motorcycle | 5:30-7:30pm
Riverwalk Landing | Corey Pavlosky | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Nathan Stephenson | 6-9pm
Silver Hand Meadery | Jazz Jam Night | 6-8pm
Williamsburg Lodge | Timeline Jazz Trio | 6-9pm
Frothy Moon Brewhouse | The Connection Live | 6-9pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | JP Experience | 6-9pm
Corner Pocket | Wyatt Baldwin | 6-9pm
Billsburg Brewery | Erik Gaines | 6:30-9:30pm
Revolution Golf and Grille | James River Misfits | 7-10pm
The Brass Tap | Teacup Sallies | 7-10pm
Highway Pizza | Karaoke Night (Recurs Weekly) | 7-10pm

Saturday, 5/24
Cooper Fox Distillery | Ben Phelps Project | 2-5pm
Billsburg Brewery | Numerous Artists: Memorial Day Weekend EPIC Music Festival | 12-11pm
Busch Gardens | Corey Pavlosky w/Lane Rice | 12:30-5pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Sheila Sullivan and Brendan Butler | 1-4pm
Indian Fields Tavern | The Connection | 6-9pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Michael Proffitt | 2-5pm
Sweat Tea & Barley | Katie and Billy Daniel | 6-9pm
Strangeways Brewing | Chris Ride | 6-9pm
Virginia Beer Company | Scott Varney | 6-9pm
Revolution Golf & Grille | 70 South | 7-10pm
Eagles Club Williamsburg | Crossing James Band | 7-10pm
Daddyo’s | Dead Rise | 7-10pm
Corner Pocket | James Ford | 7-10pm

Sunday, 5/25
Saude Creek Vineyards | Sammy Lee | 2-5pm
Billsburg Brewery | Corey Pavlosky w/Hannah J | 3-6pm
Virginia Beer Company | Stella Haile | 3:30-6:30pm
Indian Fields Tavern | Cawson’s Coop (Debut Show) | 5-8pm
Cul’s Courthouse Grille | Chip Hale | 5-8pm

Monday, 5/26 (Memorial Day)
Alewerks | Kingsmill Band | 2-4:30pm
Saude Creek Vineyards | Felicia Hoyos | 2-5pm
Virginia Beer Company | Billy Joe & Friends | 2-5pm
Billsburg Brewery | DJ Kudlz w/a View 5K | 3-6pm
Cul’s Courthouse | Open Mix Night w/Haily & Gabe | 6-9pm
Paul’s Deli W&M | Billy Joe Daniel Open Mic | 8-11pm

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