June
27 - July 4, 2011 |
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Yorktown Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 4 - 10 pm
Red, white, blue and YOU! Live entertainment, children's fun
center, a parade, fireworks and more! See website for complete info
or call 757-890-3500. |
4th of July - Governor's Palace Picnic
July 4, 7:30 - 9 pm
Celebrate our nation's birth in a place where America's story
began - Colonial Williamsburg! All-American picnic, fireworks,
music and more! Reservations by 7/2. |
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IllumiNights at Busch Gardens
June 27 - August 21
Featuring live performances, music, special effects and nightly
fireworks! Included in park admission. 800-343-7946 |
4th of July Summer Sale
June 30 - July 4
Enjoy extra savings on top of already low prices this weekend!
At Williamsburg Premium Outlets. |
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Liberty Celebration at Yorktown Victory Center
July 2 - 4
Tactical drills, military exercises, role-playing demos and more
salute the anniversary of America's independence! |
Brews, Blues & BBQ
July 4, 5:30 - 10:30 pm
Enjoy the sights of Colonial Williamsburg, specially brewed
beer, a BBQ dinner and the blues sounds of Li'l Ronnie and the Grand
Dukes. See website. |
"Concert on the James" at Kingsmill Resort
July 1, 7 pm
Kingsmill Resort hosts a free concert this Friday featuring
performances by Scars on 45 and the Jason Spooner Trio. Visit
the website and click "FREE CONCERT" for info. |
WARA Iron Chef/Wine & Food Expo 2011
June 30, 6:30 pm
Nine chefs battle it out in an Iron Chef competition!
Feat. Berret's, Blue Talon Bistro, Colonial Heritage, Riverwalk
Restaurant, the Williamsburg Inn & more! See website. |
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Help
Harry & David Support Our Troops
Through July 4
Purchase Moose Munch Bars to be sent to our troops overseas! At
Williamsburg Premium Outlets. 757-221-7081 |
4th of July at Shirley Plantation
July 4
Come out for the 4th Annual Independence Day Ice Cream Social!
Ice cream, tea and lemonade are included with admission.
800-232-1613 |
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Berkeley Plantation Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
July 4, 11 am
Honoring Benjamin Harrison V, one of seven Virginia signers of
the Declaration of Independence and owner of Berkeley. |
4th of
July Samplings at Harry & David
July 2 - 3
Head over to Harry & David for a special sampling -- salsa on
Saturday and red, white & blue enrobed fruits on Sunday! At
Williamsburg Premium Outlets. |
Made From Scratch Bluegrass
July 3, 5 - 7 pm
This consistently popular bluegrass band will perform a variety
of music in bluegrass and country traditions at Grace Episcopal
Church in Yorktown. Free. |
New Town Summer Concerts
Thursdays, 6 pm
This ten week concert series kicks off this
week with a performance by The English Channel! Cost is $7 for adults; free
for kids 16 and under. See website. |
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Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert
Series
June 30, 6 pm
This week: Mark Roberts and Breeze! At Riverwalk Landing
in Yorktown. Don't forget your dancing shoes! |
Summer Breeze Concerts
July 2, 7 pm
The Annual Merchants Square Summer Breeze Concert Series continues
this week with an added Saturday performance by the U.S. Air Force
Heritage of America Band! |
July Events at York River State Park
July
July offers a variety of outdoor activities at York River State
Park including canoeing under the stars, kids fishing tournament,
pirates and more! 757-566-3036 |
Art Demonstrations
July 3, 1 - 4 pm
The Gallery at York Hall
will host local botanical artist Linda Miller for a floral portraits
demo for the upcoming 2012 exhibition. 757-890-4490 |
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"Seed to Stalk" Theme
Month
June - LAST WEEK
Agricultural practices of
17th- and 18th-century Virginia will be explored this month at
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. See website. |
Movies on Prince George Street Return!
Sundays, Dusk
Back for its 5th year! Bring a chair and sit back and
enjoy these family-friendly flicks! This week: Back to the
Future! |
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"Science Under Sail"
Wednesday, 2 pm - LAST WEEK!
A guest scientist from VIMS will
be
aboard the Schooner
Alliance in Yorktown to share knowledge on marine life in the
Chesapeake Bay. See website. |
Wine
Tastings at La Tienda
July 1 - 2
Stop by this weekend and
enjoy some wine! Friday, 4 - 6 pm; Saturday, 1 - 5 pm. Located at 1325 Jamestown Road. 757-253-1925 |
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Yorktown Market Days
July 2, 8 am - 12 pm
The Market Days are back, featuring fresh
produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cut flowers, live entertainment
and more! See website. |
Williamsburg Farmers Market
July 2, 8 am - 12 pm
Peak season for strawberries, peonies, soft shell crabs and all
spring produce! Entertainment from 9 - 11 am. On Merchants Square. |
