Latest Past Events

Watermen’s Museum Chili Cook-Off

Watermens Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown

Come and sample the competitors' chili and vote for the People's Choice. Additional chili may be purchased, if available. For more information: www.visitwilliamsburg.com/events/watermens-museum-chili-cook-0

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City

The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, held at Berkeley Plantation, celebrates the first English Thanksgiving in America. It begins with a parade of horse drawn carriages and fife and drums. Activities include a re-enactment of the First Thanksgiving, musicians, magicians, games, Colonial dancing, Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, corn maze, storytelling, candle dipping, and corn husk doll making. Vendors

Midtown Row Groundbreaking Ceremony

Midtown Row 221 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg

Broad Street Realty LLC, Bridger Corp, and Lamont Street Partners, the three real estate companies behind the mixed-used development Midtown Row, announced today the start of the newest phase of construction, transforming Midtown Row into an experience-based retail, residential and entertainment district located in the heart of Williamsburg. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at