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Save the Dates for Historic Yorktown's 2023 Events



February 10, 2023 

From art strolls and rock concerts to flavorful food festivals and sparkling Christmas lights, there are many reasons to visit Yorktown in 2023. Not only will Yorktown host returning favorites like Pirates Invade Yorktown; Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival; and Art at the River; but we will be reeling in an all-new event, the Colonial Cobia Classic Fishing Tournament, scheduled for August. 

Other popular events include the Sounds of Summer and Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series; Virginia Symphony Concert; Yorktown Wine Festival; Vintage Markets; and Independence Day and Yorktown Day celebrations.

The 2023 season concludes with the annual Yorktown Celebrates Christmas events, including the Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Market on Main, Lighted Boat Parade, Cookies with Santa, An Enchanted Evening on Main Street, and Mistletoe Market, which features the Toyland Parade. 

All events are FREE and take place at Riverwalk Landing, unless otherwise indicated.  Grab your phone or a hard copy calendar to save the dates for Yorktown’s family-friendly events, beginning with Yorktown Market Days Winter Markets! 

WINTER 

Yorktown Market Days Winter Markets will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select Saturdays in February and March at Riverwalk Landing.

Valentine’s Day Winter Market   |   Saturday, February 11

Winter Market   |   Saturday, February 25

Winter Market   |   Saturday, March 4

St. Patrick’s Day Winter Market   |   Saturday, March 18

 SPRING

10K & 5K Victory YMCA Race/Family Fun Run
 
Saturday, April 1   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.    |   $ 

Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend
 
Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30   |   10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   |   Riverwalk Landing & Watermen’s Museum 

Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival 
 
Saturday, May 6   |   12 to 6 p.m.   |   Rain Date: Sunday, May 21   |   $ 

Art at the River Juried Art Show 
 Sunday, May 7   |   10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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Spring Yorktown Market Days will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from April 8-May 27 (excluding May 6) at Riverwalk Landing, unless otherwise noted. 

Special-themed Yorktown Market Days events include:

Go Green Market   |   Saturday, April 8   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sister Cities French Market   |   Saturday, April 15   |   8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pirate Invasion Market   |   Saturday, April 29   |   8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Vintage Market / Car Show on Main Street   |   Saturday, May 13   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SUMMER

Sounds of Summer Concert Series
 
Thursdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; July 13, 20 & 27; August 3 & 10   |   6:30 to 9 p.m. 

Independence Day Celebration
 
Tuesday, July 4   |    9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.   |   Historic Yorktown
Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. 

Colonial Cobia Classic Fishing Tournament
 
Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6   |   4 p.m. to 10 p.m.    

Virginia Symphony Concert 
 
Saturday, September 2   |   7:30 p.m. (Pre-concert fun starts at 6 p.m.) 

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Summer Yorktown Market Days will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from June 3-August 26 at Riverwalk Landing. 

Special-themed Yorktown Market Days events:

Fun in the Sun Market   |   Saturday, July 15   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

National Farmers Market Week (Kick-Off)   |   Saturday, August 5   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

National Farmers Market Week (Wrap-Up)  |   Saturday, August 12   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

FALL

Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series
 
Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28; October 5 & 12    |   6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Yorktown Art Stroll
Sunday, September 24 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Freight Shed & Riverwalk Landing 

Yorktown Wine Festival
Saturday, October 7 | 12 to 6 p.m. | Rain Date: Sunday, October 8 | $ 

Yorktown Day
Thursday, October 19 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Victory Monument & Historic Main Street 

Yorktoberfest 
 
Sunday, October 22   |   12 to 5:30 p.m.   |   Rain Date: Sunday, November 5   |    $ 

York County Vintage Market
 
Saturday, November 4   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   |   McReynolds Athletic Complex (MAC)   |   Rain Date: Sunday, November 5 

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Fall Yorktown Market Days will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays in September and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays in October (excluding October 7) and November at Riverwalk Landing, unless otherwise noted below. 

Special-themed Yorktown Market Days events:

First Responders Market   |   Saturday, September 9   |   8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fall Festival   |   Saturday, October 14   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Paws at the River   |   Saturday, October 28   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Maritime Festival   |   Saturday, November 11   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Harvest Festival   |   Saturday, November 18   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

HOLIDAY 

Christmas Tree Lighting
 
Friday, December 1   |   7:30 p.m.   |   Victory Monument & Riverwalk Landing 

Christmas Market on Main
 
Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3   |   Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.   |   Historic Main Street 

Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
 
Saturday, December 2   |   7 p.m.   |   Yorktown Waterfront 

Cookies with Santa
Sunday, December 3 | 1 to 4 p.m. | York Hall, Historic Main Street 

An Enchanted Evening on Main Street
 
Friday, December 8   |   5 to 9 p.m.   |   Historic Main Street 

Special-themed Yorktown Market Days event:
 
Saturday, December 9   |   Mistletoe Market   |   9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   |   Toyland Parade at 1:30

For more information on these and our partner events at attractions, museums, and restaurants, visit www.visityorktown.org/events, or call Visit Yorktown at 757-890-5900.  Events are subject to change without notice. For inclement weather updates, please call the Event Weather Hotline at 757-890-3520.

A variety of photos depicting events scheduled in Yorktown throughout the year are available at https://bit.ly/3RnJs48. The filenames represent the name of the event. To request other images, please contact Deirdre Roesch, Content Marketing Specialist, York County Economic and Tourism Development.

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