Paws at the River 
Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Paws at the River brings awareness to animal rescue organizations and helps place adoptable pets in their “furever” homes. You're sure to have a doggone good time as the market extends to Riverwalk Landing businesses, where visitors will find information booths and other educational opportunities. Purchase doggy delights from FiDough Homemade Dog Treats at the market or Gangsta Dog. 

Staff will snap free photos of visitors and their canine companions (uploaded to Visit Yorktown on Facebook) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Your pet’s photo will automatically be entered in a pet costume contest with the winning entry receiving a prize from local businesses! Be sure to have the kids wear their costumes for trick-or-treating at area businesses. They'll also enjoy the craft station where they can decorate a bandana for their dog. K-9 Ghost of the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office will be on hand for meet and greets, while Phil Poteat performs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Riverwalk Landing Stage. We’ll also have a Guess the Pet game and a dog treat demonstration with Gangsta Dog at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

Maritime Festival 
Saturday and Sunday, November 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

This event is sure to float your boat! Visitors to the Maritime Festival can enjoy an entire weekend dedicated to celebrating everything there is to love about our waterfront locale! Sample some of the best local and seasonal seafood including clam chowder, Virginia blue crabs, and oysters. Guests can also shop for nautical-inspired art and jewelry. 

Pirates from The Loose Cannon Company will invade the waterfront to talk to kids about seafaring life, and educational information will be available for mariners of all ages. The Clan MacCool Band will perform live sea shanties on the Riverwalk Landing Stage from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Enjoy children’s crafts, blacksmith demonstrations, and a balloon artist. 

Harvest Festival 
Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

You’ll be grateful for this autumn extravaganza! During the Harvest Festival, kids young and old will be able to engage in fall festivities that include a live animal show, petting zoo, hayrides, inflatable axe throwing, balloon art, a pie-eating contest, and kids’ crafts and activities. For a fun photo opportunity, visitors can make a personalized leaf to decorate the famous LOVE Letters on the waterfront. 

The Virginia Living Museum’s Animal Friends Show will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Yorktown Freight Shed, and Ralph Motley and the Last Minute Grass will perform bluegrass music from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Riverwalk Landing Stage. 

Guests of all ages can participate in the Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin challenge. Stop by the table near the Visit Yorktown booth to examine the plump pumpkin and enter your best guess. The person with the closest estimate, without going over, will win some goodies from various market vendors. Visitors will also be able to purchase traditional holiday foods like turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie. Additionally, local jewelers, artists, and photographers will be selling their holiday handiwork. 

Important Parking Information 

Free public parking is available in several lots throughout Historic Yorktown, including the two-level Parking Terrace at Riverwalk Landing. The free Yorktown Trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 

Yorktown Market Days is held rain or shine. The vendors and artists will move to the lower level of the Parking Terrace in case of inclement weather. Special activities, however, may be canceled and will not be rescheduled. Visitors are encouraged to follow Visit Yorktown’s social media accounts for all event-related changes and announcements. 

Additional Event Info: · www.yorktownmarketdays.com 

• York County Economic & Tourism Development: 757-890-5900 
• Event Weather Hotline: 757-890-3520 
• Facebook, Instagram & TikTok: @VisitYorktown 
• Facebook: @YorktownMarketDays 

Additional Photos are available at https://bit.ly/3JkV6x7 

Sincere appreciation to TSP Lawns & Landscapes and Yorktown Feed Seed ‘N More for generously donating labor and materials for this year’s hay maze. 

Special thanks to the 2025 Barn Raising Sponsors LeafGuard, Westgate Resorts, LeafFilter, Spinnaker Resorts, and Total Home Improvements; Cultivator Sponsors Mr. Rogers Windows and Doors, Raising Cane’s, and Mr. Fix-It; Friend of the Market Sponsor Fox Pest Control; and Harvester Sponsors Amory Funeral Home and Parks Orthodontics. 

Yorktown Market Days and its activities are presented by York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association.