YORKTOWN— Yorktown has officially released its lineup of spring events for the year. Here is what is coming up.
Yorktown Market Days will officially kick off on April 11 with a twist to the annual Go Green Market. The county says that this year, visitors can also enjoy gardening tips and floral décor at the rebranded Go Green and Garden Market from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on that Saturday.
Special exhibitors will also be on display, including the Colonial Beekeepers Association, HR Green Trailer, and Republic Services Recycling, among others, who the county says will educate guests on the importance of environmental sustainability.
The county added that A new addition this year will be Yorktown Plein Art, where artists will gather to paint scenic views outdoors. In addition, the Yorktown Flower Shoppe will be hosting a flower bouquet demonstration, and kids can make their own bird feeders for the backyard. This event is presented by York County’s Department of Economic & Tourism Development, in partnership with the Department of Public Works and the York County Beautification Committee.
Other days include:
- April 18, Sister Cities French Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing. The county says the market is modeled after Yorktown’s sister city, Port-Vendres, and invites attendees to purchase flowers and traditional French foods, such as breads, pastries, macarons, baguettes, and crepes. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a French-themed wine garden and silent auction.
- April 25-26, Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend will be making its return as well as offering an Vendors will be selling pirate-themed items at the Pirate Invasion Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Activities will take place at the Freight Shed, Historic Main Street, and Riverwalk Landing.
- May 2, The Boots, Brews & BBQ Festival from noon to 6 p.m. There will be performances by the Nashville Nights Band, Runnin’ Shine, and The Fifes & Drums of York Town. Event tickets can be purchased online.
- May 3, the 13th annual Art at the River Juried Art Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The county says that painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, and other artists will line the Riverwalk to display their work with the hope of taking home Best in Show and the People’s Choice Award.
- May 9, the Vintage Market/Car Show on Main Street from 8 a.m. to noon at Riverwalk Landing. Up the hill on Historic Main Street, attendees are invited by the county to admire more than a dozen fully restored classic cars and talk to their owners. In addition, the Liberty Dolls will perform on the Riverwalk Landing Stage, and Evan Young will play classic tunes on Historic Main Street.
The county says that the Yorktown Trolley will pick up visitors at several County public parking lots, such as the County Administration Building, York-Poquoson Courthouse, and York Hall, and deliver you to Riverwalk Landing or Main Street.
For more information, please visit the official event pages.
