Monday, June 15, 2026

An Occasion for the Arts – October 4 and 5

Screen Shot 2014-09-30 at 7.48.33 AMKnown always to be the first weekend in October, this arts festival is the largest to take place in Williamsburg each year.  On both Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., regional, national and international artists will fill the streets around Merchant Square and down North Boundary Street with fine arts work for sale.  Local youth will exhibit their art in the community building, and the adjacent stage in front of the community building provides a venue for exceptional performing arts talent.

Ongoing varied, live performances will occur throughout the event, for all ages and tastes – and there will be two areas for food and beverages.  In the Courtyard Cafe, restaurant fare and beer and wine will be available for purchase.  Family-style food and beverages will be located near the City Square stage.

Free and open to the public.

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Outdoors in Merchants Square
402 W. Duke of Gloucester Street
Williamsburg VA 23185

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