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Williamsburg, VA
Best Events (Events)
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Colonial Williamsburg Storytelling Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
September 25, 2010
1 Visitor Center Dr Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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The Storytelling Festival invites yarn-spinners from all over the country to come to Colonial Williamsburg for a night full of tall tales, Bible stories, folk music and even ancient mythology. A must-do for families, the festival brings alive the magic of the spoken word for folks of all ages and allows a whole new generation of children to be exposed to the oral tradition. |
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Williamsburg Scottish Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 1 - October 3, 2010
2217 Jamestown Rd James Town Beach Campground, Williamsburg 23185 |
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Tartans, pipes, Highland games ... you'll see it all this brilliant festival! Highlights of the weekend include the Parade of Clans, Sheep Dog Demo and Team Haggis Hurl. Other attractions include children's games, the Pub Tent, Celtic bands and live dancers, craft and souvenir vendors and tasty Scottish eats. Daytime activities are family-friendly, but leave the kids at home if you plan to attend the céilidh on Friday or Saturday night. |
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An Occasion for the Arts |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 3, 2010
W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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Starting in 1969, this one-day festival now attracts almost 30,000 people to Duke of Gloucester Street in Merchants Square. With the oldest juried invitational art exhibit in Virginia, AOFTA is limited to 100 artists, performers and craftspeople. Along with the art are musical performances, food and a final concert called "the capper." |
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Holiday Antiques Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 26 - November 28, 2010
50 Kingsmill Rd Williamsburg Kingsmill Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-220-2500 |
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For those who'd like to outfit their homes with charming Colonial furnishings and decor, this antique show is just the ticket. In addition to furniture from 30 dealers, merchandise also includes vintage jewelry, silver, porcelain, glass and wall art. A great place to start your holiday shopping! |
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Williamsburg's Grand Illumination |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 5, 2010
E Duke of Gloucester St Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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Christmas in Williamsburg is magical, and the season kicks off with the annual Grand Illumination. The first Sunday in December, more than 30,000 people take to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg for music, candlelight tours, a military tattoo and fireworks. Tickets are admission to Colonial Williamsburg, but most of the fun takes place in the streets free of charge. This has been a local tradition for several years now; if you are in town, don't miss it! |
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Williamsburg Farmers' Market |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 29 - December 11, 2010
W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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Held in Merchant's Square, this farmer's market helps continue Williamsburg's traditional role of being a gathering place for the community as well as a center of regional trade and commerce. Indeed, as you walk past this collection of white tents and stands, you'll see (and smell) cut flowers, organic produce, beeswax candles, coffee beans, fresh seafood and even homemade pies. In addition to the merchants, the market also books live music and, from time to time, local chefs who share secrets of the trade. |
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Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2010
Main St, Yorktown 23690 • 757-890-3500 |
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A lot of cities around the US have spectacular fireworks displays and impressive parades on the Fourth of July, but in Yorktown all the celebrating seems to have so much more meaning behind it ... After all, this is where Lord Cornwallis surrendered to Washington's forces on 19 October 1781. The festivities kick off at 11am with the parade down Main St, which is usually accompanied by a USAF fly-by, and culminate at 9:15 that night, when the sky over the waterfront area is illuminated by the "rockets' red glare." Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the parking lots at the National Park Service Battlefield area tend to fill quickly during the hours prior to the fireworks show. Good to note: The National Park Service Visitors Center waives admission fees on the Fourth of July. |
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Annual Independence Day Concert |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2010
W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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Don't miss the U.S. Airforce Heritage of America Band's annual performance – it's a fabulous concert that commemorates our nation's struggles and triumphs. It's held outdoors, in Merchant Square, a delightful shopping and dining destination. |
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Virginia Shakespeare Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 7 - August 1, 2010
601 Jamestown Rd Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, Williamsburg 23187 |
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The Bard may not have discovered the New World, but it certainly has discovered him with the many festivals and "in the park" series that have sprung up all over the US and Canada in recent years. Here in Williamsburg, a tradition that started way back in 1753 – when London's Hallam Troupe put on a production of "The Merchant of Venice in Williamsburg" – was picked up in the late 1970s and continues today thanks to the effort and hard work of William & Mary's Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance. The festival generally includes three productions and a youth drama camp. |
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Summer Breeze Concert Series |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 7 - August 25, 2010
W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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On Wednesdays in July and August, locals bring blankets, chairs and dinner and set up for some easy listening in Merchants Square. Performances range from Big Band to jazz to Dixieland to Celtic; the concerts usually start about 6:30pm, but you need to get there earlier to get a good spot. A very pleasant way to spend a summer evening. |
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