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Williamsburg, VA
Best Events (Events)
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Holiday Antiques Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 27 - November 29, 2009
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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Christmas in Williamsburg |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
Various locations, Colonial Williamsburg • 757-229-1000 |
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Few cities in the US celebrate the yuletide season quite like Williamsburg does, as the month of December offers no shortage of great, family-friendly activities and events. Things start with the Grand Illumination and culminate with the annual New Years Eve fireworks display. In between, concerts, recitals, theatrical performances, wine dinners, celebrity chef-hosted breakfasts, and guided walking tours help make December in Williamsburg a time you'll never forget. Fireworks displays and, of course, the Christmas Eve tree lighting in Market Square add to the festive atmosphere. Some events – the Grand Illumination, for example – are free to the public, but admission may be charged for the dinners and guided tours. |
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Williamsburg's Grand Illumination |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 6, 2009
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 needed for some events, 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 2 - December 12, 2009
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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Michelob ULTRA Open |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 4 - May 10, 2009
328 McLaws Cir Kingsmill Resort & Spa, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-253-3985 |
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Where can you find many of the top golfers on the LPGA Tour when Mother's Day weekend rolls around? Why, on the River Course of Williamsburg's Kingsmill Resort & Spot, of course, vying for the annual Michelob ULTRA Open Championship. One of Southeast Virginia's most scenic courses, the River Course is particularly known for its 17th hole, a par-3 that extends along the James River. Past winners include Karrie Webb, Cristie Kerr, Annika Sorenstam, Se Ri Park and Grace Park. |
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Virginia Shakespeare Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 24 - August 2, 2009
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 1 - August 26, 2009
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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Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 4, 2009
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, 2009
W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg 23185 • 757-229-1000 |
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Don't tmiss 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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Busch Gardens Summer Nights Concert Series |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 11 - August 9, 2009
One Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg 23187 • 800-343-7946 |
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Busch Gardens' awesome Summer Nights Concert Series brings in performers such as Trick Pony, Frankie Avalon, The Platters and the Coasters to rock, roll and groove audiences once the sun goes down. The concerts are held in Festaus Park which is an outdoor venue. Lawn chairs can be rented but your paid admission to the park covers the concert series. |
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