Tuesday, June 26, 2012

July and August events in Historic Yorktown

 

Summer activities continue in Yorktown! Below are upcoming events, programs and activities in Historic Yorktown. For a complete listing of events, please visit www.visityorktown.org
 
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
The corps performs at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Included with admission. (757) 898.9418 Also, July 8, 15 & 29 at 3:45 pm. Included with admission and at Yorktown Victory Monument, Wednesdays, July 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 5 pm Free.
 
Yorktown Victory Center
Tactical drills, military exercises, and role-playing demonstrations salute the anniversary of America's independence. Yorktown Victory Center. Admission. $ (757) 253.4838
 
Historic Yorktown Area
In historic Yorktown, salute America along the Yorktown waterfront beginning with a 9 a.m. patriotic parade on Water Street and during its evening Independence Day Celebration, featuring a bell-ringing ceremony at 7 p.m. and patriotic entertainment at 8 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing, followed by spectacular fireworks on the York River at 9:15 p.m.
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), in Historic Yorktown announces the opening of the Wine Garden at Carrot Tree. The Wine Garden will be open Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00pm and on Thursdays and Friday's from 3:30 to 6:30 pm thru October serving specially priced relaxing beverages, small plates of Carrot Tree appetizers and bushels of Virginia peanuts. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999
 
Yorktown Victory Monument
The corps will perform at the Yorktown Victory Monument. Free. (757) 898.9418 Also, Wednesdays July 11, 18 & 25 at 5pm Free. And Sundays at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Included with admission on July 1, 8, 15 & 29 at 3:45pm
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by The Flatland Bluegrass Band- Bluegrass and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
A consistently popular local bluegrass band playing a variety of music in the bluegrass and country traditions. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is Band of Oz. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Marty Plante - Acoustical Guitar and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant 323 Water Street
A five-course French dinner paired with acclaimed wines from France. A guest speaker will discuss the wines and wineries. Riverwalk Restaurant, Riverwalk Landing. Admission. $ (757) 875.1522
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
An outdoor patriotic concert in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is Slapwater. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by The Delvers - Newgrass/Americana and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is TFC Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Lana Puckett and Kim Person- Folk/County and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Yorktown Victory Center
Implements used by people of 18th-century Virginia are examined through interpretive programs and hands-on activities. Yorktown Victory Center. Admission. $ (757) 253.4838
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), in Historic Yorktown announces the opening of the Wine Garden at Carrot Tree. The Wine Garden will be open Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00pm and on Thursdays and Friday's from 3:30 to 6:30 pm thru October serving specially priced relaxing beverages, small plates of Carrot Tree appetizers and bushels of Virginia peanuts. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999
 
Riverwalk Landing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is Atlantic Groove Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Susan and Lloyd - Folk/Americana and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
The corps performs at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Included with admission. (757) 898.9418. Also, August 12, 19 & 26 at 3:45. Included with admission.
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
Well-known folk singers will present a varied assortment of popular and traditional songs in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing
Come out and celebrate the 94th anniversary of the formation of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The U.S. Fleet Forces band will perform. Bring your dancing shoes, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy this FREE concert. Riverwalk Landing, Historic Yorktown. For more information, call 757-887-4939 or 757-890-3500.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment Louis Vangieri - Acoustical Guitar and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
A favorite local singing group will perform traditional barbershop melodies and contemporary pop and musical theater songs. Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
A different ensemble performs each week, presented by this group of musicians from Langley Air Force Base and Ft. Eustis, VA. This week's entertainment is the Heritage Ramblers Dixie Ensemble from the USAF Heritage of America Band from Langley Air force Base. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. Call for more information. (757) 890.3500. Also, Tuesdays August 21st & 28th at 6:30 pm. Free.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Tim Seaman- Hammered Dulcimer and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
A different ensemble performs each week, presented by a group of musicians from Langley Air Force Base and Ft. Eustis, VA. This week the group U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (New Orleans Jazz Group) from Fort Eustis, VA will entertain you. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. Call for more information. (757) 890.3500. Also, Tuesday August 28th at 6:30 pm. Free.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment "A Taste of Love" with Jan and Bart - Variety of Hits and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
A program of Celtic music focusing primarily on Irish traditional music in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
A different ensemble performs each week, presented by a group of musicians from Langley Air Force Base and Ft. Eustis, VA. This week the group Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble from USAF Heritage of America Band will entertain you. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. Call for more information. (757) 890.3500.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Runaway String Band - Bluegrass and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
 
Yorktown Victory Monument
Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the performance under a canopy of stars. Pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and picnic judging at 6pm. Yorktown Victory Monument. Free. Call for more information. (757) 890.4490
 
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Have a great day!
Kristi
York County Tourism Development

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