January 08, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a momentous year in Historic Yorktown! From 250th anniversary celebrations to outdoor concerts, festivals, and historic reenactments, the 2026 events calendar is jam-packed with experiences for visitors of all ages.
From June 12–14, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River during the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginia℠ 2026 Affiliate Harbor event. The weekend will feature a spectacular Parade of Sail, artillery demonstrations, history exhibits, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and a free concert by the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra at the Yorktown Victory Monument.
On the Fourth of July, Yorktown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a townwide parade, an enhanced fireworks display, a free outdoor concert, and more.
The popular Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival will have a country flair this year, rebranding as Boots, Brews & BBQ. Yorktown’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series will expand to 14 weeks, taking place on Thursdays from May through August (except July 2). Additional fan-favorite events include the Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival, Paws at the River, a Virginia Symphony Orchestra concert, Yorktown’s Battle of the Boats, Fall Festival, and Victory Weekend, which kicks off the countdown to 2031—the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.
The 2026 season concludes with the annual Yorktown Celebrates Christmas events, including the Christmas Tree Lighting, Christmas Market on Main, Lighted Boat Parade, Cookies with Santa, An Enchanted Evening on Main Street, and Mistletoe Market.
The popular Yorktown Market Days returns to Riverwalk Landing on Saturdays with special-themed markets on select dates. Four winter markets are scheduled to occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in February and March. The new market season officially begins April 11 with the Go Green & Garden Market. Markets will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from April 11 through September 26 (excluding May 2, June 13, and July 4; some markets will be extended until 3 p.m.), and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select Saturdays from October through December.
All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Grab your calendar to save the dates for Yorktown’s family-friendly events!
WINTER
Yorktown Market Days - Valentine’s Day Winter Market
Saturday, February 14 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
York County Restaurant Week
Friday, February 20 to Sunday, March 1 | Various Locations
Yorktown Market Days - Winter Market
Saturday, February 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days - St. Patrick’s Day Winter Market
Saturday, March 14 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days - Winter Market
Saturday, March 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
SPRING
Yorktown Market Days - Go Green & Garden Market
Saturday, April 11 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days - Sister Cities French Market
Saturday, April 18 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days - Pirate Invasion Market
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing & the
Watermen’s Museum
Boots, Brews & BBQ Festival
Saturday, May 2 | 12 to 6 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing | $ Rain Date: Sunday, May 17
Art at the River Juried Art Show
Sunday, May 3 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days - Vintage Market / Car Show on Main Street
Saturday, May 9 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing & Historic Main Street
SUMMER
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Thursdays, May 21 & 28; June 4, 11, 18 & 25; July 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 6, 13, 20 & 27 6:30 to 9 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Battle of the Boats
Saturday, June 6 | 2 to 6 p.m. | Yorktown Waterfront Sunday, June 7 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Yorktown Waterfront
Sail Yorktown Festival
Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing, Historic Main Street & Yorktown Waterfront
Sunday, June 14 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing, Historic Main Street & Yorktown Waterfront
Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Historic Yorktown
Yorktown Market Days – Fun in the Sun Market
Saturday, July 11 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Colonial Croaker Classic Fishing Tournament
Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2 | 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Yorktown Waterfront
Yorktown Market Days – National Farmers Market Week
Saturday, August 8 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Virginia Symphony Concert
Saturday, September 5 | 7:30 p.m. (Pre-concert fun starts at 6 p.m.) | Riverwalk Landing
FALL
Yorktown Market Days – First Responders Market
Saturday, September 12 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown 1781: Before the Siege
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Historic Main Street and Yorktown Battlefield
Yorktown Art Stroll
Sunday, September 27 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Yorktown Freight Shed & Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Wine & Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 3 | 12 to 6 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing | $ Sunday, October 4 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing | $
Yorktown Market Days – Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Victory Weekend
Saturday, October 17 to Monday, October 19 | Historic Yorktown
Yorktown Market Days – Victory Market
Saturday, October 17 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Day
Monday, October 19 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Victory Monument & Historic Main Street
Yorktown Market Days – Paws at the River
Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktoberfest
Sunday, October 25 | 12 to 5:30 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing | $ Rain Date: Sunday, November 1
York County Vintage Market
Saturday, November 7 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | McReynolds Athletic Complex Rain Date: Sunday, November 8
Yorktown Market Days – Maritime Festival
Saturday, November 14 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
Yorktown Market Days – Harvest Festival
Saturday, November 21 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
HOLIDAY
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Victory Monument & Riverwalk Landing
Christmas Market on Main
Saturday, December 5 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Historic Main Street Sunday, December 6 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Historic Main Street
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 5 | 7 p.m. | Yorktown Waterfront
Cookies with Santa
Sunday, December 6 | 1 to 4 p.m. | York Hall
An Enchanted Evening on Main Street
Friday, December 11 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Historic Main Street
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12 | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Riverwalk Restaurant
Yorktown Market Days – Mistletoe Market
Saturday, December 12 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Riverwalk Landing
For more information on these and our partner events at attractions, museums, and restaurants, visit www.visityorktown.org/events, or call Visit Yorktown at 757-890-5900. Events are subject to change without notice. For inclement weather updates, please call the Event Weather Hotline at 757-890-3520.
A variety of photos depicting events scheduled in Yorktown throughout the year are available at https://bit.ly/4iqN4Qf. The filenames represent the name of the event. To request other images, please contact Deirdre Roesch, Marketing and Communications Manager, York County Economic and Tourism Development.
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