“Wine & Brine Lounge” at the Gabriel Archer Tavern

Due to a tremendously successful first and second Wine & Brine Event at Gabriel Archer Tavern, the Williamsburg Winery is pleased to present ‘Wine & Brine Lounge’ every single weekend.

Join  the winery every Saturday and Sunday at the Gabriel Archer Tavern’s outside Wine & Brine Lounge to taste some of the Chesapeake Bay’s finest oysters along with other fresh seafood delights such as shrimp and mussels.

Every Saturday, a Virginia oysterwoman and/or oysterman will be on-site serving their delicious oysters. Hear from the hardworking women and men who farm their world-class bivalves while you enjoy a glass of Virginia wine overlooking the vineyards at The Williamsburg Winery

This ongoing event is every Saturday 11 am -8 pm and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm.

For more info, visit williamsburgwinery.com.

“Blue Crab Grass Festival” at James River Country Club

The end of summer is quickly approaching and the leaves are already falling. Here is a great way to get outside and enjoy an evening by the water. Sunday, August 26th, James River Country Club will host their second annual Blue Crab Grass Festival. You’ll enjoy an array of amazing seafood, live entertainment and great people.

Dinner will feature all-you-can-eat steamed hard shells, fried soft shells, chilled leg clusters, mussels and bourbon BBQ chicken. Sides include a summer salad, New England clam chowder, corn on the cob, watermelon and s’mores for dessert! Music is provided by the nationally acclaimed Bluegrass Artists, The Whiskey Rebellion.

This event is open to members and guests of members only. The festivities will take place by the beach from 6-9pm. Members are $40/person and non-members $45/person. Children (4-12) are $10 with 3 and under in free.
Club Championship Stroke Play Tournament Players are $10.
A full bar is available with Jack Daniel’s drink specials.

For more info, click here.

“Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest” at Mill Point Park

Attention all Reggae lovers! Hampton’s Mill Point Park will host the 8th Annual Chesapeake Bay Reggae Fest on Saturday June 30th and Sunday July 1st.

The continuing goal of this event is to promote Unity in the Community. Organizers work very hard to keep original reggae music alive by reviving some of the forgotten artists from the golden era of reggae music.

Currently, multiple artists are lined up to play including Strange Rootz, Culture, Winston Jarrett and Johnny Osbourne. This festival is also known for having outstanding food and craft vendors from all over the East Coast. Come out and have an irie time!  Tickets are $10 per day.

For more info, click here.

“Founders Fest 2018” at Tradition Brewing Company

Tradition Brewing Company is turning 2! Come out this weekend to celebrate 4,800 barrels of beer brewed by the best. The festivities will begin Thursday June 21st with the rockin’ country band Buckshot!

The brewery has an entire weekend full of celebratory activities planned. You don’t want to miss the 3 day live music line-up, beer release, a birthday firkin and the release of their ‘mug club.’

Kick off the weekend right with Cash Unchained, a Johnny Cash Tribute band on Friday beginning at 7.30pm. Saturday, The Fighting Jamesons will perform at 7pm, with The Heavy Pets concluding the night beginning at 9pm.

Tickets for Saturday June 23 are $10 with all ages welcome. VIP Tickets are $30 and 21 & up (Access to the VIP Mezzanine Lounge, special beer release, TBC pint glass & 1 beer ticket). There only 60 VIP tickets available. You may purchase tickets online or in the Tasting Room.

For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

“19th Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival” in Downtown Hampton

Brace yourself for a weekend full of swashbuckling excitement! The 19th Annual Blackbeard Festival returns to Downtown Hampton June 2-3.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Blackbeard and his crew all weekend long. Interact with Blackbeard himself and over 100 other authentically costumed pirate re-enactors as they run rampant on the streets of Downtown Hampton! Saturday and Sunday will include costumed characters and a replica of Blackbeard’s pirate camp, complete with live history interpreters teaching skills of the sailor circa 1700.

This year, the pirates will celebrate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s notorious demise! There will also be a children’s area with activities including colonial games, pirate face-painting, strolling fairies, digging for treasure and more.

The festivities will take place Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from 12pm-6pm.

For detailed info on this event, click here.

“Whistle Belly Festival 2018 in Williamsburg”

The city of Williamsburg is excited to host the always-popular Whistle Belly Festival 2018! This year, the event will take place on Saturday, August 4th in Merchants Square.

Whistle Belly is a celebration of amazing food and drinks in honor of Virginia Craft Beer Month. This highly anticipated event was created by DoG Street Pub and proudly presented by the Junior Woman’s Club of Williamsburg.

Enjoy craft beer from over 30 breweries along with delicious food from DoG Street Pub, Trellis Bar & Grill, Blue Talon Bistro, Culture Cafe, and The Catering Company. Tickets include drinks and all-you-can-eat food for only $50. You can also save up to $10 by purchasing in advance.

Get early access tickets to enjoy exclusive beers from Alewerks, Bells, Founders, Hardywood, Billsburg, Commonwealth, Virginia Beer Company and more.

There will be raffles with gifts from breweries and local businesses. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and scholarships to high school students. This event will go on rain or shine. General admission entry is from 7-11pm. Tickets are non-refundable. Get your tickets now because this WILL sell out!

For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

“First Fridays at HIP in Port Warwick”

Kick off your weekend with some fun festivities in Port Warwick! Beginning Friday, June 1, catch the cool kids at HIP for live music, fun food and outstanding artwork.

First Fridays will take place in and around HIP, located at 2170 William Styron Square S in Newport News. Enjoy an evening of live local musicians, foodies, artists and door prizes.

Stroll through the beautiful Port Warwick Square to participating restaurants and businesses for First Fridays Fun. This event is from 6-9pm and is free and open to the public. Come out and show some local love!

Check out all of the upcoming events and details by clicking here.

“Summer Concert Series with The Deloreans” at Port Warwick

Summer is right around the corner and with that comes lots of live music on the Peninsula! Wednesday May 23rd, dress in your best 80’s gear and dance the night away with The Deloreans.

The concert will begin promptly at 6pm. This event is kid/pet friendly and is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets or even a picnic. Beer and wine are allowed. Free parking for the concerts is available in the Sentara parking lot.

Concerts are every Wednesday, 6-9pm from May 23 to August 29, 2018 (no concert July 4). For detailed info and the entire season’s schedule, click here.

The concert will take place rain or shine. Should weather conditions cause a cancellation, a decision will be made by 5:30pm and will be posted on the website and Facebook page.