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While the Arts flourish every season in
Williamsburg, those September days immediately following Labor Day
and into early October are set aside for a period when the Arts
truly take center stage.
The visiting summer families have
returned home for the beginning of another school years. The
first hints of fall with a gentle breeze announcing the promise of
full-colored leaves soon to come stirs the hearts of artists and art
lovers alike. It's a quiet time. A time to enjoy the
creative artistry of local and visiting artisans.
Below you'll find a calendar of
Arts-related events From the beginning of September through early
October. For a complete list of Williamsburg area events,
go
here. If you have an event that you would like listed,
please contact us.
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CALENDAR (September
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Williamsburg Farmers Market
Saturdays through October 1, 8 am - 12 pm
A perennial favorite, this market hosts more than 30
vendors each week. Live entertainment and artists
featured. See website for a complete list of vendors |
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Second Sundays Festival of
Art & Music
September 11, 3 - 6 pm
Enjoy this free street festival on Prince George Street
(adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's Merchant Square).
Features both visual and performing artists.
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Yorktown Market Days at the River
September 3, 10 & 17, 8 am - 12 pm
Located on the Yorktown waterfront between Buckner and
Ballard Streets. This market is free and features
fresh produce, meat, crafts, baked goods, live musical
entertainment, quality art and more. See website.
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Busch Gardens Live Concert Series - Neil Sedaka
September 3 - 4, 7 pm
Busch Gardens is the place to be
this summer for concert with performances from some of the
most recognizable names in pop, rock and classic oldies.
This week: Neil Sedaka! Included in park
admission. See website for complete information.
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Virginia Symphony Concert
September 3, 6 - 9:30 pm
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 6 pm. At the Yorktown Victory
Monument. Free. Call 757-890-4490 for more
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"Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series
September 9, 16, 23, & 30, October 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This
year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin'
jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country.
Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this
five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets for seating. At Riverwalk Landing in
Yorktown. Free. Call 757-890-3500 for more
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The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band
September 17, 7 pm
The Heritage of America Band, Colonial Williamsburg and
Merchants Square will also collaborate for the third annual
Constitution Day concert on September 17. Concert is
free and will run from 7:00 - 8:15 pm. On Merchants
Square. |
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