Spring in Williamsburg - a time to awaken the senses, wander through the beautiful blooming gardens, and create sunshine-soaked memories.
Below are some of our favorite annual springtime events in and around Williamsburg, VA.
Our advice? Pick the one that calls to you, book your stay with us, and begin planning your Williamsburg trip around it!
MARCH
Second Sundays Art and Music Festival
Find your newest favorite piece of art at this vibrant monthly street festival, just steps from our doors.
Visit Historic Peace Hill Farm
A working family farm, come tour the farm and have a fantastic lunch (or high tea!) with chef-prepared meals, curated wines, home-raised meat, produce and wool, this is a completely unique and charming experience worth the trek.
Military Through the Ages
at Jamestown Settlement. One of the most unique events in our area brings you an entire weekend of re-enactors from every age of military across the globe, from vikings and knights to privateers, sailors, and soldiers.
APRIL
Sister Cities French Market at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown
Local vendors will be serving up traditional French fare as Yorktown celebrates their connection to Port-Vendres, Yorktown’s sister city since 1990. French music and wine add to the international-inspired ambiance!
Williamsburg Inn Easter Tea
Feel like a queen for an afternoon in the elegance of the Williamsburg Inn. Bring your dearest friends or family for an unforgettable high tea on Easter or otherwise!
Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend
at Riverwalk Landing & Watermen’s Museum - Learn about the life and times of 17th and 18th century Pirates in this immersive experience on the riverside.
Historic Garden Week
by the Garden Club of Virginia - For one week each spring, visitors can tour the most beautiful private homes and landscapes in the area, covered with more than 1,000 floral arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members. Learn more and book your tickets for this lovely experience.
MAY
Blues Brews & BBQ Festival
Dance to Live Music, sample dozens of Craft Beers, and enjoy the taste of real southern BBQ at the picturesque Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. Details here.
Sweethaven Lavender Farm
Pick your own lavender or wildflower bouquet, shop their endless lavender products created on location, or have an idyllic twilight picnic with live music in the background. Tickets required.
Live out your "cottagecore" dreams without needing to cross the pond to the English Countryside. Here in Williamsburg, it's easy to find yourself in an atmosphere resembling a Beatrix Potter book, with baby animals frolicking in the meadows, colonial houses setting the scene behind.
You don't need to break the bank to have a magical spring getaway!
Which event calls to you the most?