Virginia's River Realm

Virginia's River Realm A place where the majestic Rappahannock River meets the Chesapeake Bay. A place where you can disconnect to reconnect with the things you love.

Our 9 charming towns and 500+ miles of shoreline are a quick hop from many of Virginia largest cities. Once you let the river set the pace, life here seems deliciously simple, its mysteries suddenly revealed. The wonder of a perfect oyster. The promise of a back road or secret cove. The pleasure of sharing a table with friends. The peace of whispering pines at sunset. While you’re here on these sh

ores, away from life’s urgent demands and time’s hold on you, your choice is clear. Find Your Shoreline.

🍂 Fall festival season is coming to Visit Tappahannock, one of our 9 charming riverside towns! Save these dates for live...
09/06/2026

🍂 Fall festival season is coming to Visit Tappahannock, one of our 9 charming riverside towns! Save these dates for live music, local flavors, history and plenty of fun by the Rappahannock River.

🎶 September 12 | 3 to 9 p.m. | Soul By the Rivah
Enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors and family fun at Rappahannock River Park.

⚓ September 25 to 27 | Rise & Fall Festival
Celebrate Tidewater history and culture with live music, tours, local makers, special performances and more.

🦀 October 3 | 3 to 6 p.m. | Tappahannock Crab & Shrimp Feast
Come hungry for fresh seafood, live entertainment, raffles and community fun.

📲 Download the Virginia’s River Realm app to find more fall events, places to stay, restaurants, shops and things to do while you’re here!

🦪 Headed to the Urbanna Oyster Festival ? Download the Virginia’s River Realm app before you go!The 69th Annual Urbanna ...
09/04/2026

🦪 Headed to the Urbanna Oyster Festival ? Download the Virginia’s River Realm app before you go!

The 69th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival returns November 6 and 7 with oysters, live music, the Virginia Oyster Shucking Competition, parades, arts and crafts, local b**r and w**e, family fun and so much more.

📲 Keep the festival right in your pocket with the Virginia’s River Realm app. Use it to pull up the festival map on your phone, navigate around town, see events and discover even more places to eat, shop and explore while you’re in our special region.

✨ Want to upgrade your weekend? VIP Oyster Lover tickets are still available, with access to hospitality tents, exclusive seating, b**r and w**e tastings, oyster tastings and more.

Download the app now and get ready for one of Virginia’s favorite fall traditions!

09/03/2026

🍂 Ready to discover the wild side of Virginia’s River Realm?

Fall is a magical time to explore by boat, paddle or foot. Watch changing leaves reflect across the water, wander quiet forests and tidal creeks, and keep your eyes open for the flora and fauna that call this region home. 🦅🦀🛶

Spot Great Egrets along the shoreline, Bald Eagles overhead, blue crabs beneath your kayak and the Bald Cypress of Dragon Run turning russet-orange for fall.

Then make a getaway of it! Book a cozy inn or vacation rental, enjoy fresh local seafood, catch live music, shop boutiques and galleries, or relax around a campfire.

📲 Text your travel buddy and use our Where the Wild Things Are guide to discover what to look for and where to explore. Then visit the Virginia’s River Realm app or website to book your stay and plan your fall adventure.

Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but the fun in Virginia’s River Realm is far from over! ☀️ September is...
08/28/2026

Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer, but the fun in Virginia’s River Realm is far from over! ☀️ September is loaded with more live music, local food, markets, art and plenty of reasons to celebrate America's 250th...

🇺🇸 So much of our shared history starts right here in Virginia’s River Realm. See why when you join us for "Voices of Revolution: Middlesex County in the Words of Its People" on Sunday, September 13. Historian Eric Johnson of the Library of Virginia will share firsthand accounts of liberty, enslavement, faith and community during the American Revolution at the Historic Courthouse in Saluda.

And that’s just one stop to add to your weekend itinerary. Other events to enjoy while you're here...

🌿 Sept. 11–13 | Kilmarnock: Native Plant Sale at Good Luck Cellars, beginning Friday at 2:30 p.m.
🛍️ Sept. 12 | Urbanna: Farmers Market at Taber Park, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
🎨 Sept. 12 | Kilmarnock: Walk-In Paint Session at 36 North Arts & Crafts, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
🎉 Sept. 12–13 | Irvington: Compass Entertainment Complex Turns 6! Birthday Weekend, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
🎶 Sept. 12 | Lancaster: Summer Music at Yankee Point Marina, 3–6 p.m.
🎵 Sept. 12 | Tappahannock: Soul by the Rivah at Rappahannock River Park, 3–9 p.m.
🎸 Sept. 12 | Urbanna: Second Saturdays at Taber Park, 4–8 p.m.

The calendar stays full well beyond Labor Day! Book a stay, make a weekend out of it and experience the history, flavors, music and communities that make Virginia’s River Realm worth exploring in every season. 📍

Photo credit: Calder Loth, 2023, Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Happy National Dog Day! Here are a few photos of sweet river doggies submitted by you a few years ago. They all look pre...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Here are a few photos of sweet river doggies submitted by you a few years ago. They all look pretty happy don't they!?

Having fun with your dog on the rivah? Tag us in your photos! We'd love to share your tips for the PAWfect dog-friendly adventure.

Big yum at the Kilmarnock Inn LLC!!
08/25/2026

Big yum at the Kilmarnock Inn LLC!!

Here's your sign to plan your long weekend with us here by the rivah! ☀️🎶 Below is just a slice of events happening thro...
08/25/2026

Here's your sign to plan your long weekend with us here by the rivah! ☀️🎶 Below is just a slice of events happening throughout Labor Day weekend in Virginia’s River Realm. Which event will you be attending? What other events are on your radar? Drop suggestions in the comments! ⬇️

In between the events, shop local boutiques, get creative in an art class, explore antiques, eat fresh seafood, head out on the water, cast a line, and relax at a cozy vacation rental or inn...

📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
�🎬 Kilmarnock | Sunset | Movies on the Half Shell at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park featuring a FREE showing of Back to the Future with popcorn.

📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4�
🚘 Kilmarnock | 2–5 p.m. | See an authentic vintage DeLorean at Nacho Average Brewpub
👗 Kilmarnock | 6:45 p.m. | Break out your best ’80s look for the Costume Contest and a chance to win $500 cash.�
🎸 Kilmarnock | 7–9:30 p.m. | The DeLoreans bring the ultimate ’80s show to Town Centre Park.�
🍻 Kilmarnock | After the concert | Keep the fun going at the official ’80s After Party at Nacho Average Brew Pub.
Plus, Kilmarnock’s ’80s Selfie Tour is happening all week long! Tag !

📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
�🌽 Irvington | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Shop local farmers, makers and artisans at the Irvington Farmers Market
⛳ Hartfield | 1 p.m. | Hit the course for the Labor Day Tournament at Piankatank River Golf Club
🎶 Urbanna | 1–8 p.m. | Celebrate at Taber Park with FREE live music, food vendors and fun for all ages in Urbanna Main Street
🌊 Lancaster | 3–6 p.m. | Enjoy Summer Music at Yankee Point Marina with live music on The Beach, food trucks and The Boat Bar.

📅 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
�🍷 Kilmarnock | 12–5 p.m. | Sip the afternoon away at Sangria Sunday at Good Luck Cellars
🦀 Urbanna | 12–5 p.m. | Pick crabs at Urbanna Pearl Oyster Tavern for Crab Picking Sunday.�
💃 Deltaville | 6–8 p.m. | Wrap up the weekend with line dancing at Sandy Bottom Deltaville VA

There are more events on the calendar, which you can view on the app or on the website at virginiasriverrealm.com! Make a weekend of it! Find places to stay, eat, explore and play today 📲

Save the date for this fun event in Urbanna! Perfect post-summer getaway!
08/25/2026

Save the date for this fun event in Urbanna! Perfect post-summer getaway!

Take a walk on the wild side of Virginia’s River Realm. 🐬🦀🦅From early summer through fall, our rivers, marshes, forests ...
08/24/2026

Take a walk on the wild side of Virginia’s River Realm. 🐬🦀🦅

From early summer through fall, our rivers, marshes, forests and shorelines are full of wildlife to discover. Keep your eyes open for bottlenose dolphins cruising the Rappahannock, cownose rays gliding beneath the surface, great egrets along the marshes, diamondback terrapins, blue crabs, peregrine falcons and even groundhogs along our trails and fields.

Whether you’re exploring by boat, kayak or on foot, there’s always something wild waiting around the corner.

Explore our “Where the Wild Things Are” guide to learn what to look for, when to spot it and some of the best places to start your adventure in Virginia’s River Realm: https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/discover-where-the-wild-things-are/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23617842843&gbraid=0AAAAABULWF-0_OHt20NdgSCF4opRJAiz1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7p_UBhBlEiwAhpIs79qDHQ-OuTgKQbzFjyol1r0U7u9_QoyBgQonZTYHhyWBaI_58VXgyhoC47YQAvD_BwE

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