East Coast Gateway Virginia Welcome Center

06/08/2026

⛵️ 🌬 🌞 Attention travelers! Come sail away with these awesome events coming up! Each of the host citys will have unique tall ships or ships on display along with activities to celebrate the Sail250 Virginia!

Visit Alexandria VA Sails on the Potomac June12th-14th

Visit Smithfield VA Maritime Rendevous June 12th-14th

Visit Yorktown Sail Yorktown Festival June 12th-14th

Visit Richmond VA Richmond Sailfest June 12th-14th

VISIT Eastern Shore, Virginia Onancock Sails Foward June 12th-15th and Sailfest Cape Charles June 19th-21st

Visit Hampton, Virginia! Sail Virginia and The Blackbeard Pirate Festival June 12th-14th

Visit Chesapeake, VA Sail Virginia June 19th-22nd

Visit Portsmouth Virginia Sail Virginia June 19th-22nd

Visit Virginia Beach Sail Virginia June 16th-19th

VisitNorfolk Sail 250 Celebration June 19th-23rd and Norfolk Harborfest

Full Schedule available at

Sail250 Virginia celebrates the world’s international tall ships and military ships which will sail into the port of Virginia as part of Sail250® America.

06/05/2026

What's on this weekend:

Arts in the Middle in Urbanna- Free admission. SAT 10AM-5PM, SUN 10AM-3PM

Visit Charles City RIDE AND CHILL- Saturday 11am-4pm FREE ADMISSION

New Kent County Virginia Economic Development FARMERS MARKET- SAT 9AM-12PM FREE ADMISSION

Visit Hampton, Virginia! PHOEBUS PRIDE- SAT 12PM-6PM. Location: East Mellen Street FREE ADMISSION

Visit Virginia Beach SYMPHONY ON THE LAWN- SAT 7:30PM-10:30PM. Location: 4200 Atlantic Ave. Doors open 4:30pm lawn seating. VIP upgrade tickets available. FREE ADMISSION

Visit Williamsburg WILLIAMSBURG FARMERS MARKET: SAT 8AM- 12PM FREE ADMISSION

Yorktown Market Days 8AM- 12PM SAT. Location: Riverwalk Landing. FREE ADMISSION

Visit Chesapeake, VA kayaXpedition SAT and Sun 9AM-2PM. Location: OAK GROVE PARK. FREE AND KAYAK AND CANOES PROVIDED. Must register on site or beforehand.

Visit Portsmouth Virginia Portsmouth Pride Festival. SAT 11am-5pm. Location: Downtown Portsmouth. FREE ADMISSION

Visit Newport News GALLERY TALK/PAUL REED. SAT 11AM-12PM. Location: Mary M Torggler Fine Arts Center. FREE ADMISSION

VisitNorfolk MID ATLANTIC BLACK FARMERS MARKET. SAT 10AM-2PM. Location: E Palmer supermarket. FREE ADMISSION

Town of West Point, Virginia BOOKS AND BITES at Wild Daisy Books. SAT 11AM-4PM. AUTHOR SIGNING- Bruce Bracken. Location: 2800 king william Ave, west point va.

Visit Suffolk, Virginia GREAT DISMAL SWAMP SAFARI. SAT 9:30am-1pm. Location: bus tour Departs from Suffolk Visitor Center. ADULTS $10.00, Seniors/military/children $8

Have a wonderful weekend! From Team East Coast Gateway!😃

06/04/2026

Arts in the Middle is this weekend travelers! Located at Town of Urbanna, VA dont forget to check it out and add it to the weekend plans. The weather will be lovely 🌞 ☀️ 🎨

06/03/2026

Good morning travelers! Take flight with our newest partner Williamsburg Flight Center and checkout their brochure! You have the opportunity to learn how to fly and see the historic area from a birds eye view! ✈️

06/02/2026

Hampton is here on display this month thanks to Bruce's display of the happenings of Visit Hampton, Virginia! Speaking of happenings in Hampton, Phoebus pride is this Sunday, Hampton Blackbeard Festival June 13th and Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Monoroe June 19th! Please stop by on your next visit for information regarding these limited time events and any Hampton questions you may have!

06/02/2026

Free fishing days coming up travelers! Info below 🐟 🐠 🎣

06/01/2026

🍅 🍅 🍅 Attention travelers! Virginia is for Tomato Lovers! Check out the new display from Visit Hanover Virginia and definitely dont miss the Hanover Tomato Festival coming July 10th-11th!

06/01/2026

Travelers! Check out this offer from Colonial Williamsburg for Juneteenth and book your free admission ticket for Juneteenth! They will also be offering special programming as well.

05/30/2026

Attention travelers!! Tickets are on sale for Warriors in Bloom at Agecroft Hall! Do not miss out on this side quest! Tickets are sure to go fast.

Tickets are officially ON SALE to Warriors in Bloom, taking place on August 1st and 2nd from 11-5pm ⚔️🌷

Virago Alley, the non-profit behind the Richmond Ren Faire, brings history to life on the stunning grounds of Agecroft Hall highlighting powerful figures from ancient civilizations through the 17th century. This event is rooted in a deeper purpose: reclaiming space in history for those whose stories have often been overlooked, simplified, or erased. These figures share a common thread in the roles and expectations placed upon them reflecting resilience, leadership, and resistance to limitation.

Virago Alley seeks to reclaim the word “virago,” once used to scorn women of strength, to invite others to feel empowered in spite of the expectations that society has placed on them. This event is not just a tribute, but a declaration of identity to honor viragos past and inspire those yet to come.

This immersive event features a mix of performances, storytelling, crafting activities, and an open-air artisan market. Enjoy local vendors, historically inspired fare, and a variety of family-friendly activities in a setting that perfectly blends past and present.

🎟️: https://www.eventeny.com/events/warriors-in-bloom-30292/?srsltid=AfmBOoqtTO0BuGFL0398iirGElRfFRj97NbOlyaqhQt5tBq2Pvx2eGNP

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📸: Dan Bowler

05/30/2026

New Date! ⏰️ 🚨 Check it out travelers!

🚨 New Date & Location 🚨

🔥🏍️ Ride & Chill – June 6, 2026! 🏍️🔥

Charles City is the place to be! Rev up your engines and bring the whole family out for an unforgettable day of rides, music, food, and fun.

✨ FREE & Open to the Public
📍 Harrison Park, Charles City, VA
🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM

🎶 Live Entertainment
🍔 Food Trucks & Vendors
🏍️ Motorcycles, Slingshots & Spyders welcome

💥 5 & Dime Motorcycle Ride Details:
📍 Meet at Charles City Courthouse
⏰ Registration: 8:30 AM
🏁 Kickstands Up: 9:15 AM

👉 Roll in for the ride… STAY for the vibe!

Bring your lawn chairs, your crew, and your energy—this is one summer event you don’t want to miss!

📞 For more info: (804) 652-4708