Need to get some fresh air and do some shopping at the same time? Bundle up and head to Yorktown’s winter markets! On select Saturdays in February and March from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., vendors and artists will line the waterfront selling locally grown, produced, and crafted products. Visitors can enjoy a cup of hot coffee or steaming soup as they shop. Local farms will sell eggs, meats, and seasonal produce. Other vendors will provide a variety of baked goods; homemade candles and soaps; gourmet chocolates; scarves and mittens; flowers; spices; beautiful local art (including jewelry and woodwork), and more. Food trucks will also be parked to serve patrons throughout the markets.
The winter markets are held February 11 (Valentine’s Day), February 25, March 4, and March 18 (St. Patrick’s Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The official weekly season begins on April 8 with the Go Green Market to promote environmental sustainability, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be several themed markets throughout the 2023 season, many with extended hours to appeal to niche groups within the community—from animal enthusiasts to water lovers!
2023 Themed Markets
April 8: Go Green Market/Opening Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
April 15: Sister Cities French Market (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
April 29: Pirate Invasion Market (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
May 13: Vintage Market/Car Show on Main (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
July 15: Fun in the Sun Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
August 5 & 12: National Farmers Market Week (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
September 9: First Responders Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
October 14: Fall Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
October 28: Paws at the River Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 11: Maritime Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 18: Harvest Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
December 9: Mistletoe Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Beginning with the April 8 event, Yorktown Market Days will run Saturdays through the end of October, rain or shine, with the exceptions of May 6 and October 7. Once the weekly season ends, there are additional extended markets that include special seafood vendors, Thanksgiving foods, visits from Santa, and many shopping opportunities!
Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building, and other designated public parking lots. The complimentary, wheelchair accessible Yorktown Trolley will also be available for the spring and summer markets, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with several convenient stops throughout town.
