Yorktown Market Days Expands to Two Saturdays for National Farmers Market Week

Yorktown’s beloved riverfront market is going all-out this August.

To celebrate National Farmers Market Week, Yorktown Market Days is turning the event into a two-Saturday celebration—August 2 and 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at Riverwalk Landing. The lineup includes live entertainment, family activities, chef demos, and over 50 local vendors bringing the best of Hampton Roads.

What’s Happening Each Saturday

August 2

• Kids’ crafts from Yorktown Feed & Seed
  
  
• “Guess That Produce” game
  
  
• Earthworm demo by York/Poquoson Master Gardeners
  
  
• Live music by Louis Vangieri (9 a.m. to noon)
  
  

August 9

• Fifes & Drums of York Town march in at 10 a.m.
  
  
• Chef Anthony from Riverwalk Restaurant cooks salt-cod and shrimp fritters at 11 a.m.—yes, samples included
  
  
• Live music by Ritchie Beard
  
  

What You’ll Find at the Market

Expect a wide variety of local products, including:

• Seasonal fruits and vegetables
  
  
• Pasture-raised meats and seafood
  
  
• Fresh-baked bread, honey, flowers, and handmade goods
  
  
• Gourmet pet treats and artisan gifts
  
  

Families using SNAP can double their dollars through the market’s matching program—making fresh, local food even more accessible.

Getting There Is Easy

📍 Location: Riverwalk Landing, Historic Yorktown
🅿️ Parking: Free lots and on-street options
🚌 Free Yorktown Trolley: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., wheelchair accessible
🌧️ Rain or Shine: The market is open unless severe weather hits

Why It Matters

Local farmers markets like Yorktown’s support:

• The local economy and farmland preservation
  
  
• Healthier food access for all residents
  
  
• Tourism and small business visibility along the waterfront
  
  

Looking Ahead

Market organizers are already prepping for fall with events like the First Responders Market, Maritime Festival, and Mistletoe Market.

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