Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon

Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market is weekly on Saturdays from 8 am to noon

This Saturday, November 16 is the annual Yorktown Market Days Harvest Festival!! Bring the entire family for a day of fun from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kids young and old will enjoy this autumn extravaganza, which features a live animal show, petting zoo, balloon art, inflatable axe throwing, hay rides, and a pie eating contest. Purchase holiday staples like turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, cornbread, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie. Local jewelers, painters, and photographers will also be selling their holiday handiwork. View the schedule of activities here.

The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be in operation beginning at 11 a.m. during this event.

Start off your Saturday with baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, handmade soaps and candles, impressive artwork, fresh produce and meats at Yorktown Market Days Farmers Market at the Riverwalk Landing  401 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690.

For the full list of participating vendors, visit HERE. There will be live music, food trucks, farmers market vendors as well as artisan booths! Don’t forget to walk the sandy beach and dip a toe in the beautiful York River before you leave!

This is a Rain or Shine market – they move into the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace (320 Water Street Yorktown, VA 23690) if the weather is bad. There is plenty of space and the market is still amazing so don’t let the weather change your plans! Dive into the “Fun in the Sun” themed market! Sip on ice-cold drinks, grab the freshest produce of the season and explore sea-inspired art!

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, ADA accessible Yorktown Trolley runs from 11 a.m. to   5 p.m. with several stops throughout town. The event is held rain or shine. 

On a Saturday mornings you will find around 50 vendors set up by the York River from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, meats, fresh-cut flowers, handmade soaps and candles, gourmet dog treats, and a beautiful display of work from local artists and artisans. There is a good chance you will enjoy The Fifes and Drums of York Town who have passed through many market during the season!

Be on the lookout for several extended markets with fun family-friendly themes, especially during the holidays! Keep scrolling for dates! Mark your calendars for the First Responders Market (see below), Fall Festival, Maritime Festival, Paws at the River, Harvest Festival, Mistletoe Market and more. This is a rain or shine market – they set up in the bottom floor of the parking garage if it rains so just plan on coming!

Keep scrolling for the list of themed markets!

2024 Special Themed Markets

April 13: Go Green Market/Opening Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
April 20: Sister Cities French Market (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
April 27: Pirate Invasion Market (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
April 28: Pirate Invasion Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
May 11: Vintage Market/Car Show on Main (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
July 13: Fun in the Sun Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
August 3 & 10: National Farmers Market Week (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
September 7: First Responders Market (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
October 12: Fall Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
October 19: Yorktown Victory Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
October 26: Paws at the River Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 9 & 10: Maritime Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 16: Harvest Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
December 14: Mistletoe Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Learn more about the Yorktown Market Days!

There is no charge to attend the market and it is held rain or shine. Free parking is available in several designated public parking lots throughout Historic Yorktown and the complimentary, wheelchair-accessible. Yorktown Trolley runs with several convenient stops throughout Historic Yorktown. Check Trolley hours before you go as they vary depending on the season. While most vendors accept credit cards, some only take cash. ATMs are conveniently located at Ben & Jerry’s and the Yorktown Pub. Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks and a fantastic variety of vendors and artists at Riverwalk Landing. This is a family friendly and dog friendly market. It is worth the trip to Yorktown to visit this market! Find all your favorite vendors!

Location & Parking:
Markets take place at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown. Address is 331 Water Street in Yorktown VA There is no charge and they take place rain or shine. Free parking is available in several designated areas throughout Historic Yorktown. The Yorktown Trolley, also free, runs daily in the spring through fall.

2024 Trolley Hours

March 22 – May 23 (Daily) – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 24 – September 2 (Daily) – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
September 3 – November 17 (Daily) – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 22 – December 22 (Fri, Sat & Sun only) – 11 a.m. to 5 p.

Yorktown Farmers Market Accept SNAP!

Yorktown Market Days is excited to participate in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help ensure all families in our community have access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food options. Qualifying participants will be able to purchase special tokens with their SNAP-EBT cards they can then use at participating vendors.

VisitYorktown for more information on these markets and other weekly and seasonal events in Historic Yorktown VA, or visit their Facebook page.