April 8, 2025

     With sweeping views of the beautiful York River, it’s no wonder why Yorktown Market Days has been named one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Best Farmers Markets in Hampton Roads. This your one-stop shop for seasonal produce; scratch-made desserts, pastries, and ethnic foods; fresh poultry, eggs, and milk; beef, pork, and seafood; honey, jams, and sauces; flowers, plants, and herbs; coffee, tea, and fresh-pressed juices; Virginia farm wineries; high-quality art; and even gourmet dog treats! 

      The market’s 19th season begins on April 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. In collaboration with York County’s Department of Public Works and the York County Beautification Committee, Yorktown Market Days will Go Green to encourage shoppers to reduce, reuse, and recycle to promote environmental sustainability. Complimentary reusable shopping bags will be available while supplies last. Shoppers will have an opportunity to learn about eco-friendly methods and products with artists and vendors alike, and some businesses will offer recycling incentives at their booths for future purchases. 

     The market is a way for families of all economic backgrounds to access fresh, nutritious food as close to the source as possible—the region’s farmers, chefs, and food artisans. Yorktown Market Days is a proud participant in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Virginia’s Fresh Match Program. Any shopper using an EBT card to purchase fruits and vegetables will get a dollar-for-dollar match!

     This season, several themed markets offer extended hours and additional family-friendly activities such as live music, educational programming, and performances by the Fifes and Drums of York Town. Highlights include, but are not limited to, the Pirate Invasion Market, Fun in the Sun Market, First Responders Market, Fall Festival, Yorktown Victory Market, and Paws at the River. The market season runs Saturdays through the end of October, rain or shine, with the exception of May 3 and October 4.  

2025 Themed Markets
April 12: Go Green Market
April 19: Sister Cities French Market
April 26 & 27: Pirate Invasion Market
May 10: Vintage Market/Car Show on Main Street
May 17: Community Market
July 12: Fun in the Sun Market
August 2 & 9: National Farmers Market Week
September 6: First Responders Market
October 11: Fall Festival
October 18: Victory Market
October 25: Paws at the River
November 8 & 9: Maritime Festival
November 15: Harvest Festival
December 13: Mistletoe Market

     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 starts at 10 a.m. during Yorktown Market Days and makes several convenient stops throughout town. 
 

Additional Event Info:

• •  www.yorktownmarketdays.com
• •  This Week at the Market
• •  Email: mark@villageevents.org
• •  Facebook: Visit Yorktown and Yorktown Market Days
•  •  Instagram & TikTok: Visit Yorktown
•  •  #visityorktown #yorktownmarketdays
•  •  SNAP-eligible farmers market items

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Special thanks to the 2025 Barn Raising Sponsors LeafGuard, Westgate Resorts, LeafFilter, and Spinnaker Resorts; Cultivator Sponsors Mr. Rogers Windows and Doors, Raising Cane’s, and Mr. Fix-It; Harvester Sponsors Amory Funeral Home and Parks Orthodontics; and Friend of the Market Sponsor Fox Pest Control.