Yorktown Schedule of Events
YORKTOWN MARITIME WEEKEND
JUNE 1-3, 2012
Yorktown Ships: SPIRIT OF BERMUDA, LYNX, GODSPEED and SCHOONER ALLIANCE
Yorktown is proud to be an affiliate port with OpSail 2012 Virginia™ hosting the following events during June 1-12, 2012. The Yorktown Trolley will run daily throughout Yorktown and the waterfront from 10 am to 6 pm. Historic Triangle Shuttle will run connecting visitors to Williamsburg and Jamestown.
FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
Free public tours of character tall ships docked at Riverwalk Landing.
Free Public Tours of US Navy Riverine Squadron 3 gunboats
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-M)
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-S)
Free Public Tours of US Army Large Tug
Free Public Tours of US Army Utility Landing Craft
Free Public Tours of US Navy, US Marines, US Army, and USCG static display
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Free Concert - “Doug Dunn and Island Style”
SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2012
8 AM to 12 PM
Yorktown Market Days – featuring fresh market products, chef demonstrations, boat building,
fine arts, and musical performances.
10 AM to 1:30 PM/ 5 PM to 7 PM
Free public tours of character tall ships docked at Riverwalk Landing.
Free Public Tours of US Navy Rivron 3 “Riverine”
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-M)
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-S)
Free Public Tours of US Army Large Tug
Free Public Tours of US Army Utility Landing Craft
10 AM to 5 PM
Watermen's Museum Events:
Maritime Living History Exhibits
Construction and Interpretation of Gun Boat HENRY (until 4 PM)
Light food and cool beverages in the colonial tavern tent
Hourly from 10 AM to 4 PM
Firing & Naval Drill Demonstrations
1:45 to 2 PM
USCG 1790 Color Guard and The Fifes & Drums of York Town opening ceremony, music, and presentation of colors
2 to 4 PM
Yorktown Maritime Weekend’s Parade of Sail
Parade of Sail music by the US Navy Band and The Fifes & Drums of York Town
2 to 6 PM - Free Public Tours of US Navy, US Marines, US Army, and USCG static display
3 PM - Musical Entertainment by “Folk Jam”
SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
Free public tours of character tall ships docked at Riverwalk Landing.
Free Public Tours of US Navy Rivron 3 “Riverine”
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-M)
Free Public Tours of USCG Response Boat (RB-S)
Free Public Tours of US Army Large Tug
Free Public Tours of US Army Utility Landing Craft
Free Public Tours of US Navy, US Marines, US Army, and USCG static display
1 PM to 4 PM
Watermen's Museum Events:
Maritime Living History Exhibits
Construction and Interpretation of Gun Boat HENRY (opens at 12 PM)
Light food and cool beverages in the colonial tavern tent
Hourly from 1 PM to 3 PM
Firing & Naval Drill Demonstrations
5 PM - The Fifes & Drums of York Town closing ceremony, music, and presentation of colors
THURSDAY JUNE 7, 2012
6:30 to 9:30 PM - “Shagging on the Riverwalk” beach music concert. Free outdoor concert featuring “Mark Roberts and Breeze”.
SATURDAY JUNE 9, 2012
8 AM to 12 PM - Yorktown Market Days – featuring fresh market products, chef demonstrations, boat building, fine arts, and musical performances.
For more information on Yorktown events, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 757-890-3500.
Dates and Times are Subject to Change Without Notice
