Pirates Invade Yorktown

Name: Pirates Invade Yorktown
Start: 2026-04-26T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-26T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Riverwalk Landing

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April 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pirates Invade Yorktown
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2026

Enjoy a plunder-filled day of shopping for fresh produce and pastries at Yorktown Market Days’ Pirate Invasion Market. Keep a sharp lookout—swashbucklers and scallywags may be roaming Riverwalk Landing during this special extended market.
The day begins with the scent of fresh-cut flowers, the taste of homemade pastries, and live music drifting along the York River. From handmade soaps to one-of-a-kind artwork, every stop at Riverwalk Landing offers a reason to smile.
In the event of inclement weather, the market will move to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace.
The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the event.

For more information, see here.

Explore the pirate encampment, tap your boots to sea shanties, and take part in a townwide treasure hunt. It’s a weekend so fun, you’ll be hooked!

In case of inclement weather, the market will move to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace. The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during this event.

Schedule of Fun for Saturday, April 25, 2026

𝟖 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦.
Pirate Invasion Market – RWL

𝟗 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦.
Yorktown History Fair – FS
Summer Camp Fair – FS
Blacksmith Demonstration – RWL
Pirate Living History & Activities – RWL, MJB & YH
Pirate Treasure Hunt – Townwide
Kids’ Craft – FS
Music – The Clan MacCool Band – RWL

𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Cannon Demonstration & Firing – RWL
Music – Blackbeard’s Head – MJB

𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟏𝟐 𝐩.𝐦.
Custom House Open for Tours

𝟏𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. – 𝟑 𝐩.𝐦.
Balloon Artist – FS
Face Painting – FS

𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Pirate School & Training – RWL
Captain Slackbeard Storytelling – MJB
Music – Jolly Roving Tars – YH

𝟏𝟏 𝐚.𝐦.
Smugglers Auction – RWL
Music – Death By Bellows – MJB
Roving Music – Bedlam Bones – RWL

𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
Storytelling – YH

𝟏𝟐 𝐩.𝐦.
Smugglers Auction – RWL
Music from Cindy Kays – MJB
Libre USA Dance Studio – RWL

𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Pirate School & Training – RWL
Music from Bedlam Bones – YH

𝟏 𝐩.𝐦.
Cannon Demonstration & Firing – Beach Camp
Captain Slackbeard Storytelling – MJB

𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Pirate Trial – YH

𝟐 𝐩.𝐦.
Music from Death By Bellows – RWL
Music from Cindy Kays – MJB
Jolly Roving Tars – YH

𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦.
Cannon Demonstration & Firing – RWL
Storytelling – YH (Sun. only)

𝟑 𝐩.𝐦.
Camps close

FS: Freight Shed
MJB: Mobjack Bay
RWL: Riverwalk Landing
YH: York Hall

Schedule of Fun for Sunday, April 26, 2026

8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pirate Invasion Market – RWL

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Yorktown History Fair – FS
Summer Camp Fair – FS
Blacksmith Demonstration – RWL
Pirate Living History & Activities – RWL, MJB & YH
Pirate Treasure Hunt – Townwide
Kids’ Craft – FS
Music – The Clan MacCool Band – RWL

10 a.m.

Cannon Demonstration & Firing – RWL
Music – Blackbeard’s Head – MJB

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Custom House Open for Tours

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Balloon Artist – FS
Face Painting – FS

10:30 a.m.

Pirate School & Training – RWL
Captain Slackbeard Storytelling – MJB
Music – Jolly Roving Tars – YH

11 a.m.

Smugglers Auction – RWL
Music – Death By Bellows – MJB
Roving Music – Bedlam Bones – RWL

11:30 a.m.

Storytelling – YH

12 p.m.

Smugglers Auction – RWL
Music from Cindy Kays – MJB
Libre USA Dance Studio – RWL

12:30 p.m.

Pirate School & Training – RWL
Music from Bedlam Bones – YH

1 p.m.

Cannon Demonstration & Firing – Beach Camp
Captain Slackbeard Storytelling – MJB

1:30 p.m.

Pirate Trial – YH

2 p.m.

Music from Death By Bellows – RWL
Music from Cindy Kays – MJB
Jolly Roving Tars – YH

2:30 p.m.

Cannon Demonstration & Firing – RWL
Storytelling – YH (Sun. only)

3 p.m.

Camps close

FS: Freight Shed
MJB: Mobjack Bay
RWL: Riverwalk Landing
YH: York Hall

*Activities Subject to Change

Pirate Invasion Market at Yorktown Market Days on BOTH Saturday & Sunday – Pirate Invasion Market – Saturday, April 25 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) & Sunday, April 26 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Beware of pillagers as pirates invade Yorktown Market Days! At this special extended farmers market you can shop for fresh produce and choose from a variety of fresh breads and pastries. Shop for seasonal produce; fresh baked goods; meats; fresh-cut flowers; handmade soaps and candles; honey; gourmet dog treats; and a beautiful display of work from local artists and artisans.

Additional Event Info:
Riverwalk Landing
331 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690