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Yorktown Market Days – First Responders Market
September 6 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
They are the unsung heroes of our community, and we’re celebrating them at the First Responders Market. It’s a morning dedicated to our firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, 911 & emergency communications dispatchers, public works officials, and other first responders who keep our community safe. Stop by to let them know how much you appreciate them!
This family-friendly event is a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. Several emergency vehicles and officials will be on site to educate visitors and answer questions.
Schedule:
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Partner organizations will be available to answer questions and provide information to visitors.
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief Team
- York County Fire and Life Safety’s Safe House
- York County Fire and Life Safety’s Medic 4
- York County Fire and Life Safety’s Tower 1
- York County Fire and Life Safety’s Fire Boat
- York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Trailer
- York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit
- York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Bike Squad
- York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office motorcycle and patrol car
- Naval Weapons Station Bomb Squad
- York County Public Works Vactor truck
- York County Social Services
- York County 911 Communications
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Balloon artist
10 a.m.
- The Fifes and Drums of York Town perform.
Shop for seasonal produce; fresh seafood and meats; breads; fresh-cut flowers; handmade soaps and candles; honey; gourmet dog treats; and a beautiful display of work from local artists and artisans. In addition, a variety of vendors and artists will be providing discounts to first responders who want to shop at the market.
See this weekend’s vendors here
The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be running at 11 a.m.
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!
Learn more about the Yorktown Market Days!
Be on the lookout for remaining extended markets with fun family-friendly themes, especially during the holidays!
2025 Special Themed Markets Remaining:
October 11: Fall Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
October 18: Yorktown Victory Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
October 25: Paws at the River Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 8 & 9: Maritime Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
November 15: Harvest Festival (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
December 13: Mistletoe Market (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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!
