First Responders Market at the Yorktown Market Days is Saturday September 12th!

Yorktown Market Days – First Responders Market
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Yorktown Riverwalk Landing
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

First Responders Market – Yorktown Market Days – make sure to bring the kids!

This market salutes the firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, 911 and emergency communications dispatchers, public works personnel, and other first responders who protect the community every day. Stop by the First Responders Market and let them know how much they are appreciated.

A number of emergency vehicles and personnel will be on-site to educate the public and answer questions. There is also a full market of vendors so come ready to shop for meat, produce, baked goods and much more! Here the vendor list.

Don’t miss these:

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Special Displays & Demonstrations:
  • 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
  • York County Public Works Vactor Truck
  • York County Social Services
  • York County 911 Communications
  • York County Fire Department Ladder Truck
  • York County Fire Department Safe House
  • York County Fire Department Fire Boat 6
  • U.S. Coast Guard Training Station

8:45 a.m.

• Fire gear demonstration at the York County Fire Department Ladder Truck

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Balloon Artist

10 a.m.

• The Fifes & Drums of York Town perform. 
• Technical rescue scenario at the York County Fire Department Ladder Truck

10:30 a.m.

• Chef’s Demo with the Virginia Chef’s Association 

10:45 a.m.

• Fire Boat 6 Water Display on the York River – This is best viewed from Yorktown Beach or the Riverwalk Landing Piers.

11:15 a.m.

Fire gear demonstration at the York County Fire Department Ladder Truck

Enjoy spectacular views of the York River, live music, food trucks, and a variety of vendors.
See Vendor List HERE Shop for seasonal produce; fresh seafood and meats; breads; fresh-cut flowers; handmade soaps and candles; local honey; gourmet dog treats; and a beautiful display of work from area artists and artisans.

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 will also be available for the spring and summer markets, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with several convenient stops throughout town. 

Learn more about Yorktown Market Days.