May 18, 2026 

Ongoing Action Items

Virginia Arts Festival is thrilled to announce that Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, with special guest Theo Lawrence, will join the Williamsburg Live four-day weekend in June 2026. 
We invite our partners to help amplify this exciting launch using the timeline below. 

Use the code below to take advantage of the presale tickets.

Public On-Sale 
Tickets officially open to the public:

2026 Travel & Adventure Show – We Need Your Discounts! 

Visit Williamsburg will be exhibiting at both the Washington, D.C. and New York Travel & Adventure Shows in January. If you have any special offers and discounts you’d like us to showcase at these events, we’d love to feature them! Please reach out to Selena Coles with details by January 5.

The Virginia Association of Museums will host its conference in Williamsburg, VA, from March 14–17, 2026. They are currently seeking:

Vote Today! Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best New Theme Park Attraction- The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge.  Vote daily until Monday, December 22nd. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 2nd at noon.  Cast your vote for here.

We Need Your Help — Social Media Giveaway

Visit Williamsburg will be hosting a social media giveaway to encourage visitation in January around the Last Word Comedy Fest, and we'd love for your business to be part of it! We're seeking prizes such as a two-night stay certificate, attraction tickets, gift cards to local restaurants or shops, and more. If you'd like to participate, please email Daniela Owen by Friday, December 12, 2025. 

Join Our Upcoming Pass Promotions

Visit Williamsburg is excited to invite YOU to participate in two unique promotional opportunities designed to showcase the exceptional experiences our region has to offer. We are seeking exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers to be featured in the passes below. Please submit your offers using the forms below.

Williamsburg 250 Pass

January 1 - December 31, 2026

Join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary of America by creating meaningful offers and experiences that highlight the best of our historic destination. Please send a brief description of your discount or offer by Friday, December 19.

11/25/25 – America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming. Big Events to Know About (USA Today) 

12/2/25 –  How Colonial Williamsburg Decks the Halls, Eighteenth-Century Style (Garden&Gun) 

12/3/25 – America 250 Celebrations in the South: Tall Ships, Immigrant Stories, and “The Sound of Change” (AFAR) 

12/4/25 – U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Mixed Results for Week Ending 29 November (HNR) 

WHERE AMERICA'S JOURNEY BEGINS