Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first-ever Tourism Summit last week. Your participation, enthusiasm, and support made the event a tremendous success. We were excited to bring together partners from across the tourism and hospitality community to share ideas, explore opportunities, and strengthen the connections that help drive our region forward. We appreciate your continued collaboration and support, and we look forward to building on the momentum from this year’s summit together.

You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, June 24, as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our Greater Williamsburg facility, an exciting new venue for sports, events, community, and tourism in the region.

The celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders, guided facility tours, youth sports demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. The ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m., with the facility open to the public through 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the community.

As part of this special event, we are thrilled to announce that Olympic soccer champion and former U.S. Women’s National Team star Ali Krieger will make a special appearance during the festivities.

We look forward to seeing you there.

These upcoming events continue to bring athletes, families, and visitors to the Greater Williamsburg region, supporting local tourism, hospitality, and community engagement through sports.

May 16–17
AC Sports Revolutionary Rumble
Hosted by AC Sports Baseball at McReynolds Athletic Complex
Estimated Attendance: 350 athletes

May 22–24
Visit Williamsburg Junior Championship
Hosted by the AJGA at Ford’s Colony Marsh Hawk Course
Estimated Attendance: 120 athletes

May 22–24
The Williamsburg Invitational
Hosted by Tidewater Sharks Soccer at Warhill Sports Complex
Estimated Attendance: 4,500 athletes

For more information about upcoming sporting events, download the 2026 Sports Williamsburg Event Calendar here.

Join Us for a Visit Williamsburg Roundtable for lodging GMs and Owners.

Topics for discussion, in addition to an open forum, include STR performance trends, recent market wins, IPW preparation, upcoming PR opportunities, lead‑response strategy, and updates on sales, marketing, trade shows, and FAM trips. 

When: Thursday, May 14th; 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 
Where: Visit Williamsburg offices, entrance level conference room 
Who: Hotel General Managers and owners

If you’re going to the show on May 15th, it’s kind of a must that you create your own custom poster. We are all getting together the night before, on May 14th at 5:30 pm at the Precarious Beer Project. We will provide the posters and markers, but you are welcome to bring stickers, glitter etc if you want your poster to really stand out.

Visit Williamsburg is expanding our outreach to homeschool families through targeted prospecting and upcoming trade shows. As interest in educational travel continues to grow, we want to ensure we’re showcasing the very best of what our destination has to offer.

If your property or organization offers homeschool-specific programming, group rates, educational experiences, or seasonal opportunities, we’d love to include you in our efforts.

Please share your most up to date homeschool information, including:
»Program or experience details
»Available dates or seasons
»Group rates or special offers
»Booking contact information

Kindly submit your details to Brittany Alger by May 15, 2026 so we can confidently represent your offerings in upcoming outreach.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to highlighting your experiences to this growing audience.

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to host a booth at the upcoming Yorktown Sail Festival! With three festival days available, you can choose to participate in one or multiple days.

Event Details:

♦ Dates: June 12–14

♦ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day 

♦ Booth Space: 10x10 

♦ Please Bring: Your own table and tent

♦ Important: No sales are permitted onsite

If you are interested in reserving a booth space for one or more days, please reach out to Elisa Campana by May 21st to claim your spot.

Visit Williamsburg is excited to invite YOU to participate in a unique promotional opportunity designed to showcase the exceptional experiences our region offers. We are seeking exclusive deals, discounts, and special offers to be featured in the passes below. Please send a brief description of your offer to Emma Schmitz or submit the form by the dates listed for the pass.

Join us in celebrating Juneteenth in Williamsburg by creating meaningful offers and experiences that honor the freedom and the rich history of our community. Pass will run the month of June. Please send a brief description of your discount and offer by May 15th.