June 2022
Urbanna Farmers Market
Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! 9am to 1pm For more info: https://urbanna.com/FarmersMarket/index.php
Find out more »July 2022
Urbanna Independence Day Festivities & Boat Parade
Nothing says Independence Day in the River Realm like a good old fashioned boat parade! Gather along the docks and shorelines of Urbanna Creek to watch the line up of Patriotically-adorned vessels show off their pride! Boat parade line-up starts at 7:00PM. Festivities with DJ & Food begin at 5:00PM.
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Urbanna Independence Day Fireworks
DJ will provide music at the Urbanna Town Marina at Upton’s Point. 6pm Boat Parade on Urbanna Creek with a contest for the best boat decorations. 9pm Fireworks over Urbanna Creek. Anchor your boat or watch from land.
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Independence Day Golf Cart Run
It is almost that time of year again. This year's "Golf Cart Run" will be on July 2, 2022 starting at noon. Golf Carts will start line up at the Urbanna Gas Station and stretch down Prince George St. Line up 15 minutes prior with your patriotically decorated golf carts. There will be a party afterwards at Chesapeake Inn on the green with vendor "Big Mike's Grill" from 12-3 PM. BYOB or buy beverages from vendor or at Half Shell…
Find out more »Urbanna’s Second Saturdays
From May to September, join in on the fun on the Town Green in Urbanna! Music, food, crafts & entertainment! 4pm -8pm
Find out more »August 2022
Urbanna Founder’s Day: A Celebration of Urbanna’s Colonial History
Founders Day: A Celebration of Urbanna's Colonial History Established in 1680, Urbanna is one of the oldest towns in America! Celebrate the founding of this port town starting with the tobacco and oyster trades. Colonial style fife and drum musicians and the “town crier” will open the day’s festivities at 51 Cross Street at 10:15am. A presentation will be conducted by re-enactors Patrick Henry and George Wythe, will give an entertaining, lively and realistic debate over the ratification of the…
Find out more »Urbanna’s Second Saturdays – Farmers Market
Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! 9am to 1pm
Find out more »Urbanna’s Second Saturdays
From May to September, join in on the fun on the Town Green in Urbanna! Music, food, crafts & entertainment! 4pm -8pm
Find out more »September 2022
Urbanna’s Second Saturdays – Farmers Market
Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows whatelse. Visit our special section just for local artist! 9am to 1pm
Find out more »Urbanna’s Second Saturdays- Farmers Market
Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist! 9am to 1pm
Find out more »Urbanna’s Second Saturdays
From May to September, join in on the fun on the Town Green in Urbanna! Music, food, crafts & entertainment! 4pm -8pm
Find out more »October 2022
Urbanna Wine & Oyster Stroll
From 4 to 7pm stroll along the charming streets of Urbanna while tasting samples of wine and fresh oysters (and other tasty morsels) at participating restaurants and shops. Live music. Tickets are $30.00* in advance through October 14 and $40 October 14 - 15. Ticket includes a logo wine glass, oyster tasting and map of participants. Wine & Stroll Event music will be Houston Scott Live! and will be located in front of 51 Cross Street from 4 - 7pm.…
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Urbanna Crawl-O-Ween
Complete details coming soon! Put on your spookiest or funniest costume and hit the streets like you’ve never done before. Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate it here with wicked music, ghoulish friends, and spooktacular beverages. Crawl to our favorite haunts in Urbanna! Complete details to come. Learn more at https://urbanna.com/events/
Find out more »November 2022
65th Urbanna Oyster Festival
JOIN US FOR THE 65TH ANNUAL URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL November 4th & 5th, 2022 An evolution of Urbanna Days that began in 1957, the Urbanna Oyster Festival as we know it today hosts over 50,000 people in our square mile town over two days. Visitors flock from all over the state, and outside of it too, to celebrate the oyster! In 1988 we were designated as the “official” oyster festival of the Commonwealth and maintain that title today. Come by…
Find out more »December 2022
Urbanna Christmas Parade
Festivities start at the Fire House at 4:30pm with good food provided by the Woman’s Auxiliary. At 7pm the Mayor cuts the ribbon and the parade begins. After the parade children are invited to the free Santa Party. Family fun for all! Learn more at https://urbanna.com/events/
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Christmas in Urbanna
It’s all about Christmas, Urbanna style – twinkling lights, carols, decorated storefronts, the shops dressed in their festive best and local restaurants primed and ready for the occasion, especially right now when Rappahannock River oysters are at their mouth-watering best. Look for special open houses at several of the boutiques and galleries. All in the heart of Urbanna. Learn more at https://urbanna.com/events/
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The Urbanna Polar Express
The Christmas classic "The Polar Express" comes to life as parents and children embark on an amazing adventure aboard "The Pearl" through the streets of Urbanna on route to the North Pole. Share the experience brought to life by shop owners and create a new family holiday tradition. Additional information coming soon. Learn more at https://urbanna.com/events/
Find out more »March 2023
Spring Pet Parade Sponsored by Middlesex Kiwanis Club
Bring your furry friend dressed for spring and strut your stuff for all to see! Sign up at 9:30 at the Primis Bank. Parade will march from the bank to the Town Green starting at 10 AM There are lots of prizes in lots of categories to include; • most beautiful, most original, funniest, smallest pet, biggest pet, multiple pets, • best trick, best bark, most wagging tail, cutest ears, etc., etc. • Special prizes for kids with pets! (children…
Find out more »October 2023
Urbanna Wine & Oyster Stroll
From 4 to 7pm stroll along the charming streets of Urbanna while tasting samples of wine and fresh oysters (and other tasty morsels) at participating restaurants and shops. Live music. Guest exchange event tickets or PayPal receipt* at the town green for a gift bag including a souvenir wine glass and event guide and then stroll to the participating Urbanna shops and businesses to sample wine and light snack pairings. Each guest receives a free oyster tasting. Check in is at…
Find out more »November 2023
The Urbanna Oyster Festival
Virginia’s official Oyster Festival! Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade (7pm) Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11am) and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster Festival Parade (2pm). Friday: 9am to Midnight Saturday: 9am to 6pm Music lineup:
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas in Urbanna
It’s all about Christmas, Urbanna style – twinkling lights, carols, decorated storefronts, the shops dressed in their festive best and local restaurants primed and ready for the occasion, especially right now when Rappahannock River oysters are at their mouth-watering best. Look for special open houses at several of the boutiques and galleries. All in the heart of Urbanna.
Find out more »Annual Lighting of the Trees Festival of Trees
Join us for the annual festival of trees at 4:30pm December 2nd at the Town Green, 241 Virginia Street. There will be 16 trees decorated by local businesses, non-profit organizations and the local schools. The Middlesex High School Choir will be opening for the official lighting of the trees. Voting is open to the public by ballot (located on the fence of the Town Green) and by votes on the Urbanna Facebook page. Voting begins at 5pm on Friday December…
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