Riverwalk Landing is turning 20. From May 22 through 26, the waterfront landmark will celebrate with special concerts, raffles, discounts, roving entertainment and a Customer Appreciation Party at Riverwalk Restaurant.
Since 2005, Riverwalk Landing has been the heart of Yorktown’s waterfront, brimming with shops, restaurants, music and scenic views. Visitors have flocked to snap photos with life-sized statues of Revolutionary War heroes and the LOVE letters by the beautiful York River. The destination also has hosted signature events like Rhythms on the Riverwalk, Sounds of Summer and Yorktown Market Days.
The five-day anniversary celebration includes:
- Sounds of Summer Concert featuring BrassWind, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 22. There will be dancing, food trucks, lawn games and raffles.
- Concert featuring Trevor Daniel & the REEF, 6-9 p.m., Friday, May 23 | 6 to 9 p.m. in front of Water Street Grille. There will be a Mystery Platinum Ticket Raffle and select stores will remain open as late as 8:30 p.m.
- Yorktown Market Days, 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 24. Magician John Kingry will perform magic tricks from 10 a.m.-noon.
- Special entertainment, 10:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Guitarist Chris Basford will perform at Riverwalk Landing shops.
- Customer Appreciation Party at Riverwalk Restaurant, 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 26. This event is free. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Many shops and restaurants will also offer a 20% discount on select items.
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, ADA accessible Yorktown Trolley will operate daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Riverwalk Landing
Built in 2005, Riverwalk Landing features nine buildings with more than 21,000 square feet of retail and dining space, performance areas, a parking terrace and piers.
The Riverwalk Landing Piers have been vital to Yorktown’s tourism and economic growth, welcoming transient boaters and historic ships from around the world. With its perfect blend of history, culture and waterfront charm, Riverwalk Landing remains a cornerstone of the Yorktown experience.
