Events
Love food trucks, wine, and watching the daylight fade over the river? What about fresh crabs made any way you'd like, live music, and having fun with friends at one of Virginia's most popular fall festivals? Are you a runner who enjoys unique races and sweeping river views? How about welcoming the holidays in a quaint, historic downtown shopping district with hot chocolate, Santa, and lots of family fun? If all of those things sound great to you, we invite you to #visitwestpointkingwilliam and join us at one (or all!) of our many year-round events.
Food Trucks by the River
Location: The Pavilion at Riverwalk Park (click for map)
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Details: On select Friday nights in the spring, summer, and fall, join the Town of West Point for delicious food from a variety of local food trucks, wine from Gauthier Vineyard, river views, live music, sunsets, and more!
Friday, May 20, 2022: Carytown Burgers & Fries, Creekside Catering Co., Sno-to-Go, & Gauthier Vineyard, featuring music by Robbie Kerns
Friday, June 24, 2022: Chesty Puller 10K Packet Pickup; Little Piggy's Wurst Nightmare, Don Chido Taco, Sno-to-Go, & Gauthier Vineyard, featuring music by Wayne Ruotolo
Friday, July 22, 2022 (canceled due to weather): Sandston Smokehouse, Carmen's Jamaican Authentic Cuisine, Sno-to-Go, & Gauthier Vineyard, featuring music by Kailey Conner
Friday, August 26, 2022: Scottish Pig, Amma's Curry in a Hurry, Sno-to-Go, & Gauthier Vineyard, featuring music by Dave McKenny
Friday, September 23, 2022: Scottish Pig, Carytown Burgers & Fries, Sno-to-Go., & Gauthier Vineyard featuring music by The Windbags
Friday, October 21, 2022: Jeeps & Butts, Sno-to-Go, & Gauthier Vineyard
West Point Farmers Market
Location: The Pavilion at Riverwalk Park (click for map)
Time: 8am to Noon
Details: Join us on Saturday mornings from May to September and stock up on fresh local produce, dairy and meat products, honey, plant seedlings, baked goods, flowers, and more! Visit our Farmers Market page here and follow the Town of West Point on Facebook for the latest vendor information.
Jammin' On the Point Summer Concert Series
Location: West Point Town Park, Downtown West Point
Time: 6pm to 9:30pm
Details: Sponsored by the West Point Chamber of Commerce, our free Jammin' On the Point Summer Concert Series occurs June through September at Town Park in Downtown West Point. Live bands, food, drinks, and more!
Friday, June 3, 2022: Double Down RVA
Friday, July 8, 2022: Brand Franklin
Friday, August 12, 2022: Grayson Torrence
Friday, September 9, 2022: JNM
King William County Farmers Market & Family Fun Night
Location: King William High School, 80 Cavalier Drive, King William, Virginia
Date and Time: Friday, August 19th, 4pm to 7pm
Details: Join King William County, King William Parks & Rec, and King William Fire & EMS for the King William County Farmers Market & Family Fun Night! Our event will feature food trucks, local produce and meat vendors, crafters, artisans, live farm animals, agricultural activities for children, and more! Visit the following website for more information: https://kingwilliamcounty.us/485/Farmers-Market-Family-Fun-Nights.
West Point Chamber of Commerce & Town of West Point's 1st Annual Benefit Gala
Location: Historic Chelsea, 874 Chelsea Plantation Lane
Date and Time: Saturday, September 10th at 6pm
Details: Enjoy an evening on the banks of the Mattaponi River as the West Point Chamber of Commerce and Town of West Point recognize local businesses and community members. Experience the cash dry ice bar, silent auction, and tours of Historic Chelsea as you support local students and young entrepreneurs. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at https://www.westpointvachamber.com/annual-benefit-gala.
Location: Downtown West Point
Date and Time: Rescheduled to Saturday, October 29th, 2022 due to impacts from Hurricane Ian (check back for itinerary and details)
Details: One of Virginia's most popular and longest-running fall festivals, the West Point Crab Carnival welcomes visitors from all over the east coast to the Town of West Point's downtown waterfront district. From fresh seafood to live music on multiple stages, beverages, shopping, fireworks, parades, and more, there's fun for all ages at Crab Carnival. Visit www.crabcarnival.com to plan your visit!
Location: Downtown West Point
Date and Time: Sunday, December 4th, 2022: 9am to 5:30pm
Details: Visit www.westpointvachamber.com for all the latest details about how the quaint river town of West Point plans to welcome the holiday season! From shopping to dining to our Tree of Life Grand Illumination, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this year's Christmas on the Town!
Location: Downtown West Point (Start/Finish at Town Park - 9th and Kirby Streets)
Date and Time: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 7:30am
Details: One of the Town of West Point's most anticipated events, our Chesty Puller 10K honors West Point's own Chesty Puller, the most decorated United States Marine in American history, as well as all of our brave men and women of the military. After the race, relax and celebrate your accomplishment in Town Park with food, drinks, and more! For additional details, visit us on Facebook!
Registration: Stay tuned!