May6, 2025

Riverwalk Landing is turning 20, and from May 22–26, 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, live 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 has also hosted signature events like Rhythms on the Riverwalk and Sounds of Summer Concert Series, as well as Yorktown Market Days.

The five-day anniversary celebration includes:

Sounds of Summer Concert featuring BrassWind
Thursday, May 22 | 6:30 to 9 p.m.

• - Food trucks
• - Lawn games
• - Raffle! Enter to win prizes at the Visit Yorktown tent.

Concert featuring Trevor Daniel & the REEF
Friday, May 23 | 6 to 9 p.m. | In front of Water Street Grille

• - Mystery Platinum Ticket Raffle! Enter to win prizes at the Visit Yorktown tent.
• - Select stores will remain open as late as 8:30 p.m.

 
Yorktown Market Days 
Saturday, May 24 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• - Magician John Kingry will perform magic tricks from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Special Entertainment 
Saturday, May 24 | 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

• - Guitarist Chris Basford performs at Riverwalk Landing shops.
  
  

Customer Appreciation Party at Riverwalk Restaurant
Monday, May 26 | 6 to 8 p.m. 

• - This event is free. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Space is limited.

Many shops and restaurants are also offering 20% off select items May 22-26.

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 runs daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with several stops throughout town. 
 

More about 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. The original grand opening featured three days of festivities and visits from dignitaries, including Senator George Allen. 

Additional Event Info:

• York County:  757-890-5900
• Website:  www.visityorktown.org
• Facebook: Visit Yorktown & Riverwalk Landing
• Instagram & TikTok:  Visit Yorktown #visityorktown #york757 #riverwalklanding

Additional photos are available at https://bit.ly/4jprKdS