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Riverwalk Landing Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Festivities

Visitors celebrate the 20th anniversary of Riverwalk Landing with live music, food, and activities.

News Summary

Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a five-day extravaganza from May 22 to May 26. The event lineup includes live music performances, family-friendly games, food trucks, and special store discounts. The festivities will kick off with the first ‘Sounds of Summer Concert’ featuring BrassWind, and will also include Yorktown Market Days and a Customer Appreciation Party. Free parking and a complimentary trolley service will be available to enhance access for attendees.

Yorktown, Virginia – Riverwalk Landing is gearing up for an exciting five-day extravaganza to celebrate its 20th anniversary from May 22 to May 26, 2025. The event will feature an array of activities including live music, food, family-friendly games, raffles, and special discounts across various shops.

The festivities will kick off on May 22 with the first edition of the ‘Sounds of Summer Concert’ series, featuring the local band BrassWind. The concert will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and will also include a selection of food trucks and lawn games for attendees to enjoy. Following the first concert, a second performance by Trevor Daniel & the REEF is scheduled for May 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.. Additionally, select stores will remain open until 8:30 p.m. for special promotions.

The anniversary celebrations will continue with the popular Yorktown Market Days on May 24, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon. This event will feature live entertainment including magician John Kingry performing from 10 a.m. to noon, and guitarist Chris Basford performing from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Riverwalk Landing shops.

The culmination of Riverwalk Landing’s anniversary festivities will take place on May 26 with a Customer Appreciation Party at the Riverwalk Restaurant, scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to participate in the activities and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

To facilitate easy access to the events, free parking will be provided at several locations, including the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, and the County Administration Building. Attendees can also utilize the complimentary, ADA accessible Yorktown Trolley, which operates daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., making several stops throughout the town.

Riverwalk Landing, which opened on May 28, 2005, has become a cornerstone of the Yorktown community. The waterfront area was previously in decline, but redevelopment efforts transformed it into a vibrant hub featuring shopping and dining venues. The project included the construction of nine buildings providing over 21,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, performance areas, and a parking terrace, along with enhancements to protect the shoreline through engineering efforts including revetments, breakwaters, and sand nourishment.

Part of the development included relocating historic structures such as the Freight Shed to be used as event spaces, adding a unique touch to the area. The initial investment for Riverwalk Landing was approximately $24 million, a significant commitment that has paid off in creating a beloved community destination.

The grand opening celebration in 2005 attracted much attention, featuring three days of promotional activities, including live music and fireworks. The upcoming 20th-anniversary celebration promises to create a similar sense of community and excitement, honoring two decades of Riverwalk Landing’s impact on Yorktown.