Urbanna Family Friendly Events

The 2023 Urbanna Polar Plunge and Chili Cook-Off was a huge success. Just under $1,100 was raised for our three local charities.The Urbanna Business Association wants to thank our participants, sponsors and volunteers for making it happen.

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 must be accompanied by an adult)

All dogs must be well behaved and under leash control. No aggressive behavior permitted.

All dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination. Owners are legally liable for their dogs.

No entry fee, so come one and all!

Have fun and celebrate spring with your best furry friends!

For more information contact Nancy Fisk at 508-612-9553

Relay For Life
Presented by Bethpage Camp-Resort

Relay for life is a noncompetitive walking event open to people of all ages and fitness levels to raise money and awareness and support for all of those affected by cancer.

This fun-filled day day includes strolling around our track live music, food trucks, and more culminating in a candlelight luminaria ceremony.

Click here for complete details

9am at Bethpage Camp-Resort

Middlesex Kiwanis Club Presents
Run for the Roses

Join us for the 149th Kentucky Derby’s ‘Run for the Roses’ – Food, Dancing, Silent Auction, Best Hat Contest, Partying, and of course… the Race.

All proceeds benefit Kiwanis Youth Programs

For ticket information call:
Greg Chambers at 804-832-9496
Ray Kostesky at 804-758-8417
Joyce Allan at 804-824-3977

5:00 to 10:00pm ~ Marston Hall at Christchurch School

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Second Saturdays has been canceled due to rain

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages. Music by "Abbey Road" a Beatle's tribute band.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

On the grounds of a stately 17th century plantation, Arts in the Middle offers two days of entertainment in Virginia's River Realm with fine arts and fine crafts, music and local foods a stroll away from Urbanna, the area's most charming waterfront village.

ArtsInTheMiddle.com

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Independence Day Festivities

Independence Day Boat Parade

Entry form, rules and details.

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Shag the night away with Classic Beach & Shag Music!

$50 per ticket

• Includes one signature beach drink
• Beach food buffet
• Silent Auction
• 50/50 Raffle
• Music by Greg Howell the Shagging DJ

4pm to 9pm at Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek

Tickets Available at: Marshall’s Drug Store, Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek, Urbanna Therapeutic Massage, Urbanna Trading Company, and The Wooden Pickle.

Donations of wet or dry food always appreciated!

Founders Day: A Celebration of Urbanna's Colonial History

This year's presentation: "Separation of Church and State" featuring reenactors Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

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. The balladeers fife and drums will begin the festivities at 10:15am in the heart of Urbanna. A presentation will be held at Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling Street, Urbanna, VA at 11am.

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About the Friends of Urbanna

Sponsored by Friends of Urbanna

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

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

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

From 4 to 7pm stroll along the charming streets of Urbanna while tasting samples of wine and oysters. Live music!

This is a very popular event. Get your ticket now!

Click here for complete details and to buy tickets.

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!

Details coming soon.

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 FestivalParade (2pm).

Friday: 9am to Midnight

Saturday: 9am to 6pm

Holiday Fashion Show & Luncheon

Information coming soon.

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 1st through Saturday December 2nd at 3pm. Winners will be announced at the lighting of the trees.

If you are interested in decorating a tree or helping sponsor this year’s event please contact Sandra Rudy – 804-837-1108

Urbanna Christmas Parade

The Christmas parade is now on Saturdays! 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!

More details coming soon.

Want to participate in the parade? Click Here.

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.

Climb into your toastiest PJs, grab your Golden Ticket and come aboard the Urbanna Polar Express.

Get ready for a journey to the North Pole with magical stops full of surprises and meet your favorite characters along the way. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting at the North Pole for all Believers!

The Polar Express will run two magical nights with three runs each night.