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Be the BOOST local business needs this season.
We’re adding a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of fun with our beloved “Boost” events this season. Please see details below for events in your region.
Important note: No VISAs will be sold at any events in any of our markets in 2025.
WILLIAMSBURG EVENTS
In Williamsburg, Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA)-ONLY gift certificates will be sold. Buy $50 for only $25!! Limit two certificates per person, while supplies last. Bring your chair and/or umbrella to make your wait comfy. People line up early and we’re out there selling rain or shine. Don’t forget your card as cash will not be accepted. All sales are card only.
While we won’t have VISAs this year, 30OffLocal will be on-site with QR Codes to buy gift cards from their site offering 30% off to a number of wonderful local businesses in our community. Also, while supplies last.
Huge thanks to our amazing community partners who make this possible:
Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, Williamsburg Economic Development Authority, James City County office of Economic Development, York County Economic Development Authority, Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association (WARA), 30OffLocal, WYDaily, 92.3FM The Tide, Cannon Country 107.9FM,
Scheduled Events: All dates confirmed.
York County – 11/17 @ 11am, The Freight Shed
James City County – 12/10 @ 4pm, New Town Regal Theater
City of Williamsburg – 1/27/27 @12pm, Merchant’s Square – Celebrating Restaurant Week
NORTHERN NECK
No events scheduled at this time.
MIDDLE PENINSULA
In Gloucester we partnered with Gloucester Main Street Association (GMSA) in their Window Decoration Contest to celebrate America’s 250th. The theme: “This Land Is Your Land.” The public voted on their favorite displays. The following three businesses were awarded $250 to support their business initiatives. More opportunities may come in 2026.
Congratulations to:
- Most Patriotic: Courthouse Family Medicine, PLLC
- Most Creative: Salon 4:13 Beauty Lounge
- People’s Choice: Buoy 22 Apparel
In Mathews the Mathews County Economic Development Authority, Mathews Visitor Center, Mathews Main Street, and Chesapeake Bank team will be popping in unannounced to local businesses to surprise patrons with $25 off their purchase or service. While supplies last.
RICHMOND
No events scheduled at this time.
LOWER PENINSULA
No events scheduled at this time.
