Break out those sweaters, there’s cinnamon in the air!

The fall season is finally here, and everyone in Yorktown relishing the weather, the history, and all that autumn has to offer. Below are some of our favorite events coming up, perfect for enjoying the season…

-September 22: Kick off the season with Yorktoberfest at Riverwalk Landing. Check out over 30 local craft beers, along with classes, food, and live music. It’s family-friendly and it’s this weekend!

-September 29: The Yorktown Art Stroll is a free event up and down the Riverwalk, full of local artists and their incredible displays. From -glass to wood to oil, pottery, photography, and so much more, it’s a great way to enjoy the beauty of the season.

-October 5: Did you know that Yorktown is sister cities with Zweibrücken, Germany and Port-Vendres, France? At the Yorktown Wine Festival, you can sample wines not only from local vineyards, but from around the world. Down on the Riverwalk, it’s made complete with food, music, and a new craft beer garden.

-October 12: Everyone loves Market Days here, and misses them when they’re gone. Never fear! Our annual Fall Festival brings the market to a new seasonal level. Come stroll through pumpkins, mums, kettle corn, caramel apples, not to mention the hayride and corn maze!

-October 19: Every year, we so look forward to Yorktown Day, a commemoration of the Battle of Yorktown and the Franco-American Alliance in the Revolutionary War. This year is particularly special in that the statue of General Lafayette will be unveiled in front of the Freight Shed, joining the statues of Washington, Grasse, and Rochambeau. Don’t miss the parade and a performance by the Fifes and Drums of Yorktown, always a local favorite!

-September 14-October 27: If you’re in the mood for something more spooky in the fall, spend a day at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream. It’s the ultimate Halloween destination full of shows, haunted houses and roller coasters, and will definitely satiate any thrill seekers out there.

-November 16: The outdoor markets may be fewer and farther between as the weather gets colder, but Market Days will return once more this fall with the Harvest Festival. Get ready for Turkey Day with tons of local goods and food vendors (do you smell pretzels?).

We’re ready to stoke the fire, the Inn is warming up. As always, the trails and river views here in Yorktown are spectacular in the fall. We hope to see you soon, the weather is perfect!

How do you embrace this season? Let us know!