Holidays are celebrated in high style at many of the plantation homes along the James River—make reservations early at a historic inn in town for a magnificent feast.

For more information about upcoming events in Williamsburg, contact the Williamsburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Toll-free 800-368-6511. http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com. For detailed information about events in Colonial Williamsburg, visit http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.

To call any of the numbers listed in this calendar from outside the U.S. or Canada, you must first dial your country's international access code, followed by the U.S. country code, 1.

Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.

August, 2008

8-10 Aug—Hampton Cup Regatta. This annual motorized boat race takes place on Mill Creek in Hampton, about 30 minutes east of Williamsburg. This locally well-known event has occurred for more than 80 years. Includes a car show, children's activities and food vendors. http://www.hamptoncupregatta.org.

Early-Mid August—Virginia Shakespeare Festival. A season of Shakespeare plays. Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, Jamestown Road. For information, call 757-221-2660. For tickets, call 727-221-2674. http://vsf.wm.edu. Concludes mid August

September, 2008

1 Sep—Labor Day. Public holiday.

5, 12, 19, 26 Sep—Concert. The Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series features local jazz, swing and specialty music. Yorktown Riverwalk. For more information, call 757-890-4490.

Early-Late September—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June 2009

October, 2008

3-5 Oct—Williamsburg Scottish Festival. Don your favorite kilt and head to this festival to enjoy Scottish games, clan memorabilia and dancing. Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred. For more information, call 757-229-5653. http://www.wsfonline.org.

3 Oct—Concert. The Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series features local jazz, swing and specialty music. Yorktown Riverwalk. For more information, call 757-890-4490.

5 Oct—An Occasion for the Arts. More than three decades old, this juried art festival also features live rock 'n' roll, blues, country and Dixieland music. Merchants Square. For more information, call 757-220-7751. http://www.aofta.org/support.html.

13 Oct—Columbus Day. Public holiday.

Early-Late October—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May 2009

Mid October—Italian Festival. Italian foods and wines, a classic-car show, arts and crafts, strolling musicians and more. Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred. For more information, call 757-220-5535. http://www.ciaowilliamsburg.org.

Late October—York River Harvest Day. Celebrate the harvest season with a bounty of activities, including games, crafts and a 5K run. York River State Park, 5526 Riverview Road. For more information, call 757-566-3036. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/yor.shtml.

Throughout October—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June 2009

November, 2008

11 Nov-Veterans Day. Public holiday.

27 Nov—Thanksgiving. Public holiday.

Early November—Berkeley Plantation First Thanksgiving Festival. This festival celebrates the 1619 landing of colonists at Berkeley Plantation with traditional foods and tours of the 1726 manor house. Berkeley Plantation, Charles City (23 mi/37 km west of Williamsburg). For more information, call 804-829-6018 or toll-free 888-466-6018. http://www.berkeleyplantation.com.

Throughout November—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May 2009

Throughout November—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June 2009

December, 2008

7 Dec—The Grand Illumination. Colonial Williamsburg welcomes the holidays with a fireworks display, flickering candles and music. For more information, call 800-447-8679. http://www.history.org.

25 Dec-Christmas Day. Public holiday.

31 Dec—First Night. Ring in the New Year at this alcohol-free, family-oriented event. Music, fireworks, magicians, clowns, food vendors and more. Various venues. For more information, call 757-258-5153. For tickets, call TicketWeb toll-free at 800-965-4827. http://www.firstnightwilliamsburg.org.

Early December—Williamsburg Area Community Christmas Parade. This holiday parade begins at Merchants Square. For more information, call 757-229-6511.

Throughout December—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May 2009

Throughout December—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June 2009

January, 2009

1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday.

19 Jan—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Public holiday.

Throughout January—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout January—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May

February, 2009

9 Feb—Presidents Day. Public holiday.

Late February—Antiques Forum. This annual event includes lectures, tours and receptions. DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, South Henry Street. For more information, call 800-603-0948. http://www.history.org/visit. Continues through early March

Late February—Black History Weekend at Colonial Williamsburg. A weekend full of events celebrating African-American history. Various venues in Colonial Williamsburg. For more information, call 800-770-5930. http://www.history.org/visit.

Throughout February—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout February—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May

March, 2009

11-14 Mar—Williamsburg Film Festival. This festival gives a nod to the glory days of Hollywood. Screenings, movie memorabilia, appearances by movie and television stars, and more. Holiday Inn-Patriot Convention Center, 3032 Richmond Road. For more information, call 757-565-2600, or toll-free 800-446-6001. http://go.to/williamsburgfilmfestival.

Early March—Antiques Forum. This annual event includes lectures, tours and receptions. DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, South Henry Street. For more information, call 800-603-0948. http://www.history.org/visit. Concludes early March

Throughout March—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May

Throughout March—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June

April, 2009

Mid-Late April—Historic Garden Week. Meander through more than 250 gardens and landmarks in their full springtime splendor. Locations throughout Williamsburg and surrounding areas. For information, call 804-644-7776. http://www.vagardenweek.org.

Throughout April—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Continues through late May

Throughout April—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June

May, 2009

25 May—Memorial Day. Public holiday.

Throughout May—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Continues through mid June

Throughout May—Concert. The Williamsburg Symphonia Chamber Orchestra performs regular-season concerts at the Kimball Theatre, Duke of Gloucester Street. For information and tickets, call 757-229-9857. http://www.williamsburgsymphonia.org. Concludes late May

June, 2009

Early-Mid June—Theater. The Williamsburg Players perform a variety of shows throughout the year. James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. For information, call 757-229-1679. For tickets, call 757-229-0431. http://williamsburgplayers.org. Concludes mid June

July, 2009

2, 9, 16 Jul—Concert. The Summer Breeze Concert Series presents a variety of live outdoor concerts on Duke of Gloucester Street, Merchants Square. Take a lawn chair and a blanket. For more information, call 757-221-0614.

4 Jul-Independence Day. Public holiday. Various celebrations throughout the Williamsburg area pay tribute to the nation's founding fathers. http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com.