The Virginia
Symphony Orchestra,
under the baton of
Gonzalo Farias, returns to
Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. on
Saturday, September 1,
for its free 22nd annual
outdoor concert. Visitors
are encouraged to pack
picnics, bring lawn chairs
and blankets for seating,
and arrive early for this
spectacular night of
music. The award-winning
Fifes and Drums of
York Town will take the
stage at 6 p.m., and blue
ribbons will be awarded
to the most creative picnic
set-ups prior to the event.
This concert is
funded by community
contributions from organizations,
businesses, and
individuals, along with
the following sponsors:
York County, York
County Arts Commission,
and the Virginia
Commission for the Arts.
The volunteer-run
Celebrate Yorktown
Committee of the
Yorktown Foundation
works diligently each year
to raise the money needed
to cover the costs of this
special evening.
This performance
draws a large crowd, so
visitors are encouraged to
keep the following important
traffic reminders in
mind:
- Parking is available
in the two-level parking
terrace on Water
Street, with handicapped
parking located on the
lower level.
- Additional parking
can be found at the York-Poquoson Courthouse, County
Administration Building,
York Hall, and other designated
lots throughout
town.
- For this evening
only, guests may utilize
spaces at the American
Revolution Museum at
Yorktown beginning at 5
p.m.
- To ease the flow
of traffic, no loading of
any equipment, chairs,
coolers, etc. into vehicles
will be permitted during
or at the conclusion of the
concert at the corners of
Water and Ballard Streets
and Water and Buckner
Streets.
- The Yorktown
Trolley will not be available
during and after the
concert. Trolley service
ends at 5:30 p.m.