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If you’re just joining us, welcome! We’re Nathan and Zach, the guys behind The Early Burg, a local newsletter that reaches 25,000 households in the Williamsburg area. After spending the past 2.5 years building The Early Burg, we kept hearing from people in Newport News asking us to bring the same thing to their area. So, here we are! Welcome to The Shipyard Scoop. We’re glad you’re here!
Today’s Order:
News🗞️, Trivia 🤓, Real Estate🏠, Local Events 🥳, Live Music 🎤
Local News
Check out the most important new from this past week!
Top Stories This Week:
The 44th Annual Poquoson Seafood Festival takes place October 16–18 at Poquoson Municipal Park, featuring Chesapeake Bay seafood, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and family-friendly activities celebrating the area’s coastal heritage, with free admission and $10 cash parking. More info
Yorktown Battlefield will host its free Victory Weekend celebration October 16–19, commemorating the 245th anniversary of the American Revolution’s decisive victory with ranger programs, historic weapons demonstrations, living history encampments, and family-friendly activities. More info
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Howl-O-Scream returns, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, terror-tories, sinister shows, and more! Unsuspecting horrors await the victims at every turn. Plus, guests can test their thrill threshold with 10 world-class coasters at night, offering a completely different ride experience!
More Info Here
Local Trivia
Newport News Shipbuilding is particularly famous for building which type of vessel for the U.S. Navy?
Click the response you think is correct. We hope you get it right! 😁
Real Estate
Take a look at some of the newest and most popular listings this week!
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Local Events
Multiple Days
👻 Busch Gardens Halloween Spooktacular | Busch Gardens | Sat & Sun
🦀 Poquoson Seafood Festival | Fri - Sun | Check times here
🛒 Shoptober Fest Vending Event | Patrick Henry Mall NN | Fri - Sun | 10am - 6pm
🎃 Bluebird Gap Farm Fall Festival | Bluebird Gap Farm | Sat - Sun
Friday 10/16
🎤 Victory Weekend Kickoff Concert | Michael Ray | Riverwalk Landing | 7pm | Tickets
🎲Friday Night Board Games Group | Yorktown | 6-11pm | More info
Saturday 10/17
🛍️ Yorktown Market Days | Riverwalk Landing | 8am-12pm
🍂 MAJOR EVENT Fall Festival 2026 | Hidenwood Presbyterian Church | NN | 11am - 4pm | More info
🎹 Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers | Virginia Arts Festival | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 7:30pm
Sunday 10/18
🎶 Concert for Hope & Health | Peebles Theatre | 4pm
🧵Coffee, Crochet, Knit, & Create | Cure Coffee House | 2-4pm | Info
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Athletic Event of the Week, Sponsored By:
Saturday 10/24
🏈Football vs Georgetown
Zable Stadium | 3:30pm
100th Homecoming - join the Tribe as we celebrate the 100th Homecoming! While at the game, be sure to visit the Kids Zone where fans can pick up fall sport posters, snap a photo with Reveley the Griffin, stop by the free face paint booth, and interact with our kid-friendly yard games in the North Endzone. Single game tickets start at $25.
Get Tickets!
Live Music
Show your support for local artists & businesses!
Location | Artist | Time
Friday 10/16
Poquoson Seafood Festival | Multiple Artists throughout the day
Victory Weekend Kickoff Concert | Michael Ray | Riverwalk Landing | 7pm
Pecola’s Tapas Lounge | United Souls Band | 9pm
Saturday 10/17
Poquoson Seafood Festival | Multiple Artists throughout the day
Vangaurd Brewpub | Josh Fowler | 8pm
Hilton Tavern Brewing | Second Wind Band | 7pm
Sunday 10/18
Poquoson Seafood Festival | Multiple Artists throughout the day
The American Theatre | Hampton Roads Philharmonic | 2pm
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