Festival admission is $25 per car and includes activities for the entire family.

Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with a parade led by the Williamsburg Pipes and Drums. Throughout the day, families can enjoy colonial games, crafts, a petting zoo, and hands-on demonstrations. Live entertainment includes magician Jonathon Austin, the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, and the Itinerant Band. A captivating shadow box production using light, shadow, and a moving panoramic backdrop will tell the story of the first Thanksgiving. In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, Patrick Henry’s legendary “Give me liberty or give me death” speech will be brought to life in a special performance by reenactor Stephen Wilson.

At 3:00 p.m., visitors gather for the re-enactment of the 1619 landing, moderated by Bill Bevins. The day concludes with the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers leading the traditional Friendship Dance, inviting audience participation.

Food, house tours, and local vendor’s arts, crafts, and jewelry are available for purchase. A silent auction will take place with artwork, gift certificates, and more.

Food, house tours, and local vendors offering arts, crafts, and jewelry will be available for purchase. A silent auction will feature artwork, crafts, and gift certificates. Brock’s Bar-B-Que returns with its popular “Thanksgiving Dinner in a Glass” along with smoked turkey legs, desserts, hot dogs, Brunswick stew, Virginia ham biscuits and more.

Visitors are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair to relax and enjoy the festivities. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

The festival will host a food drive benefiting Feed More, a nonprofit organization supporting families across Central Virginia. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to help those in need.

Berkeley Plantation is located halfway between Williamsburg and Richmond, just off scenic Route 5.