# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrating the First English Thanksgiving in the New World.About this EventIn 1619, after a stormy voyage across the Atlantic, the Good Ship Margaret landed at Berkeley Hundred with thirty-six men aboard. In accordance with the instructions given in the charter by the Virginia Company, these settlers observed the first official English Thanksgiving in the New World. Join us at Berkeley Plantation on November 1, 2026, as we commemorate this historic moment at the annual Virginia Thanksgiving Festival.Admission is $25 per car and includes a full day of family-friendly activities and entertainment.Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with a parade led by the Williamsburg Pipes and Drums. Throughout the day, families can enjoy colonial-era games, crafts, a petting zoo, and hands-on demonstrations. Entertainer Jonathan Austin delights audiences with juggling and magic, while the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, Colonial Singers of Williamsburg, and the Itinerant Band bring history to life through performance. Special features include a Thanksgiving shadow box presentation and in honor of the 250th anniversary, a rendition of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.At 3:00 p.m., the day culminates with a reenactment of the 1619 landing, moderated by Bill Bevins, followed by a traditional Native American friendship dance with audience participation.Food, house tours, and a variety of arts, crafts, and jewelry will be available for purchase throughout the day.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charles-city/virginia-thanksgiving-festival-at-berkeley-plantation/100001990662631518
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 5 hours
  - Location: Berkeley Plantation
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Charles City
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Berkeley Plantation
- **lat**: 37.318477
- **long**: -77.180489
- **full address**: Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation being held?
  - **A:** Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation takes place on Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation?
  - **A:** Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation is organized by Berkeley Plantation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charles City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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