{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The News Journal","provider_url":"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net","title":"Williamsburg 2024 event schedule officially released &ndash; The News Journal","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uaxeGytnxM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/williamsburg-2024-event-schedule-officially-released\/\">Williamsburg 2024 event schedule officially released<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/qa.thenewsjournal.net\/williamsburg-2024-event-schedule-officially-released\/embed\/#?secret=uaxeGytnxM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Williamsburg 2024 event schedule officially released&#8221; &#8212; The News Journal\" data-secret=\"uaxeGytnxM\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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Williamsburg Main Street Manager Jonathan Wyatt just recently had the posters printed chronicling the schedule of events, which have since been disbursed to local businesses for anyone who would like to get one.\u00a0 The calendar includes the yearly favorites that locals have grown to love, such as Old Fashioned Trading Days, the Whitley County Fair, Jeep Jamboree and a host of summer events like the monthly Block Party. Newer events, like The Main Squeeze Lemonade Stand Contest that began last year, will also be returning in 2024. This year\u2019s second annual event will take place June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Green Space on Main.\u00a0 Additionally, there is two brand new event on the calendar, both of which will be taking place next month. The first, \u201cKickin\u2019 it at Kentucky Splash,\u201d will be held May 4 and 5, and the second, Honey Festival by Shale Oak, will be held May 25.\u00a0 Wyatt encouraged area residents to get involved with this year\u2019s events. \u201cFind an event and get plugged in. There\u2019s lots to do in our small town, but you have to be there to know,\u201d said Wyatt. The next scheduled event on this year\u2019s calendar is Pops in the Park, which is taking place April 20. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Green Space on Main with musical performances from University of the Cumberlands\u2019 concert and jazz bands throughout the evening.\u00a0 Mayor Roddy Harrison said that attendees are welcome to bring food, drinks, blankets and chairs to the event and have a picnic while enjoying the music. Some of the other events on this year\u2019s calendar and their dates are as follows: BBQ in the Burg &amp; Car Show \u2013 May 18 from 19 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Courthouse Square Block Party \u2013 June 7 and July 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Bill Woods Park Country Meets City \u2013 June 21 and July 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Green Space on Main Whitley County Fair \u2013 July 17-20 at the Whitley County Fairgrounds Kayaking for Kids \u2013 Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. beginning from the Whitley County Fairgrounds Old Fashioned Trading Days \u2013 Sept. 5-7 in downtown Williamsburg Octoberfest \u2013 Oct. 5 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Green Space on Main Williamsburg Christmas Parade \u2013 Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. on Main Street To stay up-to-date on the city\u2019s upcoming events, check the Williamsburg Main Street Facebook page for new information."}