Gloucester’s Newest Dining Spot An Upscale Option
Local restaurateurs Gary and Karen Ward recently opened their new establishment in Gloucester Court House, Porter’s On Main.
LOVEworks Sign
Gloucester’s new LOVEworks sign, located on the gazebo lawn at Sanders Riverside Active Living Community, just off Main Street, was dedicated last Thursday, June 12, a day known as Loving Day, marking the day of the 1967 Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia—a ruling that struck down bans on interracial marriage in Virginia and 15 other states, affirming the fundamental right to love and marry freely.
LOVE Comes to Gloucester with New LOVEWorks Sign Unveiling on Loving Day
On Thursday, June 12, the community is invited to the official unveiling and dedication of a LOVEWorks sign, located on the gazebo lawn at Sanders Riverside Active Living Community, just off Gloucester’s Historic Main Street. The event will begin at 2:00 PM.
Gloucester Arts Festival Kicks Off June 6 with Brews, Brine, and Wine — Plus a Weekend of Main Street Events
The Gloucester Arts Festival returns this week, bringing a full month of creativity, community, and celebration to Gloucester. This year’s events invite residents and visitors alike to experience the energy and charm of Gloucester, starting with the heart of it all: Main Street.
Gloucester Arts Festival kicks off on June 6
The Gloucester Arts Festival kicks off on June 6 with a week full of activities for art lovers, from the free Symphony Under the Stars to the lavish Plein Air Gala. In addition, 30 plein air artists from across the nation and beyond will be arriving as guests of the festival to spend the week as part of the Plein Air Invitational. They will be at many of the events to paint scenes and meet the public.
Tourism Workshop
Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Destination Development Manager Laura Messer, shown at front, provided an educational workshop on tourism, marketing and grants for members of Gloucester Main Street Association
Ware Neck Produce celebrates 40th anniversary
Ware Neck Produce, a beloved cornerstone of Gloucester Main Street, is celebrating its 40th season in the community.
Gloucester Main Street to Host First-Ever Local’s Night to Kick Off Daffodil Festival Weekend
Gloucester Main Street will host its first-ever Local’s Night on Friday, April 4. Join us from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the Sanders Lawn (7375 Heron Cove Way, Gloucester, VA 23061) for live music, drinks, and community fun.
Gloucester Brewing Co. to hold ‘Pints for Parkinson’s’
Gloucester Brewing Company will hold “Pints for Parkinson’s” event on Saturday, April 19—an all-day fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to support finding a cure for Parkinson’s.
Grand Opening Extravaganza: Two Family-Oriented Businesses Make Their Debut on Gloucester Main Street, April 3!
Gloucester Main Street is getting sweeter—and more story-filled—with the grand openings of two exciting new businesses designed with families in mind.
Lena Weisman to lead Main Street Organization
Lena Weisman has been officially named the executive director of Gloucester Main Street. She has been at Main Street for six months of “dedicated leadership” according to a press release, and at 25 is the youngest executive director in the organization’s 20 years.
Buoy 22 to specialize in Men’s Apparel
Buoy 22 is gearing up to be the latest addition to Main Street here in Gloucester, offering a selection of men’s apparel with a few accessories thrown in.
House of Ren opens on Main Street, Gloucester
House of Ren—a business offering acupuncture, herbal medicines, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, facials, and classes on meditation and Asian-inspired fitness—opened recently on Main Street in Gloucester.
First phase of T.C. Walker House renovations completed
The first phase of renovations to the T.C. Walker House on Main Street in Gloucester has been completed, according to Bob Baer, a project manager for Mark Turner Construction.
Gloucester Main Street Wraps Up 2024 Facade Enhancement & Interior Improvement Grant Program
Gloucester Main Street proudly announces the successful completion of its 2024 Facade & Interior Grant Program. This year’s recipients, Ware Neck Produce, Mariposa Medical Spa, and The LC Salon, exemplify a shared commitment to revitalizing Gloucester’s historic Main Street.
Gloucester Main Street Hosts Annual Meeting to Shape 2025 Vision
On January 14, Gloucester Main Street hosted its Annual Meeting at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester, bringing together local business owners, property owners, nonprofits, and community partners.
Renovations underway for Main Street special event center
Renovations are underway for the new special event center that is coming to Gloucester’s Main Street.
The Vault on Main, owned by Steward Charles Smith, will be going in the building that once housed the Bank of Gloucester, United Virginia Bank, Crestar Bank, and then SunTrust Bank.
Gloucester Main Street’s Holiday Weekend of Festivities
Gloucester Main Street is set to kick off this holiday season with a celebratory weekend of events, bringing residents and visitors a chance to enjoy the spirit of the season while supporting small businesses.
York & Main holds grand reopening party
Theresa Wells Stifel, owner of York & Main, celebrated her business’s recent expansion with a reopening party last Thursday. Wells Stifel’s business has welcomed 10 new female-owned businesses to bring a creative community into her new space right next door.