Gloucester Main Street Welcomes a Surge of New Businesses
Gloucester Main Street is seeing an exciting wave of growth, with nine new businesses opening in recent months—and more on the way. This momentum is energizing the downtown experience while boosting the economic vitality of the corridor by supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and a wider variety of goods and services.
Gloucester Brewing Co. wins awards at State Event
Mike Brewer, head brewer at the Gloucester Brewing Company, won two gold medals and a Bronze Best in Show for his entries in the Virginia Craft Beer Summit and Gala, which was held on Aug. 11 at the Farm Bureau Center in Doswell.
Guided tours of Gloucester Colonial Courthouse Circle available weekends
History is stepping into the spotlight in Gloucester County. For the first time, visitors can experience guided tours of the county’s colonial courthouse circle—now available on weekends through Gloucester County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Gloucester Day 2025 to be Celebrated Sept. 6th
Gloucesters around the world will celebrate their heritage on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the fourth annual Gloucester Day celebration. The public is welcome to join others who are gathering at Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, at noon to hold a live conversation with leaders and residents of Gloucester in the United Kingdom and other places named Gloucester around the world.
Movie on Main Sponsorship Opportunities
Support Movie on Main—a free, family-friendly event on Gloucester’s Main Street!
Sponsorships from local businesses and community members help us cover essential costs and create a memorable experience for all. Interested in partnering with us? Please reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Timeless Treasures Ribbon Cutting
Linwood and Janet Harris held a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony Friday morning for their new business, Timeless Treasures.
Title: Lotus Boba Café opens on Gloucester Main Street
Another new restaurant is calling Gloucester Main Street home.
Sarah Netroe and Kiatisak Phaniphat held a soft opening on July 1 for their new restaurant, Lotus Boba Café. The space at 6655 Main Street was previously occupied by Sweet Tooth Café, next to Hair on Main Salon.
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.