🌱 International Chardonnay Day — New Kent Winery and 10 more events
New Kent, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you New Kent! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- International Chardonnay Day — New Kent Winery at New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company
- District 2 Sidewalk Talk/Town Hall Meeting at New Kent County, VA Calendar
- May 19, 2026 Historic Commission Meeting at New Kent County, VA Calendar
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees.
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★ Featured events ★
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International Chardonnay Day — New Kent Winery →
New Kent Winery & Talleysville Brewing Company, 8400 Old Church Rd, New Kent
11:00 am
Thursday May 21
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Other local events
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District 2 Sidewalk Talk/Town Hall Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 1835 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton
9:00 am -
May 19, 2026 Historic Commission Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 12003 New Kent Highway, New Kent
3:00 pm -
Social Services Advisory Board Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 7911 Courthouse Way, New Kent
8:30 am -
Economic Development Authority (EDA) Operating Budget Committee Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 7324 Vineyards Parkway, New Kent
8:00 am -
Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 7324 Vineyards Parkway, New Kent
8:30 am -
2026 AFD Advisory Committee Meeting →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, County Administration Building 12007 Courthouse Circle, New Kent
6:00 pm -
New Kent Farmers Market →
New Kent County, VA Calendar, 7589 New Kent Hwy., New Kent
9:00 am
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Live Music at the Library →
West Point Branch Library, 433 12th St, West Point
5:00 pm -
KWCPS School Board Meeting- HHMS
King William County Hamilton Holmes Middle School, 18444 King William Rd, King Willi
5:00 pm -
King William Cavaliers vs Hanover Hawks →
King William High School, 80 Cavalier Dr, King William
6:00 pm -
West Point School Board Meeting →
County of King William School Board Office - 329 6th Street West Point VA 23181
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two lost dogs that jumped into a friend's car when they stopped to assess the situation.
They will be at the New Kent Animal shelter by 10p tonight. Such cuties. Hop someone recognizes them (Nextdoor Tunstall) - Hello,
Any suggestions on a flooring company . Looking for both hardwood and carpet. (Nextdoor Four Seasons at New Kent)
- Churchill Downs Incorporated posted a job opening for Outrider (Summer 2026) in New Kent. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (06107) 100 Winters St West Point VA in West Point. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Kent here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charles City
- Bridge to be named after late Charles City Sheriff - (nkccnews.com)
- Mason City driver cited after Charles City crash leaves both drivers in pain (northiowatoday.com)
King William
- Event Recap: Sellers, Pembelton Spar, Split May 16 Late Model Twinbill at South Boston Speedway (speedwaydigest.com)
Williamsburg
- Donations power tech upgrade at Olde Towne Medical after breach (wydaily.com)
- Inside Ken Burns' Documentary with David Schmidt and Sarah Botstein (virginialiving.com)
- WTB (Want To Buy) WTB: 17-19 Z06 7MT (blue or orange preferred) (corvetteforum.com)
Ok New Kent! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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