May Events
Franklin Farmer’s Market
Enjoy the best local vendors selling fresh produce, crafts, and more each week from spring through fall!
Date: Saturdays
Time: 9am – Noon
Location: 210 S. Main Street | Franklin, Va
Lumberjack Festevent
One the newest and fastest growing spring events, the Franklin Lumberjack Festevent features chainsaw competitions, axe throwing, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show, competitions, vendors, petting zoo, a giant cornhole board and more!
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Franklin Riverfront | Franklin, Va
Waverly Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Sussex County Chamber presents a Cinco de Mayo Celebration in downtown Waverly. Come enjoy live music from Smoke & Wine band, food vendors, beverages, children’s activities and chamber member info booth. This is a free event.
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Downtown Waverly, Va
Garden Party
The Murfreesboro Historical Association presents their 4th annual Garden Party at John Wheeler House Garden. Entertainment – Refreshments – Hat Contest. Donation is $25 and $10 for 12 and under.
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: 407 East Broad St. | Waverly, Va
Heritage Day
The 30th Heritage Day sponsored by the Southampton County Historical Society and the Southampton Heritage Village/Agriculture & Forestry Museum. Visitors will see how the previous generations lived, and made a living. Learn how they made the items in their homes and on the farm. Food-Petting Zoo-Model Trains-and more!Admission: $5 Adults & $2 school age children.
Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 9am – 4pm
Location: 26315 Heritage Lane | Courtland, Va
Flower & Bake Sale
The Conway Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor this spring Flower and Bake Sale at the Conway Fire Department. There will be a 50/50 raffle. A great time to buy Mother’s Day presents.
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 8am
Location: Conway Volunteer Fire Dept | Conway, NC
Holland Ruritan Car Show
Enjoy custom cars, trucks and motorcycles at this annual spring show in Holland. There will be concessions, door prizes, DJ and trophies for show entrants.
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Holland Ballfield | Suffolk, Va
Ivor Community Clean Up
The Town of Ivor and Southampton County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Town Cleanup event. Volunteers should meet at the ball field on Bell Avenue starting at 9am.
Date: May 11, 2024
Time: 9am – until
Location: Ivor, Va
Windsor Blood Drive
Give the gift of life during the Windsor Community Red Cross Blood Drive at the Windsor Town Center. Schedule your appointment time by visiting redcrossblood.org and searching Windsor.
Date: May 13, 2024
Time: 1pm – 6pm
Location: Windsor Town Center | 23361 Courthouse Hwy | Windsor, Va
Ultimate Fish Fry
The Isle of Wight Commission on Aging presents the ultimate Fish Fry experience. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable day filled with mouthwatering food, bingo with prizes, and more. Tickets will be available for purchase starting on April 15 at Nike Park, AmeriCare Plus, Windsor True Value, and the Smithfield Visitor Center. If you have questions or need more information, contact Marisa Taylor at (757) 357-5951.
Date: May 16, 2024
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: The Smithfield Center | 220 N. Church Street| Smithfield, Va
Doggie Fashion Show
The Emporia-Greensville Humane Society is sponsoring this Doggie Fashion Show at Golden Leaf Commons to celebrate it’s 20th anniversary. Entries for small, medium and large dogs plus cash prizes, door prizes and more.
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location: Golden Leaf Commons | 1781 Greensville County Circle | Emporia, Va
The Hit Men of Country
The Hit Men of Country are made up of Nashville’s most talented singers and musicians who have toured with and played on recording for some of country music’s greatest artists – hit-makers like: Wynonna Judd, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean, and more! You are in for a real treat! Purchase your tickets today at https://suffolkcenter.org/performances_events/the-hit-men-of-country/
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 8pm
Location: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts | 110 W. Finney Ave. | Suffolk, Va 23434
Captain Bob’s Dinner
Ivor Community Events is sponsoring this Captain Bob’s plate dinner with proceeds to help keep the Ivor July 4th event free everyone to enjoy. Plates will be sold for $12 and include Chicken, BBQ, Cole Slaw and Potatoes. For ticket information, call 757-859-6397 or message the Ivor Events Facebook page www.facebook.com/IvorEvents
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: Ivor Municipal Building | 8430 Bell Ave| Ivor, Va
Tidewater Academy Golf Tournament
Grab those clubs and get ready for a fun afternoon of golf at the Country Club of Petersburg to benefit Tidewater Academy. Registration fee is $150 per golfer or $600 per team, which includes green fees, snacks, cart, dinner and more. For more info, contact Gail Ford-Westbrook at 757-899-5401 or by email: [email protected]
Date: May 31, 2024
Time: 1pm
Location: Country Club of Petersburg | 1250 Flank Rd.| Petersburg, Va
June Events
Bark in the Park
Fundraiser to benefit the Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter will be held at Nike Park in Carrollton. There will be on-site pet adoptions, agility course, cat yoga, games, contests and more!
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 4pm -7pm
Location: 13036 Nike Park Rd | Carrollton, VA
BNB Shrimp Feast
This is annual joint fundraiser to benefit the Boykins, Newsoms and Branchville Volunteer Fire Departments. Come enjoy all-you-can-eat shrimp and fried fish, live music with Hickory Knoll & Silver Street and adult beverages. Take out plates will be available too.
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 4pm -8pm
Location: Draper’s Pond | Boykins, VA
Pork Fest
The Murfreesboro Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring this brand-new event featuring authentic North Carolina Barbecue, vendor fair, car/tractor show and live music by DJ Jesse Skosh & RT Johnson! Find out more information and purchase tickets at https://murfreesboroncvfd.com/PorkFest
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 11am – until
Location: Murfree Center | 201 E. Broad Street | Murfreesboro, NC
Bobby Marks Classic Golf Tournament
The Southampton Academy Athletic Association presents this 30th annual tournament at Cypress Cove Country Club in Franklin. Morning & Afternoon flights. Various sponsorships available. Cart Sponsor $500, Tee sponsor $250 and Friend of the Raiders $100. To register email Rebecca Fretz at [email protected]
Date: June 3, 2024
Time: Morning Flight: 8:30am / Afternoon Flight: 1:30pm
Location: Cypress Cove Country Club | Franklin, VA
Wakefield Ruritan BBQ Bash
The Wakefield Ruritan Club is now selling tickets to pre-order for their June BBQ Bash fundraiser. Tickets are $10 per pound and available at Wakefield Farm Service, Haywood Financial Services, and Ivor Furniture Company. This is the club’s premier fundraiser of the year with proceeds used to support fire/rescue services and youth athletics in the area.
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 3:30pm – 6pm
Location: Wakefield Sportsmans Club | 12205 Brittle’s Mill Rd. | Wakefield, VA
Vacation Bible School
Prepare to swing into fun at the Great Jungle Journey Vacation Bible School at South Quay Baptist Church. Kids will enjoy crafts, snacks, games and music each night. Open to children in grades K-6th
Date: June 17 – 21, 2024
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Location: South Quay Baptist Church | 9617 South Quay Rd | Suffolk, Va
Third Thursday Concert Series
The City of Franklin kicks of the summer concert series with live music from The Delorean’s! Barrett’s Landing Park will be filled with the sounds of good music and good times, so gather your friends, family, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Date: June 20, 2024
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | Downtown Franklin, Va
July Events
IOW County Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate American’s birthday at Isle of Wight’s Independence Day event at Heritage Park in Windsor. Enjoy food vendors, the new kids zone, games, activities, live concert from Chase Payne and fireworks!
Date: July 3, 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 21311 Courthouse Hwy. | Windsor, Va
Third Thursdays Concert Series
The City of Franklin will host the summer concert series with live music from Glen Shelton! Barrett’s Landing Park will be filled with the sounds of good music and good times, so gather your friends, family, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars.
Date: July 18, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | Downtown Franklin, Va
Shrimp Feed
Joint fundraiser between the Drewryville Vol. Fire Department and Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Club. Enjoy shrimp, cole slaw, beans and beverage plus live music from 58 East. Gates open at 3pm | meal served at 4pm. The event is held at the Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Clubhouse. Advance Only tickets are $30.
Date: July 20, 2024
Time: 3:30pm -7pm
Location: 24210 Courthouse Road | Yale, Va 23897
August Events
Sussex National Night Out
The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting NNO events in two locations again this year. More details to come!
Date: August 6, 2024
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: TBA
Third Thursdays Concert Series
The City of Franklin will host the summer concert series with live music from Silver Street Band! Barrett’s Landing Park will be filled with the sounds of good music and good times, so gather your friends, family, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars!
Date: August 15, 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 10pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | Downtown Franklin, Va
September Events
October Events
Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash
Join the City of Franklin and Franklin-Southampton United Way for a spooktacular time in Downtown Franklin for the Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash. Visit https://www.franklintrickortrot5k.org/ for event details, registration links and volunteer/sponsorship opportunities.
Time: 8am (check-In) | 9am 5K | 10:30am Dash
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | Downtown Franklin, Va
