April Events
Sussex Spring Fling
The Town of Wakefield and Sussex Chamber present the annual Sussex Spring Fling featuring the Feature Attraction Band. More details to come!
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: 217 W. Church Street | Wakefield, VA
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Sgt. Jayton D. Patterson VFW Post 4411 will present this breakfast fundraiser in memory of Kristen Felts with all proceeds being donated to her family. Pancakes served with sausage, eggs, bacon and juice or coffee.
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: 3385 Beaverdam Road | Franklin, VA
Conway VFD Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser
Napoli’s Pizza in Murfreesboro will host a fundraiser for the Conway VFD. Enjoy a pizza buffet, salad and drink for $16.00. Cash or check only. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Auxiliary.
Date: April 7, 2025
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: Napoli’s Pizza | 331 E. Main Street | Murfreesboro, NC
Fried Fish Benefit Dinner
Proceeds from this plate fundraiser will benefit Jill Cutchins and family with financial hardships during cancer treatments. Plates will include fried fish, coleslaw, baked beans, and hushpuppies for $12. For pickup only at Hunterdale Firehouse.
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 4pm
Location: Hunterdale Vol Fire Department | 201 Deleware Road | Franklin, VA
NWS Skywarn Storm Spotter Class
A US National Weather Service Wakefield VA Skywarn Storm Spotter Class will be held at Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department. The class is open to the public. Please register at the following link if you are interested in attending: https://forms.gle/4piqWjgCAHRbaJw7A
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Newsoms VFD | 22146 General Thomas Hwy | Newsoms, VA
Franklin Fun Fair
Over 20 amusement rides, games, fair food! Sponsored by The Franklin Experience and City of Franklin.
Date: April 17-20, 2025
Time: 5pm-10pm (Thurs-Friday) / 1pm-10pm Sat / 1pm-closing (Sunday)
Location: 1110 Amory Drive | Franklin, VA
Franklin Farmers Market
It’s the kickoff the new season of the Franklin Farmers Market! Here’s what you can look forward to: Fresh produce, delicious baked goods, handcrafted items and much more from amazing local vendors! Plus, a FREE craft activity for kids, so bring the whole family and enjoy a fun morning together.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 9am – Noon
Location: 210 South Main Street | Franklin, VA
Franklin Spring Fling
Don’t miss this fun springtime event featuring food vendors, a kid’s corner, craft vendors, the farmers market and much more.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: Downtown Franklin, VA
Fish Fry
The Purdie Masonic Lodge will sponsor their spring fish fry. Enjoy plates of fried catfish, mac n’ cheese, slaw and hushpuppies for $12. Catered by Captain Bob’s. See any member for tickets or call 757-416-8942.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 4pm – 7pm (take out only)
Location: 19 Bank Street | Windsor, VA
Boykins Easter Egg Hunt
Hop on over to Boykins for the town’s Easter Egg Hunt. Fun for the kids and the whole family.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: 18230 Bryant Ave | Boykins, VA
Tire Amesty Days
Southampton County has schedule two dates this month as Tire Amnesty Days. County residents can dispose of used auto and truck tires free of charge at the Joyners Bridge Refuse site only. Ten tire limit and tires must be off the rim. See flyer for full details.
Date: April 23 and 25, 2025
Time: 7am – 7pm
Location: 33268 Joyners Bridge Road | Franklin, VA
Windsor Ruritan Pig Pickin’
The Windsor Ruritan Club Annual Pig Pickin’! Enjoy a fun-filled day at Heritage Park & Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds with delicious BBQ, live music, games, and more. Bring your family and friends for a memorable day out. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! All-You-Can-Eat BBQ, Coleslaw, Beans, Cornbread plus Beer and Spirits.
Cornhole Boards and 50/50 Raffle. Optional Drive-Thru Dinner pick up available. Tickets are $30 available at eventbrite.com/e/ruritan-club-pig-pickin-tickets
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Location: 21311 Courthouse Hwy. | Windsor, VA
Franklin-Southampton Concert Series
The Franklin-Southampton Concert Series presents their final concert of the season featuring Good Shot Judy, The Century of Swing at Southampton High School Auditorium.
Tickets available online or at the door. franklinsouthamptonconcerts.org/
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Location: 23350 Southampton Pkwy. | Courtland, VA
Isle of Wight Fair Spring Fest
The Isle of Wight County Fair Spring Fest returns to the Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds. Enjoy fair food and carnival rides, vendors, concerts, a tractor pull and demolition derby! Admission into the fairgrounds is free. Admission into the Fairgrounds is free. Tractor Pull or Derby (1 Day): Adult (12+) $15 online, $20 gate; Child (6-11) $8 online, $10 gate, 5 and under free. Carnival Ride Wristband Sessions: TBA. Visit www.thefairiscoming.com for more information.
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Joel C. Bradshaw Fairgrounds | 21311 Courthouse Hwy | Windsor, VA 23487
Town of Waverly 5k
The Town of Waverly and The James House are collaborating once again for the 7th Annual Town of Waverly 5K Walk/Run. Our theme this year is PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION. Proceeds from this event will benefit the great work completed by the Staff and Volunteers at the James House each and every day.
To register visit this link: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Waverly/TownofWaverly5k
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 8:00-8:45 – Race Packet Pick up / 9:00 – 5k and 1 mile race start
Location: Gibson Memorial Park | 311 Bank Street | Waverly, VA
Historic Garden Week – Franklin Tour
During Historic Garden Week in Virginia, the Franklin Garden Club is please to present five exquisite homes along Clay Street for tour. Plein Air painters will be at each location with a painting sale following the tour at Rawls Museum Arts in Courtland.
For tickets and more info, scan the QR code or visit http://gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Franklin, VA 23851
Southampton Academy Talent Show
SA’s GOT TALENT is back, hosted this year by senior Evelyn Clark! Enjoy a night of talent, both on and off the stage. SA faculty, staff and students will dance, sing, play an instrument, perform a skit, cheer, show us a magic trick…. the list goes on! This year we have added an art exhibit. This exhibit will consist of pieces from various students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 26495 Old Plank Rd | Courtland, VA
Community Coalition 3K Walk/Run
Community Coalition of Sussex 2nd Annual 3K Walk/Run for Christ on April 26th. Registration is free. Just scan the QR Code on the flyer or use the link. Free food and refreshments after the race and short program. Prizes will be given out. Donations are needed, but not necessary to participate. Proceeds will go toward programs for children in the community.
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 9am – Noon
Location: 9436 Mayes Street | Jarratt, VA
Adult Co-Ed Softball League
Franklin Department of Parks and Recreation are excited to announce their Adult Co-Ed Softball League is back! The season starts Monday, May 5th! Registration deadline is April 28. Email Tory Myrick, [email protected] to register and use the QR code on the flyer to make the payment
Date: May 5 – June 16, 2025
Location: Armory Drive Complex | 960 Armory Drive | Franklin, VA
Blood Drive
Sergeant (USMC) Jayton D Patterson VFW Post 4411 is hosting a Red
Cross Heroes Saving Lives Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 29th. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can honor the spirit of service and roll up a sleeve with our local Veterans and their family members. Schedule your donation time now by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Location: 3385 Beaver Dam Road | Franklin, Va
May Events
Rawls Arts Monthly Art Experience
Make sure you save these dates for the Art Experiences happening in May at Rawls Arts in Courtland!
May 3rd: Encaustic Painting Workshop
May 17th: 2D Needle Felted Flowers Class
May 31st: Mixed Media Mosaics
Visit rawlsarts.com/for full details!
Date: May 3-17-31, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: 22376 Linden Street | Courtland, VA
Captain Bob’s Catfish Dinner
Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department Captain Bob’s Catfish Dinner. Plates will include fried catfish, green beans, cheese potatoes & hushpuppies. $12 per plate. See any Newsoms VFD member or send a Facebook message for tickets. Drive thru, pick-up only.
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 5pm – 7pm (pick-up only)
Location: 22146 Gen. Thomas Highway | Newsoms, VA
Waverly Dos De Mayo
Don’t miss Waverly’s big springtime event featuring live music, food trucks, adult beverages and more.
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Location: Downtown Waverly, VA
Iron Chariots Car Show
Iron Chariots Car Show is a festive event honoring your favorite Iron Chariot whether they are 2/3/4 wheel, custom/stock, John Deere Green/Farmall Red, or simply the Iron Chariot of your youth/dreams. Iron Chariots is a ministry of Ivor Baptist Church designed to provide a means for fellowship among community Iron Chariot Enthusiasts, and to introduce and support IBC’s various missions
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 10am
Location: 8506 Bell Ave | Ivor, VA
Gates County Spring Vendor Event
Gates County Community Events is currently planning a Spring Vendor Event. If you are interested in a spot, please reach out to Terri by sending a message or thru email at [email protected].
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 9am – 3pm
Location: 38 Medical Center Rd. | Gates, NC
Spring Vintage Market
Held at the Isle of Wight County Fairgrounds. Vintage, antiques, recycled, upcycled, repurposed items, some crafters too. Enjoy a food court and live music too.
Buy your tickets now at https://genuinesmithfieldvacom.ticketspice.com/spring-vintage-market-2025.
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 8am – 3pm
Location: 21311 Courthouse Highway | Windsor, VA
Lumberjack Festevent
The Franklin Experience brings family fun celebrating the lumber industry chainsaw competitions, chainsaw carving, axe throwing, colossal cornhole, vendors and more!
Date: May 3, 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Downtown Franklin, VA
The Flower and Art Show
The annual spring event sponsored by the Wakefield Foundation features of over sixty artist and floral designers. The opening reception will be held Sunday, May 3rd from 7pm-9pm. Admission is $10. The show opens for public viewing on Sunday, May 4th, from Noon to 4pm with admission by donation.
Date: May 3-16, 2025
Location: Wakefield Foundation | 100 Wilson Ave | Wakefield, VA
Car – Truck – Motorcycle Show
Don’t miss the Holland Ruritan Club’s a7th Annual Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at the Holland Ballpark. Enjoy door prizes, music, concessions and tons of great vehicles. Admission is free for spectators. Entry fee for the show is $20 in advance and $25 on site.
Date: May 10, 2025
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Holland Ball Field | 6721 Ruritan Blvd | Suffolk, VA
Wavery Ruritan Ballpark Bash
Join the Waverly Ruritan Club for the Waverly BALL FIELD BASH! Food trucks, Liquor Bar and Beer Truck, DJ Big Daddy and the band, Dying Breed. Food trucks will be available for food purchases! Tickets available from any Waverly Ruritan member. Proceeds to help with the Waverly Ruritan Baseball Program (field, scholarships, etc.) Tickets: Non-alcoholic ticket: $10 / Liquor Bar and Beer Truck: $25. Advance tickets only!
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: 215 Bank Street | Waverly, VA
North Carolina PORKFEST
Don’t miss the 2nd annual North Carolina PORKFES. BBQ cookoff championship! Vendor fair, car and tractor show! 50/50 raffle! Live music and DJ Jesse! You don’t want to miss this! Proceeds benefit the Murfreesboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 11am
Location: Murfreesboro, NC
Car Show
Grace Memorial United Methodist Church will sponsor their Cruising Through the Decades Car Show with food trucks, concessions and an unbelievable selection of automobiles.
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: 31036 Peachtree Ave | Sedley, VA
Millfield Baptist Community Day
Enjoy a fun-filled for the kids, games, corn hole tournament, silent auctions, music, food, and vendors. For more information, please visit www.mildfieldlife.org or call 757-859-6896.
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 12Noon – 5pm
Location: 31389 Millfield Rd | Wakefield, VA
Franklin Southampton Fair JAM
A full day of live music to raise money for improvements to the Franklin-Southampton County fairgrounds. No outside food/drink allowed.
Entertainment will feature: C.A. Sayre-Sounds of Time-58 East-Backstage Jammin-Silver Street-Band-It and Chase Payne. Admission: $15.
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 12Noon – 10pm
Location: 25374 New Market Rd | Courtland, VA
June Events
Bobby Marks Golf Classic
Mark your calendars for the 31st Annual Bobby Marks Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Southampton Academy. Contact Assistant A.D., Rebecca Fretz at 757-653-2512 if interested in playing, being a tee sponsor, or cart sponsor. This year we will have one flight with a shot gun start at 1:00pm.
Date: June 9, 2025
Time: 1pm
Location: Cypress Cove Country Club | Franklin, VA
Town of Windsor Summer Salute to Freedom
Mark your calendars for the Town of Windsor’s Summer Salute to Freedom featuring food trucks, music, kids’ zone, fireworks and more at Garris Event Park!
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 3pm
Location: 18 Duke Street | Windsor, VA
July Events
Franklin Independence Day Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Franklin with fun, food, and fireworks! Let’s come together to honor our nation’s history and enjoy the festivities with live music from Silver Street, fireworks, food trucks, and more!
Date: July 2, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | 100 Barrett St | Franklin, VA
Third Thursday Concert Series
Bring your friends & family for a night of fantastic music with Glen Shelton, food & fun! Admission FREE.
Date: July 12, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | 100 Barrett St | Franklin, VA
Shrimp Feed
Mark your calendars for the annual Drewryville Volunteer Fire Department & Joyner-Gray-Yale Ruritan Club Shrimp Feed on Saturday, July 19th. Enjoy 1.5 lbs. of shrimp, cole slaw, beans and beverage for $35 + live music from 58East. Advance tickets only. No tickets being sold at the gate.
Date: July 19, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 7pm
Location: 24210 Courthouse Road | Yale, VA
August Events
44th Annual Franklin-Southampton County Fair
Mother Nature gave caused last year’s fair to be cancelled days before the start, but hard working and determination has paved the way for the 2025 Fair, and this will be the best yet! Check back here for event details closer to August.
Date: August 6-9, 2025
Time: TBA
Location: 25374 New Market Rd | Courtland, VA
Third Thursday Concert Series
Bring your friends & family for a night of live entertainment from Emanuel Wynter Music +, food & fun! Admission FREE.
Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | 100 Barrett St | Franklin, VA
September Events
Third Thursday Concert Series
Bring your friends & family for a night of live music with the DELOREANS + food & fun! Admission FREE.
Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Barrett’s Landing Park | 100 Barrett St | Franklin, VA
Nottoway Indian Tribe POWWOW
Intertribal dancers, arts & crafts, Native American cooking, storytelling, exhibits and more! To learn more visit nottowayindians.org
Date: September 20-21, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: Surry Parks & Rec Center | 205 Enos Farm Drive | Surry, Va
