March Events
Beef BBQ & Cake Auction
The Severn-Pendleton Ruritan Club will have their annual Beef Barbecue and Cake Auction at the Community building on Hwy 35 in Severn. They will start serving at 5:00 and the cake auction will be at 6:30. Call 252-585-0411 if you would like to order plates.
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 5pm
Location: Severn Community Building | 209 Community St | Severn, NC
Red Cross Blood Drive
Southampton Academy will host their spring Red Cross Blood Drive this March. Please donate and make a powerful impact. Your donation can help someone in need—be a hero and give blood.
Use this link to schedule your donation time – https://www.redcrossblood.org/give
Date: March 6, 2025
Time: Noon – 5PM
Location: Southampton Academy | 26495 Old Plank Road | Courtland, VA
Relay for Life Pageant
It’s the 2025 Miss Southampton/Western Tidewater Relay for Life Pageant with TWO opportunities for a title! Appointed titles available for ages newborn-4 years old (directly message for information). Five years old-up can compete in person for mandatory competition of Interview; Introduction; Personality Wear and Gown. Optional are Runway and Photogenic. You do NOT have to live in the area to compete and you can have any title and compete as this is a fundraiser pageant.
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 9am
Location: The Two Sisters | 207 S. Main Street | Franklin, VA
Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival
59 best-selling authors, meet n’ greets, book signings, moderated panel discussions and more. It’s all waiting for you at this year’s Suffolk Virginia Authors Festival. Be sure to check out all the event details by visiting www.suffolkvaauthorsfestival.com
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 11:30AM – 6PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront | 100 E. Constance Ave | Suffolk, VA
St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Ivor Athletics Association will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day Dance again this year! Tickets will be available at area locations soon, so check back here often or buy online now at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-st-patricks-day-dance
We are limited to the number we can sell, so don’t delay!
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 7pm – Midnight
Location: Ivor Municipal Bldg. | 8430 Bell Ave | Ivor, VA
Red Cross Blood Drive
Paul D. Camp Community College will host this Franklin community blood drive. It will be held in the Workforce Development Conference Room.
Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 11am – 4pm
Location: 100 N. College Drive | Franklin, VA
2025 Cover Crop Field Day
The Tidewater AREC in Suffolk presents their spring Soil Fertility & Crop Nutrition Workshop. Presentation topics include row crop and soil fertility, plant nutrition, and cover crops (rotation, herbicides, benefits). This is a Free event open to area farms and ag related industries and professionals. Lunch will be included.
Use this link to register CoverCropFieldDay25
Date: March 21, 2025
Time: 8am – 4:45pm
Location: Tidewater Research Station | 6321 Holland Rd | Suffolk, VA
Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour
Discover Suffolk’s rich history at multiple downtown points of interest, including Riddick’s Folly, Phoenix Bank of Nansemond, peanut factories, a Remarkable Tree of Virginia and more. The bus tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center at 2pm and is approximately 90 minutes. Fee: $8 adults; $6 seniors (60+), military, and children (18 and younger). Advance reservations are required by calling the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130.
Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 2pm
Location: Suffolk Visitors Center | 524 N. Main Street | Suffolk, VA
Catfish Dinner
The Robert A. Hill Sr. FOP Lodge is sponsoring this Captain Bob’s fundraiser. Plates will be sold for $12 each.
Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Location: 22223 Main Street | Courtland, VA
Community Concert Series
The Franklin Southampton Concert Association presents “Still Surfin – A Tribute to the Beach Boys” on March 22nd at Southampton High School. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting program! Tickets may be purchased at franklinsouthamptonconcerts.org or at the door. Season tickets are also available.
Upcoming events also include:
The Virginia Symphony – free to the public on April 5th at 7:30 pm
Good Shot Judy (a local variety / jazz band) April 26th at 7:30 pm
Date: March 22, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: 23350 Southampton Pkwy | Courtland, VA
3-Point Shooting Contest
Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation invites basketball fans to compete in the “Nothing But Net 3-Point Contest” at Windsor Town Center on Friday, March 28th. Open to ages 10 and older with three divisions (Youth 10-12, Teens 13-15, High School & Adults 17+). Participants will have a set time to make as many three-pointers as possible for a chance to win prizes. There are only 8 spots per age group, so sign up today!
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Location: 23361 Courthouse Hwy. | Windsor, VA
Sedley Volunteer Fire Dept. BBQ Fundraiser
Support the Sedley VFD spring barbecue fundraiser on March 29th. Plates will include BBQ, green beans, potatoes & a roll for $12. No advance tickets are being sold. This is a first come-first serve event, so get in line early!
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Location: 18080 Johnsons Mill Rd. | Sedley, Va
Post Legislative Breakfast
Registration is now open for the Isle of Wight Chamber’s Post Legislative Breakfast. Be sure to also email [email protected] with questions you have for our senator and delegates. If you are a student or city official, please email the Chamber to register as well.
Registration and more info, click here: www.theisle.biz/events/details/post-legislative-breakfast
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 7:30am
Location: Smithfield Center | 220 N. Church Street | Smithfield, VA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
July Events
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
