Visit Franklin Southampton, VA

Explore Recreation

Kayak and fish scenic rivers, explore miles of trails with your favorite equine companion or kick back in a hunting lodge where game abounds. Franklin Southampton offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and we invite you to come and enjoy them.

Explore

Discover Attractions

Relax in our quaint southern community, take in the fresh country air, enjoy live entertainment, visit one of our local historical museums, or grab fresh fruits and vegetables at one of our local farmer's markets and enjoy all of the attractions Franklin Southampton has to offer.

Discover

Savor Dining

Sample southern cuisine with a gourmet touch, snack on roasted peanuts fresh from the fields or just sit back with a cool, refreshing glass of iced-tea and enjoy all the fun things to do when you Escape to Tradition in Franklin Southampton.

Savor

Enjoy Shopping

Stroll our charming small town streets and browse unique boutiques, country markets, garden centers and antique shops that offer a little something for everyone. We invite you to come see all that Franklin Southampton has to offer.

Enjoy

Upcoming Events

Franklin's Market on Main

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Please come out and support our local vendors! We will have baked goods, locally grown and raised produce, pork, chicken, beef, and seafood. Pre-orders are encouraged and guidelines for safe distancing will be posted!

Franklin Cruise In

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

We welcome you to "Cruise In" for this week's Franklin Cruise In event! Open to Antique Cars and Trucks, Street Rods, and Custom Bikes. Cruise In is a fun, family friendly event and welcomes children of all ages. Admission is free and open to all! We encourage you to please continue to practice social distancing.

Courtland Produce Auction

Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Stop in and pick up produce fresh off the family farm. This produce auction is directed to wholesale buyers but anyone is welcome to attend. If you are an avid canner or like to freeze fresh, local produce this is the event for you. The Courtland Farmers Market does also feature small lots, so come and bid before the fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers are gone. The Courtland Farmers Market opens every Thursday at 6:30pm beginning in July through the first two weeks of October.