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.

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Discover Attractions

Relax in our quaint 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.

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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.

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Upcoming Events

Trivia Night

Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Gather your friends and grab a table at Cork Tap Taste Tasting Room to compete as a team for your chance to win! Trivia starts at 7pm, be sure to get here early to secure a table! Trivia questions will be three rounds of 10 questions each, and topics will change weekly! House rules: 1. Each table plays as a team - no more than 6 players per team 2. Phone use during each round will result is disqualification from playing - no googling! 3. Must be 21 or over to order beer or wine. 4. The winning team will receive a Cork Tap Taste gift card!

City of Franklin Christmas Parade

Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Parks & Recreation proudly presents Franklin Christmas Parade ( Theme Gingerbread Land Friday : Dec 2nd 7 pm RT: 4th Ave and Main Street To complete application to participate go to City of Franklin Website at Franklin.com , under events tab.

Franklin's Market on Main

Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Franklin's Market on Main provides the local and surrounding communities with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables along with specialty items such as honey, jams, homemade soaps, locally raised meats and eggs, and much more. Open every Saturday, year round from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Produce changes weekly but some items you may see are: Heirloom tomatoes Fresh Seafood: scallops, oysters, steamed crab, salmon, tuna, shrimp