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Take a look at these 6 Fall "Must Do" Events for Fall in Franklin Southampton VA. Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather, pumpkins, mazes and other fun treats when you visit Franklin Southampton, Virginia. The events listed are for families and children of all ages. We invite you to come Escape to Tradition in Franklin Southampton VA.

Check out what "Sizzling Summer Events" are happening in Franklin Southampton VA. School’s out for summer! Family trips are being planned! Weekend getaways are on everyone’s mind and we want you to put Franklin Southampton, Virginia on your travel list! We have events for all ages that locals and welcomed visitors can enjoy!

These 5 events will help you spring into spring in Franklin Southampton. Be sure to mark your calendars and come on out to the Franklin-Southampton County Fair Grounds for the Painted Pony Championship Rodeo on March 28th. Riverkeeper, Jeff Turner, invites you to participate in Clean Rivers Day on March 28th. Tourists and locals alike are invited to help make National Mom & Pop Business Owner Day a huge success in 2015! On Sunday, March 29th shop small and support the small Mom & Pop shops in Franklin and Southampton. The Boykins Spring Carnival is set for April 10th and 11th. Come spend the afternoon at the Southampton Heritage Village/Ag & Forestry Museum on April 18th from 12:00pm-5:00pm. As always, we welcome you to Escape to Tradition in the City of Franklin and Southampton County.

Once a railroad and steamboat hub of commerce, the City of Franklin is a laid-back cousin to the larger cities just miles away. The welcoming Visitor Center, in the old railroad depot, is in the heart of the historic area. You'll find a variety of shops and restaurants as well as beautifully restored vintage homes, including a plush period B&B, and parks perfect for an impromptu picnic. In Southampton County a sprawling landscape boasts small towns waiting to be explored and more Century Farms than any other Virginia county. Numerous boat landings welcome casual boaters and fishermen. Hunters find abundant game and local outfitters who offer guides and comfortable lodges.