Events & Festivals

Spring is here and we are ready for you to discover a variety of events offered throughout Franklin Southampton! Explore the highlights in this blog and check out our event calendar to plan a trip. Don’t forget to explore our dining and shopping options so you can make a day of it!

 Ah, sweet summertime. We’re talking juicy watermelon, flip flop tans and sticky ice cream fingers kind-of feeling, there’s simply nothing like it! The craziest school year on record is finally over, so let’s shift gears to relaxing and enjoying multiple summer events in Franklin Southampton!

'Tis the season for shopping local in Franklin Southampton. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a variety of open houses, parties, parades and great local events including the Downtown Holiday Extravaganza, Southern Charm Garden Center Open House, Franklin Fall Festival, Chamber Business Expo, Carriage Rides, Small Business Saturday, Meet and Great with the Original Snow Queen from Miller and Rhoads, Downtown Franklin Elf Parade and Tree Lighting, Downtown Franklin Christmas Parade, Town of Ivor Christmas Parade, Breakfast with Santa at Airfield 4-H Conference Center, and an Old Timey Christmas in Downtown Franklin. 

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!