Visit Farmville, VA

06/20/2024

Welcome, summer! 🌞

Nothing says summer in Farmville like a sweet treat from Waldy's Ice Cream Truck. Whether it’s a classic cone, a doughnut sundae, or a pup cup, let's celebrate with a taste of everyone's favorite ice cream spot.

What's on your Waldy's wishlist?

📷 Waldy's Ice Cream

06/18/2024

🍹Patio season is in full swing!

Whether you're craving craft brews, signature cocktails or the charm of a Southern porch swing, Farmville's patio scene has something for everyone. Tag your go-to spot in the comments and start planning your next adventure:

North Street Press Club
The Fishin' Pig
Catbird Rooftop Terrace
Charley's Waterfront Cafe
The Virginia Tasting Cellar
Macado's Farmville
Three Roads Brewing - FARM

📷 Three Roads Brewing; Catbird Rooftop Terrace; Virginia Tasting Cellar

06/17/2024

History and nature coming together? We're there! Visit the July Jubilee Juneteenth Celebration at Twin Lakes State Park (July 5-7) to meet Dr. Opal Lee, also known as the grandmother of Juneteenth. This event requires registration, so sign up now: https://bit.ly/3KKHMQ3

P.S. If you are interested in contributing to this community event, we are still looking for vendors. You can find more information here: https://bit.ly/3xpm29d

06/13/2024

Ready to embrace the great outdoors this summer?

Head over to our “48 Hours in Farmville, VA” itinerary to see how you can paddle, hike and glamp your way through the heart of Virginia! Discover the best spots to eat, play and unwind while you soak up the sunshine.

Explore the itinerary: https://visitfarmville.com/48-hours-in-farmville-va-kick-off-summer-2024-in-the-great-outdoors/

Then with Sandy River Outdoor Adventures, Sandy River Distillery, Appomattox River Company, The Outdoor Adventure Store, Farmville Community Marketplace, Miller's Country Store -Farmville Va, Twin Lakes State Park, Catbird Rooftop Terrace, Walker’s Diner, and High Bridge Trail State Park.

📷 Sandy River Outdoor Adventures

Photo Credit: Burruss Farmscapes Welcome to summer in Farmville, Virginia, where the days are long and the outdoor possibilities are endless! Recognized by both Travel + Leisure and Only ...

06/12/2024

Celebrate Juneteenth with us this weekend in ! Here are some Saturday, June 15 events we’re excited about:

🎉Enjoy great food and lively festivities at the Mary E. Branch Heritage Center Juneteenth Celebration Fish Fry, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: https://www.facebook.com/events/441678218580254/

🚣Paddle through history on a guided canoe tour of Prince Edward Lake at Twin Lakes State Park, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: https://visitfarmville.com/event/juneteenth-guided-canoe-tour-of-historic-prince-edward-lake/

📚Explore the birthplace of the student-led movement at Robert Russa Moton Museum, open noon to 4 p.m.: https://motonmuseum.org/

How are you celebrating ? Let us know!

📷 Mary E. Branch Heritage Center

06/10/2024

Father’s Day is just over a week away, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of an unforgettable experience? Farmville offers plenty of opportunities for the perfect adventure with dad:

🏌️Play a round at The Manor Golf Club.
🛋️Explore Green Front Furniture’s new leather gallery.
🚴Rent a bike at The Outdoor Adventure Store.
🚣Test out some paddling gear at Appomattox River Company.
🍻Enjoy a drink and a game of co****le at Three Roads Brewing - FARM.
🍖Grab a bite at The Fishin' Pig.
🌲Zip through the trees at Sandy River Outdoor Adventures.

What will you get dad for ?

📷 The Manor Golf Club; Appomattox River Company

06/07/2024

🌠We’re celebrating 26 years of Stars Under the Stars in Downtown Farmville this summer! Our season kicks off in just one week.

If you're visiting Farmville, why not plan your trip around a star-lit evening at Crute Stage? Enjoy a movie and experience the ultimate small-town Friday night.

🎬June 14: Toy Story
🍿July 12: Twister
📽️August 9: Dreamgirls

Have you ever been to Stars Under the Stars? Share your stories!

📷 Stars Under the Stars

06/05/2024

Have you experienced the Firefly Festival?

Just a few days before the summer solstice, high above the Appomattox River, hundreds of people gather on the High Bridge and wait. For what? Only the most spectacular light show nature can provide.

Don’t miss your chance to watch these magical creatures light up the night!

📅 Friday and Saturday, June 14-15
⏰9-11 p.m.
📍High Bridge Trail State Park

Learn more and buy tickets here: https://visitfarmville.com/event/firefly-festival-3/

Then tag a friend who’d love to join you!

📷 High Bridge Trail State Park

06/03/2024

From tipis and tastings to paddles and panoramas, plan your summer escape in the heart of Virginia!

“48 Hours in Farmville, VA” is your go-to itinerary for Summer 2024. Read it now and start dreaming about your perfect weekend getaway: https://visitfarmville.com/48-hours-in-farmville-va-kick-off-summer-2024-in-the-great-outdoors/

Shoutout to some of the Farmville hotspots featured:
⭐ Sandy River Outdoor Adventures
⭐ Sandy River Distillery
⭐ Appomattox River Company
⭐ The Outdoor Adventure Store
⭐ Farmville Community Marketplace
⭐ Miller’s Country Store
⭐ Twin Lakes State Park
⭐ Catbird Rooftop Terrace
⭐ Walker’s Diner
⭐ High Bridge Trail State Park

📷 Virginia is for Lovers

Photo Credit: Burruss Farmscapes Welcome to summer in Farmville, Virginia, where the days are long and the outdoor possibilities are endless! Recognized by both Travel + Leisure and Only ...

05/30/2024

Farm charm? Yep, we’ve got that — and so much more!

Today, we’re throwing back to one of our favorite suggested itineraries — featuring charming outings and fun adventures to be had in Farmville during the summer months.

🦙Get up close and personal with some friendly alpacas at BrightEyes Alpaca Retreat.
🥬Shop local at the Farmville Community Marketplace.
🌻Talk horticulture with the Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners.
🚣‍♀️Catch the “batteau bug” when you venture to Lynchburg (just an hour outside Farmville) for the start of the James River Batteau Festival.

There’s so much to do when you ! Plan your summer trip: https://visitfarmville.com/farm-charm/

📷 BrightEyes Alpaca Retreat

05/29/2024

Ready to race through the stunning scenery of High Bridge Trail State Park?🌄

The High Bridge Time Trial kicks off on June 9! Gear up for a 19-mile race along the park's gravel trail, starting and ending near Three Roads Brewing - FARM. Then light up the night on June 22 with the 7th annual Night Train Ultra Marathon. Choose from a 50k, Half Marathon or a sunset 5k and run through historic trails.

Who’s joining? Comment below if you’re participating or cheering on a friend! 👇

FARMVILLE, Va. — High Bridge Trail State Park will host three of the Adventure Series races, two in June and one in October. Participants can compete for prizes while enjoying

05/28/2024

🍔Celebrate in !

Whether you’re feeling the classic burger at Walker’s Diner, a vegan Clarence Page at North Street Press Club, the pimiento burger at Charley's Waterfront Cafe, or the Wild Bill Burger at Macado's Farmville (hello, beer-battered onion rings!), we have a burger for every taste.

What’s your favorite place to grab a burger when you ?

05/27/2024

On , Farmville honors and remembers those who lost their lives while defending our country. Together with our veterans, organizations, schools and small businesses, we pay tribute to these courageous men and women.

📷 Downtown Farmville

05/24/2024

Got the ? We do.

What’s your go-to spot on a Farmville Friday night?

📷 Burruss Farmscapes

05/22/2024

Looking for something fun to do in Farmville this weekend?

Sweet Violet, one of our soon-to-open shops in Downtown Farmville, is having a pop-up this Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 217 West 3rd Street! This unique gift shop and boutique will sell American-made items — and feature a hat bar.

This is your chance to get a before Sweet Violet’s soft opening on June 1!

📷 Sweet Violet - High Bridge

05/20/2024

One of the newest eats in Farmville is Yummys Sea & Soul Food, offering delicious fare with huge flavor. From jerk chicken and wings to stuffed catfish and crabcakes, they have it all — oh, and did we mention the wings? Scrumptious.

Have you tried Yummys? What did you think?

📷 We Are Yummy Co.

05/17/2024

You may have heard of Green Front Furniture, but if you haven’t visited yet, you’re in for a treat! Fly with Clint Mooney on his virtual and get an of the furniture store that encompasses nearly a million square feet in our little town.

Have you visited ? What was your top find?

📹 Clint Mooney

05/15/2024

Spend National Kids to Parks Day in ! Check out all of the cool, kid-friendly events scheduled for this Saturday, May 18:

🐢“Shellebrate” early with games, visits with live turtles (like honorary ranger Myrtle the Turtle), face painting and more at Twin Lakes State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-02-16-09-39-01-334545-ifo

🍃Explore a Civil War trunk, make leaf-print art and go on a scavenger hunt at High Bridge Trail State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-01-26-13-30-01-161529-268

🪁Fly a kite at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park. Kids can also learn how to make kites and find out more about how Civil War soldiers used kites to pass messages: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-02-24-15-45-37-761518-rb0

📷 Virginia State Parks

05/13/2024

Planning your Memorial Day getaway? Our charming little town is ready to welcome you. Whether you want to adventure in the great outdoors, explore history, engage in some , sip craft beverages, or dine with , Farmville is the place to be.

Find the perfect places to stay, eat and play right here in the heart of Virginia: https://visitfarmville.com/welcome-to-farmville-virginia/

📷 Catbird Rooftop Terrace

05/08/2024

May shines a spotlight on , and we’re proud to be a wellness destination in the heart of Virginia. Farmville is the perfect place to pause and take a breath as you connect with nature, nourish yourself and find moments of tranquility.

Dive into one of our past itineraries, completely devoted to wellness: https://visitfarmville.com/farmville-a-wellness-destination-in-the-heart-of-virginia/

📷 Burruss Farmscapes

05/06/2024

May invites us all to embrace the , and there’s no better vantage point in Farmville than from the water!

Whether you’re paddling the scenic four-mile Lee Woodruff Blueway, exploring the shorelines of Sandy River Reservoir, or renting a kayak at Twin Lakes State Park or Holliday Lake State Park, you’ll leave with a whole new perspective.

Discover the best spots for kayaking and canoeing near Farmville and start planning your aquatic adventure today!

🚣‍♀️ https://visitfarmville.com/canoekayak/

05/02/2024

Wish you’d made it to our last Sip ‘n’ Shop? No worries: We have another one coming up this Sunday, May 5, from 12-4 p.m. at Sandy River Distillery.

With craft cocktails in hand, explore goods from over 20 local artisans, get into the groove with Gabe Cash Music, and treat yourself to Archer's BBQ. It’s the perfect way to and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Farmville in spring.

📷 Sandy River Distillery

05/02/2024

Mother's Day is on the horizon, and there's no place like Farmville to celebrate the special woman in your life! Explore our mini-guide to Mother’s Day in Farmville:

😋Foodie? Treat her to a delightful brunch at North Street Press Club.
💐Loves flowers? Order a fresh bouquet from Rochette's Florist LLC.
🎨Artist? Spark her creativity with a class at Red Door 104 LLC or Mainly Clay.
🛍️Savvy shopper? Indulge her with a Downtown Farmville shopping spree — with a stop at Green Front Furniture of course!
💅Spa lover? Book a at A Great Escape Spalon, Inc.
🌱Green thumb? Plan the perfect garden together at B & M Greenhouse, Inc.
🌳Adventure seeker? Zip through the trees with her at Sandy River Outdoor Adventures.

What else would you add to our list? Let us know!

Farmville – home to both Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College – is a distinctive place where college town vibe meets small town charm.

04/29/2024

It’s spring, and Downtown Farmville is calling your name!

The Blake and Gray Company, The Sassy Sisters-Farmville and other local shops on Main Street are bursting with new arrivals.

Start your downtown discovery: https://visitfarmville.com/shopping/

04/26/2024

48 hours in Farmville? Make the most of it.

SATURDAY
🏨 Check into Hotel Weyanoke.
🥪 Grab lunch at North Street Press Club.
🏢 Explore Green Front Furniture revitalized to***co warehouses full of global finds.
☕ Enjoy an afternoon latte at Uptown Coffee Cafe Farmville.
📚 Visit the Robert Russa Moton Museum, birthplace to America’s student-led civil rights movement.
🍸Take in the panoramic views with dinner and drinks at Catbird Rooftop Terrace.

SUNDAY
🍳 Brunch at a historic valentine diner, Walker’s Diner.
🚲Rent a bike at the Outdoor Adventure Store and hop on High Bridge Trail State Park’s path from Main Street to the longest recreational bridge in Virginia.
🍔 Enjoy lunch at Macado’s.
🛍️ Shop Downtown Farmville for your perfect small-town souvenir.

What Farmville spots would you add to this weekend getaway?

04/24/2024

We’ve always said there’s a touch of magic in the air around Farmville, and now we've got the view to prove it.

Love ? Let us know!

📷 Burruss Farmscapes

04/22/2024

What better way to celebrate than picnic perfection? Pack your basket, grab Fido and a frisbee, and head out to one of Farmville’s top five picnic locations: https://visitfarmville.com/picnic-perfection-farmvilles-top-5-picnic-locations/

Got a favorite spot of your own? Share it with us in the comments and spread the love for the great outdoors!

04/19/2024

The perfect way to spend an April Saturday? Creativity, crafts and community at Farmville’s Art Walk!

Kick off Saturday, April 27, at the historic train station. Grab your art walk passport for a chance at hourly prizes. Then immerse yourself in the talent of local and regional artists as you stroll from Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park right into the heart of Downtown Farmville.

Final stops? Don’t forget to visit Red Door 104 LLC gallery and The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts for even more artistic explorations!

Dive into the details of this Central Virginia Arts-sponsored experience: https://www.facebook.com/events/356366410637327

📷 Red Door 104 and The Longwood Center for Visual Arts

04/17/2024

Come for the May flowers. Stay for the small-town charm.

Visit Farmville and explore the heart of Virginia with a unique travel strategy: the hub-and-spoke itinerary. As your charming central hub, Farmville offers:

🌷A Flower and Garden Festival on May 4.

🌼Local gardeners’ gems like B&M Greenhouse, Rochette’s Florist, Carter’s Flower Shop and Mainly Clay (for pots!).

🪻Wildflower-seeking adventures at High Bridge Trail State Park.

🌿A community herb garden.

Then venture further afield to greenhouses, gardens and blooms in Appomattox and Richmond, as well as Southern, Southwest and Northern Virginia.

Read more in our May itinerary: https://visitfarmville.com/farmville-in-bloom-a-hub-and-spoke-itinerary/

📷 Courtesy of Dr. Cynthia Wood

Visit Farmville Itinerary May 4-5, 2024 Farmville in Bloom: A Hub-and-Spoke Itinerary Photo Credit: Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Not much makes us happier in Farmville ...

12/05/2023

👟Lace up those tennis shoes for the Farmville Jingle Bell 5K & Mile Fun Run this Saturday, December 9 at 9 a.m.!

Bring the kids (and the pups) and enjoy a flat, scenic route through our little town’s historic avenues, which – like the runners – will be all decked out for the season.🎄 Then spend the rest of the day shopping, dining and exploring small-town Farmville!

Register for the run: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Farmville/FarmvilleJingleBellRun

Plan your trip to Farmville: https://visitfarmville.com/map-and-directions/

📸 Town of Farmville, Virginia & Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce