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Hotel Weyanoke

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The lowdown on High Bridge.

Spanning history.

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Sandy River Outdoor Adventures

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The day the world met Longwood and Farmville

V.P. Debate an unqualified success.

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Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College

Part of the fabric of Farmville.

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Green Front Furniture

12 buildings filled with discounted furniture, rugs and accessories.

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The student strike that helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement.

COLLEGE TOWN ENERGY

The 6,000 students at Longwood University, at the center of town, and nearby Hampden-Sydney College generate an excitement only felt in a college town.
 
TWO-COLLEGE TOWN

CIVIL RIGHTS LANDMARK

On April 23, 1951, Barbara Johns, a 16-year-old high school student at Farmville’s Moton High School, led her classmates in a strike that would help ignite the Civil Rights era.
 
THE R.R. MOTON MUSEUM

EPIC ATTRACTION

High Bridge Trail offers a dramatic hike or bike ride over a historic bridge 125 feet above the Appomattox River. And the trail winds right through Downtown Farmville!

HIGH BRIDGE

Events

Upcoming Events
close to home

Close to Home: Andras Bality's Virginia - Exhibition

February 20, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everyday
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts 129 N Main St USArts
farmers market

Farmville Farmer's Market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week
Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market
every step counts

Every Step Counts

June 7, 2026
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Everyday
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts 129 N Main St USArts
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Line Dancing Hosted by Hometown Line Dancing

June 10, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDance Party, Family Events, Food, Late Night, Workshops
the toxic avenger

The Toxic Avenger by Wolfbane Productions

July 31, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wolfbane Performing Arts Center 618 Country Club Rd. VA USArts, Featured Events, Outdoor Adventures
the toxic avenger

July 31, 2026
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wolfbane Performing Arts Center 618 Country Club Rd. VA USArts, Featured Events, Outdoor Adventures
bowls-class

Try It Pottery Wheel

August 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
Mainly Clay 217 N Main St Virginia USArts, Family Events, Workshops
Reptile Rangers

Reptile Rangers

August 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Playing Opossum

Playing Opossum

August 18, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
Legacy Wayside | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures, Workshops
Kayaks on the Lake

Kayaks on the Lake

August 19, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Everyday
Boat House | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USHealth and Fitness, Outdoor Adventures, Sports
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June 10, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDance Party, Family Events, Food, Late Night, Workshops
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Country Line Dancing at North Street Press Club

August 19, 2026
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Everyday
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USFamily Events, Live Music, Special Events, Workshops
Reading with a Ranger

Reading with a Ranger

August 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Hide-and-Seek

Hide-and-Seek

August 20, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
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DJ Shelshok @ North Street Press Club

August 20, 2026
9:00 pm - 1:30 am
Everyday
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDance Party, Drinks, Food, Late Night, Live Music
Oh Deer!

Oh Deer!

August 21, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Echolocation Exploration

Echolocation Exploration

August 21, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Sandy River Distillery

John Shenk at Sandy River Distillery

August 21, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music
charleys

Bluesided @ Charley's Waterfront Cafe

August 21, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music
Bat-tastic!

Bat-tastic!

August 21, 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
farmers market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week
Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market
flower pot

Flower Pot

August 22, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Everyday
Mainly Clay 217 N Main St Virginia USArts, Family Events, Workshops
Butterflies on the Battlefield

Butterflies on the Battlefield

August 22, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Visitor Center | Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures, Pet Friendly
Wildlife is Everywhere

Wildlife is Everywhere

August 22, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA US
Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds

August 22, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday
Lakeside Snack Bar | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures
Wolfswood Faire (’26)

Wolfswood Faire ('26)

August 22, 2026
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Wolf PAC 618 Country Club Road Virginia US
Sandy River Distillery

Debra and Patrick at Sandy River Distillery

August 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music
charleys

Ray Martin @ Charley's Waterfront Cafe

August 22, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music
moonlight canoe tour

Moonlight Canoe Tour

August 22, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyday
Boat House | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures
Summer Night Star Lights

Summer Night Star Lights

August 22, 2026
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Visitor Center | Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History

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