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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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Karaoke with Meagan @ North Street Press Club

June 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDrinks, Food, Late Night, Live Music
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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
lake explorers

Lake Explorers - Dip Net Activity

July 9, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Backyard Bingo Nature Walk

Backyard Bingo Nature Walk

July 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Reptile Rangers

Reptile Rangers

July 10, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
Forde Upshur Jazz Band at Sandy River Distillery

Forde Upshur Jazz Band at Sandy River Distillery

July 10, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music
farmville fridays

Farmville Fridays

July 10, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Riverside Park 517 North Main Street USFamily Events, Itinerary, Pet Friendly
Chaz Knapp at Sandy River Distillery

Chaz Knapp at Sandy River Distillery

July 10, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Everyday
Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music
charley's july music schedule

Chap Cash Duo at Charley's Waterfront Cafe

July 10, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music
national treasure

National Treasure by Stars Under the Stars

July 10, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Everyday
Crute Stage 100 N Main Street VA USFamily Events, Film Screening, Late Night
farmers market

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

Basic Archery

July 11, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday
Archery Range | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Health and Fitness, Outdoor Adventures, Workshops
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

I realized then that the jig was up. - Harper Farm Guided Hike

July 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History
hot off the press

Hot Off the Press

July 11, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History
music at the cellar saturdays

Ray Martin: Music @ The Cellar Saturdays

July 11, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
The Virginia Tasting Cellar 201 C Mill Street Virginia USLive Music
charley's july music schedule

Keith McFaden at Charley's Waterfront Cafe

July 11, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music
Meet & Greet with Ranger Myrtle the Turtle

Meet & Greet with Ranger Myrtle the Turtle

July 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

I realized then that the jig was up. - Harper Farm Guided Hike

July 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History
Backyard Bass

Backyard Bass

July 12, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
High Bridge Hop-On A Golf Cart Tour

High Bridge Hop-On: A Golf Cart Tour

July 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday
Camp Paradise 1466 Camp Paradise Road VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures, Pet Friendly, Sports
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June 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDrinks, Food, Late Night, Live Music
kayaks on the lake

Kayaks on the Lake

July 15, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Everyday
Boat House | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures
discovery hike

Discovery Hike

July 15, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday
Lakeside Snack Bar | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures
Pine Needle Basketry

Pine Needle Basketry

July 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Outdoor Adventures
intro to chess

One Day Camp: Intro to Chess

July 17, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Red Door 104 104 N Main St Virginia US
Playing Opossum

Playing Opossum

July 17, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
Legacy Wayside | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures
Reptile Rangers

Reptile Rangers

July 17, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures

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