09/18/2025
Now that Labor Day has passed, it's officially fall. And with that, plenty of fun fall-related activities to enjoy with friends and family!🍁 If you recently moved here and plan to visit some local farms and local events, here is a whole list that I'd recommend!
Fall events in Halifax County, VA
🍂September Highlights🍂
-Halifax Farmers Market
Saturdays — Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 from 8 AM to 1 PM in Halifax (some South Boston dates).
-Halifax Farm Bureau Championship Race Night
Saturday, Sept 6 — at South Boston Speedway, 7 PM–10 PM.
-Starry Nights – Shuttle to the Stars
Saturday, Sept 20 — across from Buffalo Junction, 8 PM–11:30 PM for stargazing.
-34th Annual Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept 27 — Downtown South Boston (Constitution Square), 9 AM–5 PM with live music, kids’ crafts, family activities.
-South Boston Harvest Festival
Saturday, Sept 27—celebrated with vendor-lined Main Street festival activities.
- 🎶Live Music Performances🎶 Paradise Road
Friday, Sept 12 at Badeaux’s Seafood Grill, 8 PM.
🍂October Highlights🍂
-Community Art Month Art Gallery
Oct 2–31 — ongoing gallery exhibit.
-Community Art Month Opening Reception
Thursday, Oct 2.
-Smartphone Video Advertising Workshop
Wednesday, Oct 1 — learn how to create promotional video with your smartphone.
-Coffee & Commerce – Celebrating Manufacturing Day
Friday, Oct 3.
-Annual Tribute to Quarter Place Community
Saturday, Oct 4 — a community tribute event at Red Hill.
-Halifax County Fair & Heritage Festival
Tue, Sept 30–Sat, Oct 4 — the 115th annual fair featuring entertainment, culture, food and more.
-Open Mic Night
Friday, Oct 3 — South Boston from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
-Halifax Farmers Market
Saturdays: Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 — 8 AM to 1 PM in Halifax (some South Boston dates).
-Halifax County Fair Evenings
Friday, Oct 3 & Saturday, Oct 4 — evenings (5 PM–10 PM) at South Boston fairgrounds.
-Fall Star Party (Stargazing Event)
Monday, Oct 20 — dusk to dawn at Scottsburg, Staunton River State Park.
Sunday, Oct 26 — another session of Fall Star Party, same location.
Have a great time!
- Becca