Franklin-Southampton County Fair

About Franklin-Southampton County Fair

The Franklin-Southampton County Fair in Courtland is an early-August fair in the peanut country of Southside Virginia, celebrating the agricultural heritage of a region where peanuts, cotton, and timber have defined the rural landscape for generations. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1831.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors including peanut products, and a community fair experience rooted in Southside Virginia's agricultural traditions.

Visitor Tips

Courtland is the Southampton County seat, and the region is famous as the location of Nat Turner's 1831 rebellion — the Nat Turner Visitor Center and the surrounding Southside countryside tell an essential chapter of American history.

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