Be there or be square! Gather your friends and family for a day of great wine, delicious food, live entertainment, and local vendors at the Powhatan's Festival of the Grape.

Get your tickets now at www.powhatanwinefestival.com.

We'll see you on October 3!

Join us for a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Education Connection Trail!

The Education Connection Trail adds roughly 1 mile to the Fighting Creek Park trail system, creating even more opportunities for recreation, connection, and community. Come celebrate this exciting milestone with us!

Remarks from community leaders and the official ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00pm on Soccer Field 2, followed by an inaugural walk/run led by Powhatan County Public Schools cross-country teams. After the ceremony, enjoy local vendors, food trucks, and live music at the Farmers Market.

Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:00 PM
Fighting Creek Park, 2201 Mann Rd.

Bring your walking shoes and your community spirit as we mark this exciting milestone!

It's hard to believe, but Fall is here and it's time for the final farmers market of the 2026 season!

We're excited to coordinate this season's closing market with a special Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Education Connection Trail which will take place at 4:00pm on Soccer Field 2, followed by an inaugural walk/run led by Powhatan County Public Schools cross-country teams and ending at the Powhatan Village Farmers Market where there will be live music, food trucks, and local vendors.

Don't miss this special day as we share gratitude for our park trails, our market and our community!

Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:00 - 6:30 PM
Fighting Creek Park

FREE BEGINNER SWING DANCE CLASSES
Presented by Underhill’s Swing and Shag Dance Collective & Community Matters Adult Enrichment Program

Discover the Fun of Partner Dance!

Join us for a high-energy, wellness-focused introduction to Swing Dance. No experience necessary!

A Regional Partnership:
Instruction: Provided by Colonial Heights Recreation and Parks (Lead Instructor: Roger Underhill).
Location: Hosted by Powhatan County Parks and Recreation.

Why Swing Dance?
Developed as an Active Lifestyle & Wellness curriculum by Director Matt Spruill and Roger Underhill, this class helps you:
 Stay Active & Fit
 Improve Balance & Coordination
 Meet New Friends

CLASS DETAILS:
Who: Open to Powhatan Community & Surrounding Localities
When: Thursdays in October / Starting October 1, 2026 (1:00 PM)
Where: Pocahontas Landmark Center
Cost: FREE

Register for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/Learn-Swing

Benefit Dinner for Center for Rural Culture at Fine Creek Brewing in Powhatan, VA

Featuring a chef-crafted farm-to-table dinner with chefs Ali Bumbalo and Angela Gleason. Join local farmers and foodies for an evening celebrating the agricultural heritage that nourishes our community.

Tickets: $125 a person

This event is hosted by and benefits Center for Rural Culture.

Buy tickets here: https://order.toasttab.com/online/fine-creek-brewing-co/item--heritage-harvest-farm-to-table-dinner_e4d2828c-4af7-4eb8-b1be-b284ca5f1592

Join instructors, Roger and Denise Underhill, for this 5-week Beginner Swing and intermediate Combo Swing dance class series!

Whether you're a smooth mover or a two-left-footed rookie, these partner dance lessons are the perfect way to ignite your groove.

The beginner class at 6:00 pm will guide you through the fundamentals - moving together, leading and following, and turning those fumbles into fancy footwork.

For seasoned dancers, the 7:30 pm Intermediate Combo Swing class ups the ante with intricate patterns of the Carolina Shag and the fun and speed of other Swing Dance like Bop, Lindy Hop, Balboa, that challenge you to keep on your toes (and tapping them!).

No partner? No problem! Both classes welcome solo adventurers and couples. Before you know it, you'll be gliding across the floor wherever music plays, leaving a trail of rhythm and smiles in your wake. So, come on down and let's dance!

Highlights:
- Beginner & Intermediate classes for all levels
- Learn to dance to classic blues, R&B, soul, and beach music!
- Friendly atmosphere for solo dancers and couples
- Triple-step your way to confidence and fun!

Ready to join the party?

Sign up now at: https://forms.gle/jb8GuJ2wtTA4kKN48

Welcome back to Powhatan, Virginia for the final Powhatan rodeo event of the year on September 26th!

Longbranch Rodeo, Inc. and Gits & Morton Bucking Bulls is a family owned rodeo entertainment and stock contracting company based out of Blackstone, Virginia. We pride ourselves on promoting professional, family-friendly rodeo events throughout the state of Virginia every year since 2001.

All of our shows include Cowboy Bull Riding, Miniature Bull Riding, Cowgirl Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Cowgirl Breakaway Roping, and the Famous Kids Mutton Bustin'. We are a longtime member of the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association and all of our events are sanctioned with SEBRA (for more info visit gosebra.com).

A limited number of tickets are on sale online at a discounted price of $15; tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on the day of the event for $20.

Thank you to our sponsors, fans, and supporters for all of your support for our upcoming and past events!

https://www.longbranchrodeo.com/

Join our 5th Annual FALL Powhatan Makers Market. Local artists and artisans share their passion and works with handmade art, crafts, clothing, ceramics, candles, soap, jewelry, home goods, baked goods, coffee and more.

Please come out to support the artists on Saturday, SEPT 26th from 10am-3pm. This event is RAIN or SHINE
Hosted at: The Vintage Antique Shack on 4140 Anderson HWY in Powhatan.
Food Truck: Braise-n-Smoke
Sweet Treats: CroftCakes

https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanMakersMarket/

The Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk is more than a race, it’s a celebration of what happens when a community shows up for one another.

In its first year, nearly 250 participants came together to raise $20,000 in support of patients at the Free Clinic of Powhatan. Because of that support, our neighbors have greater access to healthcare, nutritious food, and essential services that help them live healthier, more stable lives.

Now, we’re building on that momentum.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a PR or looking for a meaningful way to spend a Saturday morning with family and friends, the Good Medicine 5K & Fun Walk offers something for everyone. Choose the timed 5K or enjoy a relaxed one-mile walk. Every step makes a difference.

This year’s event will once again feature our Fresh Start Fair, bringing together local vendors, community resources, and fun extras (with even more to explore in 2026, including expanded vendor offerings and crowd favorites like acai trucks!).

When you register, you’re doing more than signing up for a race, you’re helping ensure that individuals in our community don’t have to go without the care and support they need.

Join us. Bring a friend. Be part of something bigger.

Race Options:

• 5K (timed)

• One-Mile Fun Walk

Why It Matters:
Proceeds support the Free Clinic of Powhatan’s comprehensive services, including medical care, dental services, behavioral health support, and access to nutritious food through patient-centered programs.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at sdonald@freeclinicofpowhatan.org

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

We are thrilled to invite you to Central Virginia’s 4th Annual Pawpaw Festival - the region’s most exciting new event!

The festival will showcase local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing brews, unique crafts and adorable critters. Attendees can enjoy acoustic music performances, ranger-led programs and animal encounters throughout the day. Special event parking/admission will be $20 per vehicle, while annual pass holders will only need to pay $10 per vehicle. 

You may be wondering, what is a pawpaw? This tropical-tasting fruit has a custardy texture and is the largest native fruit in our nation. In Virginia, pawpaw trees thrive in the forested bottomlands and floodplains of the Piedmont region, which is why they're found at Powhatan State Park. Many species of wildlife enjoy pawpaw fruits, which were a staple in the diets of woolly mammoths and giant sloths. Humans also love pawpaws - indigenous peoples have cultivated them, and they were popular among colonists. 

The event is sponsored by the Friends of Powhatan State Park.

GOOCHLAND-POWHATAN MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION is revving up for its Fall 2026 Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Fair!

Check out GPMGA's POLLINATOR GARDEN during your visit to the Plant Sale & Fair, located in the same area of Fighting Creek Park! Also, in the same area, and another garden project that GPMGA nutures and oversees is the NATIVE PLANT TRAIL​ - a garden that follows a 1/4 mile loop trail behind the Powhatan County Library. 

A variety of plants native to our state of Virginia will be available to browse and purchase - all grown and cared for by our Master Gardeners. Also expect some family friendly activities for children, along with some displays presented by some of our members on how to create your own pollinator habitats. Visit gpmga.org/native-plant-sale for more info and list of plants for sale

The Powhatan Chamber and the Powhatan Economic Development Department co-host an engaging evening designed to bring the local business community together. This networking reception offers the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and community leaders while enjoying refreshments and meaningful conversation—all in a relaxed setting focused on helping businesses connect, build, and grow.

Thank you to our Sponsor- Bill Barnes, Barnes Insurance Group!

Register here for the best evening of networking, drinks, new friends and local connections!

https://cca.powhatanchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx...

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

Mama Brown’s is coming to the Village of Powhatan on Wednesday, September 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! Their food truck will be parked outside of the County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Rd), but this event is open to both county employees AND the general public.

OktoberForest Fest for the fifth year in a row! Save the date for Sunday, September 13th from 11am to 4pm, and join us at Fine Creek Brewing Company for an afternoon of music, food, and unique brews using foraged ingredients from four very different Virginia landscapes.

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy and in collaboration with other breweries, this is a special event you won’t want to miss!

Oysters: Steamboat Wharf Oyster Company
Coffee: Batteaux Coffee Co.
Live Music: Tristan Dougherty 11:30am- 2:30pm

We can’t wait to spend the day with you celebrating the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Quarterfield Markets is a permanent home to over 40 local artisans, craftsman, bakers, growers and producers.

On the second Saturday of each month, April - December, we invite pop-up vendors, food trucks and beverage carts to join us for a special, once-a-month event. Our core vendors ramp up their inventory, provide samples of their products and special sales. Interact with our vendors, shop expanded inventory and sample products.

There's always something fun for the kids, including a barnyard. Each month brings something different, so stay tuned for updates.

https://www.facebook.com/events/848934767965500/848935601298750/

Join Three Crosses Distilling Company for a fundraiser night of live music, vendors, raffles, and more!

Proceeds support The Freedom Flag Foundation and their mission to provide financial assistance and support to the families of fallen and disabled military, first responders, and their families.

Thursday, September 10th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

First Fridays Powhatan is a spring and summer outdoor music series featuring local bands and musicians at the Village Park Gazebo. These free, family-friendly events take place on the first Friday in May, June, August, and September.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax on the lawn while you enjoy live music, dinner specials, and ice cream from Maxey’s Store across the street.

Join us for the final First Fridays live music performance of the season, featuring The Riverside Band taking the stage at 6 PM! It’s the perfect way to wrap up the season with great music and unforgettable memories.

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

Village Movies in the Park wraps up with a tropical twist!

Join us for a fun night under the stars as we show Lilo & Stitch on Friday, August 28th at Fighting Creek Park soccer fields!

Seating starts at 6:00 PM
Movie begins at dusk

Grab your chairs or blankets, bring your ohana, and get ready for an adventure full of laughs and aloha!

Food truck on-site

It’s the perfect way to end the summer, don’t miss it!

Save the date & spread the word!

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

Make Valuable Connections at our 2026 Business Builders Luncheon!

Grow your network at our Chamber’s Business Builders Luncheons, hosted five times throughout the year in a welcoming, engaging atmosphere. With interactive elements like Power Rounds, these events are designed to spark meaningful conversations, strengthen business relationships, and increase your visibility in the community.

Registration is required—bring a friend and build your network together!

SPONSORED BY: MICHAEL VELASQUEZ, ADVISOR AT EDWARD JONES

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket

Double D’s BBQ is coming to the Village of Powhatan on Wednesday, August 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! Their food truck will be parked outside of the County Administration Building (3834 Old Buckingham Rd), but this event is open to both county employees AND the general public.

Quarterfield Markets is a permanent home to over 40 local artisans, craftsman, bakers, growers and producers.

On the second Saturday of each month, April - December, we invite pop-up vendors, food trucks and beverage carts to join us for a special, once-a-month event. Our core vendors ramp up their inventory, provide samples of their products and special sales. Interact with our vendors, shop expanded inventory and sample products.

There's always something fun for the kids, including a barnyard. Each month brings something different, so stay tuned for updates.

https://www.facebook.com/events/848934767965500/848935601298750/

First Fridays Powhatan is a spring and summer outdoor music series featuring local bands and musicians at the Village Park Gazebo. These free, family-friendly events take place on the first Friday in May, June, August, and September.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and relax on the lawn while you enjoy live music, dinner specials, and ice cream from Maxey’s Store across the street.

Join us for the third First Fridays event on August 7, featuring Fat Skippy bringing their signature classic rock sound. Get ready for a fun, music‑filled summer night in Powhatan!

Live music performance begins at 6:00pm.

Market Location: 

New Location! Fighting Creek Park, 2200 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA 23139

We are across from the athletic fields in the playground trailhead parking lot.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, May - September 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Check the Facebook page for weekly updates on vendors! https://www.facebook.com/PowhatanVillageFarmersMarket