Halifax is a VA250 Commemorative Partner

The Town of Halifax is proud to be a Commemorative Partner of VA250—The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. Of the thirteen original colonies, none played as fundamental a role as Virginia in the formation of our country. From the ideas that inspired it, to...

18th Annual Earth Day Extravaganza & Community Cleanup Day

Free Paper Shredding! Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4pm – 7pm Location: Halifax Farmers Market, 209 S. Main Street, Halifax Farmers Market Earth Day Extravaganza Join us for a fun and meaningful Earth Day celebration as we come together to honor our planet and...

Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization – March update

PLEASE PARDON THE PROGRESS WITH OUR ONGOING DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION! VDOT contractors are scheduled to mobilize onsite in downtown Halifax the week of Monday March 16, 2026, weather permitting, to begin the installation of pedestrian operated flashing...
Handmade by Janet – Unique Gifts & Treasures

Handmade by Janet – Unique Gifts & Treasures

Janet Dawson has been with the Market for several years. After quitting her job to take care of her boys, Janet Dawson’s love of crafting and the Halifax Farmers Market allowed her to own her own business. She’s now been with the Market for several years....
Banister Lake, Its Past and Future

Banister Lake, Its Past and Future

Recently Happy Endings Publications featured Banister Lake in their recent edition of Hyco Lake Magazine, SOBO Halifax and River City Area Magazine. For more information, please check out the following links to the articles....

Halifax County Travel Guide

Discover new reasons to LOVE this destination with the Halifax County Travel Guide. Your first stop for an unforgettable experience begins here: https://issuu.com/discoverhalifaxva/docs/2022_travel_guide_final_2_
Banister Town Housing Rehabilitation Project

Banister Town Housing Rehabilitation Project

The Town of Halifax has received initial funding assistance from DHCD to implement planning activities for a Housing Rehabilitation Project in preparation for the submittal of a Community Development Block Grant for the Banister Town community. The project area was...
Coronavirus Brings Virginia Distilleries & NASCAR Full Circle

Coronavirus Brings Virginia Distilleries & NASCAR Full Circle

Driver Colin Garrett Delivering Free Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer to First Responders and Essential Businesses South Boston, VA (March 26, 2020) – In a twist on NASCAR’s roots in running moonshine during Prohibition, two Virginia distilleries, Springfield...
A Message from EarthDay.org for During the Pandemic

A Message from EarthDay.org for During the Pandemic

A Message from EarthDay.org March 20, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic does not shut us down. Instead, it reminds us of what’s at stake in our fight for the planet. On December 24, 1968, astronauts on the moon took the first full color photo of the Earth. This photo,...
Available Business Property in Town of Halifax

Available Business Property in Town of Halifax

  Check out this great piece of real estate that is available and located in historic downtown Halifax, VA! For over 32 years Bill & Susan Granger operated Triangle Florist on this quaint corner lot! This property is loaded with some great amenities such as a...

People’s Choice Fairy Garden Contest 2019 Winner

 Fairy Garden People’s Choice Winner The Southside Master Gardener Association held the annual Fairy Garden Contest at the Halifax Farmers Market on June 8th.  This fairy garden with a fairy relaxing at the beach was made by Lacy Owen.  This...

Halifax County Community Strategic Plan

Attention – residents of Halifax County: We need your input! A group of public, private, and non-profit leaders in Halifax County have come together around a strategic planning effort to make the community a more prosperous, successful, and vibrant place. We...