• Main Street America Affiliate

    As a Main Street America Affiliate, the Town of Halifax is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.  

  • Portal to the Past

    Occupying a site that has been used for court purposes since 1803, the Courthouse holds hundreds of thousands of documents relating to the people and property of Halifax County, Virginia. The court records go back to 1752, when Halifax County was cut off from Lunenburg. Read More

  • Historic Business District

    Photo: Downtown Halifax (Houston) circa 1910 Halifax County was formed from Lunenburg in 1752, and the Town of Halifax has been the county seat since 1777. The courthouse town of Banister, named after the neighboring river, grew around the new courthouse. Called Banister Town during the Civil War, the town became Houston in 1890 to entice a new railroad, and after WWI changed its name to Halifax. Read More

  • Wired to the World

    Our local businesses enjoy high-speed internet access, including fiber, and we want our visitors and residents to be able to stay connected while in town also; to that end, a number of businesses offer free hotspots. Read More

  • Outdoor Recreation

    Photo: Banister River below the Banister Lake Dam. Banister Lake, a reservoir formed by the Banister River dam, lies within the Town of Halifax and provides a great opportunity for recreation. Recreational activities on the lake include boating, fishing, and kayaking. Read More

  • Vibrant Arts Community

    Events such as the Halicraft Art Festival allow us to showcase the talent in our area. Halifax County enjoys an abundance of local professional artists, writers and performers who have an interest in development of the arts. Read More
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

It is illegal to discriminate in residential housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, disability, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call 888-551-3247 or TTY VA Relay 7-1-1.

A day long celebration of the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway and outdoor recreation!

The Town of Halifax will be hosting it's final event of the 2014 season.  On Saturday, September 13th, we will be celebrating the Wild Blue River Festival.

 

The event will kick off at 8 am with an Adventure Race sponsored by 524 Fitness.  At 10 am we will have an official preview of the kayak/canoe launch currently under construction at the Banister River Bridge (Rt 360).  At 11 am Main Street, from the Courthouse to the Farmers Market, will host vendors, food, beer, kids activities, wildlife presentations, and even a 26 foot rock climbing wall.  River Traders will have canoes and kayaks available at the Banister Lake for anyone who wants to paddle around.  In the evening, the festival will transition over to the Farmers Market where live music will take center stage.

Many activities are being planned for this festival which we hope will become a major event for the Town, the County and the SoVA region.  With the recent launch of the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway, and the construcction of the Banister River Gateway (canoe launch), Halifax is poised to see growth in tourism to our town centered around outdoor recreation.  A festival focused on outdoor tourism and recreation creates a unique event for our region, and will bring in people interested in boating and fishing, as well as those just looking to have a good time in our town and onto our waterways.

To host an event like this, we need your help.  Not only are sponsors needed to allow us to bring in exciting and uniwque activities, but also to hlep us to spread the word and market the event.  A sponsorship application highlighting the activities we are trying to have as well as the various sponsorship levels is available.  If you have any questions about becoming a sponsor, please call Rebecca Ramey at 434-476-2337 or email at halifaxVAevents.com.

Vendors on the Courthouse Lawn:  11am - 4pm

Artists, Crafters, Outfitters, Local Businesses, non-profits, government agencies

Food, Music, Beer, Rock Climbing Wall, Wildlife Talks/Demonstrations, Gyotaku Fish Printing, paddling on the Banister Lake, kid's activities and more!

Download your vendor application at www.halifax-events.com, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call Rebecca Ramey at 434-476-2337.

Volunteers are also needed, so please let me know if you can help!  Thank you for your support!

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