45th Franklin Southampton County Fair
45th Franklin Southampton County Fair
Event Details
45th Franklin-Southampton County Fair 
Join us for four days of family fun at the Franklin-Southampton County Fair!
August 5–8, 2026
Southampton Agri-Civic Center
Courtland, Virginia
Come celebrate 250 Years of America and 45 Fabulous Fair Years! 
Enjoy:
Carnival rides
Livestock shows & exhibits
Live entertainment
Delicious fair food
Local arts & crafts
Fun for the whole family
Whether you come for the food, the rides, the competitions, or the community spirit — there’s something for everyone at the fair!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and make plans to join us August 5–8. We can’t wait to see you at the fairgrounds! 
Franklin Tourism Office
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin, VA 23851
757.562.8506
Southampton Tourism Office
601 N. Mechanic Street, Ste. 300
Franklin, VA 23851
757.562.1958
Smithfield Visitor Center
319 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
757.357.5182
Suffolk Visitor Center
524 North Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
757.514.4130
Surry Visitor Center
267 Church Street
Surry, VA 23883
757.294.0644
Sussex County
SussexCountyVA.gov
