Powhatan County Fair History

Founded in 1919, the Powhatan County Fair is one of the oldest fairs in Virginia. According to County Courthouse records, during the segregated "Jim Crow" era, the property was deeded to trustees "for the use, benefit and best interest of the Colored People of Powhatan County, Virginia" - with the assistance of home extension agent, W.H. Walton.

Through the years, the Powhatan County Fair has grown into one of the most successful fairs in the state. Residents of the County still eagerly anticipate visiting with friends and neighbors at some of the many activities the Fair has to offer.

Today, the Fair is managed by the Powhatan County Fair Association. It is a non-profit, 501(c)3, volunteer-run organization.

Membership and events are open to all citizens.

Visit their website: www.powhatanfair.org/

Friday July 11, 2008: Inlight Yoga. Free Intro to Chair Yoga
Location : Inlight Yoga . Time : 10:30 am

Friday July 11, 2008: Inlight Yoga. Free Intro to Yoga
Location : Inlight Yoga . Time : 6-7:30 pm

Saturday July 12, 2008: Live Saturday Night Music. Join the County Seat Restaurant for a great evening of music with The Company Store. Get your reservations early.
Location : The County Seat Restaurant . Time : 7:30 pm

Sunday July 13, 2008: Grayhaven Winery South African Food Fest. Join us for the third annual
South African Food & Wine Festival
Hosted by Grayhaven Winery in
Gum Spring, Virginia
Experience a Feast of Traditional
South African Dishes, Great South African
Wines and Grayhaven’s own American Pinotage
Location : July 11,12, and 13 at Grayhaven Winery .

Thursday July 17, 2008: Powhatan Civil War Roundtable. Join speaker Robert Hicks topic,“The Widow of the South” for a wonderful evening of education and entertainment where the public gathers to gain knowledge from noted Civil War historians & educators from across the country. Membership is not mandatory, but is encouraged, and is open to all adults and students over ten years of age. Tickets in advance via email info@PowhatanCWRT.org/598-6656/375-3638 $16 members, $20 non-members
Location : County Seat Restaurant . Time : 6:30 pm

Saturday July 19, 2008: Live Saturday Night Music. Join the County Seat Restaurant for live Saturday night music and a great dinner selection with the band, Copper Ridge. Get your reservations early. This is a great bluegrass band and a bunch of talented guys!
Location : The County Seat Restaurant . Time : 7:30 pm

Sunday July 27, 2008: 144th Anniversary of the Battle of the Crater. See Artillery demonstrations by 1st Co., Richmond Howitzers and Infantry demonstrations by Co. B, 12th Virginia Infantry. Demonstrations held both July 26-27.
Location : Petersburg National Battlefield. Time : Noon until........

Monday July 28, 2008: National Milk Chocolate Day. Yes folks get a Hershey bar, it's National Milk Chocolate Day. It's official and your patriotic duty.
Location : Eat some chocolate.

Tuesday July 29, 2008: Powhatan County Fair (Wed-Sun). Come join your Powhatan neighbors for one of the longest running fairs in Virginia. You just can't miss the live entertainment, daily raffles, petting zoo, and lawnmower races, sponsored by the Virginia Lawn Mower Racing Association. Other activities include rides for all ages, games and souvenirs, pony rides, yummy food, and exhibits. Your family will not only have fun, but enjoy the safety of a drug and alcohol free environment. See you there!!
Location : Powhatan County Fairgrounds, 4317 Anderson Hwy (Route 60). Time : 5 pm- 11 pm

Thursday August 21, 2008: Powhatan Civil War Roundtable. Dr. Charles Bryan will present Virginia’s Yankee Generals for a wonderful evening of education and entertainment where the public gathers to gain knowledge from noted Civil War historians & educators from across the country. Membership is not mandatory, but is encouraged, and is open to all adults and students over ten years of age. Tickets in advance via email info@PowhatanCWRT.org/598-6656/375-3638 $16 members, $20 non-members
Location : County Seat Restaurant . Time : 6:30 pm

Photographs taken by Jack Mullikin.

Welcome to Powhatan's premier website for tourism. We invite you to have a clicking fun bonanza and visit all the great websites we have links to.

Under fun stuff you will discover so many new and exciting things to do in Powhatan. Did you know that we have a very large paintball facility? Or one of the most delightful yoga shops in the Richmond region? Or a spinning shop right in the village of Powhatan that produces fine apparel from our Alpaca farms?

If that isn't enough to spark your interest, take a look at the restaurants. Our own Independence Golf has an executive chef, Brian Hubler with fine cuisine just right around the corner. The Village Garden is open for breakfast and lunch and serves some of the freshest salads you ever had. Or you can try Perrin's BBQ for the best BBQ south of anywhere.

And if you're in the mood for something really special, visit either of the three lovely B&B's to see what real southern hospitality Powhatan has to offer. You'll be greeted by the owners who are loving life and living in Powhatan.

By employing the resources of the citizens & businesses of Powhatan and of its unique historical assets we will be able to promote tourism in Powhatan. We do this through a comprehensive program of research, public relations, advertising and other strategies. These strategies are designed to maintain and improve the county's image as a great place to visit and to increase tourism in Powhatan county.