Powhatan Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers

Powhatan is one of the most beautiful and welcoming counties in Virginia.

With this year's 40th anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers, one of the most well loved and remembered tourism initiatives in American history, Powhatan is embracing it's attractions and recreation venues.

Visit any of our three Bed and Breakfasts, enjoy dining at any of our fine restaurants and discover a county that has more to offer than you'd expect. Our history and heritage, community events and recreation will bring you back time and time again to a county to celebrate Virginia is for Lovers and the time honored tradition of hospitality.

We welcome the world to come visit,shop and discover and fall in love with Powhatan.

Visit their website: www.discoverpowhatan.com

Friday July 03, 2009: Sushi Night at Allen's Chinese Restaurant. For the sushi lovers in Powhatan, every Thursday and Friday night is sushi night. Place an order for your next party or dine in. Allen's is a Powhatan favorite of everyone.
Location : Allen's Chinese Restaurant, 3430 Anderson Highway Powhatan, Va 23139 . Time : 5 - 10 pm

Saturday July 04, 2009: Brookview Farm Market. Brookview Farm is a family owned and operated certified organic farm located in Manakin-Sabot, VA. We are very proud of our grass-fed beef, free range eggs, and our farm market. Our grass fed beef is certified organic.Brookview Farm also provides: education, and opportunities for people to connect with their food source while consistently practicing responsible, sustainable agriculture.
Location : Brookview Farm, 854 Dover Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 Phone: 784-3131 . Time : 9 am - 1 pm

Saturday July 04, 2009: Goochland Farmers Market. The Center for Rural Culture presents the Goochland Farmers Market. Find the freshest local produce, meats and products. Come see what the buzz is about.
Location : Grace Episcopal Church, 2955 River Road West in the Village of Goochland . Time : 8 am - 12 pm

Saturday July 04, 2009: Powhatan 4th of July Extravaganza Celebration. Enjoy fireworks, food and family fun. Powhatan, Virginia -Huguenot Fire Department
Fun for the whole family!! There will be food, rides, face painting, fire apparatus and more!! Bring a chair and join us!!!!
Kids, bring your bathing suits for the Aqua Tunnel!!!!!
Fireworks at Dusk ...
Music by Mo Jo Work-in
and Neon Moon Bands
Admission: $15.00 per car load or $10.00 per car with a canned food donation to the area food bank
Location : (Bullnanza Arena)Rocky Oak Farm, 2693 Rocky Oak Road and Route 60 in Powhatan . Time : 5 pm - 10 pm

Wednesday July 08, 2009: Powhatan Chamber of Commerce Seminar: The Power of Email Marketing. Best Practices in Email Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Associations, Chambers, Non-Profits, and Small Business
Build the relationships that are the key to your business success with easy, inexpensive and highly effective email marketing! In this seminar, we will provide tips to increase your email deliverability and open rates, write good headlines and content, and perhaps most importantly, strategies for getting -- and keeping -- high quality prospects, customers and members. You will learn how to:
* Become a trusted email sender in the eyes of your prospects, customers, and members.
* Build your list! How to find and keep email list subscribers.
* Get your sent emails opened and read.
* Turn your readers into more frequent buyers/supporters/donators.
* Target your communications -- how to get the right message to the right people at the right time
* Use email communications to improve customer/member loyalty.

Location : Powhatan County Public Library Large Conference Room . Time : 8:00-9:30 am & 9:45-11:15 am

Monday July 13, 2009: Brookview Farm Market Socializing Event. An Educational Program on the Benefits of Locally Grown Meat and Fish Products.
JOIN LOCAL FARMERS FOR EDUCATION, DISCUSSION, FOOD TASTING, SOCIALIZING, AND FUN!
FEATURING: A "Meat & Greet" Social Hour will be followed by a moderated discussion with local farmers. Sample from a huge buffet of locally produced meats and fish, including beef, pork, poultry, bison and trout. Local cheeses, salad and veggies will also be offered. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a summer evening at one of Virginia’s most beautiful, historic farms! Sorry, no children under 12, please.

COST: $20.00 in advance online using PayPal. Center for Rural Culture members (only $18) may pay at the door using cash, check or credit card.

Register online Register Online! or call: 804-314-9141.


Location : Brookview Farm 854 Dover Road Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103 . Time : 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Thursday July 16, 2009: Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Great networking opportunities, great friends and great food.
Location : The County Seat Restaurant . Time : 12 noon

Photographs taken by Jack Mullikin.

We welcome everyone from around the world to shop, visit and discover all that Powhatan County Virginia has to offer. Discover things to do, places to stay, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and tour one of the most beautiful counties in Virginia.

Powhatan's historic attractions and recreation opportunities are a delight. Take a ride into Powhatan and visit any of the antique shops, restaurants, or bed and breakfasts and it only takes a minute to know you are being greeted by the the owner.

Try an afternoon excursion to Apothecarian Herbals or Inlight Yoga then have lunch at the Village Garden Cafe in the Historic Courthouse Village.

If you're in the mood for the best barbeque south of anywhere, stop by Perrin's BBQ Express and sample any of Rick's award winning sauces.

Afterwards visit the Powhatan Historical Society or take a ride out to Cozy Acres Campground.

Rural character is abound in Powhatan and we're proud of it.

Powhatan's 4th Fridays! Visit our website for more information! Sponsored by: The County of Powhatan Powhatan Chamber of Commerce