• 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.

The Great Pumpkins have arrived in the Town of Halifax!  The 2nd Annual October Halifest will be held on Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00am till 4:00pm, rain or shine, at the Town of Halifax Farmers Market.  This year's event has partnered with many non-profit organizations and local businesses to present an informational and family fun filled day of fall activities.  The United Way, Benchmark Bank, and Jerry Epps Landscape Company will sponsor the funny face pumpkin painting contest with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize money.  Mentor Role Model and Abbott Farm Supply will sponsor the scarecrow making (you may bring your own clothes to personalize your scarecrow).  Blessed Hope Church will sponsor a free bouncy house.  The Lions Club will provide free children's eye screening, collect old eyeglasses for recycling and take orders for their annual fruit sale.  Ms. Kidd (Smiley the Clown) will be handing out Lions Club balloons and candy.  Lucky the Pig, mascot from Smokin' Jakes, will entertain.  Halifax County Little Theater will sponsor free face painting.  Halifax Fire Department will have two fire trucks and a smokehouse as well as information on fire safety.  The Halifax Police Department will provide information on crime prevention and gun safety.  Gun safe-locks will be handed out.  The Halifax Sheriff's Department will have the Cuffin' Cancer Cruiser on display along with hoodies and t-shirts for sale to support the Halifax County Cancer Association.  Halifax Farmers Market will be selling their delicious stew, produce, meats, homemade breads and baked goods, and herbs.  There will be six live music acts and two dance demos.  Food vendors will offer sno-cones, barbeque, nachos, hot dogs, hamburgers and bologna burgers.  Local art and craft and product vendors will be there to help you get started on your holiday gift giving.  Come celebrate fall and join us at the October Halifest!  Returning this year will be reknowned Chase City artist, Elsa Cristina Gailor featuring her Tea Time Vintage Jewelry and artwork.  Please join us for a family fun filled day of fall activities, artisans, crafters, vendors, food, live music, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, farmers market vendors, stew and much more.

Featured music and dance lineup:

9:00am - 9:30am - recorded music

9:45am - 10:00am - dance demo with Essence of Movement

10:00am - 10:45am - Kirstin Wellons - country music

11:00am - 12:30pm - Big Cedar Drive - bluegrass

12:35pm - 1:00pm - dance demo with Essence of Movement

1:00pm - 2:15pm - The Barnyard Pimps - americana

2:45pm - 3:45pm - Shakedown Street -blues & rock

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