Things to Do Appomattox Virginia
There is always something of interest happening in and around Appomattox. Visit online calendars at historicappomattox.com and www.experienceappomattox.com for more information.
Annual events
- Civil War Surrender Anniversary – Early April at the ACHNHP Ranger-led programs, Reenactments:
Stacking of Arms, “The Hannah Reynolds Story,” Annual Luminary - Appomattox Oyster & Seafood Festival, Second Saturday in April, Clover Hill Village (see ad on page 18)
- Appomattox Vintage & Artisans Market – Spring,Courtland Festival Park
- Spring Golf Tournament, R E Lee Invitational, May at Falling River CC
- Naturalization Ceremony – May, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
- Appomattox Arts & Heritage Month – June
- Evergreen Lavender & Music Festival – Mid-June, Evergreen
- Independence Day – July 4, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
- Civil War Base Ball – July, hosted by the 1865 Foundation at the ACHNHP
- Biker Night – August, music and beverages at Abbitt Park
- Clover Hill Village Wine Festival – Third Saturday in August
- Joel Sweeney Banjo Festival – Early September, hosted by the 1865 Foundation at the ACHNHP
- Appomattox Vintage & Artisans Market – Courtland Festival Park, late fall
- Railroad Festival – Second full weekend in October, downtown area
- James River State Park Fall Festival – Third Saturday in October
- Bluegrass Barbecue & Brew Festival – First Saturday in November, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
- Christmas Open House – First Sunday in December, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
- Experience the Holidays – Early December, downtown area
periodic and miscellaneous events
- Barrel Racing – Clayton Bryant Arena, Oakville Road (SR 26)
- Bingo – Tuesday/Friday Nights, Spout Spring Ruritan Club
- Joel Sweeney Concert Series – Monthly, May- August, hosted by the 1865 Foundation at the ACHNHP
- Lantern Tours – Hosted by the 1865 Foundation at the ACHNHP Summer Camps (1865 Foundation & American Civil War Museum)
- Theater – Appomattox Courthouse Theater, Courthouse Square, Court Street
- Theater – Wolfbane Productions, warm weather months
- Under the Oaks – Evergreen Lavender Farm