• Welcome to Downtown South Boston, VA

    A Main Street America™ Accredited Town

  • Where People and Fun Come Together

    Downtown South Boston, VA

“A healthy, viable downtown is crucial to the economic
health and civic pride of the entire community”

~ National Trust for Historic Preservation

2024 Theme: Bring the Family Downtown

ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The Annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, September 28th and you don’t want to miss the fun with family and friends! Lots of vendors will fill the streets with home decor, jewelry, clothing, woodworking items, door hangers, personal care items, seasonal gift items, and more. There will be live entertainment with local bands up and down Main Street. Kids will enjoy fun and games too. Food vendors will have lots of options including the standard sandwiches and entrees along with some delicious treats and fun eats too. Be sure to bring a camera or phone and take advantage of the Photo Booth set-up by Wister’s Florals & Gifts again this year.

If you’re interested in begin a vendor, register below.

DOWNTOWN SOUTH BOSTON CRUZ-IN

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

JOIN THE FUN! Plenty of fun for all ages with antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food and beverages available and music fills the streets downtown as everyone gathers for a fun afternoon. There will be prizes and cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome.

Thanks to Hitachi Energy South Boston, Terry of South Boston, and IperionX for their sponsorship of this annual event.

Special thanks to Old School Car Club and Tinkers Car Club for their sponsorship in conjunction with Destination Downtown South Boston.

“A CHARACTER CHRISTMAS” is coming to town for the 2024 South Boston Christmas Parade!

 

Downtown South Boston Business Directory

If you’re looking for a downtown business, you’ve come to the right place. All downtown South Boston businesses are included in our online Business Directory. You can search by name, category (type of business), or view the alphabetical listing. If you don’t see a business you’re looking for, please contact us and let us know. Thank you for supporting our downtown businesses and helping them grow and thrive in our community.

Downtown South Boston Farmers Market

The Downtown South Boston Farmers Market is home to many local farmers, bakers, and artisans. You can find homegrown vegetables, baked goods, plants and flowers, handmade gifts and home decor, and so much more. The Market is open seasonally and during other times of the year.

Visit the Facebook page to see  weekly updates on what’s available and see all of their events. Click the link below to learn more or to download applications for Daily or Annual participation in the Market. Shop small and shop local!

Thanks to Sentara Health for the Sentara Cares Grant funding programs for the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market.

RENT CONSTITUTION SQUARE

It’s a great place in a spacious outdoor space with covered stage for your events.

AFFILIATIONS

As a Main Street America Accredited program, Destination Downtown South Boston is a recognized leading program among the 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. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

Celebrate Your Veterans

Celebrate and honor your Veterans with a street banner. The initial cost per banner is $225 for the production, hardware, installation, and removal of the banner. If you apply to install a previously displayed banner that is still in good condition, the cost of installation and removal of the banner is $50.00. The banner will be displayed from June 30 to Veterans Day of each year (display schedule is tentative and could change each year). Click the button for more information.