Partnership Launches Downtown Directory by Christine Rindfleisch Downtown Farmville is alive and well, and Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) wants to keep it that way. FDP is reaching out to out-of-town visitors to let them know what our town has to offer. In addition to several well-known Main Street businesses, Downtown…
How did you find your way to Farmville I was born in San Francisco, California and grew up in the Washington, D.C. area. After serving in the Vietnam War, I was stationed at Fort Pickett. I liked the area so much that I decided to stay here. Who asked you…
This Sept. 9 marks the fifth year in a row the annual Farmville Downtown Partnership Half Marathon and 5K will bring an extra jolt of life to downtown Farmville. The event will start at the High Bridge Trail State Park Plaza on Main Street, and half-marathon participants will cross the…
The 5th Annual High Bridge Half-Marathon & 5K is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Whether you are a long-time runner or an amateur, running the half-marathon or 5K there are lots of things you can do to prepare for Race Day. Here are some tips to keep your…
How did you find your way to Farmville? I was a non-traditional student finishing my business degree at Longwood in 1989-1991 and absolutely loved the Longwood experience. My husband, William, also graduated from Longwood in 1990 and became a CPA. At that time, we lived in Charlotte County with our…
Farmville may not be the Ice Cream Capital of the World like Le Mars, Iowa, but there is no shortage of America’s favorite frozen treat to be found downtown. Did you know there are FIVE places to indulge, all within a few blocks? Why not make it your family’s summer…
Close your eyes and think back to a simpler time. Grandma’s special embroidered hankies are gently flapping on the line. Papa is sitting on the porch swing smoking his pipe and you are struggling to make your metal pedal car move across the bumpy back yard. Mottley Emporium surrounds you…
On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Farmville community came together to award three grants for the second annual Supporting Outstanding Urban Projects (SOUP) Event, put on by Farmville Downtown Partnership and hosted at the LCVA. Two months later, all three of these projects are already well underway. Carley Fetty’s Student…
How did you find your way to Farmville? We moved to Farmville in 1996 because it was situated well for our family, to allow for shorter commutes to jobs. Being an economic hub, Farmville is a great place to raise children, to live and to be in business. Who asked…
Farmville Downtown Partnership celebrated its fifth anniversary as an accredited Main Street Community on May 27th. Here’s a small taste of our accomplishments just in 2016! Thank you to our sponsors who helped us celebrate at The Virginia Tasting Cellar! Read more about the event here from The Farmville Herald. A…
