Typically held on the third Friday of each month at Abbitt Memorial Park or Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox from 5:30pm-9pm. Events include live performances from local bands, food & beverages (beer & wine coolers are available - proper ID required), a 50/50 raffle, as well as a local non-profit organization selling drinks, food & snacks. NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. RAIN cancels events. 

For more information, please call the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce office at 434-352-2621.  See details below.

The Chamber will host its first quarter member breakfast on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. at the Babcock House Bed & Breakfast (located at 250 Oakleigh Avenue, Appomattox).  Breakfast will be buffet-style. 

Tickets are $11 for members; $15 for non-members.  Invitations were mailed to current members.  Please RSVP to the Chamber office by Monday, March 3rd.  NOTE:  All reservations will be billed unless canceled 24 hours in advance.

Please mark your calendar now so that you don't miss this opportunity to meet and network with your Chamber's board of directors and local business leaders in the community.

For more details, please call the Chamber at 434-352-2621.

The Chamber will host its first quarter "Socialize After Five" on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 5:30-7pm at Ab-Salute TAX Solutions (located at 7817 Richmond Highway, Kroger Shopping Center, Shoppes of Appomattox).

This after-hours networking event is a good time for business leaders and their employees to meet with others in the community, relax with good food & drink, and to "socialize after five."  Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!  Complimentary food, beverages & door prizes!  Don't miss the fun. 

Co-hosted by Chamber members Ab-Salute TAX Solutions and TCSC, L.L.C. (Event Covers & Supplies).

Admission $5 for members & their employees; $10 for non-members.  Admisison includes two complimentary drinks.  A $2 cash bar will be available for any additional drinks (beer/wine).  Please RSVP to the Chamber office by Monday, March 24th.

For more details, please call the Chamber at 434-352-2621.

Collecting, restoring and showing antique hit & miss engines, tractors, autos, trucks and farming equipment is becoming one of the most popular hobbies in rural America. Also featured will be steam tractors, antique tools, horse drawn equipment, flea market, arts and crafts, home cooked foods, bake sale, live entertainment and the Club will be serving breakfast on Saturday and Sunday starting at 6am. Admission fee is $5.00 for ages 13 & older (12 & under free).

For more information, please call 434-993-2521.

Aug. 15 (not yet confirmed)

Sponsored by the Lions Club, this year's annual food festival is slated to be "the largest food festival ever" and will take place in Courtland Field in downtown Appomattox.  The expanded menu features lots of menu items to please everyone (chicken, pork chops, ribeye steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp, lots of assorted veggies and salads, fresh fruit, and numerous desserts), plus your choice of cold beverages (tea, soft drinks, or beer). Live music entertainment will be provided by a band to be announced at a later date. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!  Lawn chairs are welcome!

Hours are from 4:30pm till dark (food will be served from 5pm-7pm.) Tickets are $30.00 per person at the gate (includes multiple trips to food & beverage lines -- NO TAKEOUTS). Free admission for children age 9 & under.

The Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with L.E. Lichford/Budweiser, will host its second annual "Ember Fest" on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 2p-7p in Courtland Field. 

Stay tuned for more details!!!!!!

Music, food & fun ... sounds like a party!  Don't miss your chance to join us for this premier event.

For more details, please call the Chamber office at 434-352-2621.

Held the second full weekend in October, the festival commemorates the Norfolk & Southern railroad's donation of the Appomattox Depot to the Town of Appomattox.  The two-day festival is held on Main Street and the surrounding downtown area.  Festival highlights include a parade, craft vendors, live bands, train exhibits, food, and lots of activities for the entire family.

For more information, please call 434-352-8268.