Whether you are traveling along I-95 between the northeastern U.S. and Florida, or headed to the beaches in Virginia or the Carolinas, consider stopping at our crossroads for a little southern hospitality.

The Emporia-Greensville region hosts many events throughout the year, including the following most popular:

The Great Peanut Bicycle Tour - TBA
The Emporia-Greensville region will host the 27th annual Great Peanut Bicycle Tour & Rides, sponsored by The Emporia Bicycle Club, Inc. The event offers four days of bicycle riding and touring in beautiful southside Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A series of rides and tours is designed to appeal to all levels of bicycle riders, and a grand country setting is our backdrop. All rides begin at the Cattail Creek R.V. Park and Campground, located three miles west of I-95 at Exit 4. Directions to the campground are plainly marked. For information, contact Emporia Bicycle Club, Inc. c/o Robert C. Wrenn at 1-800-449-BIKE or visit www.greatpeanuttour.com.

Virginia Peanut Festival - September 20-23, 2007
This festival celebrates the Virginia Peanut, farmers and the fall harvesting season in this southeastern Virginia region with rides, games, crafts, food, music, a parade and car show. Great fun for all ages.

Virginia Pork Festival - June 2007, held annually the second Wednesday in June
One of the east coast's largest food festival, attended by more than 15,000 people, this event combines all your favorite pork dishes served with continuous live music from multiple stages. Enjoy the food, fun and party.

During the rest of the year, please enjoy a visit to one of our cherished architectural treasures — Valley View, Farmers and Merchants Bank, and the Klugel Building — all of which are on the national historic register.

The following exits on I-95 provide access to the City of Emporia, Town of Jarratt, and County of Greensville: 4, 8, 11, 13, 17, and 20.