Fridays and Saturdays throughout August
SUFFOLK FARMERS' MARKET
Location:  Market Park adjacent Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, 326 N. Main Street
The Market features a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods, handmade jewelry, crafts and more!  The Market operates Fridays 3pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm through September. Free and open to the public, the Suffolk Farmers’ Market is founded on the concept of preserving the City’s rural heritage and cultural diversity through wholesome family activities. Suffolk boasts more than a thousand farms and the bustling Farmers’ Market is an outlet for this homegrown produce. For more information, contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free. Vendor Application

8/1 - 8/28
CYNTHIA RECTOR-JONES EXHIBIT
Location: Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Ave.
Exhibit by the winner of the 2008 SAL Juried Exhibit. Open reception 8/1. On display until 8/28. Free and open to the public. (757) 514-7284

8/1, 8, 15, 20 & 22
"LIFE AFTER WILDFIRE"
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Narrated Bus Tour
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Nothing ravages a landscape like fire. Witness the aftermath of the 2008 wildfire which swept through the Great Dismal Swamp, burning through acres of forest and displacing wildlife. Discover the rebirth of the Great Dismal with a half-day narrated bus tour.  Foreboding as its name may be, the Great Dismal is one of few remaining American wildernesses. The northern limit of range for many wild creatures, it is a haven for black bear, bobcat, and river otter. With unique habitats and extraordinary cypresses emerging from Lake Drummond, whose waters are stained amber with tannic acid, the Swamp provides excellent hiking, biking, and wildlife observation opportunities. The Great Dismal is an official site of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center. Tours scheduled Thursdays and Saturdays. Custom group tours available. Bus boards at 9:15am, tour departs at 9:30am. Cost per person: $10 adults; $8 seniors 60+ and kids 3-12. Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

8/7
T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT
Location: Bennett’s Creek Park, Shoulders Hill Road
Unwind at Bennett’s Creek Park after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm. Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.

8/14
T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT
Location: Bennett’s Creek Park, Shoulders Hill Road
Unwind at Bennett’s Creek Park after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm. Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.

8/15
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SUFFOLK NARRATED BUS TOUR
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 321 N. Main Street
Suffolk’s rich heritage dated back to the early 17th Century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River.  Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails.  The 90-minute Historic Downtown Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour will introduce you to the people and places of the past that make Suffolk the city it is today. Tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center.  Cost per person: $6 adults; $4 seniors and kids 3-12.  Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

8/15
CANOE THE GREAT DISMAL'S LAKE DRUMMOND
Location: Tour departs from the Suffolk Visitor center, 321 N. Main Street
Join Liquid Lessons for a half-day, guided canoe tour of the Great Dismal’s Lake Drummond.  Participants must be 8 years older and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian if younger than 12.  All equipment provided.  Bag lunches are recommended.  Tours depart from the Suffolk Visitor Center at 9am. Cost per person: $35. Call (757) 514-4130 or 866-SEE-SUFK toll free for more information.

8/15 - 8/16
NANSEMOND INDIAN TRIBE POW WOW
Location: Lone Star Lakes
Two-day cultural celebration including music, dance, authentic crafts and food.
For more information about this event, call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7250.

8/21
T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT
Location: Bennett’s Creek Park, Shoulders Hill Road
Unwind at Bennett’s Creek Park after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm. Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.

8/28
T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT
Location: Bennett’s Creek Park, Shoulders Hill Road
Unwind at Bennett’s Creek Park after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm. Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information.