Annual Events
Annual Garden & Hat Party
The Candlelight Christmas Tea
Annual Garden & Hat Party
Held annually in May, this event is a favorite amongst members of the museum & museum guests! There are lovely table settings, floral arrangements, a variety of small bites and desserts, and of course beautiful hats. The annual hat contest brings a little competition and a whole lot of creativity to the museum grounds every year!
October Oyster Roast
The Candlelight Christmas Tea
Annual Garden & Hat Party
One of the benefits of becoming a member of The May Museum is the Annual Oyster Roast of course! A yearly membership is your ticket in where it is all you can eat oysters, sides, and beverages! This is a yearly event that is catered and is set on the museum grounds. It brings socializing with friends, meeting new ones, laughter, and obviously lots of great food! Membership forms and information can be accessed by clicking the membership information page.
The Candlelight Christmas Tea
The Candlelight Christmas Tea
The Candlelight Christmas Tea
Help us celebrate the holidays with this annual soiree at the museum. With an abundance of wonderful dishes also comes a sense of warmth and friendship. This annual gathering is perfect for getting members and guests together before Christmas, and enjoying each other's company. The museum is open and usually has a beautiful holiday exhibit for each guest to walk through and enjoy.
Live Music Events
Pig Pickin' In The Park
Pig Pickin' In The Park
Pig Pickin' In The Park
2023 was the First Annual and it was a great time! The BBQ was cooked by Gorham's on the Museum grounds. There was live music, food, beverages, and fun enjoyed by all. Events like these are open to the public. Admission is free. Food and beverages are for purchase. Come out to the next one and hang out with us!
Music In The Park
Pig Pickin' In The Park
Pig Pickin' In The Park
During the summer months, come join us for Music in the Park. There is live music, vendors, food trucks, beverages, and friends. This event is always a favorite for Farmville and surrounding communities alike. It is held on the Museum grounds and is always a wonderful time for everyone.