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The Midtown Market in Danville, VA

Mary's Diner and Midtown Market Exemplify Food Scene Success in Danville

Delicious food combined with history and dedication is the recipe for success in Danville and Pittsylvania County. Two businesses that exemplify this success are Mary's Diner and Midtown Market. Mary's Diner When Mary Williams opened her one-room diner in 1951‚ she had one goal: serve good‚ home-cooked meals in a Christian atmosphere. A couple of relocations and several expansions later‚ the second, third and now fourth generations of her family are carrying on that tradition... Read More »
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Danville Farmers Market Brings Farm Fresh Fare

Danville farmers know a thing or two about farm fresh, and every spring and summer they pool their knowledge at the Danville Farmers' Market. Open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the market features the freshest of the farmers' stock, including everything from locally grown fruits and vegetables, beef, pork, fresh baked goods and more. Saturday sees master gardeners on hand to give free advice to gardening beginners, and on the third Saturday of each month guests can get a free blood pressure... Read More »

Arts and Barbecue Come Together Each May at Ballou Park

Danville knows how to celebrate spring’s arrival. A Festival in the Park takes place in late May‚ and a Pigs in the Park barbecue competition occurs that same weekend at Ballou Park each year. The original intention of Festival in the Park in 1974 was to celebrate spring’s arrival with a community picnic‚ and today a huge crafts and artist’s show highlights the weekend. Meanwhile‚ the Pigs in the Park barbecue competition features 40 contestants vying for $20‚000 in prize money. Read More »