Visit Culpeper

7th Annual Crafts’ Meow
2024-10-12 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Variety of crafters and vendors.

October Big Day Bird Walk
2024-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
October Big Day is a 24-hour global celebration of birds. Cornell Ornithology and the National Audubon Society coordinate this citizen science initiative. The goal is to count as many birds as possible and report them on Cornell’s eBird platform. This year’s October Big Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 12.
Old Rag Master Naturalists will be sponsoring a bird walk on October Big Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Registration is required and will open on September 29.

Global Big Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield
2024-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
Join us for a bird walk on October Big Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield. October Big Day is a 24-hour global celebration of birds. Cornell Ornithology and the National Audubon Society coordinate this citizen science initiative. The goal is to count as many birds as possible and report them on Cornell’s eBird platform. This year’s October Big Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th. The Old Rag Master Naturalists will be sponsoring a bird walk on October Big Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Registration is required and will open on September 29th. To register visit: https://www.oldragmasternaturalists.org/cefield-trips.html. Participants will be limited to 12 people. Registration is open to all.

Culpeper Air Fest
2024-10-12 | Culpeper Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA, 22714
SAVE THE DATE! This is our 24th year of bringing you the best little airshow in the east! The 2024 Air Fest is in the planning stages.

Spooky Game Night
2024-10-10 18:00 - 23:00 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
It is October, get in the spooky spiritz! We will have a spooky themed cocktail. Join us for dinner and drinks and grab a game to play. Bring your own game or choose one of ours.

Mini Christmas Tree Workshop
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Happy Holidays! Add a touch of festive greenery to your decor with our Norfolk Island Pine Workshop. Ever wondered about those charming potted trees that start popping up in November? These tropical beauties aren’t just for show—they make fantastic houseplants year-round!
Join us for a merry workshop where you’ll learn how to care for your Norfolk Island pine, repot it into a container of your choice, and adorn its delicate branches with colorful ribbons. We’ll guide you through all the essential care tips to help your tree stay jolly and vibrant well into the new year.
Workshop Includes:
One 6″ Norfolk Island pine
30 minutes of hands-on instruction
A selection of festive ribbons for decoration
Please note: This workshop does not include a decorative pot, but you’ll find plenty of options in our shop. You’re welcome to bring your own 6” pot or select a new one at a 10% discount before the workshop begins!
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in, and we’ll start promptly. Workshops are held at our new location: 105 E Davis Street.
Children aged 9 and up are welcome, but space is limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
All registrations are non-refundable.

Culpeper Downtown Small Business Saturday
2024-10-09 08:00 - 23:00 | Downtown District in Historic Culpeper, 111 South Commerce St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Mark your calendar for the Culpeper Downtown Small Business Saturday event on November 30th!
Shopping small is BIG! Join us and show your love for our small businesses in Culpeper Downtown!
Many downtown businesses will have in-store specials be sure to like the event page for detailed information.
Join us in Historic Downtown Culpeper for SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY The Day We All Shop Small!

2024 Culpeper Ghost Tour
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join Culpeper Paranormal Investigations for a guided walking tour to hear tales of past lives, both famous and infamous.
For nearly three centuries, Culpeper has endured Colonial, Revolutionary, Civil War and Modern day horrors. Join Culpeper Paranormal Investigations for a guided walking tour to hear tales of past lives, both famous and infamous.
Our guides will meet you at the Culpeper Visitor Center (111 S. Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA 22701) and help you experience the paranormal activity that weaves throughout the Historic Downtown during this leisurely paced tour of the haunted streets of Culpeper! At each of the 12 stops you will hear first-hand accounts of the still lurking dead, the investigative reports tracking these phenomenon, and ways you can better prepare yourself to connect with those no longer earth bound!
We’ll conclude the tour with light refreshments at Throwbacks Arcade (201 S. East St. Culpeper, Va 22701). Culpeper Paranormal Investigations will also have their equipment on display so you can learn how they approach hauntings!
Come, join us, and dare to partake in this Ghostly Adventure.

4th Annual Broken String Bluegrass Festival
2024-10-05 12:00 - 22:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
4th Annual Broken String Bluegrass Festival! Doors open at 11am for a full day of the best in bluegrass, kicking off at 12pm! Music by Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive, Hammaville, Amanda Cook Band, The Kody Norris Show, and Lonesome River Band! Local food trucks Talk of the Mountain Crab Cakes & More and Graze to Griddle on site!
This is a special event day at DRB, ALL patrons will need to ticket to enter on this day. $30 admission in advance, $40 admission starting 12am on September 23rd! Children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5 per car, donated to support Warrenton Rotary Club! Leashed and FRIENDLY pets welcome. RAIN OR SHINE! All tickets and passes are NON-REFUNDABLE, no exceptions. RV passes available for $60 per RV. Parking Friday to Sunday only. RV passes DO NOT include admission, you must purchase tickets in addition to your RV pass. NO COOLERS, NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL, ONE CHAIR PER PERSON, NO GOLF CARTS OR RTVS*all information subject to change*

Saturday Yoga and Sangria
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for Yoga before brunch! Tickets include a beverage. We will have a special cocktail to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness.
It is also Restaurant Week! So stay after and enjoy brunch.

VW Car Show and Live Music at Mountain Run Winery
2024-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come out Saturday Oct 5th for a day filled with fun at the winery!
The VW Cruisers – Virginia will be on site from 9-4pm with their annual V-Dubs in the Vineyards car show. Come out and see some beautiful classic and modern versions some really cool VWs. (Spectator tickets to the car show area will be $10 per car / $20 per car for show participants – there is no charge for admission to the winery part of the property only if you want to visit the car show). For more information on the car show visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2377934362396266
Down in the tasting room barn we’ve got local favorites Deja Vu playing from 12-3pm. Come listen to classic rock from the 60s and 70s while relaxing with a nice glass of wine cider or beer.
Hungry? We’ve got you covered there. Pepper’s on the Go will be serving delicious fare all day too.
With a little bit of something for everyone this Saturday is one you can’t miss!!

Book World Meets Wine World
2024-10-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Book World Meets Wine World presents Sara Read and Katharine Schellman.
Sara Read will present her book, Principles of (E)Motion. Sara Read is an author, a nurse, a runner, and an unfiltered, tattooed GenX mom. She writes books about women living full lives and doing amazing things in spite of people that say they should stay small. Publishers Weekly praises Sara’s “skilled character building,” and Kirkus Reviews calls her latest novel, Principles of (E)motion, “entirely compelling.”
Katharine Schellman will present her book Last Call at the Nightingale Café. Though Katharine started her career in political consulting and stage performance, she has been writing stories for as long as she can remember. Her debut historical mystery, The Body in the Garden, a whodunnit set in Regency England featuring amateur sleuth Lily Adler, was named a Suspense Magazine Best Book of 2020. Her second series, the Nightingale Mysteries, is a Jazz Age drama full of grit, glamour, and a whole lot of grey area. The first book, Last Call at the
Nightingale, was a New York Times editors’ pick in June 2022, a Library Journal Best Crime Fiction of 2022, and named one of the best mysteries of the summer by Publisher’s Weekly, Goodreads, Bustle, and more. Katharine graduated with a BA from the College of William & Mary in Virginia, moved to Philadelphia and the DC area, and now lives and writes in the mountains of Virginia.
This event will benefit the Literacy Council of Madison County. Madison Arts Exchange will have books available for purchase.

Revalation Vineyards Sip into the Sunset @ The Cabin
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Sip into the Sunset @ The Cabin – The cabin will be open from noon until sunset that day. Bring your picnic dinner to accompany your favorite Revalation beverage as you enjoy the stunning sundown views from our cabin porch!

English Country Dance Class in Culpeper
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Love the grace of Austen and the beauty of Bridgerton? Learn the dances, etiquette, and history of Old Virginia country social life.
Colonial to Romantic Era – English Country Dance Class
Step back in time at The Stables of Mountain Run Winery and experience the elegance and charm of historical dances. Come as you are or dress in period attire while you twirl away to traditional tunes.
These classes will are perfect for beginner to seasoned dancer – all will be able to enjoy the evening at their pace. These lessons will prepare dancers for the 200th Anniversary of the Lafayette Ball in Culpeper August 23, 2025. (1 year away!)
Dance Mistress Elaine Sturgeon of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be leading this class along with other experienced dancers.
Mountain Run Winery will have their bar open for guests to enjoy their small-batch, distinctive, high-quality wines, ciders, and meads. See their wine list here http://www.mountainrunwinery.com/wines/
There are various balls and social events through the area that you can enjoy with these new skills, many will be also commerating Lafayette’s 1824-1825 visit and celebrating America’s 250th. The nearest upcoming ball is scheduled for November 23, 2024 in Frederickburg.
Note – the Stables are not air-conditioned, however they are open air with fans and a beautiful cross breeze. In the event of unsuitable weather we will relocation and provide ample notice to all attendees.
There is no food service on site; please enjoy dinner out before coming, pack a meal or stop off at the Old County Store on the way. (No outside alcoholic is allowed)
*Culpeper Minute Men is hosting this event for fun, historical education AND to raise funds so that we are able to offer these classes to Culpeper area children and retirement communities without cost. Mountain Run Winery has been incredibility supportive of these events and our mission. All profits from ticket sales go to fund our initiatives!
These event and many others in the next year are made possible in part by a grant from VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities
Agenda
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Socialize, get your drinks and settle in
This is time for all attendees to park, get drinks and enjoy socializing with fellow dancers. Dancing was the most common way to socialize within your community in county life. So getting to know your fellow dancer is a prefect way to celebrate history!
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM – *Etiquette* DANCING begins – all in their places and ready to go!
By 7:30 pm, dancers will have organized and are ready to begin dancing. After this time it will be difficult to include new dancers until there is a break so please arrive before 7:30 pm. Sometime around 8:15 pm we will break for dancers to refresh themselves. At the end of the evening there will be a little time for questions and announcements regarding upcoming classes and events.

Early Baptist Church in Culpeper on Davis Street
2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us Tuesday, October 1 at 7 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
Join us in October as we explore the Baptist community’s role in Culpeper’s history. We will delve into how Baptists contributed from the era of religious freedom, through the Civil War, and up until 1955. Culpeper Baptist Church is celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year and Pastor Dan Carlton and Church Historian Roger L. Clatterbuck will share the story.
This program will be held at the museum. Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.

Culpeper Downtown Fall Restaurant Week
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-06 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Culpeper Downtown Fall Restaurant Week Sept. 30th – Oct 6th, 2024
Food brings people together and what better place to come together than Culpeper Downtown during Fall Restaurant Week, taking place Monday, September 30, through Sunday, October 6. Celebrate cuisine from around the world, while tantalizing your taste buds.
Enjoy specialty menus with exceptional dining choices our picturesque Downtown has to offer! Support local businesses, while getting dressed up and hitting the town with your best friends and family! Share good times and memorable, mouth-watering dishes during the Culpeper Downtown Fall Restaurant Week!

Acoustic Aubrey at Mountain Run Winery
2024-09-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come join us on Sunday, September 29th as we have local musician Acoustic Aubrey playing from 3-6pm under the barn.
The winery/brewery is open from 12-7pm so come out for a relaxing Sunday with us!
With a great local musician, plenty of outdoor seating, family-friendly amenities, and great wines/beers/ciders/sangrias, this is one you don’t want to miss.

No Book Left Behind
2024-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
At the end of Banned Books Week, we will be holding a book festival, No Book Left Behind, to celebrate our freedom to read. The festival will feature guest speakers, activities, and book sales, including banned titles.
This is a family-friendly event, and we invite everyone to celebrate great books, bring awareness to the dangers of censorship, and encourage us all to become involved with helping our children read and learn about diverse experiences in the world.

Ubuntu African Festival
2024-09-28 16:00 - 20:30 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Ubuntu Festival is a free family friendly event for all people that will include live cultural music and dancing, a diversity in African food, clothing, and crafts. It’s a place where we celebrate humanity at its fullest. You will certainly experience the taste of Africa with love, laughter and life.

The Cedar Mountain 5K and 10K Rally
2024-09-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
Participate either in a 5K or 10K race on the scenic Cedar Mountain Battlefield. Host by Bishop’s Events.

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is honored to welcome esteemed federal judge David Tatel for a special appearance at our monthly Book Club on Friday, September 27th, at 6:00 PM. Judge Tatel will join us to discuss his newly released memoir, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. This intimate event will offer a unique opportunity to delve into the life and career of a remarkable individual who has shaped the landscape of American law, all while navigating the challenges of blindness.

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
This month’s book is Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice by David S. Tatel. We are so honored that Judge Tatel will be present at Book Club. Join us for a lively discussion!

Fiesta Friday! 3 Exits to Memphis Live & Mi Ranchito
2024-09-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Open at 12pm! Fiesta Friday dinner 5-8pm, live music 5:30-8:30!

Burgers 'N Brew Live With Andrew Washington
2024-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Event by Death Ridge Brewery and Graze to Griddle

Elementary Explorers at the Museum: The 4 Seasons!
2024-09-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Did you know the seasons played a role in the survival of Culpeper? Join us this month as we learn about the 4 seasons and their importance to farmers who have planted this land for centuries. Participants will explore the differences between the seasons and what happens on a farm during each one. They will create a seasonal picture to take home.
Space is limited, so please register in advance! For more information, visit www.culpepermuseum.com, contact the museum at education@culpepermuseum.com, or call 540-829-1749.

Mill Run Bluegrass Band Live
2024-09-22 13:30 - 16:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Brunch & Bluegrass!

Pokémon Trade Day @ Collector's Den
2024-09-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Collector’s Den, 205 S East Street Suite 101, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Calling all Pokémon Trainers and collectors! Join us for a special Pokémon Trade Day where the focus is on swapping and expanding your Pokémon collection. For just $5 per person , you can engage in a day of trading, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your cards, trade with others, and immerse yourself in the Pokémon community. Enjoy engaging in a day of trading, network day dedicated to trading and building friendships within the Pokémon world.
Pokémon Trade Day
– Time:12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
– Entry Fee:$5 per person
– Note: This is a strictly no-sales, only trade event. Anyone caught selling items during the event who has not been provided an authorized vendor pass by Collector’s Den staff will be asked to leave.
If you wish to be a vendor showcasing your Pokémon wares, a $50 fee must be paid before the event to receive an authorized vendor pass.

Summer Nights Concert Series: Closing Time
2024-09-21 15:00 - 22:00 | Verdun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure ound Trl, Rixeyville, VA, 22737, United States
Close out another great summer of music with us and The Unsuitables, Marc Allred, and The Still Runners!
The Unsuitables – Rock and Roll with a twist of Funk and Soul.
Marc Allred is a talented singer and songwriter originally from Hauula, Hawaii currently based in Stafford, VA.
Marc has a passion for seamless melodies, energetic riffs and uplifting song structures, echoing a variety of genres, ranging from reggae and rock, to punk, folk and even pop. His music is inspired by the work of seminal performers the likes of Tom Petty, Bob Marley, NOFX and The Police, to mention a few.
Marc’s work is particularly forward-thinking and full of personality. This charismatic artist painstakingly labors to create a memorable live show with his unique live looping and carefully crafted songs that connect with his audiences in a tailored way.
The Still Runners are a country band that was formed in Fall 2018 in the wake of a local country music contest in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The band blends different musical playing styles in order to form a unique yet versatile sound within the likes of country music and southern rock. Its members come from a wide range of backgrounds that allow them to tell stories to which many can relate.
Camping setup begins at 3pm, music starts at 5pm.
Ticket Information and Prices:
Concert Tickets
– Kids 4 & under – Free
– Ages 5-13 – $5.00/Child
– General Admission – $15.00/Person
Camping**
– Kids 4 & under – Free
– Kids 5-13 – No additional cost to concert ticket
– GA Concert Ticket/Camping Ticket – $20 / Person
**Camping set up with driving access is from 3-4:30 to your GA site**
After that time slot, there will be no car access to drive your gear.
General Admission camping will be available from our Redtail Landing site, spreading all the way to Eagles Landing, located by the bathhouse.
Adventure Pass* – $10/person
*Adventure pass includes a single round on the Static Course, Climbing tower and Dual zipline one concert evening*
Must be 8 y/o or older for the climbing wall and ziplines.
Must be 13 y/o or older for the Static Course.

Darcy Dawn at Mountain Run Winery
2024-09-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come out to Mountain Run Winery on Saturday, September 21st and listen to local singer/songwriter Darcy Dawn while enjoying delicious bites Indian inspired bites from JuJu’s Indian Cuisine food truck and wines/ciders/sangria/beers from the winery.
The winery is open from 12-7pm so feel free to hang out for awhile. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon!
To hear more of Darcy, check out her FB page at https://www.facebook.com/DarcyDawnOfficial and her website https://www.darcydawn.com/
