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Sip & Learn
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us on Friday, April 18th, for Sip & Learn. Barbara Hawley will present “How to Look at Art.” The discussion begins at 6 pm, but please arrive early to enjoy your favorite Revalation beverage during the talk. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays and stays open until sunset.

Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every Other Friday Night From 7:00-9:00PM.
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place #201, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Trivia Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery – Every other Friday Night from 7-9PM. Bring your friends and family to form a team and test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture.

Adult and Kids Easter Egg Hunts at Mountain Run Winery
2025-04-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come and hang out with Mountain Run Winery for Easter fun!
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR POPULAR EGG HUNTS! Details will be finalized soon and tickets go on sale March 19th! And new this year, we are adding a second session to the adult hunt!

The winery is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt event for all ages, including adults! Egg hunts for kids are only $7 if you register in advance. The adult hunt (21+ only) is only $16 and features adult-themed prizes in the eggs including gift certificates for the winery! If spaces are available, day-of registrations will be allowed at $10/kid and $20/adult.
Payment is due at the time of registration through the registration link.
There will be food available for purchase from Zippy’s BBQ, live music by Andrew Washington from 2-5pm, barrel train rides running all afternoon ($3 cash to the train operator), a bounce house, Sandy’s Face Painting, and an onsite playground for all the littles to get out their Easter energy. Be sure to see if you can spot the Easter Bunny hopping around the hunt as well.
The winery is open all afternoon for participants and non-participants alike.
Hunt spaces are limited to 50 in each age group so be sure to register in advance to reserve your space!

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2025-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us Friday, April 25, for Book Club @ The Vineyard as we discuss Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. We open at noon, so pop in early for a glass of wine and a snack to enjoy during the evening. The discussion begins at 6 pm. Bring a friend, even if they haven’t finished the book!

Karaoke Friday Night at Beer Hound Brewery - Every Other Friday from 7:00 - 10:00PM!
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Place #201, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Do you like to sing? Do you like to have fun? Then join us for Karaoke Night! Seasoned performer or a shy beginner, you’ll have a blast singing your heart out with us!
Every other Friday Night from 7:00Pm – 10:00PM.

Park Day at Salubria
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Salubria, 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg, VA, 22741, United States
Join Historic Germanna as we partake in the nationwide cleanup of historic sites and battlefields by sprucing up Historic Salubria and its grounds.
A variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be available, including:
-Cleaning up the Salubria Community Cemetery (clearing brush, picking up deadfall, cutting back saplings)
-Repairing the split-rail fence (digging holes, inserting fence posts)
-Tidying up outside the house (picking up deadfall, raking leaves)
-Tidying up inside the house (sweeping, dusting)
All participants will be treated to a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Salubria with Historic Germanna staff.
Volunteers should meet at the parking area beside Historic Salubria. Follow the gravel driveway through the gate, and park near the modern cottage. We will convene near there.
We have some tools available, but if you have your own, bring it! We will be using clippers, loppers, brooms, rakes, dusters, and shovels. Volunteers should also bring gloves and any other protective gear. Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeves and pants.
In case of inclement weather, Park Day will be moved to Saturday May 3.

Park Day 2025
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:30 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
For 29 years, thousands of volunteers have gathered at battlefields and historic sites across the nation to participate in the Trust’s Park Day clean-up effort. Including Boy and Girl Scouts, Rotarians, Lions Club members, church groups, ROTC units, youth groups, Wounded Warrior groups and many others, more than 450,000 cumulative hours of labor have been contributed to projects large and small to keep our nation’s heritage not only preserved, but also pristine.
Come join us at the Cedar Mountain Battlefield to help us perform some maintenance tasks to preserve our battlefield! Bring your friends and family out too!
Register here by emailing cedarmountainbff@gmail.com

Rapidan River Master Gardener Plant and Yard Sale
2025-04-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Carver Center, 9432 North James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, 22733, United States
➡️Join us for our annual plant sale, featuring a diverse selection of locally 🌿grown indoor and outdoor plants🍅
In addition to plants, browse our 🏷️yard sale for gardening tools and decorative items.
*Food Vendor*Garden-Themed Vendors*Kids Activities*
🎟️Don’t forget to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win our huge garden-themed basket!
Buy your tickets online or at the event:
https://tinyurl.com/rrmgraffle
All proceeds support the Rapidan River Master Gardeners’ community projects, including pollinator gardens, school programs, library seed exchanges, senior outreach, educational tents at county farmers markets, and the Carver Demonstration Garden.
Your purchase helps us grow a greener, more connected community!
💵Cash Preferred
💳Cards accepted via Zeffy App

Terrarium Workshop
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Terrariums are not just gorgeous living decor—they’re a blast to create! Dive into our hands-on workshop and craft your very own personalized terrarium. MacKenzie will guide you through every step – from layering and plant selection to adding those perfect finishing touches for a thriving mini-ecosystem.
Registration Details
Your registration covers 90 minutes of engaging instruction, three 2″ terrarium plants, soil, rocks, and a variety of decorative goodies. Note: the terrarium container isn’t included. Choose from our selection of containers and extra plants at a 10% discount during the workshop. Feel free to bring your own container if you prefer!
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in, and we’ll start right on time. Our workshops are held in our new location at 105 E Davis Street.
Kids aged 9 and up are welcome to join, but space is limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
Please note: All registrations are non-refundable. Let’s make some magic in a jar!
About the Instructor
MacKenzie is our in-house Store Manager and Plant Specialist at Botanical Dwellings. She has been with Botanical Dwellings for three years and loves teaching many of our tropical-focused workshops. Whether in the shop running a repotting demo or nerding out over trees in Shenandoah – MacKenzie is happy to talk plants with you anytime.

Gnarly Culpeper Block Party & Brew Fest
2025-04-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Culpeper Train Depot, 111 Commerce St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Gnarly Culpeper Block Party returns Saturday, April 26 in the heart of historic Culpeper Downtown, the Depot District! Join Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), Culpeper’s non-profit Main Street Program, for the biggest fundraising event of the year, highlighting some of the best local and regional craft brews and ciders in and around the area!

Arts & Vines
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Saturday, April 26th – Arts & Vines – Our Spring Arts & Vines is on Saturday, April 26th, from noon to 6 pm. Cast Iron Craft House will be at the Vineyard and in charge of our kitchen, whipping up delectable options.
The amazing artisans featured include Rachana Ink Art (watercolors), Elizabeth Bennett (hand-painted barn quilts), Phineas Rose Studio (jewelry), Yuval Zack (native plants), Cathy Vaughn (metal).

Rixeyville Revival at Mountain Run Winery
2025-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Stop by Mountain Run Winery during the afternoon on April 26th to enjoy the sounds of Americana with a bit of rock n roll soul from Rixeyville Revival!
El Jefe Street Eats will be onsite all afternoon if you need delicious eats as well.
We can’t wait to see you at the winery!

Cheap Whiskey Live
2025-04-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Live music with Cheap Whiskey band!

2026 Cal Tri Culpeper
2025-04-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Mountian Run Lake Park, Pavilion #4
2026 Cal Tri Culpeper – 4.26.26.
Culpeper’s Mountain Run Lake Park, situated in north-central Virginia, is located between D.C./NOVA (75 miles), Richmond (90 miles) and Charlottesville (45 miles). Bring the whole family for a relaxing race-cation. 16283 J B Carpenter Jr Dr., Culpeper, VA US 22701
18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.
TO DO. Culpeper National Cemetery. Old House Vineyards. Museum Of Culpeper History.
AIRPORT. Dulles International Airport
AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 50 F / 71 F
WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F. Wetsuit recommended.

Photo Credit: Cal Tri Events

Stained Glass Workshop
2025-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Lily Rose & Company, 172 E Davis St,, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us as we host Master Stained Glass artist Melanie, who will instruct you on how to craft this beautiful stained glass flower.Registration required. Space is limited!

Art @ The Vineyard
2025-05-01 - 2025-06-30 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is excited to showcase Gayle Ford’s artworks from May 1st to June 30th. Gayle was born and raised in New Orleans, where her earliest memories involve drawing and a passion for animals. As a high school student, Gayle earned a scholarship to the McCrady School of Fine and Applied Arts in the French Quarter.
While raising her family, Gayle also pursued her studies through art classes, focusing on illustration, photography, and fine art at community colleges in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. After relocating to Colorado, she worked as an illustrator for Interweave Press. However, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia called to her, and Gayle moved back, settling in Brightwood.
Gayle is comfortable with oils, watercolors, acrylics, and graphics, making it hard for her to choose which she enjoys the most. Nevertheless, her first love is drawing. Gayle employs these mediums to capture her affection for nature, animals, and intriguing faces.
Stop by the tasting room to peruse her exquisite art!

DinoWalk
2025-05-02 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 15:00 | Luck Stone Quarry – Culpeper Plant, 18244 Germanna Hwy, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Explore the largest quantity of dinosaur footprints discovered in North America! Each year the Museum partners with the local Luck Stone Quarry to provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 million years ago, giant beasts roamed the region we call home today. Then, in 1989, evidence of their existence was discovered at the bottom of the quarry.
This year’s annual DinoWalk will be held Friday AND Saturday, May 2-3, 2025!
Vehicle passes are $50.00 and are available for hourly timed tours. Each pass provides entry to one vehicle and its occupants. Due to limited space in the parking area, vehicles must be passenger van size or smaller. Each pass will also provide family admission to the Museum of Culpeper History in downtown Culpeper for FREE.
· Passes will be available ONLINE ONLY through Eventbrite.
· Sorry, we are unable to take advance registrations!
· PLEASE NOTE, due to limited parking on-site, passes are limited and sell out very quickly!
· Member Only passes for Friday, May 2 available for online purchase on April 5.
· General public passes for Saturday, May 3 available for online purchase on April 12.
Order a t-shirt in the size you want in advance! Shirts are available for sale on site, but our popular sizes sell out quickly!! T-shirts will be available for pick-up at the event or the museum.

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
2025-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Salubria, 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg, VA, 22741, United States
To honor National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Germanna invites you to step back in time to explore the architectural legacy of Salubria.
Thanks to funding from the Semiquincentennial grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, we are amid the process of preparing a comprehensive Historic Structures Report for Salubria. As we undertake this process, we’re offering a rare opportunity to experience Salubria like never before.
Join us for exclusive, small-group tours that focus on the architecture, history, and ongoing preservation efforts of this remarkable site. Get up close and personal with the remarkable craftmanship of the house, made by hand by 18th century free and enslaved craftspeople, and augmented by later preservation projects. Visitors will even have the chance to experience the rarely-seen second floor and cellar.
Each tour will be led by renowned experts in the field.
Doug Harnsberger, Preservation Architect, will lead a tour on May 2. Kathy Ellis, Salubria Historian, will lead a tour on May 9. Gordon Lohr, Historic Architecture Scholar, will lead the tour on May 23. Finally, Shannon Doherty, Historic Germanna Education Manager, will lead the tour on May 30.
Together, they’ll share insights into Salubria’s construction, craftsmanship, and the stories its walls have held for centuries.
Tours will be offered on four Fridays in May: May 2, May 9, May 23, and May 30. Each tour begins at 10:00am. Registration is required for each tour, as space is limited. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $10 on Historic Germanna’s Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/o/historic-germanna-19738501044).
Don’t miss this chance to engage with history and preservation firsthand in honor of a month dedicated to protecting the past for future generations.

Wicked Bottom Fun Run Festival by Girls on the Run Piedmont
2025-05-03 | Lenn Park, 19206 Edwin Wy, Culpeper, V, 22701, United States
🏃‍♀️ What: Wicked Bottom Fun Run Festival – a family-friendly event featuring a ½-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K options!
🌟 When: May 3, 2025
📍 Where: Lenn Park, Culpeper, VA
✨ Event Highlights:
Inspiration Village: The heart of our festival with activities, community partners, and fun for all ages.
½-Mile Fun Run: Perfect for kids, beginners, or anyone looking for a light-hearted, joyful race!
5K & 10K Runs: Whether you’re racing for a PR or taking a scenic jog, we’ve got you covered! You have the choice of running TIMED or UNTIMED at this event. Our Girls on the Run girls and coaches will be UNTIMED FOR THIS EVENT and are already registered.
🎉 Why Attend?
Support an incredible cause! Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Piedmont, empowering girls across our community.
Enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and connection with your family, friends, and neighbors.
Experience one of the region’s most inspiring and engaging charity events!

Moonshiners Meet & Greet
2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Belmont Farm Distillery, 13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Mark your calendars for our first event of the season. Meet your favorite Moonshiners, including Tim Smith, Tickle, Chuck Miller, Howard, Henry Law, Amanda, Big Nick, and Tony Perry! We’ll have tours and tastings, live music, Civil War reenactments, food for purchase, and beer from our new brewery! Bring the family and enjoy a nice day full of fun.PARKING IS $5 PER VEHICLE with all proceeds going to the Knights of Columbus.

Zandra's Cinco De Mayo Weekend Extravaganza!
2025-05-03 11:00 - 2025-05-05 00:00 | Zandra’s Taqueria, 302 E. Davis Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Get ready for a fiesta like no other! 🎊 We’re kicking off our Cinco De Mayo celebrations with a weekend full of fun, prizes, and plenty of good times at Zandra’s! Join us from Saturday, May 3rd, through Monday, May 5th as we celebrate in style!
🎁 What’s in store? 🎁
– A fun-filled game running all weekend with amazing prizes!
– Colorful sombreros to wear and show off your fiesta spirit!
– Cinco De Mayo t-shirts & exclusive merchandise for you to take home!
– Free chips & salsa vouchers – because who doesn’t love a good dip?
– Free taco vouchers – tacos = happiness, right?
– Zandra’s gift cards in amounts of $10, $20, and $50 – the perfect way to keep the celebration going!
– Free dessert coupons – treat yourself to something sweet!
This weekend is going to be filled with fun, flavors, and fantastic prices, and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU! So gather your friends, put on your party hats (sombreros encouraged!), and let’s make this Cinco De Mayo unforgettable!
See you at Zandra’s!

The Unsuitables at Mountain Run Winery
2025-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come enjoy the first weekend of May at the winery while listening to local group The Unsuitables playing their Motown, funk, and blues inspired music from 3-6pm!
Be sure to bring your appetites too as we will have local favorite Over the Top Chef at the winery serving up burgers, salads, chicken, and so much more!!!
Winery/brewery hours are 12-7pm.

En Plein Air
2025-05-04 06:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us for your opportunity to create Art @ The Vineyard on Sunday, May 4th, from dawn till dusk. Artists are welcome to capture our beautiful landscape, located in Hebron Valley, with stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This open-air painting event lets artists render changing light and atmosphere quickly while playing with color and form using the “a la prima” or “wet on wet” technique.
Tickets are $35 for each artist and include unfettered access to the vineyard grounds, a healthy lunch, and your chance to exhibit your created work at the end of the day in our tasting room for the public to enjoy.
The tasting room will be open until 8pm to give the public a chance to admire the art produced that day.

A Joyful Noise" The Virginia State University Concert Choir
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Carver 4-County Museum presents a benefit concert for all ages to enjoy the sounds of the Virginia State University Concert Choir at Culpeper Baptist Church on May 4th at 4pm.

Fallen But Not Forgotten: The History of Memorial Day
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
On May 26 Americans will honor service men and women who died while defending our nation. Join us as Culpeper National Cemetery volunteer and Air Force veteran Jeff Joyce shares the history of Memorial Day, from the early decoration of Civil War graves with flowers to today’s annual day of mourning and remembrance.

Culpeper Garden Club Flower Show
2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Culpeper County Fieldhouse, 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Culpeper Garden Club is hosting a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse, 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper, from 1-3 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce will officially open the show with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary. The show is free and open to the public.
The theme of this year’s flower show, ‘Designs of the Decades’ is in celebration of the 9 decades the Culpeper club has been in existence. There will be numerous entries of spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs – daffodils, tulips, iris and azaleas to name just a few. Attendees will enjoy seeing fabulous floral arrangements showcasing the talents of the club members. The designs will incorporate flowers and plant material found in the everyday garden to the exotic.
In addition, special short presentations will be presented by horticulture specialists. Stephanie DeNicola of Culpeper Soil & Water will discuss the best home gardening practices, such as soil testing, water usage reduction and turning turf into wildflower plantings. Robert Myers, James Madison’s Montpelier Horticulturist, will discuss the history of the Annie DuPont Formal Garden and current interpretation and its maintenance. Ashley Appling, Horticulture and Arborist Extension Agent, will share information on how to successfully grow camellias in Central Piedmont.
Gardening enthusiasts will also enjoy perusing the new nursery stock offered for purchase by Windmill Heights Nursery and Willow Shade Nursery, both located in Culpeper.
The Culpeper Garden Club Flower Show is a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with club members, to learn more about the joy of gardening, floral design and the club’s many contributions to the community.
