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Decoupage Basics WEEKLY Workshop at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-07-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Discover the art of decoupage and transform ordinary surfaces into beautiful works of art!
In this hands-on weekly workshop, you’ll learn a variety of decoupage techniques while working on different surfaces and projects.
Explore the creative possibilities of:
Decorative napkins
Rice papers
Tissue papers
Specialty papers and embellishments
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, you can start a new project or continue building on an existing one each week. Learn new techniques, experiment with materials, and enjoy creating in a fun, supportive environment.
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place, Suite 110 Culpeper, VA
Come create, learn, and connect with fellow makers. New participants are always welcome!

Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour
2026-07-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 12:30 | 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701, 111 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history.
This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped Culpeper—while uncovering hidden stories and overlooked history you won’t find on your own. Perfect for visitors and locals alike.

CARS Cruise In Car Show
2026-07-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Southgate Shopping Center, 309 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Cruise In for a cause on the 1st Saturday monthly from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Southgate Shopping Center. CARS: Christ-Centered Addiction Restoration Services. 50/50 and Raffle Tickets available.

“We the People” the musical
2026-07-04 14:00 - 16:00 | American Legion, 14222 Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Culpeper Little Theatre proudly presents “We the People” the musical as part of Culpeper’s celebration of our nation’s Semiquincentennial! July 3 at 7 pm and July 4 at 2 pm at the American Legion Post 330. Tickets are $15 and be purchased at the Culpeper Little Theater website.

4th of July music by Abbey Road Band & LobsterPalooza at DuCard Vineyards
2026-07-04 12:00 - 20:00 | DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, V, 22719, United States
What would be more appropriate for America’s 250th anniversary than…. A British Invasion (again).This time with tunes from The Beatles, Stone, Dave Clark Five, Herman’s Hermits, and more, “all day and all of the night’ – until it’s time for fireworks down the street.
We’ll also have LobsterPalooza with Cousins Maine Lobster on site, and grills for you to bring along and burn your own hot dogs and burgers.
Appropriately, we are charging a TARIFF of $12 per person in advance and $20 at the gate. You’ll receive a souvenir DuCard logo wine glass to take home.
WC member tickets are complimentary! Contact Beth@ducardvineyards.com to reserve your tickets.

Culpeper's 4th of July Celebration
2026-07-04 08:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Town of Culpeper’s 4th of July event is Culpeper at its very best! Citizens’ young and old, new and native, join together to celebrate America’s birthday on a grand scale. It will be here before you know it.
Plans are in full force for this year’s festivities. Our old-fashioned Independence Day will include the Freedom 5K in partnership with the Culpeper Baptist Church and Museum of Culpeper History, The American Dream Car, Truck and Bike Show in partnership with Jax Wax, the Patriotic Presentation at the Culpeper Courthouse Lawn, along with a food truck rodeo, vendors, games, entertainment and music at Heritage Park and the spectacular fireworks display at Rockwater Park.
For safety concerns, the public will not be allowed at Rockwater Park beginning at 5pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Culpeper VA250 - 4th of July Freedom 5K
2026-07-04 08:30 - 10:00 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
This family-friendly race offers more than just a run. Participants will travel through the beautiful and historic Yowell Meadow Park while celebrating Culpeper’s rich Revolutionary War heritage as part of the nationwide America250 celebration. Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, or patriotic history lover, the Freedom 5K offers something for everyone.
This year’s race supports the Museum of Culpeper History, helping preserve and share the stories that shaped our community and our nation.
Early registration is just $35 through June 15 and includes:
• A commemorative race T-shirt
• A custom finisher’s medal celebrating Culpeper’s Revolutionary history
• A fun and patriotic community experience
Groups of five or more can register for just $30 per participant through June 15.
After June 15, registration increases to $40 for individuals and $35 for group participants, so sign up early and save and guarantee a t-shirt and medal
Participants can also join the fun by entering the Group Costume Competition, with prizes awarded for:
• Best Red, White, and Blue Spirit
• Most Historically Accurate Revolutionary Theme
• Most Creative Patriotic Design

Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
2026-07-04 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 07:30 - 12:00 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Saturday mornings in Downtown Culpeper are about to get a whole lot tastier. The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 2, inviting families, foodies, and friends to kick off the season at the longest-running and most successful farmers market in the area. Overseen by Culpeper’s nonprofit Main Street program, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), the market features an incredible lineup of 37 full-time and 25 part-time vendors including farmers, growers, bakers and craft artisans.

From meats to mushrooms, honey to hydrangeas, and breakfast biscuits to bath bombs, each Saturday offers something new to discover. And be sure not to miss out on market staples like eggs, bread, jam, hot sauce, hard cider, dog treats, and more.

“We the People” the musical
2026-07-03 19:00 - 2026-07-04 21:00 | American Legion Post 330, 14222 Rixeyville Road, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Culpeper Little Theatre presents a profoundly patriotic musical to help celebrate our nation’s Semiquincentennial: “We the People” the musical! July 3 at 7 pm and July 4 at 2 pm at the American Legion Post 330. Tickets available at Culpeper Little Theatre website.

"We Declare" Exhibit
2026-07-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
We Declare . . .
that under the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the U. S. Declaration of Independence, we are free and independent.
This exhibit is an exploration of natural rights and 27 grievances that led colonists to say, “ENOUGH” in 1776 to a tyrant.
Examining the context of the times, the exhibit compares those 27 grievances to 2025, and asks, “Am I Giving Up My Freedom and Independence to Tyranny?”
​Open NOW through July 11, 2026 – Open Friday’s 11:00 am – 4:00 pm and by appointment by calling C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.

Sloth Yoga
2026-07-02 18:00 - 19:15, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:15 | Pranapiloga, 133 East Davis St. Suite 360, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Slow, mindful yoga. Generally following the Hatha Yoga lineage and incorporating The Eight Limbs of Yoga, we will slow down, moving in our own time and exploring what feels good.
Please bring your favorite blanket.
$25 per person per class

Art @ The Vineyard - Pamela Morris
2026-07-01 - 2026-08-31 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is thrilled to exhibit Pam Morris’s work in both our tasting rooms starting July 1 through August 31. Pam spent much of her career as a microbiologist in academia and at the National Science Foundation. In 2019, she became the Executive Director of the Greene Care Clinic, a free health care clinic for uninsured adults in Greene County, Virginia. The arts, especially photography, have always been an outlet for her. She lives in Earlysville, Virginia, with dogs, cats, and a large vegetable garden.

Bikes and Coffee MEETUP!
2026-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Fulton Moto, 107 S East St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Riders, gear up! Join us for another Bikes and Coffee Morning Moto Meetup. a chance to connect with other motorcycle enthusiasts. No matter the brand, no matter the style, we’re just here to hang out with folks who love the ride.
Coffee and food available at Fulton Moto!
Come by, meet fellow riders, and check out what we’ve got. See you there

Teacup Fairy Garden Workshop at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-06-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Teacup Fairy Garden Workshop
$40.00
Step into a tiny world of whimsy and create your own enchanted tea cup fairy garden.
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Culpeper Artisan Collective
Join me for a workshop where we’ll transform vintage teacups into miniature fairy gardens filled with moss, flowers, tiny treasures, and storybook charm. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply looking for a creative afternoon, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind fairy garden and a delightful memory.
Your $40 ticket includes:
• Vintage teacup and saucer
• All fairy garden materials and supplies
• A wide selection of whimsical embellishments
• Instruction and creative guidance
• Your completed fairy garden to take home
No experience is required. Just bring your imagination and a willingness to play.
Spaces are limited to keep the workshop cozy and personal.
Reserve your seat and join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and a little bit of magic.

Grapes of Wrath 2026 - Armored Combat Tournament
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Iron Lions, AMCF, and Mountain Run Winery present: GRAPES of WRATH 2026!
The Iron Lions USA and the American Medieval Combat Federation are excited to present Northern Virginia’s most exciting medieval combat sport event of the summer!
Grapes of Wrath is a 2-day Buhurt (full contact armored combat) tournament bringing together some of the best fighters from across the United States. This is a 5v5 tournament (five heavily armed and armored fighters on each side of our solid wooden fighting area, doing battle until only one team is left standing!). With elite men and femme athletes battling it out for glory, you don’t want to miss this incredible event!
Come watch as dozens of armored knights engage one another in the fields of Culpeper. The battles, weapon swings, takedowns, and big hits are all real. This is the sport of kings, brought back to you now in a modern setting.
If you’ve never experienced armored combat before, now is your chance. Come enjoy some premium wine, food, vendors, and most importantly, no-holds-barred, brutal steel fighting competition!
Tickets are on sale now and will also be sold at the gate day-of.
Bring lawn chairs/picnic blankets and arrive early for the best seats.
Beer, wine, cider and mead will be available for purchase (no outside alcohol is allowed) both at the winery and at the tournament site.

Lonesome Brigade Live at Jill's Lounge
2026-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Ferlazzo 1938, 137 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Enjoy live music from Lonesome Brigade in the intimate setting of Jill’s Lounge. Gather with friends for a fun evening of local entertainment and drinks.

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 6 pm as we discuss Stalin’s Ghost by Martin Cruz Smith.

Jumping Spider Adventure Time at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Bring your kids! They’ll be fascinated! Come meet over 9 jumping spiders and learn about them!
Kirsten Scannon and Alyssa Bolin will have their group of jumping spiders available for you to see them in person, in their enclosures, as well as being handled. You will learn lots of fun facts, especially that spiders are not our enemies!
And be ready for the cuteness as babies will be available for purchase!
Culpeper Artisan Collective home of Nurture-a sensory experience
201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper VA 22701
Free to the community

Father's Day Laser Cutting Demo at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Father’s Day Laser Cutting Demo with Jon Seeley of JB Laser Studios
Looking for a unique Father’s Day weekend experience?
Join us at Culpeper Artisan Collective for a fascinating live laser cutting demonstration with local maker Jon Seeley of JB Laser Studios.
Discover how laser technology transforms wood, acrylic, and other materials into beautiful custom creations. Jon will showcase the laser cutting and engraving process, explain design techniques, answer questions, and share examples of his work.
Whether you’re curious about the technology, interested in creating personalized gifts, or simply enjoy seeing craftsmanship in action, this interactive demonstration is a fun and educational experience for all ages.
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Culpeper Artisan Collective
201 Waters Place, Suite 110
Culpeper, VA 22701
Come celebrate Father’s Day weekend, meet a talented local artisan, and see how creativity and technology come together to create amazing works of art.
Perfect for dads, makers, hobbyists, and anyone curious about laser engraving and custom design!

Father's Day at Mountain Run Winery
2026-06-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Looking for a place to take the family and relax outside for Father’s Day weekend that has music, delicious food, tons of space for the whole family (including playground), and great wines and ciders? Look no further than Mountain Run Winery!
Come out between noon-7pm on Sunday, June 21st to enjoy a relaxing day at the winery. Local favorites The Unsuitables will be playing during the afternoon.
Did we forget to mention that we’ve got TJJ Island Catering out for the day for all your munching needs?
So be sure to come out and enjoy delicious eats, music, and libations and celebrate the amazing father in your life!

Vertigo Down at Mountain Run Winery
2026-06-20 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 June 20th and enjoy some great 80s, 90s, and 2000s rock by Vertigo Down from 3-6pm.
The winery and brewery are open from 12-7pm and we will have Juju’s Indian Cuisine and Sweets onsite with delicious Indian inspired fare as well.
It’s a great way to spend a summer afternoon!
