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En Plein Air
2025-05-04 06:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

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.

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!

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.

DinoWalk
2025-05-03 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-02 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.

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!

Preservation Month Tours of Salubria
2025-05-02 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.

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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).

Gnarly Culpeper Block Party & Brew Fest
2025-04-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Footer Attribution
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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

Sip & Learn
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Culpeperpalooza 2025
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-19 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Save the Date for Culpeperpalooza 2025 – April 18 & 19, 2025.
Culpeperpalooza returns for the fourth year this April 18th & 19tht at Mountain Run Winery. This is Culpeper’s biggest celebration of live local music!
All of the proceeds from this year’s event will go towards to SAFE, a nonprofit providing Services to Abused Families. In the last three years we raised over $36,000 to support local music education and community programming.
Schedule of Activities and Music:
Friday
5:00 to 6:00 pm Eric Misa
6:00 to 8:00 pm The Unsuitables
Saturday
12:00 to 1:00 pm Phillip Hunt
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Get Down Jack
3:00 to 4:30 pm Bobby G & the Heavies
4:30 to 5:00 pm Birds of Prey demonstration with EarthQuest
5:00 to 6:30 pm Fountains
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Waking Napster
*Schedule is subject to change
Libations from:
Mountain Run Winery
TBA
Food trucks:
Peppers on the Go
JuJu’s Indian Cuisine & Treats
More food trucks to be added soon!
Only tickets sold through Eventbrite are valid for this event, do not purchase tickets from anyone offering to resell them as they are not real tickets.
If you are interested in supporting this great event, or you want to be a part, please contact MountainRunWinery@gmail.com.
Visit www.Culpeperpalooza.com for more details.

Waterfalls Band at Mountain Run Winery
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come enjoy the day at Mountain Run Winery with WaterFalls Band! Waterfalls is an acoustic trio playing bluegrass, country & jamrock standards, deep cuts & originals.

The Fly Birds Live
2025-04-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Brunch & Bluegrass! Open at 11am, music 1:30-4:30!

Pop-Up @ The Vineyard - CubaMex LLC
2025-04-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
CubaMex will be at the Vineyard serving authentic, made-from-scratch Cuban and Mexican dishes from noon until 5 pm on Sunday. See you @ The Vineyard!

Salubria Art Day
2025-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Salubria, 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg, VA, 22741, United States
Drop by Historic Salubria any time between 11:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday April 13 for an informal afternoon of art and community. Explore the 18th century house and grounds, and be inspired to create art of your own! Limited art supplies, including paper, pencils, and paint, will be provided, but if you have favorite art supplies of your own, bring them!
A suggested donation of $10 per adult, $5 per child, is recommended. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Eric Misa at Mountain Run Winery
2025-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come spend the day at Mountain Run Winery on Saturday April 12th!
Smok Shak LLC will be grilling up delicious eats all day and one of our favorite local musicians, Eric Misa, will be playing at the pole barn during the afternoon! If you haven’t heard him yet, you’re in for a treat. Whether he’s playing beloved classics or adding his own unique twist to his music, he’s always a joy to listen to and is sure to get the crowd on their feet.
Plus, Jeepin for Paws will be out celebrating their 3rd(!) anniversary from 12-4pm with raffles, a kids craft corner, adoption center for kids (plush cats), moon bounce, face painter, and doggy art for the fur-babies plus so much more. More information on the anniversary event can be found:https://www.facebook.com/events/1068393288375911

Bees & Trees Farm’s 4th Annual Hop Fest!
2025-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Bees and Trees, 18028 Carrico Mills Road, Elkwood, VA, 22718
Tickets are on sale NOW for Bees & Trees Farm’s 4th Annual Hop Fest!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 -11 AM -4 PM
(Rain Date – April 19th)
$5 per child

Three Easter Egg Hunts (A total of 1500 candy and coin-filled eggs!)

*Ages 5 & Under
*Ages 6-8
*Ages 9-12

Free Hayrides & Barrel Train Rides
Delicious Eats from Law Dawg Hotdogs & The Happy Waffle

Hard Cider Tastings (21+) from Son of a Bear Ciders
Take pix with the Easter Bunny!

To ensure every child has a chance to collect eggs, ticket sales are limited —don’t wait! Secure your spot now for a hopping good time!

Revolutionary Culpeper
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Did you know that Culpeper played an important role in supporting the revolutionary cause in Virginia and in the events that influenced American independence? Learn about the people, places, and events shaped by Culpeper’s patriots and see how these activities were written into the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and other founding documents in this walking tour of downtown led by staff and volunteers of the Museum of Culpeper History. Stories include the Culpeper Minute Men, religious liberty, and western expansion.
Attendees should bring water, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours will be held rain or shine unless otherwise advertised.
