Visit Culpeper

Rixeyville Revival at Mountain Run Winery
2025-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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.

Words & Wine
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
🎤 Open Mic Night at Revelation Vineyards! 🎤
Calling all poets, novelists, spoken-word artists, and storytellers! Join us on Friday, January 31st, for an unforgettable evening of creativity and community at Words and Wine. Share your latest masterpiece, debut a soon-to-be-published work, or captivate us with a life story. This is your chance to shine! Bring your friends, sip, and savor the evening with fellow wordsmiths. Arrive early for a glass of wine or verjus before the event begins.
RSVP: Secure your spot in the readings by emailing info@revalationvineyards.com.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your words and connect with a vibrant community of creators. See you there!

Easter Egg Float
2025-04-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Powell Wellness Center, 1005 Golf Drive, Culpeper, 22701
Egg Float April 11!
Please register at the front desk or by calling 540-445-5406
Free for members, $3/per child/non-members

Annual Relic Hunt at Liberty Hall
2025-04-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall, 18255 Plantation Loop, Brandy Station, VA, 22714, United States
Liberty Hall will be holding our annual seeded and natural relic hunt on SUNDAY April 6th 2025.
**The Royal Artillery brass strap from a artillery pouch (relic pictured above) was found at Liberty Hall last year by Patrick Connors of The Shank is Intact. He did a fabulous Youtube video on it and American Digger did a article on the find and the piece. An amazing piece of history!! https://youtu.be/cfiPWwgbJ94
Sign up is through our Waiver File – see link in the event page.
Early registration through January 15 is $125 per hunter, payable at registration. (Venmo is preferred to @LibertyHallVa). Email or PM us for other payment options.
This will be a combination seeded and natural hunt. We will have thousands of dollars worth of relics seeded (or by token) on the property, plus the opportunity to hunt for natural relics.The plantation is located at
Liberty Hall18255 Plantation LoopRixeyville VA 22737
The plantation is a colonial site, occupied by both CSA and US forces during the war. There are 2 Confederate canon emplacements on the property (prob from 1863), as well as a large US camp presence (from the winter of 1864).

Crafts’ Meow Craft Show
2025-04-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Forgotten Felines of Culpeper presents its 8th Annual Crafts’ Meow Craft show. With dozens of crafters and vendors.
Spaces still available, contact Jessica Cranfield if interested 315-952-3590

Book World Meets Wine World
2025-04-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us on Friday, April 4th, for Book World Meets Wine World. Author Elizabeth Massie will present her book Night Benedictions. The idea for Night Benedictions was born from Massie’s personal practice of writing and sharing nighttime reflections on social media. During the event, Massie will share insights into her writing process, her deep-rooted love for Virginia, and her upcoming book Snow Cats and Boardwalk Dogs—a collection of rhyming narrative poems coming later this year.
You can buy the book here. This is a benefit for the Literacy Council of Madison County. Ten percent of our proceeds for this event will be donated to the organization.
The presentation will start at 6:00. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, so pop in early for a glass of wine and a snack to enjoy during the talk.

Pop-Up @ The Vineyard
2025-04-04 12:00 - 19:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Don’t miss Pop-Up @ The Vineyard on Friday, April 4th. CubaMex will bring Cuban and Mexican cuisine to the Hebron Valley. The Vineyard is open from noon until sunset on Fridays, and CubaMex will serve up delectables made from scratch all day.

The Colonial Militia – Its Dress, Arms, and Equipment
2025-04-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
This summer is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the Culpeper Minutemen militia. Join us as local historian Dennis Loba discusses the typical clothing, weapons, and accouterments worn and used by local colonists before and at the beginning of the American Revolution.
This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.

Prelude to Yorktown 1781 — Lafayette vs. Cornwallis in Virginia Program Presentation
2025-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | VA
Join us in our Sandra and William H. Speiden auditorium for a presentation by historian Andrew Gutowski on the military movements of Generals Lafayette and Cornwallis as they positioned their armies at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. This program will be live streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@history-to-go8789/streams
Reminder: the program will begin promptly at 3pm, so we kindly ask that you are seated by 2:55pm.

Hokie Joe at Mountain Run Winery
2025-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come join us on Sunday, 5pm under the barn. Hokie joe plays and sings a wide variety of relaxing and soulful blues, old rock, old country, and toe-tapping originals that everyone can enjoy. Check him out at www.hokiejoemusic.com.
We also will have the winery’s pizza kitchen open and serving pizza and flatbreads form 1-6pm so be sure to bring your appetites!
With a great local musician, plenty of outdoor seating, family-friendly amenities, and great wines/ciders/sangrias, this is one you don’t want to miss.

Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band Live
2025-03-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Brunch & Bluegrass every Sunday! Open at 11am, live music 1:30-4:30!

Girls on the Run Piedmont Sneaker Soiree
2025-03-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Stevenson Ridge Event Center, 6901 Meeting Street, Spotsylvania, V, 22553, United States
🌟 Join Us for the Sneaker Soiree! 🌟
Celebrate 12 amazing years of empowering girls with Girls on the Run Piedmont at our 2nd Annual Sneaker Soiree!
👟 What to Expect:
✨ A fun semi-formal evening (leave the heels at home and rock your sneakers!)
✨ Dinner, drinks, and dancing
✨ Silent auction, wine pull, and inspiring messages
✨ A chance to win prizes for the most creative sneakers!
🎟️ Tickets: $60/person | $100/couple | $400/table of 8
Early bird ticket price of $50 until January 20, 2025. Business sponsorships available. Proceeds support scholarships and running shoes for girls in need, helping every girl lace up and discover her limitless potential!

Modern Farmhouse Flower Basket Workshop
2025-03-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Are you interested in natural, sustainable design solutions? A flower basket is one of the most classic and traditional ways to decorate with flowers. If you want to learn how to create flower compositions in baskets for yourself, welcome to our workshop! This workshop will be a hands-on experience suitable for all levels.
Registration Details
Registration includes instruction, your choice of basket, mechanics and a wide range of fresh flowers and greenery. Clippers provided by Botanical Dwellings.
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.
About The Instructor
Leslie Geer is a botanical designer with a design studio in downtown Staunton, in the historic Stonewall Jackson Schoolhouse on Beverley Street.
She creates custom botanical pieces, with a focus on succulents and airplants, repurposing found and collected vintage treasures. Since 2021, she has collaborated with the Staunton Downtown Development Association, designing and maintaining the planters of over 30 businesses in Staunton’s shopping district from May to October during their Shop & Dine Out season. Leslie also tends gardens year round on the grounds of Pharsalia, a 200 year old flower farm and event venue in Nelson County. She has been developing a program of botanical workshops that have been well received at Pharsalia and also in Staunton Harrisonburg, and Culpeper, VA.
