Visit Culpeper

Season Opening and St. Patrick's Celebration
2025-03-15 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Belmont Farm Distillery, 13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come join the fun as we officially open for the season, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! There will be BBQ for sale, as well as live music and green beer. Bring the family, grab your beverage of choice, and enjoy your day at the farm!

Battle of Kelly's Ford Guided Tour
2025-03-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Kelly’s Ford Battlefield, Kelly's Ford Rd, Remington, VA
Join John Christiansen, Executive Director of the Museum of Culpeper History, for a guided combination driving/ walking tour of sites on the Kelly’s Ford battlefield on Saturday, March 16. The tour will start at 9:30 AM at the C.F. Phelps WMA boat ramp parking lot at 6430 Kellys Ford Road in Remington. The tour is expected to last three hours and will include three stops around the battlefield with short walks of up to 3/4 mile at each location.

PLEASE NOTE:
The driving tour will be via carpool.
Walking areas contain uneven, at times steep, potentially difficult and rugged terrain. Trails are unpaved wood trails and are potentially muddy and slippery. Attendees should bring water, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions.
There are NO restroom facilities on the tour. The closest public facilities are located at the Southern States service station at the intersection of US 29 and Beverly Ford Rd. Please plan accordingly.
Due to limited capacity, advance registration is highly recommended.

The Many Layers of Indigenous Presence at Historic Germanna
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join Victoria Ferguson, Dr. Carole Nash, Catherine Hill, Dr. Eric Larsen, and Jennifer Hurst-Wender for a panel discussion to explore the past, present, and future Indigenous experiences in the Germanna region. Historic Germanna, located on the banks of the Rapidan in Virginia’s Piedmont, has been a crossroads between Indigenous and colonial people and their stories for over three centuries.

Line Dancing & Ladies Night!
2025-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Dust off those boots! Monthly line dancing with Heidi the second Wednesday! Ladies gather your girls, $1 off pints all night 4-8!

EarthQuest
2025-03-08 10:00 - 10:30 | PlayDate: A Children’s Museum, 318 S West Street, Culpeper, V, 22701, United States
EarthQuest is presenting Birds of Prey! Learn all about birds of prey and meet a real bird of prey! Be sure to arrive at 10:00 am for the presentation. This is FREE to the community. The museum is open following the presentation, 10:30-12:00!

Book World Meets Wine World
2025-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Book World Meets Wine World – Caroline Topperman will present her book Your Roots Cast a Shadow. Topperman is a European-Canadian writer, entrepreneur, and world traveler. Born in Sweden, raised in Canada with a recent stint of living in Poland. She is a co-founder of Mountain Ash Press and KW Writers Alliance and currently teaches at an underground school for Afghan girls. Her book, Tell Me What You See, serves as a toolkit for her writing workshops. She has written articles for Huffington Post Canada, Jane Friedman’s blog, was the Beauty Editor for British MODE Magazine, and served as managing editor for NonBinary Review. Her hybrid memoir, Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One Family’s Search Across History For Belonging with HCI Books, explores explosive intergenerational histories that link war zones and foreign shores with questions of identity and belonging.
You can buy the book at https://books2read.com/yourroots.
The Vineyard opens at noon, so stop by early for your favorite Revalation beverage to enjoy during the presentation, which starts at 6 pm.

Female Nurses in the Civil War
2025-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
The Civil War helped to establish the role of nurses as we know it today. Join the Museum of Culpeper History as we celebrate Women’s History Month and learn about several women who helped define this ever-evolving position during the war.
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.

Art @ The Vineyard
2025-03-04 - 2025-04-30 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is pleased to exhibit Dr. Stephanie Mendlow’s work. Dr. Mendlow’s art radiates a deep passion for color, light, and nuance, capturing the beauty of both rural Virginia and her own journey. Rooted in her Manhattan upbringing, where skyscrapers, museums, and parks provided early inspiration, art became her sanctuary amidst the bustling cityscape. After a successful career as a cardiologist in Culpeper, Mendlow returned to her first love—painting—and began an exploration of how color and light evoke emotion. You can see her work at the Vineyard from now until the end of April.

2025 Luxury Bingo & Mardi Gras Ball
2025-03-01 19:00 - 23:00 | The Culpeper Center, 137 S Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Enjoy refreshments from area restaurants, music & dancing, and a cash bar hosted by Old House Vineyards & Far Gohn Brewery.
Play Luxury BINGO with a chance to win prize packages valued between $500 & $1000!
Tickets are $100 and include 1 drink ticket and 16 Luxury bingo cards.
Additional BINGO cards and drink tickets can be purchased.
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, masks and costumes are encouraged but they are not mandatory.

LARP Tavern Takeover
2025-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come celebrate the start of Spring on Saturday, March 1st with a LARP Tavern Takeover at Greenlee Tavern. We’ll have LARP bards Brady Lloyd (Radby/Maple) and Dan Joyner (Spire) playing music all night and we’ll have lyric sheets available if you want to join some of the more popular tavern sing-along songs.
There will be a free tavern-style dinner at 7:00 pm (potluck contributions are welcome) and the bar will stay open until midnight. There will be lots of mead, wine and beer available for purchase. We’ll have a bonfire after dinner, bardic circle and a loud and rowdy LARP tavern after that. All attendees must be in garb and 21+
If the weather is good that afternoon we’ll do what LARPers do: pitfights, combat challenges and maybe a scavenger hunt!
RSVP to Mountain Run Winery. Camping is available if the weather is decent.

Sip, Mix & Pour: Candle-Making Workshop
2025-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Cloverleaf Nook, 138 N Main St #101, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Sip, Mix & Pour: Candle-Making Workshop with Pooja owner of Flame & Pout!
Come join us for a fun and creative event at our Candle-Making Workshop! Get ready to unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious Blackberry Sangria Tea. This in-person event will be held at 138 N Main St, Suite 101, Culpeper, Virginia. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn a new skill and mingle with fellow craft enthusiasts. Limited seating so grab your friends and reserve your spot now!
– Instructor-Led by Pooja from Flame & Pout
– Personalized Candle-Making Workshop
– Mix and Match Scents Inspired by St. Patty’s Day & Earth Day
– Sip Blackberry Sangria Tea During the Event
– Take Home a Teaser Sample of our Blackberry Sangria Tea & a Reusable Teabag
– Leave with a Custom Candle You Designed!
Bonus: Wrap up your creative morning with a lively afternoon at the Culpeper Downtown Carnival

Sip, Mix, & Pour
2025-03-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Cloverleaf Nook, 138 N Main St #101, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come join us for a fun and creative event at our Candle-Making Workshop! Get ready to unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious Blackberry Sangria Tea. This in-person event will be held at 138 N Main St, Suite 101, Culpeper, Virginia. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn a new skill and mingle with fellow craft enthusiasts. Limited seating so grab your friends and reserve your spot now!
– Instructor-Led by Pooja from Flame & Pout
– Personalized Candle-Making Workshop
– Mix and Match Scents Inspired by St. Patty’s Day & Earth Day
– Sip Blackberry Sangria Tea During the Event
– Take Home a Teaser Sample of our Blackberry Sangria Tea & a Reusable Teabag
– Leave with a Custom Candle You Designed!

Culpeper Downtown Carnival Winter Celebration
2025-03-01 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Culpeper Downtown Carnival – an all-day Mardi Gras celebration in the heart of Downtown Culpeper – Saturday, March, 1 2025
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, join the excitement of Mardi Gras in Downtown Culpeper, Virginia! Fun for the entire family, while exploring historic Downtown Culpeper enjoy live music, street performers, performing artists, New Orleans inspired food, face-painting, and activities. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi Gras with beads and masks for all.
Enjoy in-store specials during the day with many merchants located in the downtown district. Restaurants will serve up delicious Mardi Gras themed specials from sweet French Quarter beignets and King Cake, to savory gumbo and po’ boys that are sure to please.
Stay tuned for more information

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us for Book Club @ The Vineyard as we discuss Paris in Ruins by art critic Sebastian Smee, which chronicles events from the summer of 1870 to the spring of 1871. Smee shows how this “Terrible Year” influenced the rise of the Impressionist movement. History lovers, art lovers, and Parisian lovers won’t want to miss this event!

John Mercer Langston Hughes Exhibit
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
The Carver 4-County Museum will be featuring a new exhibit honoring prolific writer, John Mercer Langston Hughes, born February 1, 1901, in Joplin, Missouri. He passed away in New York on May 22, 1967.

In 1936, he wrote the poem, “Let America Be America Again,” which is the foundation for our new exhibit, “Liberty, Labor and Langston.”
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The Liberty, Labor and Langston, exhibit opens online at www.carver4m.org on February 1, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. It is curated by Terry Miller. It will open inside the museum from February 25 through the end of December. Open by appointment. Contact C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.

Airplant & Moss Bark Workshop
2025-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
This hands-on workshop will foster creativity in a fun environment. Techniques
will be demonstrated as you create your very own Bark Work from a palette of air plants, dried flowers, preserved moss and other botanical goodies. Long lasting and easy to care for, your masterpiece will bring endless smiles to you and others. Taught by guest instructor Leslie Geer.
Registration includes instruction, a variety of airplants,
dried flowers and decorative moss. All materials and tools will be provided.
Just bring your creativity.
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.

The Wedding Vendor Showcase
2025-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 | The Refinery, 120 W. Culpeper St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP, as we are capping attendance this year and tickets will go quickly.
Have you recently gotten engaged and have no idea where to start on the wedding planning journey? Or maybe you have been engaged for awhile and are dragging your feet because THERE ARE JUST TOO MANY OPTIONS.
Well, fear not.
The Vendor Showcase is just around the corner and we will have 25+ of Virginia’s best vendors all in one convenient place.
Hiring your vendor team is one of the most important things you will do and it is vital that you hire vendors that you actually like and want to work with. That is why we have put together our boutique styled vendor show where we sell a limited amount of tickets and only allow the best vendors—this creates a quality environment where you have ample time to talk to each vendor and make an informed decision about who you are hiring. Don’t just hire someone for their pricepoint! Hire them because you like their vibe, their work ethic, their style and how they relate to you—after all, it’s the most important day of your life. Make sure it’s done with excellence.
The Vendor Showcase not only allows you to meet amazing vendors but there will also be food, drinks, desserts and lots of other fun surprises that are included in your ticket price.
Single guest tickets are $30 or buy two for $50. We have two ticket timeframes available—come any time in the window of your selected timeframe and stay as long as you’d like!
We can’t wait to see you all and to get your proverbial party started.

Airplant & Moss Frame Workshop
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
This hands-on workshop will foster creativity in a fun environment. Techniques
will be demonstrated as you create your very own Botanical Frame. With a palette of air plants, dried flowers, preserved moss and other botanical goodies, your frame will spring to life. Long lasting and easy to care for, your masterpiece will bring endless smiles to you and others.
Registration includes instruction, a 9 x 12 wood frame with preserved moss base, a variety of airplants, dried flowers and decorative moss. All materials and tools will be provided. Just bring your creativity.
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.

Introduction to Brioche Knitting Course
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Knit Wit Yarn Shop, 142 N Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701
It’s time to up your knitting skills and learn something new.. the Brioche Stitch! What is Brioche? Brioche is a special stitch that creates a thick and squishy ribbed fabric that makes it hard to resist! Together we will be making The Kodiak Cowl. Guiding you along way, we will help you gain the confidence and skills to create something beautiful. It’s a great project for the advanced beginner and will help you perfect your new skill. Join us and try your hand at something new! Are you up to the challenge?
*Must be knowledgeable and familiar with knitting.*
Class will be held on
Friday, February 21st from 6pm to 8pm.
Cost of Class is $35. Materials not included.
Call us to reserve your spot or send us a message! Seats will be limited.

Sip & Learn
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us on February 21 at 6 p.m. for Sip & Learn at Revalation Vineyards. Ann Douglas Irby will host a talk titled “Giving A Voice to our Most Vulnerable Children.” Ann Douglas is associated with Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for children involved in court proceedings due to abuse and neglect. Piedmont CASA recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers who work to ensure that these children receive necessary medical care, educational support, and stable, permanent homes.

Français with Françoise
2025-02-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Are your French-speaking skills a little rusty? Or do you miss speaking with other French speakers? Well, you won’t want to miss Français with Françoise! Join Françoise in an evening of French conversation. The discussion starts at 5 pm, and feel free to bring your dinner to enjoy during the talk.

Valentine Cookie Paint & Brunch
2025-02-16 12:00 - 15:00 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come paint your own delicious valentine themed cookie! Babywearing Baker will be here from 12-2pm. Bring the family out or make it a ladies brunch outing, fun event for all!
To ensure enough cookies are available, order your cookie in advance https://www.mycustombakes.com/…/Brunch%20%26%20Paint…
Mimosa flights and brunch will be available!

Galentine's Day Event DIY's and Permanent Jewelry w/Twisted Charms
2025-02-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a fun Galentines day event! We’re teaming up with Twisted Charms for a day of self-paced painting pottery or DIY’s. Maddison will be available 12-3 to get your permanent jewelry while you’re there!
All ages are welcome, and you can choose your own projects. Make it an extra special Mother-Daughter day or a fun day out with your besties!
Project Options include:
🌷 Stained Glass Bouquet (reservation required)
🧶 Chunky Blanket (reservation required)
🎨 DIY Open Studio (reservation required if you want a specific design but walk-ins are welcome choose from what’s available that day)
💖 Pottery Painting (walk ins welcome!)

Galentine's Party
2025-02-15 21:00 - 23:30 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
CALLING ALL LADIES! Grab your friends and enjoy a ladies night out ❤️ We will have a DJ playing variety of genres for all to dance from 9pm – midnight. $8 Martinis and $5 Sangria.

Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
2025-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a library & reserve wine tasting on Sunday, February 16th at 6:00 pm. We’ll be tasting 8 library and reserve wines plus we may have a special bonus or two thrown in! Each guest will receive a small charcuterie plate to accompany their wines.
Tickets are $20 and we’ll only be seating 25 guests, so get your tickets soon.

VALENTINE’S DAY FLOWER FUN TWO Weekends!
2025-02-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Gobbler Hill Farm Inc., 17354 Carrico Mills Rd., Elkwood, VA, United States
Grab your favorite people and create some Valentine FLOWER LOVE at Gobbler Hill Farm. Escape the winter chill while creating a floral masterpiece in the sunny & perfectly warm greenhouse, followed by a dip in the chocolate fountain enjoying a feast of decadent dippers in The Hen’s Nest!
Select your vase. Choose from buckets of red, pink, green, and white flowers. Trim and arrange, add a bow, and VOILA – A Happy Valentine’s Day indeed!
Floral Arrangement Experience $40 includes beverage and refreshments..
ADD on the Chocolate Fountain Experience $12 per person.
Gather with friends or Give a gift this Valentine’s Day.
TWO WEEKENDS:
Saturday & Sunday February 8, 9 AND Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15
Three Times per day: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Also find the event on Facebook and reserve your space on TicketLeap.

Terrarium Workshop/Bring a Valentine!
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
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! Authentic po’boys

Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over these four days the Cornell Lab of Ornithology invites people to spend time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they can find and reporting to Cornell. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations.Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab and the National Audubon Society, theGreat Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) was the first online participatory science projects to collect data on wild birds and to display the results in near real time. Birds Canada jointed the project in 2009 to provide an expanded capacity to support participation in Canada. In 2013 the project became global and started toenter data into eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related participatory community science project.This event is a 20+ year tradition and helps provide scientists with a snapshot of bird populations. This 4-day count is held over a long weekend in February each year.Old Rag Master Naturalists will be hosting a bird count at and the Hoover Ridge Park and Cedar Mountain Battlefieldwalk as part of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Registration is required. There is a limit of 15 participants.Group leaders: Lynda Davis and Charlene Uhl

Sweet Treats Pop Up
2025-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701
We’re so excited to announce The Cottage Crumb will be baking up some deliciousness you won’t want to miss. Be at the Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier 154 E. Davis St from 2-4PM! Think cookies, cupcakes, and other sweet surprises! Come on down and grab some yummy treats. See you there!
