St. Patrick’s Shenanigans! Route 33 Bluegrass Band Live
2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:30 UTC | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Open at 11am! St. Patrick’s Shenanigans are upon Brunch & Bluegrass Sunday! Free pint giveaways, photo wall, live music, and food truck!

Terrarium Workshop
2026-03-14 10:30 - 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.
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

Decoupage Serving Board Workshop
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform an unfinished wood board into a beautiful serving board or decorative home accent!
You pick your paper!
You’ll start with a raw wood board and learn how to: • Apply decorative decoupage
• Properly seal your design
• Add elegant gilded details
• Attach stylish handles
All supplies are included — just bring yourself and your creativity! By the end of class, you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for entertaining or displaying in your home.
Cost: $45 per person
Spots are limited — reserve yours today!

"We Declare" Exhibit
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 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.

Ken Burns American Revolution Community Conversations
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Museum of Culpeper History will host a series of gatherings to discuss the new documentary series, “The American Revolution,” directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This six-part, 12-hour documentary explores our nation’s founding struggle and the eight-year War for Independence.
Each gathering will feature casual group discussions to share observations and insights about the information and ideas presented in the series, with one episode covered at each meeting. A volunteer facilitator will lead the discussions.
These gatherings will provide an opportunity to connect with fellow community members who share an interest in the history of the American Revolution, especially as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Participants are encouraged to watch each episode on their own before attending the gathering for that episode.
Please register for each date you plan to attend.

LECTURE SERIES Following the Army: Camp Followers in the American Revolution
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
Join us this month as we continue to focus on the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Local historian Jane Pease will discuss the women and children who travelled with the Continental and British armies during the American Revolution: Who they were, how they lived, what they did, and why they did it.
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.

Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-15 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Bring your appetite (and your friends). Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. invites the community to dig into Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week, happening March 9–15, featuring special prix-fixe menus at 12 downtown restaurants.
For one delicious week, participating spots will showcase curated multi-course meals and signature favorites at price points that vary by restaurant—making it easy to plan a casual lunch, a midweek treat, or a full-on date night downtown.
Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to explore Culpeper’s ever-growing dining scene—sip, savor, and sample your way through the historic district while supporting local, independent businesses.
Participating Restaurants
The 4c’s Restaurant | Dtom Dtun Noodle | Far Gohn Brewing Company | Galaxtea | Grass Rootes | It’s About Thyme | Natraj Indian Cuisine | Piedmont Steakhouse | Pinto Thai Culpeper | Sweet Roux Restaurant and Bar | Uncle Elder’s BBQ Restaurant | Zandra’s Taqueria
Plan your Week
Make it a challenge—pick a few places you’ve never tried, invite a group, and turn Restaurant Week into your own downtown food tour.
Grab a fork, make a plan, and taste your way through downtown Culpeper—one prix-fixe menu at a time.

LARP Tavern Takeover
2026-03-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Our biggest “secret” event is back for another year and clearly not a secret anymore. Come celebrate the start of Spring on Saturday, March 7th with a LARP Tavern Takeover at Greenlee Tavern.
Your spirits will be lifted by LARP bards Brady Lloyd (Radby/Maple) and Dan Joyner (Spire) playing tavern music all night and we’ll have lyric sheets available if you want to join some of the more popular tavern sing-along songs. Yes, we reused their images in the event banner for last year because they are so amazing I could almost picture seeing them on a mead bottle!
We’re looking at getting a food truck and the bar will stay open until midnight. There will be lots of mead, wine and beer and cider available for purchase, including our four new meads for 2026: Blood Orange Spice, Blackberry Juniper, Wildflower, and our Ginger Cyser (on draft). We’ll have a bonfire at dusk and a loud and rowdy LARP tavern all night.
All attendees must be in garb and 21+. The event formally starts at 6:00 pm but Greenlee will be open all day to the public if you want to come early.

Woodburning Charcuterie Board Workshop
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
We are so excited to bring you our all new wood burning workshops! You are going to absolutely love this- it’s very therapeutic. In this workshop you will design your own (or use our sunflower design) to create a one-of-a-kind charcuterie board. We will offer options for stencils and tracings to create your own unique design.
This workshop is limited seating so do not wait to get your ticket!
Please note the we will be using hot tools in this workshop so this is recommended for artists 18 & older.
$55 per person
Purchase your spot at:
https://www.wineanddesign.com/…/new-woodburning…

Book World Meets Wine World - Dave Hirschman
2026-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 6 pm, as author Dave Hirschman discusses his novel, The Tenacious Bloom. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, so drop by early for a glass of wine to enjoy during the talk.

Grill 309 10th Anniversary
2026-03-06 11:00 - 2026-03-09 22:00 | Grill 309, 309 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for Fun. Food, and Friends and help us celebrate 10 years in Culpeper. Enter to win a huge Culpeper Gift Basket giveaway (drawing on March 9th).

Sunday Brunch at Old Trade
2026-03-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Old Trade Brewery & Cidery, 13270 Alanthus Rd., Brandy Station, VA, 22714, United States
First Sunday of each month, enjoy brunch items all day, including mimosas and Bloody Mary cocktails!

Art @ The Vineyard - Chee Kludt Ricketts
2026-03-01 - 2026-04-30 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Revalation Vineyards is thrilled to feature artist Chee Kludt Ricketts in our tasting rooms for March and April. Chee enjoys exhibiting her watercolors and acrylics whenever possible. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions at This Century Gallery in Williamsburg, Blue Skies Gallery in Hampton, and the Purcell Gallery of the Louisa Arts Center. She is a Signature Member of the Virginia Watercolor Society, where she has received four awards. Locally, she is a member of the Firnew Farm Artists’ Circle in Hood and the Art Guild of Greene.
Chee’s paintings hang in numerous public and private collections nationwide, including the International Storytelling Festival Visitors’ Center in Jonesboro, TN, Augusta Health System, Rockingham Regional Medical Center, UVA Health System, Ferguson Enterprises Headquarters in Newport News, the City of Hampton, and Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA.
A native of Camden, South Carolina, and a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA, Chee earned credit in additional classes and graduate courses at The College of William and Mary, Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, La Salle University, and Thomas Nelson Community College, and has studied with nationally recognized artists. She feels, however, that practice is the best teacher; therefore, she devotes as much time as possible to working in her Greene County studio, or en plein air on the hills surrounding her farm.

Puppy Yoga
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Pranapiloga, 133 East Davis St. Suite 360, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Puppy Yoga. Join us for a FUN, maybe relaxing, maybe not (hey, it’s PUPPIES) gentle yoga class. $25 Cash, Check, Venmo – $5 of each ticket donated to Culpeper Humane Society

Air Plants & Botanicals Workshop on Pine Round
2026-02-28 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 Pine Round from a palette of air plants, dried flowers, feathers, preserved moss and other botanical goodies. Long lasting and easy to care for, your masterpiece will bring endless smiles to you and others.
Registration Details
Registration includes instruction, one 7 inch pine round, a variety of air plants, dried flowers, feathers 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 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 air plants, 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.

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
We begin our discussion of Anthony Trollope’s, The Way We Live Now, at 6 pm. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, so grab a friend after work and pop in early for a glass of wine to enjoy during the conversation.

Lectures from the Lab
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Hitt Archaeology Center, 2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA, 22508, United States
Spotswood, Washington, Byrd – these are just a few of the influential families who shaped 18th-century Virginia. Not only did these prominent neighbors meet for social gatherings, they swore oaths to the same Masonic orders, served side by side during wartime, and bound their families together through marriage. But what did they really think of one another? Join us for this special program with researcher, archaeologist, and Martha Washington interpreter, Constance Shofi. Constance brings her years of research with Historic Germanna and Mount Vernon to examine the intriguing connections between these remarkable families.
Join us at 7:00pm in the Hitt Archaeology Center for this lecture. Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis via Eventbrite.

Jazz and Jambalaya Festival at DuCard Vineyards
2026-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, V, 22719, United States
It is time for Jazz in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains with DuCard Vineyards’ Third Annual Jazz Festival. Talented musicians from Virginia’s Piedmont region make up three bands that will appear on stage throughout the day. Zuzu’s Hot 5 take the stage bringing fresh New Orleans street jazz fresh out of Charlottesville to get you dancing, Ken’s Rhythm Changers – Brass Band Edition will keep the party going and our very own Nathan DiNapoli will amaze you with his sound!
Get your tickets early and make plans to spend the day! Jambalaya along with other yummy eats from New Iberia Kitchen complete the experience. A perfect outing with great views, your favorite wines, and energetic entertainment!
Tickets are $35/adult, includes a DuCard logo glass to take home.

Sip & Learn – Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia by Jody Lahendro
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 3 pm for historian Jody Lahendro’s presentation, Preserving Black History in Rural Virginia. Since retiring five years ago as UVA’s Historic Preservation Architect, Jody Lahendro, FAIA, has provided professional services to central Virginia nonprofits seeking to preserve historic Black schools and churches. In this talk, Jody will present several of his projects, from initial community engagement and grant assistance, through the architectural and construction process. He will also discuss how these buildings fit within the broader cultural histories of Black education and religion.

Decoupage Workshop: Decorate a Paper Mache Birdhouse Steampunk Style
2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Steampunk Birdhouse Decoupage Workshop
Learn the art of decoupage while transforming a paper mâché birdhouse into a one-of-a-kind steampunk-inspired masterpiece.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:
Learn foundational and creative decoupage techniques
Cast gears, pipes, and mechanical embellishments using quick-casting resin
Paint and finish your pieces with rich metallics.
Discover how to create an olde-world, antiqued patina for authentic vintage character.
Assemble everything into a richly layered steampunk birdhouse to take home.
No experience necessary—all materials provided.
Hosted by: Culpeper Artisan Collective
201 Waters Place, Suite 110
Culpeper, VA 22701
Taught by: Kirsten Scannon Creative
Perfect for mixed-media lovers, curious beginners, and anyone who likes their art with a little grit, gears, and imagination

SAFE Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Culpeper Center, 137 S Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a night that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to life with elegance and purpose. This year’s event promises to be our most memorable yet!
Tickets and sponsorship packages for the Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball are officially on sale.
Treat yourself or honor someone special by gifting a ticket or sponsorship in their name this holiday season. Click the ticketing link to check out all of our ticketing and sponsorship options and reserve your spot!

Tickets!

Animal Friends! Book Folding Art Class
2026-02-21 12:30 - 15:30 | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
You’ve seen them! You love them! Now you can learn how to create your own!
February 21st from 12:30 to 3:30 PM Debbie of DL Creations will teach you how to create your own book folded art. You choose your design!
Choose your design:
Cat
Dog
or
Paw
You’ll make your selection when you register at www.dlcreations540.com
📍Hosted by Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701

2nd Annual Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-02-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us during the Culpeper Downtown Carnival for our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt at 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper VA 22701 from 11am-5pm!
1. Complete the hunt
2. Be entered to win a $25 gift card good towards any purchase of $100 or more!
All shoppers will have beads and chocolate coins thrown into their bag!

Culpeper Downtown Carnival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler at the 2026 Culpeper Mardi Gras Carnival! 🎭✨
Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of New Orleans right here in Culpeper! Join us for the 2026 Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a festive ALL-DAY mardi gras themed celebration filled with in-store specials, lively music, and delicious Creole cuisine.
– Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
– Time: All Day Event
– Location: Culpeper Downtown
Dive into the magic of Mardi Gras with dazzling merchants, street performers, and live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long! Enjoy mouthwatering food from our resaurants, featuring classic New Orleans dishes, and don’t forget to grab your beads and masks for the full experience!
Stay tuned for more details, including a full schedule of events, ticket information, and special performances. Gather your friends and family to celebrate the joy and culture of Mardi Gras at the heart of Culpeper!

Mardi Gras at Grill 309
2026-02-20 11:00 - 2026-02-22 21:00 | 309 S. Main St
Special Menu offered all weekend Feb 20-22.
Authentic Catfish and Shrimp po’boys, World-Famous Gumbo and Beignets!
“Laissez les bons temps rouler”

Relay for Life Culpeper, VA
2026-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastern View Hish School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Mark Your Calendars – Relay for Life of Culpeper Virginia 2026!
Don’t forget to save the date—May 9, 2026! Join us as we come together to fight cancer!
Survivor Dinner: May 8, 2026 Relay for Life Event: May 9, 2026 at Eastern View High School. Opening Ceremony starting at 2:00pm!
We’re still looking for teams & sponsors to help make this event a success!
Please like, follow, and share our Facebook page to spread the word. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeculpeperva/
Have questions? Contact me, message our Facebook page, or email relayforlifeculpeperva@gmail.com.
Let’s make this a Relay to remember! #RelayForLife #RelayCpep

Français with Françoise
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Looking to brush up on your conversational French? Well, join us at 3 for an enjoyable chat with Françoise and fellow French speakers. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy during the exchange.
