Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour
2026-07-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | 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.

Dressed to Kill - The Ultimate KISS Experience
2026-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Ferlazzo 1938, 137 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Get ready to rock with Dressed to Kill, the ultimate KISS tribute experience. Enjoy a high-energy night of classic hits, iconic costumes, and arena-style entertainment in Kirsten’s Ballroom.

Babies and Bacon Bash by Mom2Mom
2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Escape the heat and come party with Mom2Mom-Virginia as they host their third annual Babies and Bacon Bash on July 25th!
Tickets include all you can eat roasted pork (straight from the smoker!), bone-in BBQ chicken, sides, desserts, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cider, and sangria) can be purchased day-of from the winery
This is a great event for the whole family. There will be live music, cornhole boards and other yard games set up, and a playground down the hill!
Advanced purchase ticket prices are $45/per adult or $75/couple. Kids 6-12 are $10 and under 6 are free. Tickets are ON SALE NOW
Ticket prices go up at the gate so don’t wait!
All proceeds from the event will go to benefit Mom2Mom. Mom2Mom is a non-profit organization based in Culpeper, VA that assists moms and families by providing resources as well as diapers, wipes, formula & feminine hygiene products at no cost.

Eric Misa at the Triathlon After-Party
2026-07-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come spend the day at Mountain Run Winery on Saturday July 25th!
The winery opens to the general public at 10am and if you are a finisher of the Culpeper Triathlon at Mountain Run Lake that morning, be sure to ask for the special discount for triathletes at the bar!
Zippy’s BBQ food truck will be on site from 11-6pm and one of the winery’s favorite local musicians, Eric Misa, will be playing from 12-3pm! 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.
With great local musicians, plenty of outdoor seating, family-friendly amenities, and great wines/beers/ciders/sangrias, this is one you don’t want to miss.

DIRTY KITTEN GRAVEL FEST
2026-07-25 08:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Locust Hill Farm and Preserve, 8070 North James Madison Highway, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
Dirty Kitten Gravel Fest (DKGF) is our newly designed, community-centered, festival-style, off-road adventure, gravel bike party weekend at Locust Hill Farm & Preserve (LHFP) in Rapidan, VA. DKGF 2026 is designed to be a celebration of our grassroots, off-road and adventure-gravel community: rides, activities, challenges, clinics, demos, food, music, expo, hangs, and a good time! More info about the event can be found here: www.dirtykittengravel.com/gravelfest
**REGISTRATION TO ATTEND IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE**
This event is on private property and is NOT open to the public outside of scheduled race events.

Summer Culpeper Cleanup
2026-07-25 08:00 - 10:30 | 15295 Montanus Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701, 15295 Montanus Dr, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Help us tackle cleaning up a more urban area, which is just as important as our riverfronts and parks! This litter makes its way into our stormdrains, which don’t filter out trash before making its way into our waterways. Let’s stop this litter before it reaches our rivers and wildlife!
Meet us at the Montanus/Creativity Dr Shopping Center outside Glory Days Grill the morning of July 15 at 8am to beat the heat. We will be cleanup up the litter found in the parking lot and grassy area behind the shops.
This is a great way to get your steps in while making a difference locally. Water, litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes they don’t mind potentially getting dirty.
SIGN UP AT – https://riverfriends.org/calendar-item/summer-cleanup/

Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
2026-07-25 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 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.

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 6 pm to discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. The vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, so drop by early for a snack and your favorite Revalation beverage to enjoy during the gathering. And feel free to bring a friend!

Author Signing: Eris Marriott at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Fantasy lovers, join us we welcome Eris Marriott!
July 24 4-7pm
If you’re looking for a new series to pick up, the Tales of the Shadow Folk is perfect if you like:
Enemies to Lovers
Broody shadow daddies
Vampires with familiars they can shift into
Tense political stakes and an FMC who defies expectations
Gods who are as morally gray as the human they created
Animal companions (rise my fellow horse girls)
And a badass FMC who is equal parts warrior and a girl having a quarter life crisis crashout… all while inheriting magic and a kingdom she’s NOT prepared for.
Trouble and evil both are brewing in the kingdom of Velyasa. Between meddlesome gods and a complex nobility, Adelaide must prove to the people she once hunted that she is on their side.
And her patron god is coming.

Culpeper Wizarding Express Mini Escape Room
2026-07-24 13:00 - 2026-07-26 16:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Magic is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Culpeper’s Wizard Weekend. It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
The Culpeper Wizarding Express Mini Escape Room Returns will all new puzzles!
You have once again taken the Culpeper Wizarding Express to the World Hexball Championships, only to realize you left your team’s pennant on the train. You and your friends quickly dash back to the caboose, where lost items are collected, in the hopes of finding it. Unfortunately, in your search, the door locks trapping you inside. Can you find your team’s pennant and unlock the door before the train leaves the station?
Taking place in an old caboose located in front of the museum, you and your friends will have 30 minutes to try and solve several puzzles to find your team’s pennant and get out!
This escape room is recommended for individuals over the age of 10. Of course, you know your children better than we do, so younger people are allowed to participate, but they may or may not find the experience engaging.
All participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The adult must have their own ticket or be 1 of the 6 for a group ticket.
You should plan on arriving about 5 minutes before your scheduled time. The puzzle will begin at the scheduled time. Because we need time between groups to reset and clean the room, we have to start the clock on time.
All you need to bring are your wits and a sense of adventure. You will not need any tools; everything you need to solve the puzzles will be in the room.
*Please note that the caboose is NOT handicap accessible.
*It is an enclosed space with no electricity, and it may become hot, especially during the afternoon. Efforts will be made to try and keep the temperature down, but be prepared for it to be warm inside.
Space is extremely limited, and advanced registrations are required. Tickets are $15 per person or $75 for a group of up to 6 people.
For more information, contact Christine Wuebker, Education Coordinator, at education@culpepermuseum.com or call (540) 829-1749.

Wizards Weekend at Lily Rose & Company
2026-07-24 09:00 - 2026-07-26 17:00 | Lily Rose & Company, 172 E Davis St,, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Calling All Witches, Wizards & Magical Creatures! 🪄✨
The magic is coming to Downtown Culpeper for Wizards Weekend! Stroll the streets and step into a world of potions, spells, magic, wonder, and adventure around every corner. Dress in your favorite wizarding attire, show off your most enchanting costume, and make memories with family and friends.
🧪 Potions & Magical Treats
✨ Spells & Enchanted Fun
🧙 Costumes Welcome
🌟 A Weekend Full of Wonder
🍺 And of course… ice-cold Butter Beer!
Gather your fellow witches and wizards and head to Downtown Culpeper for a spellbinding weekend you won’t want to miss. Mischief is encouraged… magic is guaranteed! ⚡🦉✨

"We Declare" Exhibit
2026-07-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-17 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.

Fox5DC News - Culpeper Zip Trip 2026
2026-07-24 07:30 - 11:00 | 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701, 111 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
FOX 5 DC is coming back to Culpeper, VA for a 2026 summer Zip Trip on Friday, July 24! Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly live broadcast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. featuring community highlights, local excitement, and activities for all ages.
Mark your calendars and check for updates on additional activities you can enjoy that morning.
Schedule of Additional Activities:
7am – 11am – DJ Nate Clancy
7am – 11am – Danny’s Bouncy House
7am – 11am – Aerial Silks by Ducking Gravity
8am – 10am – Local Artists Live
9am -10am – Fitness classes by MFA Studios
9am – 11am – Balloon Artist
9am – 11am – Sandy’s Face Painting
9am – 11am – Caricature Artist Daniel Ryman
10am – 11am – Dance performances by BOOM Fitness & KIDZ Studio

Wizard Weekend Culpeper
2026-07-24 - 2026-07-26 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
SAVE THE DATE for Culpeper’s annual celebration of all things wizard!
This year, the festivities extend from Friday, July 24, to Sunday, July 26th. The entire downtown area will be offering costume contests, food and drink specials, parody plays, crafted Wands, divination tea parties, potions class tutorials, and more! For further information, please check out our Instagram page @Wizardweekendculpeper and the Facebook event page Wizard Weekend Culpeper.

Sloth Yoga
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:15, 2026-07-16 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

Decoupage Basics WEEKLY Workshop at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Princess for a Day
2026-07-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Culpeper Sports Complex, 16358 Competition Dr., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
AGES 3 – 5: Bring your little “Princess” out to enjoy a day fit for royalty!! We’ll start the day with an enchanting story time, followed by a creative craft activity and fun game. Each princess will then have the opportunity to have her make up done or face painted.
Program Information
– Date: Mon., July 20, 2026
– Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
– Ages: 3 – 5 year olds
– Cost: $12.00 per participant
***Make up – please bring your own washable eyeshadow and kid friendly lip gloss.
LIVE HERE. PLAY HERE.

Hokie Joe at Mountain Run Winery
2026-07-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come out to Mountain Run Winery on Saturday, July 18th from 2-5pm at the barns. 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.
The winery’s pizza kitchen will be open and serving pizza from 12-6pm 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.

Words and Wine at Revalation Vineyards
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 6 pm. Poets, novelists, spoken-word artists, and storytellers of all sorts are invited to share their work. RSVP to the event by email – info@revalationvineyards.com. Arrive early to get your glass of wine or verjus and reserve your space in our reading list for the night.

Historic Germanna 70th Annual Conference and Reunion
2026-07-16 10:00 - 2026-07-19 14:00 | Historic Germanna, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA, 22508, United States
History buffs, family genealogists, and local residents of all ages are invited to partake in Historic Germanna’s 70th Anniversary Conference and Reunion, taking place from Thursday July 16 through Sunday July 19. Learn about the often overlooked history of Germanna, a keystone of this region’s history, through exciting lectures, hands-on archaeology, special exhibits, and more! A variety of activities are planned for each day of the conference; choose to attend one or all of the many engaging events we have planned.
A schedule-at-a-glance is available below; you can learn more by visiting germanna.org/conference.
Interested attendees can register at germanna.org/conference; don’t wait – if you register by June 1, you can take advantage of our special Early Bird rates!
Thursday, July 16, 2026:
10:00am-4:00pm: Registration – Historic Germanna Visitor Center (2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508) – Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up your registration packet, check out the exhibits and library, and meet friends and family!
10:00am-4:00pm: Public Archaeology Day – Fort Germanna/Enchanted Castle Site – View archaeology work in progress at the Fort Germanna/Enchanted Castle site. Check out the interesting artifacts and the stories they tell. Visit with our resident archaeologists as they talk about this year’s discoveries. No registration required. Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendees will be given a timed ticket and directions to access the site. Last entry at 3:00pm
12:00pm-4:00pm: Special Exhibit – Hitt Archaeology Center (2058 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508) – View a rare new anniversary exhibit, on display for this weekend only, featuring significant artifacts from the collections of Historic Germanna and other cultural institutions.
6:00pm-9:00pm: Faith and Revolution: A Colonial Evening at Little Fork Church – Little Fork Episcopal Church (16461 Oak Shade Rd, Rixeyville, VA 22737) – Kick off this exciting weekend with an opening gathering at Little Fork Church! This event introduces participants to the religious and cultural life of colonial Virginia, showing how churches, clergy, and communities were part of everyday life. Step into the social and spiritual world of Revolutionary-era Virginians as you share a colonial-style picnic supper inspired by eighteenth-century Virginia, while historical interpreters portray clergy from several Christian traditions active during the Revolutionary era. Along the church’s historic grounds and ADA-accessible interpretive trail, temporary installations will introduce visitors to clergy figures and religious communities that shaped the religious landscape of colonial Virginia.
Friday, July 17, 2026:
9:00am-4:00pm: Before Religious Freedom: Faith Traditions in Revolutionary Virginia Symposium – Little Fork Episcopal Church (16461 Oak Shade Rd, Rixeyville, VA 22737) – As Little Fork Episcopal Church and our nation celebrates 250 years, join distinguished speakers representing the Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, and Presbyterian faiths as they discuss the history of American religion in 18th century Virginia — and its role in fomenting revolution by 1776. Scholars representing several Christian traditions present in colonial Virginia will interpret the roles their traditions played in the religious and political developments surrounding the American Revolution. Each speaker will offer insight from within their own denominational or scholarly perspective, helping participants understand why the emergence of religious liberty during this period was such a significant historical development. A catered lunch is included.
6:00pm-10:00pm: 70th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Celebration – Historic Germanna Visitor Center Campus (2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508) – The signature evening of the celebration weekend will feature a tented dinner at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center Campus. Delicious fare will be catered by Coopers Cookin and Catering, accompanied by live music and dancing. The evening will culminate with the presentation of three distinguished awards, including a special honor for Orange County historian Frank S. Walker, Jr. Our special exhibit featuring significant artifacts will also be available for viewing during the cocktail hour.
*Please note: Full-conference attendees save $20 on tickets to this can’t-miss event*
Saturday, July 18, 2026:
9:00am-4:00pm: Historical & Genealogical Conference – BIGGER LOCATION: Germanna Community College, Daniel Technology Center (18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701) – Breakfast and lunch included. Don’t miss this incredible lineup of speakers as we dive into fascinating topics about Germanna and its surrounding environs’ history.
Speaker Sessions
▪ Roll Call
▪ The Culpeper Minute Men – Jim Bish
▪ Peter Muhlenberg and the 8th Virginia – Gabe Neville
▪ Hunter Iron Works – Jerrilyn MacGregor
▪ Memories of Early Germanna Reunions – David Brown
▪ Religious Freedom Panel Discussion
▪ Archaeology Update – Kelly Arford-Horne, Director of Archaeology & Cultural Resources
▪ Germanna Update – Executive Director Jennifer Hurst-Wender & President Keith Hoffman
▪ Travels with Germanna
5:00pm-7:00pm: Salubria Open House – Historic Salubria (19173 Salubria Ln, Stevensburg, VA 22741) – Tours start at 5:30pm; drop by anytime. Learn about the exciting updates from our Historic Structure Report and paint analysis.
7:00pm-9:00pm: Oktoberfest! – NEW LOCATION: Old Trade Brewery (13270 Alanthus Rd, Brandy Station, VA 22714) – Get those lederhosen and dirndls out of the closet! There will be music, dancing, conversation, and plenty of German-inspired food for all. Alpine Chef of Fredericksburg will be catering delicious German fare. Food, soft drinks, and two alcoholic drink tickets provided.
Sunday, July 19, 2026:
Choose one:
10:00am: Worship at Hebron Lutheran Church – Hebron Lutheran Church (899 Blankenbaker Rd, Madison, VA 22727) – Morning worship at Hebron Lutheran Church, presided by Dr. Guy Erwin, constructed in 1740 by Germanna colonists and their descendants, in beautiful Madison. Following service, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch catered by Graves Mountain Lodge, complete with a dozen delicious homemade desserts at Hebron Lutheran Church Hall before embarking on your journey home. *Lunch must be reserved separately*
or
10:00am: Colonial Service at Little Fork Church – Little Fork Episcopal Church (16461 Oak Shade Rd, Rixeyville, VA 22737) – Commemorate Little Fork’s 250th anniversary with a colonial-style service. Following service, enjoy lunch at the historic church to round out its 250th commemoration. *Lunch must be reserved separately.*

Public Archaeology Day
2026-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Germanna, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA, 22508, United States
See history in action at our first Public Archaeology Day of the year on Thursday July 16 from 10am to 4pm! Tour the dig site, meet our knowledgeable archaeologists, and see history uncovered in real time as we excavate Alexander Spotswood’s Enchanted Castle, the town of Germanna, the Gordon Farm, and the potential site of 1714 Fort Germanna. Get your hands dirty with hands-on, family-friendly activities!
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Check in at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center in Locust Grove to receive a timed ticket to access the archaeology site. The last timed ticket will be given at 3:00pm.

Demonstration Garden Tour - Rapidan River Master Gardeners
2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Carver Center, 9432 North James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, 22733, United States
The Rapidan River Master Gardeners (RRMG) invite the public to visit the RRMG Demonstration Garden at the Carver Center in Rapidan, Virginia, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of June, July, and August (weather permitting; rain cancels).
Take a guided tour of the garden and see our projects up close, including cut flower production, high tunnel crops, raised-bed vegetables, All-America Selections ornamental plant trials, Virginia Cooperative Extension Home Vegetable Variety Trials, and more.
Whether you’re a new gardener, an experienced grower, or simply curious, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn from Master Gardeners, and see how the garden changes throughout the growing season.
Visit once, twice, or join us every month to follow the progress of the garden and discover what’s growing each month!
Location: The RRMG Demonstration Garden is located behind the brick Carver Center building, 9432 North James Madison Highway, Rapidan. Upon entering the property, take the road to the left of the building and continue driving to the back, where the garden is located. Parking is available near the garden area.

Sip & Learn – Cannabis As Medicine: A Physician’s Perspective by Dr. Patricia Frye
2026-07-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join Dr. Frye at 5 pm as she discusses the use of cannabis as medicine.
