Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
2026-08-22 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-15 07:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 07:30 - 12:00 UTC | 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.

"We Declare" Exhibit
2026-08-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-07 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.

Sloth Yoga
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:15, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 19:15, 2026-08-06 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

Demonstration Garden Tour - Rapidan River Master Gardeners
2026-08-20 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.

Decoupage Basics WEEKLY Workshop at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-08-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 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!

Secrets, Suspects, and Sleuths: A Revalation Riddle?
2026-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Gather your cleverest friends—or come make some new ones—for an afternoon of collaborative crime-solving at Revalation Vineyards!
In this interactive, group-based game, you aren’t just reading a mystery; you are creating one. Hosted by local author Andi Cumbo (creator of the St. Marin’s, Stitches in Crime, and Poe Baxter series), this event will split attendees into “syndicates” of armchair detectives.
First, your group will work together to plot the perfect fictional crime. Using a framework of motives, means, and literary mischief, you will devise a fiendishly clever murder. Then, the tables will turn! You will swap your newly plotted mystery with another group and race to see who can unravel the other team’s clues and solve the crime first.
Whether you bring your own sleuthing squad or join a group when you arrive, it promises to be an afternoon of teamwork, laughter, and brilliant twists. Grab a glass of your favorite Revalation vintage and let the games begin!
Join us on Sunday, August 16, from 2-4 pm. Tickets are $30 per person (plus tax). Tickets include one glass of wine or our non-alcoholic verjus and the mystery-solving workshop. Don’t delay! Tickets for this event are limited to only 30 people!

America 250 & U.S. Polo Assn. Military Polo Tournament
2026-08-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall, 18255 Plantation Loop, Brandy Station, VA, 22714, United States
Join Us for the Championship Final will be played Sunday, August 16 at Liberty Hall Polo Club in Brandy Station, Virginia. Gates open at 11 am with opening ceremonies beginning at 12 pm with the parade, presentation of the colors, military honors, and mounted pageantry before the championship match.
This national military polo tournament features teams named for American commanders who served as both general and president:
Washington, Taylor, Grant, and Eisenhower.
Players include active duty, retired, veteran, State Defense Force, and NATO allied military players.
FIELD MESS – VIP Hospitality hosted by First Command Financial Services
VIP Tent guests will enjoy the best seated viewing area on the ridge overlooking the polo field, with shade, fans, buffet lunch, cocktails, beer and wine, and access to the tournament awards. The menu will feature local food and small businesses, including dishes built around Liberty Hall Beef and Double L Chicken, prepared by Grace’s BBQ and Deli-Ious. These tickets include hosted bar stocked with signature cocktail, and Wines, Beers and Ciders from local vendors.
FIELD Mess Ticket Options:
Single: $150, Couple: $250, Table for 8: $1,000
Net proceeds from Hospitality Tent sales benefit the Culpeper Minute Men.
TAILGATING ON THE RIDGE
Tailgating spaces are perched along the ridgeline overlooking the field, with excellent views of the match and ceremonies. Tailgaters and guests will have access to the Field Mess bar, so may purchase refreshments and enjoy the Spirits of event.
Tailgate Ticket $250 and General Parking with lawn seating is $50
FRIDAY SEMI-FINAL MATCHES
Semi-Final Matches will be held Friday, August 14 at Banbury Cross Polo Club in Middleburg, Virginia.
General admission for Friday is free. Sponsor tailgates and sponsor receptions will be available following the games.
DRESS THE PART
Guests are encouraged to enjoy the theme:• Patriotic red, white, and blue• Classic Virginia polo attire• Big hats encouraged• Revolutionary-era attire and costumes are welcome
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Sponsorship opportunities remain available, including:• Team Sponsor• Championship Hospitality Tent Sponsor• String Sponsor for the horses playing in the tournament
Thank you to our supporters:
U.S. Polo Assn. · America250 · Riverside Turf · First Command Financial Services · Point to Point LLC · Destiny Family Office · Bramer Group · Culpeper Minute Men · Tri-County Feeds · Oakview Bank · Freedom 250
Join us at Liberty Hall for a national military polo championship celebrating America250 through sport, service, horses, history, and hospitality.

Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour
2026-08-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.

Sip, Savor, and Discover Sauvignon Blanc!
2026-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us from 2–6 PM for a one-of-a-kind Sauvignon Blanc Vertical Tasting.
Discover how terroir shapes this exciting varietal as we taste and compare our 2021, 2022, and 2025 vintages alongside standout selections from France and New Zealand.
Tickets are $40 per person (plus tax) and are now available on our website. Don’t delay—reserve your spot today!

Brandy Station Vol. Firemen's Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull
2026-08-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States
Annual firemen’s fundraising lawn & garden tractor pull.

Brandy Station Vol. Firemen's Parade
2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States
Annual firemen’s parade featuring fire and rescue units, law enforcement & military units, majorettes, bands, civic & comic entries and business entries.

Brandy Station Vol. Firemen’s Fair
2026-08-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department, 20057 Fleetwood Heights Rd., Brandy Station, VA, United States
Annual Fundraising fair for the all-volunteer fire department, providing fire and ems first responder service to our community. Fair includes rides, games, food & fun.
Firemen’s Parade on Thursday evening, starting at 6:30 p.m., Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull on Saturday, starting at 10:00 a.m. Live Music each evening, cash & other prizes given away on Saturday evening.

Français with Françoise
2026-08-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Looking to brush up on your French? Join Françoise and other French speakers at 3 pm for a conversation in French. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy during the talk.

Fire and Steel: The Stonewall Brigade and Rockbridge Artillery at Cedar Mountain
2026-08-08 12:00 - 21:00 | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
Join us to commemorate the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Cedar Mountain for our annual living history event! We will be focusing on the exploits of the Stonewall Brigade and Rockbridge artillery during the battle. Join us for specialized tours, battlefield maneuvers with living historians, artillery fire demonstrations, and so much more. As an added bonus, we will have an evening-time artillery demonstration!
Date: August 8, 2026
Time : Noon-9:00pm
Cost: $15.00 per adult, kids 16 and under are free.
Address: 9465 General Winder Rd, Rapidan, VA 22733

CARS Cruise In Car Show
2026-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Southgate Shopping Center, 309 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Cruise In for a cause on the 1st Saturday monthly from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Southgate Shopping Center. CARS: Christ-Centered Addiction Restoration Services. 50/50 and Raffle Tickets available.

Wild West Fest 2026 at Mountain Run Winery
2026-08-01 12:00 - 19:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The Wild West comes to Culpeper on August 1st!
Come see a team of trained Western reenactors engage in mock gunfights, mounted shooting and roping demonstrations, a model Western encampment, roping practice for kids and more!
The winery has live music by Andrew Washington playing at the pole barn and SmokShak LLC food truck serving during the afternoon.
This Western event is FREE. Events for the day include: mock Gunfights, displays of period tack and gear, weapons demonstrations, mounted shooting demonstrations and roping demonstrations.
This is a family friendly event. No dogs please as there will be lots of loud noises, mock gunfire and horses.

Brandy Station Historic District Bus Tour
2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Rd., Brandy Station, VA, 22714, United States
Lecture/tour on step-van led by historian Jim Bish beginning and ending at the Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station. Due to limited seating on the bus, pre-registration is required at https://www.brandystationfoundation.com/events before August 1, 2026. Jim Bish shares the remarkable stories behind some of the area’s most significant historic sites, including: George Washington’s early surveying work on Carrico Mills Road, Historic Carolina Road and General Anthony Wayne’s bivouac, Dinosaur track site at Luck Stone, Salubria and the Rev. John Thompson historical marker, Ancient Jasper Site, Great Fork Church of England site and Downman Tomb, Robert Slaughter’s La Grange and Lafayette’s encampment, Madden’s Tavern and the USCT Murders, Kelly’s Ford and its connections to the Field family and the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. and the United States Colored Troops’ crossing of the Rappahannock River. Whether you’re a Civil War enthusiast, local history buff, or simply enjoy discovering Virginia’s hidden stories, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the Commonwealth’s most historic landscapes. There are two tours: a Morning Tour from 9-11 AM and an Afternoon Tour from 1-3 PM.
