If you’re seeking a delightful weekend filled with rural charm, wine, and exciting activities, mark your calendars for September 16th and 17th at the picturesque Mountain Run Winery, nestled in the heart of Culpeper County, you are invited to join and participate in the Culpeper County Farm Tours Event. With a history spanning 120 years and a commitment to crafting exquisite wines, Mountain Run Winery is a destination that promises both relaxation and adventure.
Unveiling the Farm Tour Experience
From 10 AM to 4 PM on both days, the doors of Mountain Run Winery will swing open to welcome visitors for an engaging and educational farm tour. David Foster, the passionate owner, and winemaker of the establishment, will personally lead short walking tours of the property. These tours offer a unique insight into the history of the farm and the challenges and triumphs of cultivating wine grapes in the beautiful yet demanding Virginia landscape.
As part of the tour, guests will have the opportunity to witness the fascinating process of grape picking and crushing or apple crushing demonstrations, depending on the current harvest. These hands-on demonstrations provide a window into the intricate craftsmanship that goes into creating the winery’s renowned wines.
But the excitement doesn’t end with the farm tours. While the guided experiences conclude at 4 PM, Mountain Run Winery extends its operating hours until 7 PM, giving you ample time to continue exploring the winery’s offerings. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or simply seeking a serene spot to unwind, the winery’s tranquil ambiance and flavorful wines will surely captivate your senses.
Weekend Highlights: Woof and Wag & Armored Combat
For those visiting on Saturday, September 16th, an extraordinary event awaits. Mountain Run Winery, in collaboration with the JBT Foundation, proudly presents the 4th annual “Woof and Wag at the Winery” from 11 AM to 5 PM. This lively festival celebrates all things pet-themed, complete with delectable food offerings from 7 Moltin and Bowles Southern Fried. Attendees can savor wine, cider, and beer tastings while enjoying live music by Bailey Hayes from 1 PM to 4 PM. With a plethora of pet-themed vendor booths, raffles, and the delightful presence of furry companions, this event promises a day of joy for both humans and their four-legged friends.
On Sunday, September 17th, Mountain Run Winery transforms into a spectacle of medieval prowess. The winery hosts an Armored Combat Tournament featuring the Northern Virginia Iron Lions. For enthusiasts of Renaissance Faires, Game of Thrones, or Mixed Martial Arts, this tournament offers an electrifying fusion of all three. Fully armored athletes clash in battles reminiscent of historical epics, wielding real axes, swords, and maces. To further tantalize your taste buds, Smok Shak LLC will be on-site, serving up mouthwatering burgers and BBQ.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re intrigued by the history of winemaking, eager to witness the harvest in action, or seeking a memorable day filled with unique festivities, Mountain Run Winery’s participation in the Culpeper County Farm Tours Event offers a well-rounded experience for all. Don’t miss your chance to explore the captivating beauty of this 120-year-old farm, sample exquisite wines, and immerse yourself in the spirit of community and celebration.
For more information about the Harvest Days Farm Tour and the special events on September 16th and 17th, visit the official event pages on Facebook:
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All are invited and encouraged to join the 68th Annual Carnival that will take place at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises from Wednesday, May 24th until Saturday, May 27th, 2023.
The event will include the sale of raffle tickets, indulge in this opportunity, and potentially be the grand prize winner of $2,500 cash! The tickets are priced at $1 and are going to be available in books of 25 from any department member at the selected retailers. This raffle draw also includes $1,000 for the 2nd prize, $500 for the 3rd prize, and $100 for the 4th and 5th prizes.
The parade lineup starts at 5:00 PM, and participants must be in line at exactly 6:15 PM. The parade will begin at 6:30 PM in the evening. For more information about this event, you may visit this link.
This is going to be one of the major fundraisers for the year. Come and join us to support your volunteers and have some exciting family fun!
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Culpeper Renaissance is bringing the Gnarly Culpeper block party and brew fest back on April 29th, 2023 in the Depot District in Downtown Culpeper from 12 pm – 5 pm. Live music entertainment featuring The Unsuitables as the opening act, followed by Full Moon Fever, a Tom Petty Tribute. There will be beer, cider, wine, food, and lawn games. Tickets are required for both general admission and tasting tickets (for the alcohol)! Early bird specials are being sold for a discount on admission and tastings, check them out! Tickets are available for purchase at Far Gohn Brewing Company or online at culpeperdowntown.com.
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Culpeper Renaissance, Inc (CRI) and Culpeper Downtown merchants and restaurants invite you all to experience this holiday with them with the following events scheduled for November through December!
November 14th through 20th, enjoy season offerings and specials at various downtown shops for their Holiday Preview Week. The storefronts will also be participating in a Holiday Store Front Decorating contest so be sure to check them out and vote for your favorite decorated store!
November 18th is “Pink Friday!” the week before Black Friday and #supportsmallfirst and enjoy in-store and online specials at the local shops in downtown Culpeper.
November 20th is the Holiday Open House with in-store specials ALL DAY and a band performance at Grass Rootes Porch from 1pm – 3pm followed by Santa Rides around Culpeper from 3pm – 4pm and the Community Tree Lighting 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Join the festivities for a real treat including free face painting and various children’s activities and holiday refreshments will be available for purchase.
November 25th is Black Friday with in-store and online specials and discounts.
November 26th is Small Business Saturday and Santa will be strolling downtown Culpeper from 6pm – 8pm.
November 28th is Cyber Monday with online and in-store specials and discounts.
November 29th is Giving Tuesday, the one-day giving event. Consider donating to Culpeper Renaissance via their website here.
December 1st through 15th, participate in the WHO STOLE CULPEPER-VILLE? downtown Culpeper scavenger hunt challenge! Map and entry card available at the visitors center (the Depot) Monday – Sunday 10 am – 5 pm.
December 3rd, 10th, and 17th the Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market will be from 9 am – 12pm at the East Davis Street Parking lot.
December 9th, visit Santa at Culpeper Center & Suites for a meet and greet and photo opportunity!
December 16th, visit Santa at the Culpeper Visitors Center for a meet and greet and photo opportunity at the Depot.
For more information about any of the above-mentioned events and to keep up to date on the latest Culpeper events visit culpeperdowntown.com!
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Saturday and Sunday, August 20th and 21st Germmana Foundation is hosting an unique event. This is their second annual Historic Trades Weekend from 10am to 4pm at the Fort Germanna Visitor Center. There will be live demonstrations including surveying, blacksmithing, eel basket weaving, and more! While there is no cost to visit, a $10 donation will help the costs of the event. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a ticket to win a private, behind-the-scenes experience of Germanna Foundation properties. This is a special tour to see either the Archaeology Facilities or Historic Salubria (Winner’s choice) for up to 6 people! WOW! What a deal, don’t miss out!
Saturday, September 24th will be Fort Germanna’s Public Access Day. The Germanna Foundation and Germanna Archaeology Program offer this unique opportunity to view archaeological excavations of this important colonial site. Don’t be scared to get a little dirt under your fingernails! Learn how Germanna has transformed since people lived and worked here during the first half of the 18th century. Watch archaeologists as they work and ask questions! All ages are welcome and there will be archaeology-related activities for all ages. Be sure to sign up for your free time slot, here!
Friday, October 21st, and Saturday, October 22nd, experience Salubria After Dark with scary stories for both the young and old alike to enjoy! This special evening will consist of several professional storytellers sharing their best spooktacular tales on the grounds of historic Salubria, Culpeper County’s oldest brick house that was built in 1757! Guests will be divided into 3 groups of 20 and will adventure to three different stops, greeted by a storyteller! The tour should last approximately 1 hour and is rain or shine! They do recommend this event for children ages 13 and up due to some of the story’s contents. Purchase tickets for Friday night’s event here and Sunday’s, here!
To become a member of the Germanna foundation or make donations, visit their website here!
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The Culpeper Chamber is hosting their annual CulpeperFest event that is sure to be fun for the entire family, kids and all! It’s completely free to attend on Friday, June 10th from 4pm to 8pm at Eastern View High School located at 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper VA 22701. There will be vendors, prizes, music, children’s activities, entertainment, food and so much more to check out and discover! This is the areas largest business to community event so come on out to show your local Culpeper community and local Culpeper businesses support. The signature sponsor of this event is UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. Register here.
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Run for freedom! Celebrate Fourth of July this year at Culpeper Baptist Church (located at 318 West St Culpeper, VA 22701), where the Church is hosting a Freedom 5K run. Everyone is encouraged to participate including runners and fitness walkers. Register early to secure your t-shirt! There will be vendors for the racers, including 2 Sisters Coffee Truck, and more! The race will be held on Monday, July 4th beginning at 8:30 am, with 90 minutes of completion time allowed, so all participants must cross the finish line by 10:00 am. Tickets are $30+ per racer and registration ends at 11:59pm on July 3rd! See Culpeper Tourism | Events | Culpeper July 4th Freedom 5k (visitculpeperva.com), for more information and to learn how to register for the race. Lace-up those shoes and run for freedom!
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Take Dad out for a nice Father’s Day celebration on June 19th from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Mountain Run Winery located at 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd. Culpeper, VA 22071! There will be plenty of music and food to spare. So, grab some fine wines and ciders to enjoy while watching the children run around on the playground. They’ll have The Unsuitables for your listening entertainment and Bowles Southern Fried Food Truck to satisfy any munchies hungries you may have after cider and wine! Learn more at: Culpeper Tourism | Events | Father’s Day at Mountain Run Winery (visitculpeperva.com). Come prepared for the best Father’s Day yet!
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Do you have a passion to play? A drive to sing? Then come and showcase your talents at Southside Coffee located at 211 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, VA 22071!Grab your friends to support you and a local business. Sing your heart out June 9th between 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm! More information at: Culpeper Tourism | Events | Open Mic Night at Southside Coffee (visitculpeperva.com). So, whether you’re coming to perform or coming to watch, enjoy a fun filled night with friends, family and other talented guests!
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Culpeper Renaissance Inc is throwing Culpeper’s NEW Gnarly Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, April 30th from noon – 12pm! This will take place in Downtown Culpeper’s Depot District and will feature local craft beer and cider for purchase along with wine for the wine lovers out there. The Judy Chops and the Will Overman Band will perform live music for all to enjoy while indulging in the food trucks, participating in the lawn games and other family fun. Lawn games will have prizes. Have the kids get their face painted or their caricature drawn! Advanced ticket sales are $15 and $20 at the door. Anyone under 21 is free to enter! Please no pets or coolers. Learn more about this event and future Culpeper events by visiting their website here.
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