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Culpeper County
3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs. Aug. 21, 5 - 9 p.m. Bring a picnic, friends, family and lawn chairs for an evening of Beach Music featuring Maurice and his Band singing favorite songs. No coolers or pets. $7 at the gate, 21 and over. Advance tickets $5, available at Chateaux du Reaux. The Depot, Downtown Culpeper. 540-825-4416. www.culpeperdowntown.comCulpeper County
Culpeper Museum - “History Alfresco” Dinner. Oct. 18, Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Fundraising black tie dinner with entertainment afterwards. Check website for more details. Reservations required. $100 per person. Culpeper Museum, Culpeper. 540-829-1749. www.culpepermuseum.comCulpeper County
Culpeper Airport Air Fest. Oct. 11, Rain date Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tour the airport and meet the pilots. Free airplane rides for ages 8 - 17. Aircraft from antique to modern jets will be on display. Demonstrations, activities and arts and crafts. Admission is free. Culpeper Airport, Beverley Ford Road. 540-825-8280. www.culpeperairport.com Taste of Culpeper. Oct. 12, Noon - 5 p.m. Now in its 3rd year, offering fun and festivities for the entire family. Virginia wines, local cuisine, local artisans for the grown-ups and face painting and activities for the kids. Music by David Leckie Gilmore and Down Til Now. Advance tickets (from the Culpeper Renaissance office) Adults $10, at the gate $15. $5 for designated drivers. The Depot, Culpeper. 540-825-4416. www.culpeperdowntown.comCulpeper County
Battle of Brandy Station Driving Tours. Sep. 6, 10 a.m. The fourth and final 2-hour driving tour. $10 per person. Graffiti House, Brandywine. 540-727-7718. www.brandystationfoundation.com A Spirited Evening in Graffiti House. Sep. 25, 7 - 9 p.m. Ghost stories will be told in Graffiti House. Call for details. Graffiti House, Brandy Station. 540-727-7718. www.brandystationfoundation.com Antique and Heirloom Appraisals at Graffiti House. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your treasures for a verbal appraisal of their worth. Local experts will be available at this fundraiser for Graffiti House. $10 for 1 item. $25 for 3 items. Graffiti House, Brandy Station. 540-727--7718. www.brandystationfoundation.com Culpeper Museum - New Exhibit: War is Hell. Nov. 11. This exhibit covers wars throughout the ages. Check website for details. Culpeper Museum, Culpeper. 540-829-1749. www.culpepermuseum.com Open House at Culpeper Museum. Nov. 16, Noon - 5 p.m. Check website for times and details. Culpeper Museum, Culpeper. 540-829-1749. www.culpepermuseum.com Decorating on a Dime. Dec. 3, 2.30 p.m. Demonstrations on how to decorate for the holidays on a tight budget. Free. Culpeper Museum, Culpeper. 540-829-1749. www.culpepermuseum.com Graffiti House Old Time Christmas Party in Brandy Station. Dec. 6, 1 - 4 p.m. Visits from Robert E. Lee and St. Nick! Check website for details. Free. Graffiti House, Brandy Station. 540-727-7718. www.brandystationfoundation.comCulpeper County
Graffiti House Lecture Series. Sep. 28, 2 - 3.30 p.m. Ed Kelley, a direct descendant of Colonel J. Egbert Farnum, and his wife, Mary, will talk about the Colonel's part in the Civil War. $5 donation suggested. Graffiti House, Brandy Station. 540-727-7718. www.brandystationfoundation.com Graffiti House Lecture Series. Oct. 26, 2 - 3.30 p.m. Another in the Sunday lecture series organized by the Brandy Station Foundation. Dale Brown will talk about “Recovering the Remains of Captain William Downs Farley - An Archaelogical Perspective.”. $5 donation suggested. Graffiti House, Brandy Station. 540-727-7718. www.brandystationfoundation.comCulpeper County
Walking Tours of Historic Culpeper. Ongoing. About 2 hours. Tour downtown Culpeper and see the battle site, St. Stephen's, the oldest church in town,the site of Shackleford House where Major John Pelham died and more. Check website for details. $8 per person for groups of 6. $50 private tour. The Depot, Culpeper. 540-825-9147. www.marchingthroughculpeper.com Horse Shows in the Sun Finals. Sep. 24 - Sep. 28, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check website for details. Commonwealth Park, Culpeper. 540-825-7469. www.hitsshows.com 10th Annual Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit a variety of farms growing everything from herbs and cut flowers to cattle and bison. Free. Begin tour at the Visitor Center at the Depot, Culpeper. 540-727-3410. www.culpeperag.org Culpeper Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treating. Oct. 31, 5 - 6 p.m. Join in the fun in a safe environment in downtown Culpeper. Fun and festivities for goblins, ghost and witches! Davies Street, Culpeper. 540-825-4416. www.culpeperdowntown.com Holiday Open House in Downtown Culpeper. Nov. 23, Noon - 5 p.m. Tree lighting at 5.30 p.m. Finding that special present will be easy. Visit any one of the specialty shops, - they will be decorated and ready for you! There will be wagon rides, trolley rides, music and pictures with Santa. Davis and Commerce Streets, Culpeper. 540-825-4416. www.culpeperdowntown.com Culpeper's Christmas Tour of Homes. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Some of Culpeper's most beautiful homes will be decorated in the traditional holiday spirit, depicting the era of the house and the personal style of the home owner. Start at the Visitors Center, S.Commerce Street. 540-222-8800. www.homestour.orgCulpeper County
Summer Sunsets at Old House. Jul. 12 - Sep. 20, Every other Saturday, 6 - 9 p.m. Bring a blanket and or lawn chair and settle in with a glass of wine and some cheese as you listen to music and watch the sun setting over the Blue Ridge Mountains. Old House Vineyards, Culpeper. 540-423-1032. www.oldhousevineyards.com Old House - Tasting in the Vineyards. Sep. 27. Wine tasting in the vineyards! Sample the wines and taste the grapes that make them. Reservations not required. Tasting fee. Old House Vineyards, Culpeper. 540-423-1032. www.oldhousevineyards.com Old House Vineyards 7th Annual Chili Cook Off. Oct. 18, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall is in the air so join us for wine tasting, chili and fun. Check website for details. Old House Vineyards, Culpeper. 540-423-1032. www.oldhousevineyards.com Old House Vineyards - Fall Soups. Nov. 5 - Nov. 12, Wed. Noon - 5 p.m. Join us for winetastings and homemade fall soup specialties. Call for details. Old House Vineyards, Culpeper. 540-423-1032. www.oldhousevineyards.com