News & Announcements

Mark your calendar to spend the day in Culpeper Downtown Saturday, October 18th, 12pm to 5pm, as we celebrate the return of Hop N Hog Culpeper Block Party & BBQ Competition!  This annual fundraising event continues to grow each year, with incredible BBQ vendors...

Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. is thrilled to announce the inaugural Halloween Hustle 5K & Spooky Sprint, set to take place on November 1st at Yowell Meadow Park. This Halloween-themed race invites participants to don their most creative costumes as they run for a...

The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market returns Saturday, May 3rd!  Look forward to browsing more local vendors than ever at the longest running and most successful Farmers Market in the area!  With its roots dating back to the 1950s, the Culpeper Farmers Market was...

Culpeper Downtown is brimming with shops, restaurants, activities and more, so invite your friends and family to spend the weekend exploring charming and historic Culpeper Downtown this summer! With 23+ dining options, you can guarantee there is something for...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria.”  Skip the bacteria and enjoy a taste of wisdom, served with a whole lot of freedom at Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.’s annual fundraiser and kick off to the...

Come one, come all to a Mardi Gras inspired winter celebration like you’ve yet to experience in historic Culpeper Downtown! Taking place throughout the day on Saturday, March 1st, the annual Culpeper Downtown Carnival will delight and excite adults and children of all...

Since 1988, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), Culpeper’s nonprofit Virginia Main Street program, has continued to shape Culpeper’s Downtown through focusing on four points, design, organization, promotion and economic vitality. It is through the point of promotion...

The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market, one of the largest and longest running farmers markets in the area, is currently accepting applications for the 2025 season!  The market season will kick off with an opening day celebration Saturday, May 3, from 7:30am to 12pm, at...

It’s a new year and Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) could not be more excited to roll out the 2025 Calendar of Events for Culpeper Downtown! Look forward to fun and festive annual events in the new year such as the Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a celebration of all...

Culpeper Downtown for the season is sure to deliver holiday fun and merriment around every corner throughout November and December!  Explore unique retail shops, fashion boutiques, along with breweries and gourmet foodie experiences!  Spend time in Culpeper’s idyllic...