News & Announcements

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. is thrilled to announce early bird tickets for the inaugural Gnarly Culpeper Block Party & Brew Fest—a day bursting with craft beer, live music, mouthwatering food, and family-friendly fun, are available Monday, March 16th! Join us in the...

Bring your appetite (and your friends). Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. invites the community to dig into Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week, happening March 9–15, featuring special prix-fixe menus at 12 downtown restaurants. For one delicious week, participating spots will...

Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Invites Local Artists to Propose Mural for Downtown Power Box Culpeper, VA – January 6, 2026 – In a vibrant move to enhance the visual appeal of downtown Culpeper, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP)...

Mark Your Calendars! Get ready for a year packed with unforgettable moments! Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) is thrilled to announce the release of its 2026 Calendar of Events, promising a vibrant lineup that will bring the community together and showcase all that...

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: the Return of the Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market! The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market is excited to announce the return of the Winter Market the first three Saturdays in December, showcasing your favorite local...

Culpeper Downtown for the season will deliver holiday fun and merriment throughout November and December!  Explore unique retail shops, fashion boutiques, interactive experiences, and flavorful restaurants and breweries, all while spending time in Culpeper’s idyllic...

Join Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., your local nonprofit Main Street program, and Culpeper Police Department, with over 40 downtown merchants and community partners to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, Halloween!  This Friday, October 31st, start your tricker...

Join the Town of Culpeper for the most magical day of the year in Downtown Culpeper! The Culpeper Christmas Parade returns Sunday, December 7, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM, filling Main Street with holiday cheer, festive floats, and the spirit of giving. This year’s...

It’s All Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus during Culpeper Downtown’s Fall Family Movie Night! Join your friends at Culpeper Renaissance, Inc, for the first ever Fall Family Movie Night, taking place Saturday, October 25th in Culpeper Downtown! Bring your coziest fall...

Awaken your senses during Culpeper Downtown Fall Restaurant Week, beginning Monday, September 29th through Sunday, October 5th.  Enjoy specially priced multi-course menus, delicious combos, and exclusive specials from 15 of your favorite downtown dining choices.  With...

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...

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...