Moonshiners and other activities in Culpeper this week

Wee Ones Wednesday
Wednesday, May 3 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce St
Join us for some fun. Ages 1-5 are welcome. Spots are limited. Call to register: 540-829-1749.
$1 per child
http://www.culpepermuseum.com/
 
Uncle Billy Thursday at Beer Hound
Thursday, May 4 5:30-8:30 pm
Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Pl, #102
Check out Thursdays at Beer Hound Brewery. It’s pint night all night long and we’ve got the high energy acoustic jukebox .
FREE
http://www.beerhoundbrewery.com/
 
For Your Consideration
Thursday, May 4 7:30-9:30 pm
Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Rd
The camera follows a trio of actors during production of “Home for Purim,” a low-budget drama set in the mid-1940s American South, as rumors circulate that their performances are generating Oscar buzz in the entertainment industry.
FREE
http://www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/schedule.html
Cattle Drive Weekend
Friday, May 5-Saturday, May 6 3-9 pm
Adora Farm, 17275 Germanna Hwy
Come to our 300 acre working farm for a cattle drive weekend. This is a perfect adventure for you or your horse if either of you have little to no experience around cattle. Tom & Pat Seay and Kristen Biscoe host a great weekend full of driving and working cattle, learn some team penning and lots of great southern meals.
$250 for the weekend’s activities and meals
 
http://www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/cattle-drive-weekend.html
 
First Friday Live Music: David Gilmore
Friday, May 5 5:30-7:30 pm
Culpeper Cheese Company, 129 East Davis St
Our First Friday Live Music series continues on Cinco de Mayo with David Gilmore. Come listen to this local acoustic singer-performer, try our special Cinco de Mayo appetizers, and grab a pint while you’re at it.
FREE
http://www.culpepercheese.com/
To Sir with Love
Friday, May 5 7:30-9:30 pm
Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Rd
Sidney Poitier stars as Mark Thackeray, a new teacher at a run-down-school in the slums of London’s East End whose rowdy students drove their last teacher to resign.
FREE
 
http://www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/schedule.html
 
Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market – Opening Day
Saturday, April 29 7:30 am-12 pm
Parking Lot at the Corner of East Davis and North Commerce St
The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has more than 40 booths for this season’s market. Be certain to stop by the market to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers.The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has more than 40 booths for this season’s market. Be certain to stop by the market to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers.The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has more than 40 booths for this season. Be certain to stop by to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers. Buy Fresh, buy local.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/farmers-market.html
 
Sales are Blooming Event
Saturday, May 6 10 am-5 pm
Country Shoppes of Culpeper, 10046 James Monroe Hwy
Tell all your friends and come out and have a great day with us. There will be a big parking lot sale then come inside for 10% to 40% off. Prizes will be given away hourly. Barbara’s Soul Food Truck will be here.
http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Shopping/CountryShoppesofCulpeper/
 
Tim Smith Meet & Greet
Saturday, May 6 11 am-4 pm
Belmont Farm Distillery, 13490 Cedar Run Rd
Come on out and meet Tim Smith from Discovery Channel’s show Moonshiners. Tim will be taking pictures and signing autographs. Grab a bottle of moonshine and get him to sign it while you’re here.
Enjoy music by Steel Grey & Friends. Food available for purchase. Tours & Tastings available all day.
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Parking is $5 per car with all proceeds going to Rapidan Fire Department
http://www.belmontfarmdistillery.com/
Celebrate Home Brewing
Saturday, May 6 12-10 pm
Beer Hound Brewery, 201 Waters Pl, Suite #102
Join us as we celebrate the Big Brew as part of an annual, worldwide celebration of National Homebrew Day. Thousands of home brewers and beer lovers all around the world will raise their glasses for a toast. We will have a brew demonstration, exhibits and home brewers to ask questions about their craft.
FREE
http://www.beerhoundbrewery.com/
The Best of the Marty Stuart Rfd-TV Show
Saturday, May 6 7:30-9:30 pm
Packard Campus Theater, 19053 Mount Pony Rd
Grammy-Award -Winning country music singer-songwriter Marty Stuart’s RFD-TV Series ran from 2008 to 2014. The program was part of the hundreds of hours of historic country-music footage, recordings and other audio-visual materials from Mary Stuart’s vast collection that was acquired by the Library of Congress last year.
FREE
http://www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/schedule.html
Gray Ghost’s Wine Library Tasting
Sunday, May 7 2-4 pm
Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville, VA
Gray Ghost continues its popular wine library tasting series. Enjoy tasting past vintages of Gray Ghost wines in the wine library with owners and winemakers, Al and Cheryl Kellert.
$25 per person includes library tasting and tasting of current releases. Reservations recommended.
http://www.grayghostvineyards.com/
Tea with the Queen Book Signing
Sunday, May 7 2-4 pm
Museum of Culpeper History, 113 South Commerce St
Join us to learn about the history of tea, enjoy a sampling of tea and cookies, and listen to a reading of “Tea with the Queen” by author Charles Lundsford.
FREE
http://www.culpepermuseum.com/
Sips & Dips
Tuesday, May 9 5:15-7:15 pm
Culpeper County 4-H, 101 South West St
Come join us for a fun, uplifting night of painting and delicious snacks. Our instructor will guide you through the painting so you can make a masterpiece of your very own. Paintings can be customized to include your own personal message. Drinks, snacks and painting supplies will be provided. Just bring your own smock or apron and your artistic spirit (Adult participants only).
 
FREE
 
http://offices.ext.vt.edu/culpeper/
Hansbrough Ridge & Mountain Run Winery
Saturday, June 3 9 am-1 pm
Join us for a guided walking tour of this Virginia Historic Landmark, and learn how the geography played a pivotal role in the Civil War, and why Cole’s Hill and Hansbrough Ridge is not only known as “A Giant Sleeping” but also “Cold Hill” and “The Fort”. After the tour, the group will head to Mountain Run Winery for a private tasting with owner and lead vintner David Foster.
We respectfully encourage all to wear comfortable walking shoes and proper attire as you will be embarking through moderate to rough terrain.
 
$30
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hansbrough-ridge-mountain-run-winery-tour-tickets-33857480636?aff=ehomecard