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September 2016
Season’s Bounty Roof-Top Wine Dinner
The New Bridge will be a unique roof-top stop on Chef Ryan Ross’ Autumn Virginia tour.
The collaborators for this phenomenal event are Carlene Thomas, RDN of Healthfully Ever After LLC, Martha Boneta of Paris Barns at Historic Liberty Farm, the wine historian, Kasia of Nice Legs LLC and more!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seasons-bounty-roof-top-wine-dinner-tickets-26995110101Hoopla Festival at Devils Backbone
Sweet mix of bluegrass, Americana, Alt-County & Rock with headliners The Revivialists and Old 97’s. Devils Backbone Hoopla festival goers can camp out, enjoy workshops, and outdoor activities alongside an incredible lineup of live music, award-winning craft beer, and great eats. Tucked away in the valley of Nelson County on 100 acres surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountains, Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows provides a picturesque backdrop for the four-day event
Hoopla Festival at Devils Backbone
Sweet mix of bluegrass, Americana, Alt-County & Rock with headliners The Revivialists and Old 97’s. Devils Backbone Hoopla festival goers can camp out, enjoy workshops, and outdoor activities alongside an incredible lineup of live music, award-winning craft beer, and great eats. Tucked away in the valley of Nelson County on 100 acres surrounded by Blue Ridge Mountains, Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows provides a picturesque backdrop for the four-day event
October 2016
Tour de France Wine Dinner at La Table Provencale
Save the date! October 2nd 2016
Meet & Greet 12:30, Dinner 1:00pm-4:30pm
Spend an afternoon touring the wine regions of France, with sommelier Christian Borel. For this dinner we will be paring wine and food from each wine region of France. From Alsace to the Languedoc the cuisine and wines are very unique. Chef Steven Ferrell will be utilizing the bounty of the Shenandoah Valley’s harvest season to bring us the Culinary Tour de France. The afternoon will be a multi-course affair.
We can’t think of a better way to spend Sunday! Call 1.540.837.1375 for reservations or book online to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to have you join us!
https://www.laubergeprovencale.com/newsletter.htmlRock the Grapes! Festival at Veramar Vineyards
Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with our annual festival, Rock the Grapes!
In addition to awesome live music and amazing local food, you’ll have the opportunity to stomp grapes, just like in I Love Lucy!
Featuring live music from Terry Oates & The Mudcats, and local fare from Hog-It-Up BBQ and Dos Loco Gringos Salsa.
http://www.veramar.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm/_/731/Rock-the-Grapes!/Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Culpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
October 10-16, 2016
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlCulpeper Downtown 8th Annual Restaurant Week
Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s 8th Annual Restaurant Week.
Started by local restaurateurs in 2009, the event encourages diners to break out of typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends at nine different downtown restaurants. With specially priced menu options — $30 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new.
Locals Wanted! Call your favorite or perhaps a new downtown restaurant for hours of operation and to make your reservation. And start planning now, this is one culinary trip you won’t want to miss.
http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week.htmlFriday Night Craft Beer Flights!
Join us in the new bar & lounge for craft beer flights and canapés!
Friday nights from 5:00-7:00pm
Enjoy four craft beers from local breweries like Susquehanna Brewing Company, Escutcheonon Brewing Co., and Troegs! Flights will be paired with farm-to-table creative canapes from Chef Steven Ferrell. Only $25 per person! Plus tax & gratuity. Excludes holidays.
Call 540.837.1375 for reservations. Walk-ins welcome!
Diwali Celebration at Narmada Winery
After the harvest in ancient India, the Festival of Lights, or Diwali, marked the end of the farming year. As grape growers in Virginia, Sudha and Pandit keep the tradition alive every fall here in Amissville.
narmada-diwali-fireworks-redThe Indian harvest festival of DIWALI is one of our most anticipated events during the year. Come join us for our signature festivities!
Indian Dinner Platters available 5-7pm. (Please pre-order!) Antipasto and cheese platters also available. Buy Now!
We’ll be open until 8pm. From 5 til 8, only bottle or glass sales – no tasting flights.
At 7pm there will be a dance performance by Sudha and Pandits grandchildren, followed by a bollywood dance class.
Come and join us for a Bollywood interactive dance lesson! Learn this high energy dance from Indian films! We will have a short interactive dance lesson followed by freestyle dancing. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Jaya Mathur of the Dance to Health Society (dance2health.com), has been trained in three forms of Indian classical dance, Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Manipuri. Jaya has performed, particularly in the Bharatnatyam style, at many culturally prestigious venues, such as the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums and Wolftrap. Jaya teaches classical, folk and Bollywood dance with the Dance to Health Society. Her students have performed at cultural shows at universities, temples and folk life events.
We will end the night with a Firework display at 7:30pm
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/?page_id=31Church Dinner
Mitchells Men of the Church BBQ Pork Dinner held in the Church Fellowship Hall from 5-7 p.m. Adults/$12, Children 6-12/$6. Located at 12229 Mitchells Road in Mitchells.
Autumn Vegetarian Feast & Wine Dinner at The New Bridge
Join us in charming and historic Old Town Warrenton for an Autumn Vegetarian Feast & Wine Dinner, with options for gluten-free by request.
Expect five flavorful and unique courses prepared by Guest Chef Sylvie Rowand of Laughing Duck Gardens & Cookery, peppered with locally-sourced Autumn offerings and some Virginia wines and elixirs.
Weather-permitting, we will serve this dinner on our lovely roof-top garden patio. Dinner tickets are $94 per person (excludes tax, gratuity & Eventbrite fee)
https://autumnvegetarianfeastwinedinner.eventbrite.comNovember 2016
Farmers Market
Fresh and local recipes and free samples. Join Family Nutrition Program Brenda Watkevich for apple and sweet potato casserole from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. while supplies last. Contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416.
Farmers Market
This is the last Culpeper’s Farmers Market for the season. Come out for fresh vegetables for your Thanksgiving feast. Opens again in April 2017. Contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416.
December 2016
Christmas in Provence Wine Dinner
Save the date! December 11th 2016
Meet & Greet 12:30 Dinner 1:00pm – 4:30pm
The holidays are fast approaching, and this is the perfect way to begin the Christmas season. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the traditions of Provence. Our holiday wine dinner features both traditional and regional fare from the South of France prepared by our Chef Steven Farrell. This is the perfect holiday celebration to enjoy with family & friends by the crackling fire. Join us as we celebrate the end of the year and the joy of the season. $135 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
We can’t think of a better way to spend a cozy Sunday! Call 540.837.1375 for reservations.
Christmas Eve at L’Auberge Provencale
Save the date! December 24th 2016
Reservations begin at 5:30pm
Start your Christmas early at the Inn where we will be celebrating a merry Christmas Eve in Provence! Our halls will be decked and the fires will be crackling to keep you feeling the warmth of the season with friends and family. Find comfort in the afternoon while you sit fireside, enjoy a cup of hot mulled cider and explore an assortment of 13 Christmas desserts from Provence. Join us for a magical dinner created by Chef Steven Ferrell, featuring a twist on traditional seasonal favorites for a special prefix five course menu ($98) along our chefs tasting menu ($125), plus tax & gratuity. Better yet, enjoy a leisurely morning the following day as Santa delivers a fabulous continental breakfast to your door followed by complimentary late departure on Christmas day – our special Christmas gift!
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Save the date! December 31st 2016
1st seating 5:30 – 6:30pm & 2nd seating 8:30 – 10:00pm
Join us for our annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. We will be offering our 5 course and Chef’s tasting menus featuring the finest of the season from the region. Our 1st seating is great for guests who want to be out and about later in the evening for travel, light showcases, and more. 1st seating 5 course ($98), chef tasting menu ($125). Our second seating is for our night owl’s who stay late to enjoy an included toast of champagne for Auld Lang Syne at midnight, and dance the night away in our new bar & lounge! 2nd seating 5 course ($115), chef tasting menu ($145), plus tax & gratuity.
Call 540.837.1375 or book your stay online for the final celebration of 2016!
January 2017
New Year’s Day Brunch
Start your 2017 off right with a gourmet brunch celebration at La Table Provencale!
Chef Steven Ferrell with present a brasserie-style 3 course brunch menu featuring the freshest ingredients of the season, from local farms to your table. Including a champagne toast to a great new year!
$55 per person
Call 540-837-1375 for reservations.
https://www.latableprovencale.com/virginia-wine-country-events.htmlFebruary 2017
Mardi Gras Celebration
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Join the excitement of Mardi Gras in Downtown Culpeper brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Fun for the entire family including: live music, performing artists, wagon rides, New Orleans inspired food, crafts for children, Mardi Gras photo booth, costumed living historians, and balloon-magic. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi Gras with beads and masks for all. Wes Iseli magic shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Culpeper Center for free. Visit www.culpeperdowntown.com or phone 540-825-4416 for full details.
March 2017
Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week
If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to explore the robust and diverse mix of downtown Culpeper restaurants, you now have one: Culpeper Renaissance’s Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week now held in the spring and fall. With specially priced menu options — $25 per person includes a 3-course dinner of appetizer, entrée, and dessert — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new. Make your reservations now for March 6-12. Nine participating downtown restaurants. Visit www.culpeperdowntown.com. Contact: 540-825-4416