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Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series :
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Depot
Directions: 109 S. Commerce St., Culpeper
Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Description: Great Live Music, Friends, Food & Fun! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, everyone under 21 FREE! Bring friends, family & a lawn chair! Please remember no pets, no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome!
Contact Person: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Phone: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com


Chamber of Commerce CulpeperFest:
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Daniel Technology Center
Organized by: Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
Description: Fun for the whole family! An array of businesses will have displays to check out, and lots of free goodies will be given away. Enjoy plenty of food, fun, and music! Check out the Chamber website for more detailed information. Tickets must be purchased in advance from May 12 - June 1 for $15 at one of the ticket locations listed on the website. No tickets will be sold at the gate.
Phone: (540)825-8628
Email: info@culpepervachamber
Web site: www.culpeperfest.com


Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series:
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Depot
Directions: 109 S. Commerce St., Culpeper
Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Description: Great Live Music, Friends, Food & Fun! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, everyone under 21 FREE! Bring friends, family & a lawn chair! Please remember no pets, no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome!
Contact Person: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Phone: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com


Culpeper Soap Box Derby:
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Time: Begins at 7 a.m.
Location: Yowell Meadow Park
Directions: Blue Ridge Avenue Culpeper, VA 22701
Description: Come to the Soap Box Derby, a community event that brings families and area businesses together to promote self-confidence, sportsmanship, perseverance, craftsmanship and leadership in our area's youth. Watch as pre-registered drivers, ages 8-17, race in cars that they have built to win a chance to go to Akron, Ohio to represent Culpeper at the All-American World Soap Box Derby Championship Race in July. It's fun and exciting for all ages!
Contact Person: Frankie Gilmore
Phone: (540) 825-8799
Email: info@culpepersoapboxderby.com
Web site: www.culpepersoapboxderby.com


HITS Commonwealth Showday National Horse Show:
Wednesday, Jul 4 - Jul 8, 2012
Location: HITS Commonwealth Park
Directions: 13256 Commonwealth Parkway Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Organized by: HITS (Horseshows In The Sun)
Description: HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits including the one right here in Culpeper. The show grounds feature seven different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Jumper ring, five Hunter rings and three separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the Pavilion, which is located between the Grand Prix ring and the Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located just off the main entrance to the right. Admission is free. Full service food concession is available.
Phone: 540-825-7469 (during horse shows)
Web site: www.hitsshows.com


4th of July Car and Bike Show:
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Location: Downtown Culpeper
Directions: Davis and Commerce Streets
Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.
Description: The 12th Annual 4th of July Car & Bike Show will take place in Downtown Culpeper at Davis Street and the Depot. The show is open and free to spectators. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and include custom, classic, and antique cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Registration for participants is from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration is suggested. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m., and the Awards Presentations start at 2:30 p.m.
Phone: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com


Culpeper's 4th of July Celebration:
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Time: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Directions: Main Street, Davis Street, and Yowell Meadow Park, Culpeper
Organized by: Culpeper Festival Committee
Description: Join us for a day of celebration and patriotism in and around downtown Culpeper. The Independence Day Celebration is a safe, fun, and affordable event that represents not only our heritage, but also a strong sense of community spirit. People of all ages, from all walks of life find pleasure and enjoyment in the day's activities. The day is filled with sporting events, patriotic speeches, a festive parade, amusements for children and adults, and entertainment that will delight everyone. Invite your friends and family members for this very popular event in Culpeper. Rain date for Fireworks and Park Events: Tuesday, July 5, 2011. (In the event of inclement weather on the 4th, the Parade will be cancelled. The Freedom 5K will run rain or shine on the 4th.)
Phone: 540-829-8278
Email: info@culpeper4thofjuly.com
Web site: www.culpeper4thofjuly.com


HITS Cavalier Classic Horse Show::
Wednesday, Jul 11 - Jul 15, 2012
Location: HITS Commonwealth Park
Directions: 13256 Commonwealth Parkway Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Organized by: HITS (Horseshows In The Sun)
Description: HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits including the one right here in Culpeper. The show grounds feature seven different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Jumper ring, five Hunter rings and three separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the Pavilion, which is located between the Grand Prix ring and the Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located just off the main entrance to the right. Admission is free. Full service food concession is available.
Phone: 540-825-7469 (during horse shows)
Web site: www.hitsshows.com


Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series:
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Depot
Directions: 109 S. Commerce St., Culpeper
Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Description: Great Live Music, Friends, Food & Fun! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, everyone under 21 FREE! Bring friends, family & a lawn chair! Please remember no pets, no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome!
Contact Person: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Phone: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com


Culpeper International & Sprint Events of the Virginia Triathlon Series:
Saturday, Aug 4 - Aug 5, 2012
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Mountain Run Lake Park
Directions: Mountain Run Lake Road Culpeper, VA 22701
Organized by: Set Up Events
Description: The Culpeper Triathlon expands to 2 days this year. This year, the Culpeper International Distance Triathlon joins the very popular Culpeper Sprint in the same great venue. With a new and improved swim start/finish area this race has really just kicked it up a notch. The swim takes place in the clear waters of Mountain Run Lake where athletes will do a triangular 1500 meter swim course. After exiting the water athletes will do a bike course that is not an easy one, but it sure is fun!The run course is challenging but scenic. On Sunday, the Culpeper Sprint is in its 7th year and is one of the most popular races in the VTS. It consists of a 750 meter swim in Mountain Run Lake,cycling on the rural country roads of Culpeper County, and ends with a challenging 5K course.
Contact Person: Set Up Events
Email: greg@setupevents.com
Web site: www.setupevents.com


HITS Winston National Horse Show:
Wednesday, Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2012
Location: HITS Commonwealth Park
Directions: 13256 Commonwealth Parkway Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Organized by: HITS (Horseshows In The Sun)
Description: HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits including the one right here in Culpeper. The show grounds feature seven different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Jumper ring, five Hunter rings and three separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the Pavilion, which is located between the Grand Prix ring and the Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located just off the main entrance to the right. Admission is free. Full service food concession is available.
Phone: 540-825-7469 (during horse shows)
Web site: www.hitsshows.com


Culpeper Downtown 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series:
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Depot
Directions: 109 S. Commerce St., Culpeper
Organized by: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Description: Great Live Music, Friends, Food & Fun! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the gate, everyone under 21 FREE! Bring friends, family & a lawn chair! Please remember no pets, no coolers, but picnic baskets are welcome!
Contact Person: Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
Phone: 540-825-4416
Email: criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Web site: www.culpeperdowntown.com


HITS Constitution Classic Horse Show:
Wednesday, Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2012
Location: HITS Commonwealth Park
Directions: 13256 Commonwealth Parkway Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Organized by: (HITS) Horseshows in the Sun
Description: HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits including the one right here in Culpeper. The show grounds feature seven different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Jumper ring, five Hunter rings and three separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the Pavilion, which is located between the Grand Prix ring and the Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located just off the main entrance to the right. Admission is free. Full service food concession is available.
Phone: 540-825-7469 (during horse shows)
Web site: www.hitsshows.com





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