Autumn in Culpeper

Culpeper Chamber of Commerce

Culpeper Star Exponent

September 15, 2014

Debbie Stohlman, Acting President/CEO

I absolutely treasure the autumn season.  The crisp, cool air, the changing color of the landscape and football are heralded in with the turn of the calendar to September.  It also signals the beginning of many community events.

CRI will hold the season’s final Third Thursday Concert on September 18th with  the foot-tapping beats of Groove Train. Guests won’t be able to resist dancing to a popular blend of well-known disco songs. Groove Train also offers plenty of entertainment with groovy costumes, big hairstyles and outrageous showmanship. Concertgoers are sure to enjoy this fantastic voyage back in time.  www.downtownculpeper.com/3rd-thursday-concerts

This coming Friday, September 19th the Culpeper Fiesta returns to celebrate Latino Culture.  The festival is held in the streets in front of the Train Depot at 109 S Commerce Street from 6-10pm. The event is free and open to the public.  Music, dancing and authentic food are hallmarks of this celebration. For details and up to the minute information follow the event on FaceBook - www.facebook.com/culpeperfiesta

The State Theatre continues the celebration of Hispanic Heritage by offering an afternoon of free exhibits and performances on Sunday, September 21st.  Photography exhibit by David Cea, World Drums by Mark Sawasky, Traditional Dancers, Guadalupanas and the showing of the film Cantinflas will round out the weekend of celebration. www.culpepertheatre.org/events/culpeper-fiesta/

The Chamber of Commerce hosts the 12th Annual Pepper Open on Monday,September 22nd at the Country Club of Culpeper.  The tournament’s popularity has grown over the years making it necessary to have two flights - a morning and afternoon.  Opportunities for golfers, sponsorships and donations to our golfer goodie bags are available. Contact Martha Snider for more information - marthas@culpeperchamber.com

As the calendar turns to October, the weekend of the 4th and 5th, Culpeper Department of Economic Development showcases the rich agricultural heritage of Culpeper with the 17th Annual Harvest Days Farm Tour.  Details on this family friendly event can be found onwww.culpeperfarmtour.com.  

The skies over Culpeper will be filled with vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday, October 11th as the community opens it doors for “The Best Little Airshow in the East”.  Culpeper Regional Airport will have the world's only privately owned Harrier, aerobatic aircraft and vintage warbirds. This is a chance to see exciting stunts performed by some of the best pilots in the airshow community while enjoying the many static displays, airplane rides, model airplanes, games for kids and more!  For more information, check out www.culpeperairfest.com

On Sunday, October 12th, Culpeper Renaissance fills the streets of the Depot District with vendors offering tastings of wine and specialty foods along with unique artisans and quality crafters for the Annual Taste of Culpeper.  It is always a fun-filled afternoon - for more information visit www.downtownculpeper.com/taste-of-culpeper

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 6th Annual Restaurant Week.  Savor Culpeper and Take a Culinary Cruise During Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 13-19. www.culpeperdowntown.com/restaurant-week

CRI continues the tradition of downtown Trick or Treating on Halloween evening. From 5 - 6pm, the many businesses along E Davis Street hand out candy and treats to crowds of costumed children.  

The Chamber of Commerce rounds out the autumn events with its 100th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on November 6th.  This special celebration will tell the story of this business organization - its history and the people that helped make it possible.   We continue to ask for nominations for our business and individual awards.  To submit a nomination go to www.tinyurl.com/CulpeperAwards

And then we entered the Holiday Season - start planning now to spend your holiday budget dollars with local businesses.   More on that subject later……..