Monday June 3rd, 2024
We had an amazing time at the Culpeper Police Department’s Open House!
It was incredible to learn more about our local department and see firsthand all the amazing tools and technology they use to keep our community safe. From their K9s and drone demonstrations to exploring their vehicles, crime scene van, and even checking out the interrogation rooms and live crime center – it was truly an eye-opening experience!
Plus, they treated us to hot dogs, chips, and drinks! It was a fun and informative event for members of our community! We would like to extend a big thank you to the Culpeper Police Department for hosting such a fantastic open house!
Thursday June 6th, 2024
On Tuesday, the kids from Kelly Street Boxing Club helped clean up our neighborhood by picking up trash. We are extremely grateful for their efforts in keeping our corner of the world clean!
CulpeperFest
We are very excited for our featured musician for this year’s CulpeperFest – DEJA VU!
Deja Vu is a full band that will take us on a musical journey through all of our favorite throwback tunes. From classic rock anthems to timeless hits, they deliver an incredible performance that will have us singing and dancing all night long.
Join us at CulpeperFest 2024 for an unforgettable night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment with Deja Vu. Don’t miss out on the fun – mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a fantastic evening!
We are excited to bring you an array of amazing entertainment that will delight everyone at CulpeperFest 2024! Check out these fantastic activities throughout the event:
Sandy’s Face Painting: Get ready to transform into your favorite characters, animals, or mystical creatures with Sandy’s incredible face painting skills. Perfect for both kids and adults, Sandy brings a splash of color and a touch of magic to our event. From butterflies to superheroes, her artistry will leave you with a smile and a masterpiece to show off!
Daniel Ryman, Caricature Artist: Take home a fun and unique keepsake with a personalized caricature by the talented Daniel Ryman. Watch as he captures your likeness with a whimsical twist!
Balloon Art: Enjoy the creativity and fun of our balloon artist, twisting up wonderful balloon creations that will bring smiles to all ages.
We are thrilled to announce a special highlight at this year’s CulpeperFest – the unveiling of our very own LOVEworks sign!
Join us as we reveal this beautiful symbol of community, love, and pride that perfectly represents the spirit of Culpeper.
Don’t forget to snap a photo with the LOVEworks sign and share your Culpeper love with the world!
We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new feature at this year’s CulpeperFest – the Town Crier – brought to you by Windmore Foundation for the Arts Inc!
Join us in welcoming Simon LaGraffe, who will be roaming the festival with important announcements and reminders of all the upcoming entertainment. Whether it’s a special performance, a must-see event, or a timely reminder, Simon will make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Keep an eye (and ear) out for Simon LaGraffe at the fest – you won’t want to miss his engaging and lively updates.
This year, we are continuing our partnership with Virginia Regional Transit and Culpeper County Parks & Recreation to make getting to the CulpeperFest event a breeze! Virginia Regional Transportation will be running 2 busses 3-8pm to get our attendees to the event quickly and efficiently!
Culpeper County Parks and Recreation will have bus stops set up with tents, bleachers to sit on, entertainment guides and inserts with more information on the event to read! The bus stops will be clearly visible with Chamber flags flying and labeled 1-4.
The busses are Handicap accessible and each parking area will have dedicated handicap spots close!
Exciting news for CulpeperFest this year! We are thrilled to introduce a new feature: a multilingual resource booth. Thanks to 101 Latino Multiservice, LLC , visitors who speak languages other than English will receive the assistance they need. Our guides will help connect you with organizations that have multilingual speakers. Available languages include Spanish, French, Ukrainian, and many more. We can’t wait to see you there and make CulpeperFest more inclusive for everyone!
A huge thank you to Chrysler of Culpeper for allowing us to use a beautiful 2024 RAM Rebel Truck for the CulpeperFest set-up today!
This truck is absolutely amazing and made our work so much easier and more enjoyable.
We appreciate your generosity and partnership in making this event a success!
Thank you thank you thank you. We cannot say thank you enough to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, attendees and entertainers for an amazing CulpeperFest 2024!
This event is truly a showcasing of collaboration and unity in our community and we couldn’t do it without you! We hope everyone has a wonderful time!
Our talented photographer partner, Strong Arm Media has MANY more photos coming but here’s a little sneak peak!
CulpeperFest would not have been possible without our amazing volunteers’ hard work and dedication. We truly appreciate their time, effort, and commitment, and we couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you, volunteers, for making this event a success!
Monday June 17th, 2024
We are so grateful to John and Reston from Sparkle Squad for their outstanding work power washing the Chamber deck, front porch, sign and fence! Your hard work and attention to detail have made the exterior spaces of our office shine like new.
The difference is truly remarkable, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you for your dedication and for going above and beyond to make our space look fantastic.
If anyone is in need of professional power washing services, we highly recommend the Sparkle Squad!
Wednesday June 19th, 2024
We had an amazing time at Celebrations at Mystic Hill Farms Ribbon Cutting! Discover Culpeper’s stunning new wedding venue, featuring many picturesque settings on the farm to accommodate weddings of all sizes! Be sure to contact Celebrations at Mystic Hill to learn more about what they offer!
Thursday June 20th, 2024
Congratulations on Pool Blue, LLC, formerly Payne Pools & Spas, on its grand opening! Karen and Tony Harris have been taking care of Culpeper’s pools for years with Payne Pools. They look forward to continuing the tradition of serving our aquatic needs for many more years to come!
Friday June 21st, 2024
While delivering the community guides to the visitor center, we accidentally locked the keys in the trunk of the car. Sergeant Caruso was able to unlock the door! Thank you, Sergeant Caruso with the Culpeper Police Department! We appreciate all you do for our community!
Friday June 21st, 2024
The Lead Culpeper Class of 2024 had an incredible day at Verdun Adventure Bound for team building!
Despite the extreme heat, the experience was impactful and brought us closer together as a team. Every one of our team members pushed themselves further than they expected with the encouragement of their classmates.
We played games, overcame challenges together, climbed the rock wall and finished the day with the zip line and reflection.
Congratulations to everyone who pushed through and made the most of the day. Your resilience and teamwork are truly inspiring.
Here’s to the bonds we built and the adventures ahead!
Wednesday June 26th, 2024
We could not be more proud and excited to announce that as our Events Coordinator, Sarah Langland is in Las Vegas at the Girls on the Run International Summit. While there, Points of Light President & CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo presented Sarah with a Daily Point of Light Award honoring her for her volunteer work with the organization.
Sarah has been a dedicated coach with Girls on the Run Piedmont since 2016, and since 2021, she has served as a board member and chair, making a lasting impact on countless young lives.
To read more about Sarah and this award:
https://www.pointsoflight.org/…/building-good…/…
Thursday June 27th, 2024
Culpeper Chamber’s Board of Directors had a wonderful get-together last week on the Chamber porch!
It was wonderful to see some of our dedicated members come together outside of the board room to connect and get to know each other on a more personal level.
It was also an opportunity for us to honor and appreciate Greg Lukow, Chief of the Library of Congress Packard Center who has served as an Ex-Officio member on the Chamber Board for the past 17 years before his retirement in July of this year.
A huge thank you to those who attended and contributed to the success of the evening. Your commitment and support are what make our Chamber so special. We look forward to many more great events and collaborations!
Friday June 28th, 2024
Congratulations to the six recent graduates of the Community Investment Collaborative‘s 16-week Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop!
Your hard work, dedication, and passion have paid off, and we’re incredibly proud of each of you for reaching this milestone. This program has equipped you with the skills, knowledge, and network to take your entrepreneurial dreams to new heights.
The Culpeper Chamber would like to thank the Community Investment Collaborative, along with all their staff and volunteers, for bringing this incredible program to our community. Your commitment and support are invaluable, and we appreciate everything you do to foster growth and innovation.