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- October 6, 2011
During the annual Taste of Culpeper celebration Sunday, town of Culpeper officials will receive the Great Streets Award announced this week by the American Planning Association, which named Culpepers Davis Street as one 10 Great Streets in 2011.
Mayor Chip Coleman will offer remarks regarding the prestigious award between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Depot. APA Director of Outreach and International Programs Jeff Soule will present the award.
It is ironic that part of the Great Streets award criteria and a catalyst for the success of Davis Street is The Depot where Soule will be arriving by Amtrak train to present a plaque to Mayor Chip Coleman.
Officials will also participate in a ribbon cutting to commemorate being named a Great Street.
Being recognized for having a great street is coupled with the towns recognition many years ago as one of Americas Best Small Towns.
The APA singled out Davis Street for the honor for its grass roots revitalization effort.
The Taste of Culpeper celebration runs from noon to 5 p.m.
- September 6, 2011
Culpeper Renaissances seventh annual Taste of Culpeper a wine, food, and arts festival will take place Sunday, October 9 in picturesque downtown Culpeper at the Depot. Experience the very best in Virginia wines, microbreweries and local cuisine from noon until 5:00 p.m. Discover treasures for your home and your table from local artisans and crafters.
Fun and festivities for the entire family will promise an enjoyable fall afternoon. FREE activities for children include a moonbounce, art projects, games and much more. Live music for the afternoon will feature The Gold Top County Ramblers with an opening act from Pocket Aces. For the sports fans, an outdoor football lounge will be available with two large screen t.v.s.
With your tasting admission to Culpeper Renaissances Taste of Culpeper, you will receive general admission, a souvenir wine glass to commemorate your day, and free tastings at each of the wineries. If you find one that you like, relax and stay a while, as wine will also be available for purchase by the glass or the bottle. New this year, Taste of Culpeper wine totes will be available for you to stock up on your favorite wines.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Advance tasting tickets ($10.00) are available at the Culpeper Renaissance office located at 127 West Davis Street, Chateau du Reaux at 219 East Davis Street Suite 130, Randys Flowers at 211 West Evans Street, all local StellarOne locations, and the Museum of Culpeper History located at 803 South Main Street. Tasting tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event for $15.00 for adults. General admission is $5.00 for designated drivers or those not wishing to participate in the wine or beer tasting (available at the gate only). Admission for those 12 and under is FREE. Food and some activities are not included in the cost of admission.
All are welcome! Come and enjoy historic Culpeper for the entire weekend: Culpeper Regional Airports annual free AirFest on Saturday, October 9th, the Taste of Culpeper on Sunday, October 9th, and Culpepers culinary treasures at the third annual Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 10-16.
- April 8, 2011
Culpeper receives Virginia Main Street Milestone Award
- Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. and the Town of Culpeper receive awards for Volunteer Investment, Building Renovations, and special recognition for the Be a Culpeper Local campaign -
Richmond, VA On Thursday, March 31, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) and the Town of Culpeper were presented with a Virginia Main Street Milestone Achievement Award for rehabilitating more than 250 buildings since being designated as a Main Street Community in 1988. Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. received an award for 25,000 volunteer hours invested in the district since 1997, and special recognition for the Be a Culpeper Local campaign.
At a ceremony focused on the results of Main Street efforts, Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Rural Development Mary Rae Carter spoke to the audience of 95 downtown revitalization volunteers and professionals about the visible results of their leadership. You are creating places where people want to be, she said. And youve often been at the forefront of community and economic development, from your early promotion of farmers markets to advocating for walkable and liveable downtowns.
Culpepers historic commercial district fits that description, and CRI continues to lead in innovative strategies to strengthen the position of the district economically and in the hearts of residents. The Be a Culpeper Local campaign was recognized as an example of a well crafted and implemented strategy encouraging residents to shop locally to support the community. (For more information on the campaign visit: www.beaculpeperlocal.com.)
At the ceremony, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Director Bill Shelton pointed to downtown progress through the numbers. In the last five years, Designated Main Street Communities have sparked more than $275 million in private investment in their districts, said Shelton. As a result, last year there was a net collective gain of 663 jobs across the 21 Main Street downtown districts.
Preservationist Jean Carroon, FAIA, LEED AP, author of the book, Sustainable Preservation: Greening Existing Buildings emphasized the impacts of the groups work in the sustainability of their communities. People often forget that before we recycle, we can reduce consumption and reuse existing products, said Carroon. A building is the one of the largest handmade objects we have. Reusing a building has an environmental impact far greater than recycling an aluminum can.
In addition to Culpeper, Virginia Main Street recognized the following communities for excellence.
" Bedford
" Berryville
" Franklin
" Harrisonburg
" Luray
" Manassas
" Martinsville
" Radford
" Rocky Mount
" South Boston
" Staunton
" Warrenton
" Waynesboro
" Winchester
Currently there are 21 designated Virginia Main Street communities: Abingdon, Altavista, Bedford, Blackstone, Berryville, Culpeper, Franklin, Harrisonburg, Luray, Lynchburg, Manassas, Marion, Martinsville, Orange, Radford, Rocky Mount, South Boston, Staunton, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and Winchester.
The Virginia Main Street program, managed by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, provides assistance and training to help communities increase the economic vitality of their downtown commercial districts. Virginia Main Street uses the National Main Street model to help communities revitalize their downtowns by focusing on their unique heritage and attributes. The program helps communities implement a comprehensive revitalization strategy that creates economic growth and pride in downtowns.
For more information about the Virginia Main Street program, call (804) 371-7030 or visit: www.dhcd.virginia.gov/MainStreet.
- April 8, 2011
The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market sponsored by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. announces the 2011 season. Opening day is Saturday, April 30, and the market will be open every Saturday through November 19 from 7:30 a.m. until noon at the East Davis Street and Commerce Street parking lot in historic downtown Culpeper. CRI president, Trez Holmes states Culpeper Renaissances goal is to enhance community life in downtown Culpeper by bringing residents and local growers together in a market setting that is friendly, fun and packed full of quality local products.
Be certain to stop by the market to pick up locally grown produce while supporting regional farmers. Tom Hennaman will return for another busy season as the market manager. Tom has created an exciting atmosphere with local musicians playing in the background while familiar faces peruse the market in search of fresh seasonal produce, plants, cheeses, and meats. Local artists display handmade arts and crafts for all to enjoy.
The market has grown to more than 40 participants for this seasons market. There is no doubt that the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market has become a destination on Saturday mornings creating quite an attraction for the downtown district. Stroll through the market for locally grown fruit, vegetables, herbs, vibrant flowers, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, and much more. Buy Fresh! Buy Local! Youll be amazed by whats around! For more information please contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416 or visit our website at www.culpeperdowntown.com . Become a fan of Culpeper Renaissance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown to check out the latest offerings and information on the market.
- February 3, 2011
Miss Minerva's Tea Room & Gifts has been named the #1 tearoom in the state of Virginia by teamap.com! Stop by and see why. www.missminervas.com
- January 4, 2011
Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market
Producers with Winter Availability
Corvallis Farms
corvallisfarms@vabb.com
540-718-4830
Homemade jams and jellies. Spinach and salad greens available March 1st. Sells on site by appointment.
Full Moon Farm, LLC
www.fullmoonfarm.net
info@fullmoonfarm.net
540-547-3675
Certified Organic culinary herbs; potted, fresh cut and dried.
Pannill's Gate Farm
www.pannillsgate.com
www.facebook.com/pannillsgate
patty@pannillsgate@vabb.com
540-423-1168
Grass-fed beef. Sells on-site by appointment, delivery, restaurants
Platinum Alpacas
www.platinumalpacas.com
platinumfarm@earthlink.net
(540) 825-2055
Natural alpaca fleece for sale (3-5# blankets for average weights sheared in Spring, 2010) Baby alpaca hand-spinning fiber in assorted colors (white, beige, fawn, gray, black)
Yarns available in 3.5 oz. skeins, approx. 190 yards each. Sales and farm tours year-round by appointment, or local delivery is available. Yarns are also available at local retailers.
Call ahead or email us for further information.
Pleasant Hill Farm
www.pleasanthillfarmva.com
pleasanthillfarm@vabb.com
540-937-2344
Pasture-raised pork, broilers, turkeys, eggs. Sells on-site.
Sunshine Acres Farm
briggsmonica@aol.com
540-937-6346
Farm fresh eggs pick up at farm or delivery available to a town location by appointment.
Sweet Valley Farm Dairy
swtvlyfarm@aol.com
540-423-1003
Goats milk hard and soft cheeses, spreads, dips, and handmade goats milk soap. Sells online, select retail locations, and Farmers' Markets.
Sweets By Monique, LLC
sweetsbymonique@verizon.net
703-659-1188
Cakes, Pies, sweet homemade breads, Marmalades, Cupcakes, Brownies, homemade chocolate candies. Dairy free and Gluten free available.
- September 15, 2010
Culpeper Renaissances sixth annual Taste of Culpeper will take place Sunday, October 10, at the Depot in picturesque downtown Culpeper. Experience the very best in Virginia wines, microbrews, and local cuisine from noon until 5:00 p.m. Discover treasures for your home and your table from local artisans and crafters.
Fun and festivities for the entire family promise an enjoyable fall afternoon. The EVHSs Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will provide FREE art projects and games for children. Other free activities will include face painting, moonbounce, and much more. There will also be live music featuring The Battle of the Bands with five diverse local bands competing, and you'll help pick the winner! (The winning band will be determined by crowd reaction, fan ballots, and panel of judges.)
With your ticket to Culpeper Renaissances Taste of Culpeper, youll receive general admission, a souvenir wine glass to commemorate your day, and tastings at each of the wineries and microbreweries. Choose your favorites, then relax, stay awhile, and enjoy the afternoon with wine and beer available for purchase by the glass. Or bring your friends and buy a bottle of wine to share.
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Advance tasting tickets ($10.00) are available at the Culpeper Renaissance office located at 127 West Davis Street, Chateau du Reaux at 219 East Davis Street Suite 130, Randys Flowers at 211 West Evans Street, all local StellarOne locations, and all Culpeper Wachovia locations. Tasting tickets may also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event for $15.00 for adults. General admission is $5.00 for designated drivers and those 13-20 years old. Admission for those 12 and under is FREE. Food and some items are not included in the cost of admission.
All are welcome! Come and enjoy historic Culpeper for the entire weekend: Culpeper Regional Airports annual free AirFest on Saturday, October 9; the Taste of Culpeper on Sunday, October 10; and Culpepers culinary treasures at the second annual Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week October 11-17.
www.facebook.com/CRIDowntown.com
- July 3, 2010
Calling all Photographers!
Four Seasons of Main Street
2010-11 Photo Contest
In an ongoing celebration of Virginia Main Streets 25th year, VMS is holding a photo contest for designated communities.
The Contest: Each quarterly contest will feature two content categories. Amateur and professional photographers may participate.
Categories Due by Close of business:
* Images of Summer and Celebrating Diversity Thursday, September 30, 2010
* Images of Fall and Nourishing Community Tuesday, November 30, 2010
* Images of Winter and The business of Main Street Monday, February 28, 2011
* Images of Spring and Main Street Faces Wednesday, May 31, 2011
Submissions: All photographs must be submitted with completed consent and release forms (forms available at the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. office)
Image Requirements: All images must be submitted as a high quality, high resolution JPG (2,400 x 3,400 pixels or 1.5 and 2MB).
Release Requirements: Subjects and photographers must give both Culpeper Renaissance Inc. and Virginia Main Street consent to use the photographs in promotional activities as they see fit, with attribution where possible.
Please contact the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. office at (540)825-4416 for more information
- April 2, 2010
Culpeper receives Virginia Main Street Milestone Award
- Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. and the Town of Culpeper receive award for private investment at Lynchburg ceremony -
Lynchburg, VA - On Thursday, March 25, Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. and the Town of Culpeper were presented with a Virginia Main Street Milestone Achievement Award for $40 million in private investment toward downtown revitalization since being designated as a Virginia Main Street community in 1988.
The award was presented at the Virginia Main Street Milestone Achievement Awards ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the program at a special dinner held at Lynchburg's Craddock Terry Hotel.
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Director William C. Shelton addressed the Main Street volunteers, local leaders, businesses, local governments and private investors in attendance. "The work being done in Main Street communities requires a collaborative effort across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors," said Shelton to the group of more than 100 gathered. "Bringing them together in a shared vision of a vibrant downtown requires leadership. Over the past 25 years that leadership fostered a new climate in Virginia downtowns, helping to create more than 14,000 jobs."
Keynote speaker Chuck D'Aprix, founder of the D.C.-based organization, The Downtown Entrepreneurship Project. D'Aprix charged the group to make downtowns the center of opportunity by providing support and resources to potential and emerging business owners. "We should continue working to attract entrepreneurs, not just businesses," Dupree said.
"One of the focal points of the Main Street program is to create a business climate that encourages investment in the downtown district. Receiving an award for surpassing the 40 million dollar investment milestone is an unparalleled achievement for a town of this size. The revitalization efforts of the Culpeper Main Street program could not have been this successful without the participation and support of the Town and the community at large, and Culpeper Renaissance is grateful to be sharing in this acknowledgment of our community's strength." - Michael Lysczek, President of Culpeper Renaissance Inc.
In addition to Culpeper, VMS recognized the following communities for excellence.
* Abingdon
* Bedford
* Berryville
* Blackstone
* Franklin
* Harrisonburg
* Luray
* Lynchburg
* Manassas
* Marion
* Orange
* Rocky Mount
* South Boston
* Staunton
* Warrenton
* Waynesboro
* Winchester
Currently there are 21 designated Virginia Main Street communities: Abingdon, Altavista, Bedford, Blackstone, Berryville, Culpeper, Franklin, Harrisonburg, Luray, Lynchburg, Manassas, Marion, Martinsville, Orange, Radford, Rocky Mount, South Boston, Staunton, Warrenton, Waynesboro, and Winchester.
The Virginia Main Street program, managed by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, provides assistance and training to help communities increase the economic vitality of their downtown commercial districts. Virginia Main Street uses the National Main Street model to help communities revitalize their downtowns by focusing on their unique heritage and attributes. The program helps communities implement a comprehensive revitalization strategy that creates economic growth and pride in downtowns.
For more information about the Virginia Main Street program, call (804) 371-7030 or visit their Web page at: www.dhcd.virginia.gov/MainStreet.
For more information about Culpeper Renaissance Inc., call (540) 825-4416 or visit their Web page at: www.culpeperdowntown.com
- March 1, 2010
Volunteers and committee members are needed! As CRI begins planning our spring and summer events we need volunteers to serve on committees and as day-of event volunteers. Please contact CRI if you are interested in the following: 3rd Thursday Summer Concert Series, Farmer's Market, 4th of July Car & Bike Show, Taste of Culpeper, Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House. Be a part of the Culpeper Community, volunteer!
- January 6, 2010
Keep up with the latest Culpeper Downtown happenings such as in-store promotions, concerts, wine and beer tastings, car & bike shows and so much more by becoming a fan of the Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Facebook page. We look forward to keeping you in the loop!
Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Culpeper-Renaissance-Inc/126178172579?ref=ts
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