There’s nothing quite like sipping a locally crafted drink while listening to live music and enjoying a beautiful day or watching the sun set. In Culpeper, Virginia, you can do just that all year long. From laid-back vineyard evenings to lively brewery patios and scenic countryside stages, Culpeper’s craft beverage scene offers the soundtrack for a getaway or weekend outing.
Whether you’re into acoustic sets, bluegrass, country, rock or local singer-songwriters, these breweries, wineries and distilleries around Culpeper serve drinks and live entertainment.
Sip and sway at local breweries
If craft beer and live tunes are your preferred pairing, Culpeper offers several options.
Downtown favorite Far Gohn Brewing Company offers a welcoming atmosphere just steps from historic Davis Street. The taproom and outdoor seating area frequently host local musicians, trivia nights and community events, making it a stop for an easygoing night out.
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For a countryside brewery experience with mountain views, head to Old Trade Brewery in Brandy Station. This family-friendly farm brewery is known for its live music weekends, outdoor stage, sunset views and spacious grounds where guests can relax with craft beer, cider and wine. Seasonal events add to the schedule, making Old Trade a destination for music lovers and families.
Another option for live entertainment is Death Ridge Brewery, a farm brewery that hosts bluegrass performances, festivals and community gatherings throughout the year.
Vineyard views and live tunes
Culpeper’s wineries provide a backdrop for music-filled afternoons and evenings.
Just minutes from downtown, Mountain Run Winery combines award-winning wines with rustic surroundings and regular live music events. Guests can enjoy wine, cider, beer and mead while listening to musicians perform beside the vineyard. Food trucks and sunset concerts make this winery a gathering spot.
Another destination is Old House Vineyards, one of Virginia’s first winery, brewery and distillery combinations under one roof. The property hosts live music at several of its seasonal celebrations throughout the year, set against vineyard scenery.
Distilleries worth the drive
Culpeper’s distillery scene offers handcrafted spirits along with distinctive settings.
Belmont Farms Distillery, known as the birthplace of what it calls America’s first legal moonshine, is one of the more unusual stops. Visitors can sample spirits while taking in the countryside and special events throughout the year.
Nearby, The Winery At Rapidan / WAR Craft Brewery Cidery Distillery offers one of Virginia’s only “quad-fecta” beverage experiences, with a brewery, cidery, winery and distillery in one location. This veteran-owned business frequently hosts outdoor entertainment and live music with mountain views.
Make it a weekend
Live music is one reason to explore Culpeper’s craft beverage scene. Many locations also feature food trucks, lawn games, pet-friendly patios, festivals and seasonal celebrations. Whether you are listening to acoustic music at a vineyard, dancing at a brewery or sampling spirits with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, Culpeper combines local flavor and live entertainment.
