Father's Day Country Brunch at Black Twig Diner June 21
Justin Follin & The Good Time Band bring classic country to Sperryville's beloved farm-to-table patio this Sunday
Classic Country Comes to Sperryville This Father's Day
If Dad has ever said he'd rather spend Sunday under the Blue Ridge sky with a cold drink and a honky-tonk band than anywhere else, The Black Twig Diner & Bar is making that wish come true. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Sperryville institution hosts a Father's Day Classic Country Brunch featuring live music by Justin Follin & The Good Time Band, running from noon to 3 PM on the diner's patio.
The Black Twig is one of Rappahannock County's most distinctive dining destinations — a farm-to-table operation tucked inside the historic Sperryville Schoolhouse along Lee Highway. The combination of locally sourced cooking and an outdoor patio framed by the foothills of Shenandoah National Park makes it a natural fit for a midsummer live-music brunch.
About Justin Follin & The Good Time Band
Justin Follin & The Good Time Band are a regional act known for bringing energy and authenticity to classic country — the kind of Saturday-night-in-Virginia sound that pairs naturally with a Sunday morning plate and a pitcher on the table. This Father's Day set is positioned squarely for a celebratory, relaxed afternoon rather than a loud late-night show, making it genuinely family-friendly and dad-approved.
Why This Event Is Worth the Drive from DC
Sperryville sits about 75 miles from Washington, D.C., at the eastern entrance to Shenandoah National Park — close enough for a comfortable Sunday morning departure, far enough to feel like you've genuinely escaped. Pairing a live-music brunch at The Black Twig with an afternoon hike, a stop at one of the area's working wineries, or a browse through Sperryville's small cluster of art studios and galleries makes for a near-perfect June weekend day.
The patio setting is the real draw here: open air, surrounded by the kind of pastoral Rappahannock County scenery that reminds you why people make this drive in the first place. June 21 also happens to be the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — which means golden afternoon light well past 3 PM if you decide to linger in the area.
What to Know Before You Go
Table reservations are recommended for this event. Father's Day brunches at popular spots fill quickly, and the patio capacity at The Black Twig is limited. If you're planning a group outing or coming from out of town, call ahead to secure your spot.
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: Noon – 3 PM
- Music: Justin Follin & The Good Time Band (classic country)
- Setting: Outdoor patio
- Reservations: Recommended — call ahead
Planning Your Visit
The Black Twig Diner & Bar
📍 12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA 22740
📞 (540) 987-5008
🌐 theblacktwigdiner.com
The Black Twig is located on Route 211 (Lee Highway) in Sperryville, easily accessible from Washington, D.C. via I-66 West to Route 211 West. Parking is available on-site. The venue describes itself as a family-owned, farm-to-table diner operating out of the historic Sperryville Schoolhouse — a setting that adds genuine character to the experience.
Hours beyond the event may vary — check the website or call ahead for current operating days and times, as seasonal schedules can shift in summer.
While You're in Sperryville
After brunch, Sperryville's compact Main Street offers a handful of stops worth exploring: pottery studios, the River District Arts complex in a restored 1930s apple packing facility, and easy trailhead access toward Old Rag Mountain. Route 211 east also connects to several Rappahannock County wineries if you'd like to extend the afternoon.
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