SperryFest 2026: Spring Fun in Sperryville This April

If you've been looking for a reason to drive out to Rappahannock County this spring, consider this your sign. Sperryville — the little mountain gateway village at the foot of Skyline Drive — is packed with reasons to visit in April 2026, from a town-wide festival to a buzzy new bakery and a farmers market hitting its seasonal stride.

SperryFest and the Great Rubber Duck Race — April 25

The annual SperryFest celebration returns to Sperryville on April 25, and the centerpiece is exactly as delightful as it sounds: the Great Rubber Duck Race. The event is anchored around Before & After Cafe (31 Main St), a beloved local gathering spot, and draws visitors from across Northern Virginia for a day of small-town fun, live energy, and Blue Ridge scenery. If you've never watched hundreds of rubber ducks barrel down a mountain stream, now is your chance. Plan to arrive early and make a full day of it — the village is walkable and there's plenty to explore.

YEASTER at Pen Druid Brewing: Hopkins Beers on Tap

Pen Druid Brewing (3863 Sperryville Pike) is one of the most talked-about craft breweries in the Rappahannock region right now — and for good reason. The farmhouse brewery has been generating serious buzz this week, with a special YEASTER event featuring Hopkins beers on pour. Pen Druid's wild and mixed-fermentation ales are already destination-worthy; adding a collaboration pour makes this a particularly good weekend to show up. The brewery sits just outside the village on the Sperryville Pike and pairs beautifully with a stop at the farmers market down the road.

Rappahannock County Farmers Market: Spring Vendors Are Back

The Rappahannock County Farmers Market (12018 Lee Highway, Sperryville) is in full spring mode, and the vendor roster is strong. Costellena Farms out of Huntly is confirmed at the April 18th market, and Waterpenny Farm — one of the region's most respected organic vegetable growers — has announced its seasonal return. Waterpenny has been feeding the DC farmers market circuit for years; catching them at their home county market is a treat. Expect early spring greens, herbs, and starts alongside other local producers.

Jackalope Ridge Bakehouse: Sperryville's Hottest New Spot

The signal that's been lighting up our local radar all week is Jackalope Ridge Bakehouse and Microfarm, operating out of the Sperryville Schoolhouse. With 15 activity signals in a single week — including menu updates and hours changes — this place is clearly hitting its stride. We're watching it closely, but early indications point to a serious artisan bakery operation with farm roots. If you're in town for SperryFest or the farmers market, it's worth tracking down. Follow their updates before you go.

Also Worth Your Attention This Weekend

Off the Grid (11692 Lee Hwy, Sperryville) is hosting a Saturday evening event on April 18, 5–8pm — a good option if you're staying into the evening.
Rappahannock Cellars (14437 Hume Rd, Huntly) is hosting a Puppy Cuddles event this Saturday — yes, really — at the winery. A glass of wine and adoptable puppies is a hard combination to argue with.
Revalation Vineyards in Madison County is running a Mocktail Class using their signature Verjus — a unique offering for non-drinkers or anyone curious about culinary wine byproducts.

Getting There

Sperryville sits at the intersection of Route 211 and Route 522, about 70 miles from Washington, DC — roughly 90 minutes depending on traffic. It makes an easy day trip or a perfect anchor for a weekend in Rappahannock County. Spring weekends fill up fast, especially when the Blue Ridge is blooming. Come hungry, come curious, and bring cash for the farmers market.