What's happening across the Virginia Piedmont's wine country.
Sperryville's River District antique shop keeps weekend hours — here's what to know before you go
Copper Fox Antiques in Sperryville's River District is open weekends this spring — Saturdays until 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 5pm — making it an easy add-on to any Rappahannock County day trip.
A craft distillery making Virginia vodka, gin, and brandy by appointment in the heart of Huntly
Tucked along Hume Road in Huntly, Virginia, Dida's Distillery is crafting something rare in Rappahannock County: 100% grape-based spirits including vodka, gin, and brandy — available to taste by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
From Sperryville's River District to Washington VA — a practical guide to venues that are active, at-risk, and worth calling ahead
Before you make the drive out to Rappahannock County this spring, it pays to know what's open, what's changed hours, and which spots may have gone quiet — here's your updated April 2026 field guide.
Alfred Regnery brings handcrafted Windsor chairs, rocking chairs, and pie tables to Sperryville — and takes custom orders in person this spring
Alfred Regnery of Blue Ridge Windsors recently appeared at The Marketplace in Sperryville to take custom orders for his handcrafted Windsor chair replicas, rocking chairs, and flip-top pie tables — the kind of heirloom furniture that tells a story long after the weekend trip is over.
A rare self-driven behind-the-scenes look at private equestrian estates in Upperville, Middleburg, and The Plains — one Saturday only
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Hunt Country Stable Tour opens gates to some of Virginia's most storied private equestrian estates — a self-driven day trip perfectly paired with a swing through Rappahannock wine country.
April 25 brings the Great Rubber Duck Race, live music, and a rare chance to commission handcrafted Windsor furniture from Blue Ridge Windsors
This Saturday, April 25, Sperryville's Main Street fills with rubber ducks, food trucks, and live music for SperryFest — and over at The Marketplace in the River District, master craftsman Alfred Regnery of Blue Ridge Windsors will be on hand to take custom orders for handcrafted Windsor chairs, rocking chairs, and flip-top pie tables.
Alfred Regnery of Blue Ridge Windsors takes custom orders at The Marketplace on the same day as Sperryville's beloved rubber duck race
Saturday, April 25 is shaping up to be one of the biggest days of the spring in Sperryville: SperryFest brings the Great Rubber Duck Race and live music to Main Street, while The Marketplace hosts artisan craftsman Alfred Regnery of Blue Ridge Windsors for a custom-order demonstration event.
With SperryFest arriving April 25, here's what DC-area visitors need to know before heading to Rappahannock County
SperryFest lands on Main Street and Schoolhouse Field on Saturday, April 25, 2026 — but before you make the drive from DC, here's a practical guide to which Rappahannock County venues are actively operating and which ones deserve a phone call or website check before you visit.
From a craft distillery open by appointment to an antique shop with weekend hours, here's what's still worth seeking out in Rappahannock County this spring
Beyond the restaurants and wineries, Sperryville and Rappahannock County hide a quiet constellation of studios, orchards, and craft producers — including Dida's Distillery, open by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays this spring.
Cajun-Spanish comfort food in a 1930s apple shed now open for weekday lunch — plus a new menu drop just in time for SperryFest
New Iberia Kitchen — Sperryville's Spanish and Louisiana-inspired kitchen — is now open for lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 AM to 3 PM, and just dropped fresh updates across its food, wine, and cocktail menus.
The Sperryville espresso bar closes early April 23, reopens transformed — just in time for SperryFest weekend
Before & After Cafe is closing at noon on Thursday, April 23 to roll out 'exciting changes' — then reopening at 8 AM Friday just ahead of SperryFest. Seasonal picnic lunch boxes and a new caprese sandwich are already on the menu.
The Dirt Road Wine Academy wants to know: can you spot which foods are secretly ruining your glass?
Little Washington Winery is launching interactive spring food and wine pairing classes at the Dirt Road Wine Academy — including one provocatively titled 'What Foods Ruin Your Wine?' — with the full schedule now posted at littlewashingtonwinery.com/events.
From 'The Spring Tree-O' Bavarians to Colossal White Asparagus, Chef O'Connell's latest creations are pure Piedmont spring
The Inn at Little Washington has unveiled stunning new spring dishes — including the lychee, orange, and yuzu 'Spring Tree-O' dessert and a Colossal White Asparagus plate in sorrel gelée — plus a two-day Fourth of July celebration honoring America's 250th birthday.
Quièvremont pours four Malbec vintages including a rare barrel taste, while Blue Rock hosts winemaker Brenae Royal for an intimate dinner on May 22nd
This spring, two of Rappahannock County's most distinctive wine experiences go back-to-back: a four-vintage Malbec vertical at Quièvremont Vineyard (including a barrel taste of the unreleased 2025) and an intimate four-course dinner at Blue Rock Restaurant with Violets Paradise winemaker Brenae Royal on May 22nd at 6pm.
The Sperryville favorite reopens lunch service Wednesdays and Fridays — plus a fresh menu drop and an Easter Sunday brunch worth the drive
New Iberia Kitchen just expanded to weekday lunch service — Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am to 3pm — and rolled out a fresh spring menu update including new food, wine, and drink offerings. Easter Sunday brunch kicks off at 10am.
America's top-50 wood-fired kitchen serves an al fresco spring menu this weekend at Pen Druid Brewing in Sperryville — no reservation required
Sumac — one of America's top 50 restaurants — is serving its spring al fresco menu at Pen Druid Brewing in Sperryville through Sunday, April 19, with dishes like a Morel Tartine with ramps and a Pork Belly with fermented oat fritter. First come, first served.
Jackalope Ridge Bakehouse kicks off its 2026 doughnut season with ramp focaccia, chive cheddar loaves, and the first sourdoughnuts of spring
Jackalope Ridge Bakehouse is bringing the first sourdoughnuts of the 2026 season to the Rappahannock County Farmers Market this Saturday — alongside a Roasted Ramp Focaccia and a Chive & White Cheddar loaf that scream Blue Ridge spring.
A four-course pairing dinner with Violets Paradise Wines and a farm-view Mother's Day brunch are both on the calendar at this Rappahannock County gem
Blue Rock Restaurant on Lee Highway in Washington, VA is hosting an intimate four-course wine dinner with Brenae Royal of Violets Paradise Wines on May 22 at 6pm, plus a relaxed à la carte Mother's Day brunch on May 10 from 11am–4pm.
Sperryville's award-winning wood-fired kitchen is serving its most seasonal menu yet — here's exactly what to order this weekend
Sumac — ranked among America's top 50 restaurants — is serving a hyper-seasonal spring menu at Pen Druid Brewing this weekend (April 17–19), including a Morel Tartine with ramps and beer cheese and a Pork Belly with fermented oat fritter.
From a dazzling new spring dessert to a two-day 250th birthday celebration with fireworks, here's what's new at America's most celebrated restaurant
Chef Patrick O'Connell's three-Michelin-starred Inn at Little Washington has unveiled a new spring dessert trio and a colossal white asparagus dish — plus announced a two-day July 4th celebration marking America's 250th birthday, complete with fireworks over the lake and an eight-course dinner.
The Sperryville favorite reopens for weekday lunch and drops fresh menu updates just ahead of SperryFest weekend
New Iberia Kitchen in Sperryville just added Wednesday and Friday lunch hours (11am–3pm) and rolled out a fresh food, wine, and drink menu — here's everything you need to plan your visit this spring.
Celebrate International Malbec Day weekend with a rare barrel tasting of the unreleased 2025 vintage alongside library and current releases
Quièvremont Vineyard & Winery in Washington, VA is celebrating International Malbec Day (April 17) all weekend with a vertical tasting spanning four vintages — including a barrel sample of their yet-to-be-released 2025 Malbec.
The Washington, VA farm-to-table destination hosts a four-course evening paired with Violets Paradise Wines — seating is strictly limited
On Friday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM, Blue Rock Restaurant in Washington, VA hosts a four-course dinner paired with the wines of Brenae Royal of Violets Paradise Wines — with limited seating, this is one spring event you'll want to book early.
From a naming-contest chocolate dessert to colossal white asparagus, Chef Patrick O'Connell's spring menu is generating national buzz
The Inn at Little Washington is hosting Easter Sunday dinner on April 20, 2026 — where a newly named chocolate dessert called 'Total Lunar Eclipse' and a colossal white asparagus course (nestled in sorrel gelée with Virginia country ham) will headline the seasonal tasting menu.