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Free concerts, gallery shows, and artisan workshops make the River District your best bet for a June–July weekend escape
Sperryville's River District is stacking up a full summer calendar: free outdoor concerts kick off with Rebecca Porter on honky-tonk and Shenandoah roots, Sam Grantham's portrait show runs through June at The Confluence Gallery, and free art workshops begin every Second Saturday starting in June.
From Sam Grantham's vibrant portraits at The Confluence Gallery to Season 6 of the Summer Concert Series, here's everything happening in the River District right now
Sperryville's River District is buzzing this summer with a free concert series kicking off with honky-tonk artist Rebecca Porter, plus artist Sam Grantham's expressive portrait show 'The Spirit Moved Me' on view at The Confluence Gallery through June 2026.
Third-Thursday free outdoor concerts return to the River District through October — here's what to know before you go
Now in its 6th season, the Sperryville Summer Concert Series brings free outdoor music to the River District every third Thursday through October 2026 — food trucks open at 5pm, bands take the stage at 6pm.
The Confluence Gallery launches a six-month community series this June — and Sam Grantham's vibrant portraits are still on view through the end of the month
Starting this June, The Marketplace in Sperryville's River District offers free interactive art workshops every Second Saturday from 2–4pm — and artist Sam Grantham's expressive portrait show 'The Spirit Moved Me' is still on view through the end of the month.
Free Thursday concerts, a closing gallery show, and monthly art workshops make Sperryville's River District the region's most active summer destination right now
The Sperryville Summer Concert Series returns for its 6th season every third Thursday through September — gates open at 5pm, music runs 6–8pm, and it's completely free. Pair it with Sam Grantham's vibrant portrait show at The Confluence Gallery and the new monthly Collective Canvas art workshops launching in June.
Free concerts every third Thursday, a rotating gallery show, and monthly art workshops make Sperryville's River District the region's most active summer destination
The Sperryville River District is running a full summer calendar in 2026 — including a free outdoor concert series every third Thursday through September and free monthly art workshops at The Confluence Gallery starting in June.
Free concerts every third Thursday, a vibrant solo art show, and monthly creative workshops — here's your guide to the River District all summer long
Sperryville's River District is offering free outdoor concerts every third Thursday through September — plus a rotating gallery show and new monthly art workshops at The Marketplace starting in June.
Sam Grantham's 'The Spirit Moved Me' and a new free monthly workshop series bring fresh creative energy to the River District this spring and summer
Local artist Sam Grantham's vibrant solo exhibition 'The Spirit Moved Me' is on view through June 2026 at The Confluence Gallery inside The Marketplace in Sperryville — and starting in June, a new free monthly workshop series opens the gallery to hands-on creative participation every Second Saturday.
When the kickoff show moved indoors to Copper Fox Distillery, it showed just how flexible — and charming — this free Thursday series really is
Season 6 of the Sperryville Summer Concert Series opened on May 21 with Rebecca Porter Music performing honky-tonk and Shenandoah roots fusion — and when the weather turned cool and damp, the show simply moved indoors to Copper Fox Distillery at 9 River Lane. Free admission, food trucks from 5pm.
The Marketplace's new Collective Canvas series brings hands-on creative sessions every second Saturday — plus Sam Grantham's solo show still on view
The Confluence Gallery inside Sperryville's River District Marketplace is launching a free monthly workshop series every Second Saturday from June through November 2026 — and Sam Grantham's vibrant solo show 'The Spirit Moved Me' is still on view through June.
From Thursday evening concerts at Copper Fox to vineyard tastings near Old Rag — here's how to build the perfect Rappahannock County summer weekend
The Sperryville Summer Concert Series is in its sixth season, with free Thursday evening shows running through summer — and the surrounding Rappahannock County countryside offers wineries, pottery studios, and farm stops worth building an entire weekend around.
From Upperville stables to Rappahannock vineyard tasting rooms — how to build the perfect Blue Ridge escape this season
Virginia's horse country and wine country have always been neighbors — this summer, they're the perfect pairing. Here's how to combine the pastoral grandeur of Upperville and Middleburg with a relaxed winery and farm itinerary in Rappahannock County.
Combine the free Sperryville Summer Concert Series with a gallery stop in Charlottesville for a full Blue Ridge weekend
The Sperryville Summer Concert Series is back for Season 6, kicking off free Thursday evenings at Copper Fox Distillery — pair that with a gallery visit in Charlottesville and you have a full Blue Ridge weekend itinerary.
After Asa Jackson's sold-out solo run closes May 24, this intricate mixed-media work anchors the Charlottesville gallery's continuing season
Dean Dass's layered 2024 work 'Passenger' — built from pencil and inks on paper prepared with gouache and acrylic — is currently on view and available for purchase at Les Yeux du Monde in Charlottesville, through at least early June 2026.
A practical weekend itinerary combining Shenandoah wildflowers, Blue Ridge wineries, and regional art — with honest notes on what to verify before you go
Spring ephemerals are blooming now at Shenandoah National Park — Great White Trillium is especially prominent along Upper Hawksbill Trail — and the Blue Ridge wine country around Rappahannock County is as scenic as ever. Here's how to build a full summer weekend in the region.
Great White Trillium is blooming now on Hawksbill Trail — and so are the bears. Here's how to plan a safe, spectacular spring hike.
Great White Trillium is blooming now along Upper Hawksbill Trail at Shenandoah National Park — but the window is short, and so is your window to spot the park's active black bears before the crowds of summer arrive.
Asa Jackson's textile exhibition — built from real people's garments — ends its Charlottesville run this weekend
Asa Jackson's solo exhibition 'Paradise Found: Where Heaven and Earth Meet' closes May 24 at Les Yeux du Monde in Charlottesville — and the large-scale textile works are unlike anything else on view in the region this spring.
Great White Trillium is blooming through June 1 — and black bears are active. Here's what every visitor needs to know this May.
Great White Trillium is peaking now along Upper Hawksbill Trail and the Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail — but the window closes around June 1. Black bears with cubs are also active this week, so brush up on safety before you go.
Free concerts, food trucks, craft spirits, and Blue Ridge air — everything you need for a perfect Thursday night in Sperryville
The Sperryville River District is the place to be on summer Thursday evenings in 2026 — the 6th annual Summer Concert Series runs free every third Thursday through September, with gates and food trucks opening at 5pm and music from 6–8pm.
From an afternoon distillery visit to free live music at the River District — a locals-approved itinerary for June through September
Every third Thursday this summer, Sperryville's River District transforms into an outdoor music venue — free concerts run 6–8pm through September, with food trucks, a distillery next door, and galleries worth exploring before the music starts.
Free outdoor music every third Thursday at the River District — food trucks, parking tips, and the full seasonal schedule
The 6th annual Sperryville Summer Concert Series brings free live music to the River District every third Thursday through September — gates open at 5pm, music runs 6–8pm, and parking is free at nearby lots.
Pair the Hunt Country Stable Tour with Rappahannock's grassfed farms, craft spirits, and River District concert scene for an unforgettable Blue Ridge weekend
The Hunt Country Stable Tour rolls through Upperville and Middleburg on Saturday, May 23 — and if you're already driving out from DC, adding a night in Rappahannock County turns a single event into a full Blue Ridge weekend.
Louisiana-Spanish comfort food in a 1930s apple shed — what to know before your visit this May
New Iberia Kitchen — a Spanish and Louisiana-inspired restaurant inside a 1930s apple packing shed on Sperryville's River Lane — recently announced the resumption of Sunday Brunch as of April 20, making it a timely stop for spring visitors. Call ahead before you go.
Free outdoor music every third Thursday at River District — what to bring, where to park, and who's playing this summer
The 6th annual Sperryville Summer Concert Series launches this spring with free outdoor music every third Thursday from May through September — and the first show features Harrisonburg artist Rebecca Porter blending Appalachian grit with Chamoru heritage.