Culpeper Downtown Carnival

03/06/2026

🎉🎭 What an AMAZING day at the Culpeper Downtown Carnival! 🎭🎉

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to support our downtown businesses on February 21st! Your energy and excitement made this Mardi Gras-themed event truly unforgettable! 🎊💜💚💛

From delicious treats to fantastic live performances, we had a blast celebrating our vibrant community! 🌟✨ A special shoutout to our carriage sponsor, Able Heating and Air, for keeping the festivities rolling! 🚗💨

And let's not forget Windmore Center for the Arts for making it possible to host the magical show at the State Theater! 🎩✨ and our event sponsor Amtrak Virginia.

Thank you to our wonderful photographers, JoeWhite.Photography and Kim Atkins Photography, for capturing all the amazing moments! 📸❤️

03/02/2026

🎉🥳 Culpeper Renaissance Inc. is thrilled to announce the lucky winners of our Culpeper Downtown Carnival Passport Drawing! 🏆✨

🎁 $25 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card: 🥇 Matt Richardson

🎁 $50 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card:🥈 Michelle Cuccherini

🎁 First $75 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card & Gift Basket: 🥉 Madeline Bailey

🎁 Second $75 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card & Gift Basket: 🏅 Lynn Wagner-Smith

Congratulations to all our winners! 🎊 Thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success! 🎉💖

03/02/2026

02/21/2026

🎭 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉

The Culpeper Downtown Carnival is HERE!

It's time to celebrate downtown Culpeper with live entertainment, family fun, merchant specials, and so much more!

🎊 What's Happening Today:
✨ Live entertainment & magic shows 10:30am & 2pm
🎨 Face painting, balloon art & caricatures
🎵 Live music all day
🎭 Renaissance Faire characters & roaming performers
🎁 Collect Royal Passport stars & win prizes!
🍽️ Amazing food & drink specials at 54 businesses
*Carriage Rides all time slots filled

Bring your family and friends. Grab your Royal Passport. Let's celebrate what makes downtown Culpeper amazing! For more event information visit: https://culpeperdowntown.com/events/downtown-carnival/

See you downtown! 💚

02/20/2026

🎉🚫 The Culpeper Downtown Carnival carriage rides are officially BOOKED UP! 🐴✨ But don’t worry—there’s still tons of excitement to be had for the whole family! 🎊❤️

02/20/2026

The Culpeper Downtown Carnival is 🎉 THIS WEEKEND! 🎉and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Saturday, February 21st is the day to:
✨ Collect Royal Passport stars at 54 local businesses
🎭 Enjoy live entertainment, magic shows & roaming performers
🎨 Experience face painting, balloon art & caricatures
🐴 Take a carriage ride through downtown (SOLD OUT)
🎵 Listen to live music all day long
🎊 Win amazing prizes!

Bring your family and friends. Grab your Royal Passport. Get ready for a day of Mardi Gras magic!

For full event deials visit: https://culpeperdowntown.com/events/downtown-carnival/

See you downtown! 💚

02/17/2026

🅿️ Parking & Getting Around the Culpeper Downtown Carnival🚗

Planning to join us on Saturday, February 21st? Here's what you need to know about parking and getting around downtown!

Parking Options:
• *NEW* ALL-DAY Parking: Heritage Park parking by train depot
• Street parking throughout downtown
• Public parking lots near the carnival area (green parking on map)

🚐 FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE:
We're offering FREE shuttle rides to make getting around easy and convenient.

Questions? Contact us or visit www.culpeperdowntown.com

See you downtown! 💚

02/15/2026

🎭✨ CLIP-CLOP INTO MARDI GRAS MAGIC! ✨🎭

Ready for a royal experience? Saddle up for enchanting carriage rides through the heart of our Culpeper Downtown Carnival celebration! 🐴💜 Sponsored by Able Heating and Air!

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Loading Area: at the Depot Area

⚠️ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – Spots are LIMITED and filling FAST!
🎟️ Book TODAY at https://book.peek.com/s/5b196899-0157-4811-a456-308a9be18fa4/PW3Px

Make your Mardi Gras adventure unforgettable! 🐎💚💛💜

02/14/2026

🎉 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉

The Culpeper Downtown Carnival is just 7 days away and we can't wait to see you there!

Saturday, February 21st is going to be AMAZING with live entertainment, family activities, merchant specials, and so much more.

Start planning your visit! Grab your Royal Passport, invite your friends and family, and get ready for a day of Mardi Gras magic in downtown Culpeper. https://culpeperdowntown.com/events/downtown-carnival/

See you soon! 💚

02/13/2026

How to Win Big at the Culpeper Downtown Carnival! 📜✨

Saturday, February 21—Ready to play? Here's how the Royal Passport Program works:

STEP 1: Grab Your Passport
Pick up your FREE Royal Passport at:
• Culpeper Visitors Center
• Any of the 54 participating businesses
• Download at www.culpeperdowntown.com

STEP 2: Collect Stars
Visit participating merchants and complete their challenges or special activities to earn stars. Examples include:
• Bead giveaways
• Coupon drawings
• Scavenger hunts
• Trivia challenges
• Themed menu items
• Social media engagement
• Crafts & activities

STEP 3: Win Prizes!
The more stars you collect, the bigger your prize can be:
• 🌟 5 stars = $25 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card Drawing 💳
• 🌟 10 stars = $50 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card Drawing 💰
• 🌟 15+ stars = $75 Culpeper Downtown Gift Card Drawing + Culpeper Downtown Gift Basket! 🎊🧺

It's easy, fun, and supports 54 local businesses! Grab your passport and start collecting!

02/11/2026

Family Fun Awaits! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring Everyone to the Culpeper Downtown Carnival!

Saturday, February 21—This is the perfect family day out! The Culpeper Downtown Carnival is packed with FREE activities for kids of all ages.

🎪 Danny's Bouncy House (10am–3pm) - Perfect for the kiddos behind the LOVE sign!
🎨 Sandy's Face Painting (12pm–3pm) - Transform yourself at The Chaotic Collector
🎈 Brennan's Balloons,, Art (12pm–3pm) - Fun creations at Howdy’s Main St. Mercantile
🎭 Daniel Ryman Caricature Art (11am–4pm) - Capture the fun at Throwbacks Arcade

Plus, collect Royal Passport stars as a family for a chance to win amazing prizes:
• 🌟 5 stars = $25 gift card 💳
• 🌟 10 stars = $50 gift card 💰
• 🌟 15+ stars = $75 gift card + Culpeper Downtown Gift Basket! 🎊🧺

Make memories. Support local. Celebrate Culpeper Downtown!

Download your Royal Passport at www.culpeperdowntown.com or grab one at the Culpeper Visitors Center or any participating business.