JOIN US FOR SPERRYFEST 2024!

SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024

The highly anticipated annual street festival & Duck Race Down the Mighty Thornton River return for another fun filled day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sperryville's Historic Main Street… Learn More

Volunteer Call!

SperryFest doesn’t happen without the help from our generous, local, community minded volunteers. From parking management to welcoming guests, we need your help! Consider joining us for the fun, camaraderie and get a free exclusive volunteer tee. Signup button below!

SperryFest Has Gone Green

SperryFest 2024 is proud to have earned the Virginia Green Festival Certification.    As a key part of our mission, we want to make a positive impact on our natural environment.

Our eco-initiatives include elimination of single use plastic (i.e. water bottles, plastic bags, etc… 91% of “recycled” plastic DOES NOT get recycled and ends up in our oceans).  Water refill stations will be available throughout the festival along with reusable/recyclable …. Learn more

Crossroads of the Piedmont.

 Located in the southeast section of Rappahannock County, Virginia, along the Thornton River, Sperryville was laid out by Francis Thornton, Jr. in 1817 and established in 1820 when the first deed was recorded. For most of the early 19th century Conestoga wagons were built by John Kiger. By the 1850, Sperryville boasted two turnpikes: Thornton's Gap and Sperryville & Rappahannock. In the 1860s the Smoot family of Alexandria build a tannery on the Thornton River that closed by 1911. By that time Sperryville had grown to 350 residents with four churches, five general stores, one hotel, six mills, shops, and a masonic hall. The Sperryville Historic District is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Registry and the National Register of Historic Places.

Attractions

Sperryville is close to many outdoor activities. The town is at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides access to the panorama entrance of Shenandoah National Park that provides access to Skyline Drive, which is a continuation of the Blue Ridge Parkway of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hiking spots include the popular Old Rag Mountain, White Oak Canyon, and Thornton River Trail, which are all located within the Shenandoah National Park.

Today, Sperryville is home to wineries, breweries, a world class restaurant, important farms and numerous boutique shopping experiences.

The Copper Fox Distillery, a distiller of American whiskey, is based in Sperryville. Central Coffee Roasters, a small batch artisan coffee roaster, is located 1/2 mile west towards the Shenandoah National Park.

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