July 2010

July 3, 4
Wintergreen Winery Fun on the (3rd and) 4th. 10 AM to 6 PM. All American fun= Sipping wine, listening to great music, picnicking by the river, soaking in the scenery and kicking back. Family-friendly setting. Light picnic fare available. Fee. 434-361-2519.

July 3, 4
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

July 10
Cardinal Point Vineyard Summer Concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery.

July 10
Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

July 17
Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Season July 17 through August 15 9 AM to 5 PM. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday. Pick your own blackberries. No prepicked berries available. Fee. 434-361-1266.

July 17
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Bastille Day Celebration. 12 PM to 5 PM French and Virginia wine comparisons, French food available for purchase. Fee. 434-263-6100.

July 31
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Intimate Evening Music Series 6 PM to 9 PM. Fee. 434-263-6100.

August 2010

August 7
Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Harvest Festival. 9 AM to 5 PM. Live music all day, crafts, wine tasting paired with food. Bluegrass music. Pig pickin’ meal available for purchase. Pick blackberries per quart price. Fee. 434-361-1266.

August 7, 8
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 14
Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

August 14
Walton’s Mountain Museum Schuyler Day . Crafters and more. Fee. (Free admission to Schuyler citizens.) 434-831-2000.

August 14
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Summer concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, call the winery.

August 14
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Dog Days of Summer BBQ. 12 PM to 4 PM Carolina style BBQ with all the fixins’.Music. Bring your dog and kids. Slip and Slide, water guns will be provided for fun. Fee. 434-263-6100.

August 14, 15
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5 PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 16
Dickie Brother Orchard Pick Your Own Gala Apples. August 16 through August 19. 8 AM to 5 PM. 434-277-5516.

August 21
Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 12- 8 pm. Enjoy regional craft beers from the four Trail breweries and most of the best regional and national musical talent. 800-282-8223

August 28
Democracy Vineyards Birth of Democracy. 11 AM to 3 PM. Wine tasting, hamburgers, hot dogs. Enjoy the wines of Democracy Vineyards and see the progress as we move towards our on site tasting room. Fee. 434-964-6124.

August  28-29
Nelson County Bike Festival. Saturday’s events include The Wintergreen Ascent, the state hill climbing championship and Stampede on Horseshoe Mountain Bike Race. Sunday’s schedule includes the Devils Backbone Mountain Cross, a metric century ride. 800-282-8223

September 2010

September 4,5
Wintergreen Winery “Romp, Stomp & Chomp” Harvest Celebration 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Send off summer and welcome the harvest on Labor Day weekend. Want to stomp grapes? Here’s your chance! Grape stomping, live music, wine and light picnic fare. Scenic riverside picnic sites. Family friendly setting. Admission includes souvenir wine glass (children are free). 434-361-2519

September 4
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Labor Day BBQ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Music, food and wine. Fee 434-263-6100

September 5
Montebello Community Market – 119 Fork Mountain Ln. Montebello 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local arts/crafts, bake sale, live music, flea market and homemade berry cobbler with ice cream. Demonstration of firefighting and emergency medical services 540-377-9688

September 11
Veritas Vineyards and Winery “Starry Nights” 7-11:00 PM Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd. Fee includes wine glass and live music. 540-456-8000 Ext. 106

September 11,12
Pick Your Apples at Silver Creek Orchards. Pick Red & Golden Delicious, Jonagold apples. Half-bushel bags provided. Orchard well-maintained and accessible. Call to confirm dates and other varieties for picking. Silver Creek Orchards in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County not far from Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen Resort. Bring a picnic and enjoy a family outing in the orchards during the peak of our spectacular autumn season.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm. 434-277-5824

September 12-30
Pick Your Own Apples at Dickie Brothers Orchard. Come to the mountains and pick Golden Delicious, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold apples at this beautiful “Century Farm” nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Open 8 – 5 pm. 434-277-5516

September 18
Rib-eye Round Up at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Enjoy true Southern hospitality with the Allen Sisters at the annual Rib-eye Round Up an event not to be missed. Enjoy thick rib-eye steaks cooked to order with salad, baked potato, bread, and dessert along with a glass of wine and fine local bluegrass music. Reservations only. 6-9 pm. Fee. 434-361-1266

September 19,20
Seaman’s Orchard – Dark Hollow Rd. Roseland – Pick-Your-Own Apples
Pick Red and Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold apples in a well maintained orchard. We provide ½ bu bags. Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4:00 PM Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and their cameras to enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains and the bounty of the harvest. 434-277-5824

September 19
“Gathering of Primitive Friends Antique, Primitives and Folk Art Show! At Notforgotten Farm -3530 Tye River Rd. (3.5 mi. from Rt. 29) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Rain or Shine !!! Vendors of American Antiques, Folk Art and Primitive Reproductions from VA, KY, NC, PA, MD will be selling their wares on the grounds. Fee and refreshments available for purchase. 434-263-6508

September 24
Veritas Vineyards and Winery – “Blues Under the Stars” Live Music, Wine, and the Big outdoors. 7:00 PM – 11-:00 PM Bring your Family, Friends, Lawnchairs and be ready to boogie 540-456-8000 Ext. 108

September 25,26
Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard. Corn Maze, Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, live country music, crafts and food. Open 9 – 5 pm. Apple butter making Saturday only. 434-263-5036

September 25
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery “Intimate Evening Music Series” 6:00-9:00 PM – Music and wine Fee
434-953-6232

October 2010

October 2,3
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 2
Apple Butter Festival at Flippin-Seaman Packing House. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds and Virginia grown apples from bins. Corn maze, cider, jams, jellies, crafts, baskets, gifts, watch apple butter being made, food and more. Live music, and other entertainment for old and young. 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824

October 1-25
Pick Your Own Apples and Pumpkins at Dickie Brothers Orchard. Come to the mountains and pick Golden Delicious, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold apples at this beautiful “Century Farm” nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Open 8 – 5 pm. 434-277-5516

October 8, 9, 10
Montebello Fall Camp & Ride – 119 Fork Mtn. Ln. Bring your horse to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a casual country weekend. Beautiful trails and camping spaces. Fee. 540-377-5712

October 9, 10
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 9, 10
Pick Your Apples at Silver Creek Orchards. Pick Red & Golden Delicious, Jonagold apples. Half-bushel bags provided. Orchard well-maintained and accessible. Call to confirm dates and other varieties for picking. Silver Creek Orchards in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County not far from Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen Resort. Bring a picnic and enjoy a family outing in the orchards during the peak of our spectacular autumn season. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. 434-277-5824

October 11
Columbus Day event with the Infamous String Dusters. 800-282-8223

October 15, 16, 17
Fleetwood Trail Ride – 1357 Crabtree Falls Hwy Roseland Marked trail ride, 15 or 25 miles, through orchards, fields and foothills on Saturday and a 12 mile ride on Sunday. Field camping with bathrooms and showers available. Fee. 434-277-5814

October 16, 17
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 16
18th Anniversary Celebration at Walton’s Mountain Museum. Live bluegrass and gospel music, hayrides, and crafters. Fee 434-831-2000

October 16, 17
Apple Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard Corn Maze, hayrides to pumpkin patch, apple sling shot and large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, country music, crafts & food. 9-5 PM both days. Apple butter making Saturday only. 434-263-5036 or 434-263-5286

October 16
Apple Butter Makin Festival at Flippin-Seaman Packing House. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds and Virginia grown apples from bins. Corn maze, cider, jams, jellies, crafts, baskets, gifts, watch apple butter being made, food and more. Live music, children’s activities, clowns, games and face painting. 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824

October 23, 24
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 30, 31
Fall Foliage Open House Weekend at Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery Enjoy nature’s bounty and beauty, rain or shine. Bring a picnic to pair with Sangria by the pitcher. Oct. 30th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Oct. 31st 1-5 PM. 434-361-1266

October 30, 31
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

November 2010

November 6, 7
Annual Oyster roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery – Live music and plenty of oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River Oyster Co. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fee 540-456-8400

November 6
Fall Foliage Dinner at Delfosse Vineyard and Winery – Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while enjoying wonderful jazz music – dinner and piano jazz. 5-9:00 PM Fee 434-953-6232

November 20
6th Annual Opportunity Ball at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. The ball is a gala black tie event, a five course gourmet dinner paired with wine and dancing. All proceeds to benefit The Nelson County Community Fund. 6-11 PM Fee 540-456-8000 Ext. 106

November 26
Holiday Open House at Valley Green Center – Nellysford 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Festive Holiday Open House with music, refreshments and many Virginia artist and artisans to meet and greet visitors 434-263-6820

November 26, 27,28
“Get in the Spirit” Holiday Open House at Wintergreen Winery 10 AM – 5:00 PM Get in the holiday spirit with hot mulled wine, artisanal cheeses, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality, a festive setting and good cheer! Enjoy complimentary wine tasting and holiday refreshments. 434-361-2519

December 2010

December 4, 5
Christmas Weekend at Walton’s Mountain Museum –Museum will be decorated for Christmas, free cider and cookies with paid admission. Guest can take photos beyond the restrictive ropes. 434-831-2000

December 5
Annual Christmas Parade – Lovingston 3:00 PM The Nelson County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Christmas Parade 434-263-8178 or 434-361-2208

December 11
Holiday Barrel Tasting/ Open House at Delfosse Vineyard and Winery 12 PM – 3 PM Complementary spiced wine and cider, hors d’oeuvres; barrel tasting at the winery, bottle tastings in winery tasting room. Fee 434-263-6100

December 18, 19
Holiday Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Celebrate the season, and finish your shopping. Free logo glass with wine purchase and discount on Christmas items in the shop. Dec. 18th 11-5:00 PM; Dec. 19th 1-5 PM 434-361-1266

December 31
The Masked Ball at Veritas Vineyards & Winery 7PM – 1:00 AM Dinner and Dancing until midnight when the masks come off and the champagne flows. Breakfast follows at 12:30 AM, so bring your mask and get ready to have some fun to bring in 2011. Fee 540-456-8000 Ext. 108