July 2010 Events

July 3,10,17,24,31
Nelson County Farmer’s Market is a  producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com

July 3,10,17,24,31
Faber Farmers Market at Faber Volunteer Fire Department, 8207 Irish Road, Faber, VA, 22938. Fresh produce, fine crafts, plants.  9 AM to 12 Noon 434-831-2825

July 7,14,21,28
The Lovingston Farm Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. The market features live music, seasonal locally grown produce, fresh home baked goods, locally raised meat, herbs, honey, mushrooms, freshly cut flowers, culinary treats, bedding plants, jams, jellies, mustards, vinegars and arts and crafts items.

July 2-4
4th of July Jubilee  with fireworks, chairlift rides, and movies under the stars at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen Drive,  Wintergreen, VA,22958  434-325-8180 www.wintergreenresort.com

July 3
Peach Ice Cream Discount Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

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 4
July 4th celebration at Afton Mountain Vineyards 12 Noon to 5PM. Music by Ampersand 1-4PM. Bring a picnic and enjoy an Afton Mountain afternoon. Fee. 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 540-456-8667 www.aftonmountainvineyards.com

July 4
Fourth of July BBQ at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-3PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 5
For their dedication to our community during this very challenging winter,  the Linemen of Nelson County from CVEC and AEP, past and present have been selected as Grand Marshalls of the 2010 Nelson County 4th of July Parade. This is a great time for our community to show their appreciation for their work and dedication all year long. The parade theme is the U. S. Constitution.

July 5 to August 1
Wintergreen Performing Arts 2010 Summer Music Festival – July 5-August 1 –at Wintergreen Resort. This year’s program, Vienna, will explore four centuries of Viennese music and art, including works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, etc., and plenty of unexpected treasures. Activities include orchestra and chamber music concerts; a series of informal seminars; cooking classes; pops concerts; a film festival; wine tastings; coffee concerts; a 5K Walk/Run; programming for children; nature hikes – more than 200 events in all, many of which are free.
Events daily. 434-325-8292.

July 7
Blackberries are in at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery. Pick-your-own during regular hours: Wednesday through Saturday 11-5 Sunday 1-5. Extended hours for blackberry season July 17 to August 15: Wednesday through Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford 22958, Route 612 (off Route 151)  434-361-1266. www.hilltopberrywine.com

July 7-10
Massies Mill Ruritan Club Carnival.  5439 Patrick Henry Hwy (Rt. 151) between Roseland Road and Route 56 East.  Wednesday July 7-Friday July 9, 6pm to 10:30pm; Saturday July 10, 4pm to 10:30 pm. Fun for the entire family and a fund-raising event for Nelson County community organizations.  Nightly bingo, rides, games, and food.   No entrance fee, but parking donations to Piney River Fire Department welcome.

July 9
Pick your own blackberries 9AM to 5PM at Dickie Brothers Orchard, 2552 Dickie Road, Roseland, Va, 22967 434-277-5516. www.dickiebros.com

July 10
Meet the Peach Grower, Bennett Saunders at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, Music by the Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455.  9AM to 5PM.

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 11
Music under the walnut tree  with Grass Roots 2-4 PM at Humpback Rocks Visitor Center, Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesboro, Va. 540-943-4716.  Bring a picnic and a chair.

July 11
Bastille Day Celebration at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 11
Panel discussion with local writers and publishers: Paul Saunders- Heartbeats of Nelson; Lynn Coffey- Backroads; Tommy Stafford-Nelson County Life. Sponsored by Oakland-Nelson County Museum of History and the Nelson County Historical Society. Books will be available for purchase. 2PM at the Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-8400 www.historicnelson.org

July 16 through late August
Peaches are in at Drumheller’s Orchard.  Tuesday through Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday: 12 Noon to 5 PM.  1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-5036   www.drumhellersorchard.com

July 17
Dave Miller and Friends at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

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 18
Listen to the sweet bluegrass sound of Pam Ward and Grassy Ridge 2 PM at Humpback Rocks Visitor Center, Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesboro, Va. 540-943-4716.

July20
Paula Red apples are in at Dickie Brothers Orchard, 2552 Dickie Road, Roseland, Va, 22967 9AM to 5PM 434-277-5516. www.dickiebros.com

July 24
Kim and Jimbo at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 25
Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 25
Come up to the mountain top and enjoy bluegrass with great local group Loose Gravel 2 PM at Humpback Rocks Visitor Center, Milepost 5.8 Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesboro, Va. 540-943-4716.

July 29 -30 Dickie Brothers Orchard -Pick your Own Loring Peaches -9:00 AM- 5:00 PM 2552 Dickie Road, Roseland, VA 22967  434-277-5516 www.dickiebros.com

July 31

Dancing Strings at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.