August 2012
August
Oak Ridge Estate House Tours Open to the Public Tuesday through Thursday each week with the first tour of the day starting at 10 a.m. and will continue to offer them every hour on the hour with the last tour of the day beginning at 3 p.m. Advance notice for large groups appreciated. Please call (434) 263 – 8676 for further details. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington,VA, 22922. http://www.oakridgeestate.com/pages/visitorinfo.htm
Through August 18
Blackberry Season at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery. Pick your own blackberries. Extended hours for blackberry season. Wednesday through Saturday 9AM to 5PM. Sunday 11AM to 5PM. www.hilltopberrywine.com 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford 22958, Route 612 (off Route 151) 434-361-1266
August 1
Annual Community Hop Harvest at Blue Mountain Brewery. Come on out to help us harvest our hops on Thursday, August 2nd from 12PM to 4PM! Volunteer for 2 hours and your lunch is on us! Spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views and family friendly. Doesn’t get much better than that! 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton,VA, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
August 1 through August 4
Where Chaos Sleeps By Peter Coy, for the Wintergreen Performing Arts Summer Fest at the Hamner. Tickets / Information: 434-361-1999. Hamner Theater, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920. www.hamnertheater.com
August 4
Wounded Warrior Boating Open House and Lunch @ Lake Monocan. More details coming soon! www.skiwas.org email: info@skiwas.org phone: (434) 325-2007
August 4 through August 11
Antique Farm Equipment at Saunders Brother Orchard. See our extensive collection of Antique Farm Equipment.Live music by Kim & Jimbo on August 4. Live music by Dave Miller and Friends on August 11. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative at 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford,VA 22958. Every Saturday through October 8:oo AM – 12 noon, under the big white tent, a producer-only market featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meats & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more. 434-244-2399 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com
August 4 and 5
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
August 5
Live music by Sunnyside, wedding and dancing music for “Getting Hitched” a demo of what it was like to be a Bride and Groom in 1895. At Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Pioneer Farm. 2PM to 4PM. Bring a folding chair and enjoy Music in the Mountains with family and friends. Free. Schedule subject to changes and/or cancellations. For programming information call 540-943-4716. Milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Afton, Va, 22920
August 5
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
August 5
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
August 10 and August 11
Agate Hill to Appomattox at the Hamner Theater. Barbara Bates Smith and Jeff Siebens. Three standout authors, Lee Smith, Ron Rash and Allan Gurganus have let us compile their prized narratives into a zesty, bold and gripping Civil War tapestry. Tickets / Information: 434-361-1999. Hamner Theater, 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920. www.hamnertheater.com
August 11
Mud Bog at Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Gates open 9AM. First truck in the mud at Noon. Fee. Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 11100 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton,VA, 22920. 434-361-1826
August 11
Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyard and Winery featuring The Dickens. 7PM to 11PM.Join us for live music, wine and the big outdoors! Bring your family, friends, blankets, lawnchairs and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Space is unlimited and tickets can be purchased the night of the event. We do suggest that you consider making your reservations online. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com Questions? Please call 540-456-8000 ext. 108.
August 11 and 12
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
August 12
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
August 12
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
August 12
French Crepe Day at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations not required but we would prefer to know if you plan to attend.
August 12
Southern gospel band Gospel Sounds and Gospel grass band Calvary Grass live at Royal Oaks Resort, in LOVE,VA. 1pm to 4pm.Free admission, donations appreciated. Food available from Parkway Deli, Bring Chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater for this family centered event. Directions: Exit 99 off Interstate 64, South on Blue Ridge Parkway for 16 miles, right on Love Road (Route 814) for 500 feet, Royal Oaks is on the right. 540-943-7625 www.vacabins.com 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA, 22952
August 18
Tins for Tunes Concert Series and Food Drive at Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery featuring The Atkinsons. 5PM to 9PM. Live music event to collect non-perishable items for our local food bank. Admission is free with 5 non-perishable food items. If you forget to bring your cans, we will charge you a fee at the door. 540-456-8400 www.cardinalpointwinery.com 9423 Batesville Road, Afton 22920.
August 18
Indian Artifact Day at Saunders Brother Orchard. Indian and Civil War artifacts on display and live music by Curtis Matthews. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
August 18
Devils Backbone Brewing Company will be hosting the first Virginia Craft Beer Fest. August is being designated by the General Assembly as “Virginia Craft Beer Month.” We’re hoping to make this festival one of the premier craft beer events in Virginia. And the big news is that we’re bringing back the “Virginia Beer Cup”. More details will be forthcoming. Devils Backbone Brewing Company is located in Roseland, Virginia at the base of Wintergreen Mountain. The smoke-free brewery and restaurant is open 7 days a week serving both lunch and dinner. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland VA 22967, Routes 151 and 664 434-361-1001
August 18
7th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest at Wintergreen Resort presented by Wintergreen Performing Arts. Performances by Nothin’ Fancy, The Steel Wheels, The Virginia Ramblers, and Kim and Jimbo Cary and Pete and Ellen Vigour. There will be jamming throughout the day and refreshments available for purchase. Fee. 12 Noon to 7PM at The Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort,Wintergreen,Va, 22958. 434-325-8292
August 18 and 19
The Hamner Theater presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Del Fosse Winery. August 18 at 5PM. August 19 at 2PM. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber VA 22938, Route 616 (off Route 29) Information: 434-361-1999. www.hamnertheater.com
August 19
Live music by Blue Mountain Sunrise, traditional and old time mountain music, at Humpback Rocks Visitor Center and Pioneer Farm. 2PM to 4PM. Special entertainment for the children. Flat footing demonstrations. Bring a folding chair and enjoy Music in the Mountains with family and friends. Free. Schedule subject to changes and/or cancellations. For programming information call 540-943-4716. Milepost 5.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Afton, Va, 22920
August 19
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
August 19
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
August 25
Afton After Hours at Afton Mountain Vineyards with live music by Rick Olivarez 6PM to 9PM. 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton 22920 Route 631 (Off Route 6) 540-456-8667
August 25
HONEYCRISP™ Apple Day at Saunders Brother Orchard. This crisp, juicy, sweet apple has a rich flavor that has made it #1 in taste panels! Music by Kim & Jimbo. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
August 26
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace! Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967. 434-361-1001. www.dbbrewingcompany.com
August 26
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
August 26
Bluegrass band Blue Mountain Sunrise and Bluegrass band Instrumental Wonders live at Royal Oaks Resort, in LOVE,VA. 1pm to 4pm.Free admission, donations appreciated. Food available from Parkway Deli, Bring Chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater for this family centered event. Directions: Exit 99 off Interstate 64, South on Blue Ridge Parkway for 16 miles, right on Love Road (Route 814) for 500 feet, Royal Oaks is on the right. 540-943-7625 www.vacabins.com 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA, 22952