August 2010
August 7,14,21,28
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
August 4,11,18,25
The Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 7 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. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com
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 21
Wintergreen Performing Arts 5th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest. The 2010 program features Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice traditional bluegrass, The Steel Wheels acoustic folk, blues, and gospel, the Whitetop Mountain Band, Kim and Jimbo Cary and Pete and Ellen Vigour. There will also be jamming all day. Noon to 7 PM.Refreshments available. Fee. 434-325-8292.
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