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 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. www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com
August 7,14,21,28
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
August 7 to 14
Antique Farm Equipment Show at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends on August 7, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM
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 8
Wine and Food Pairing 1 PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations Required.
August 14
Remembering Hurricane Camille at Saunders Brothers Farm Market. Hear Colleen Thompson, flood survivor, and Ed Tinsley, retired State Trooper, share their experiences. Music by Kim and Jimbo. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM
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, 15
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5 PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.
August 15
French Crepe Day1-5PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com Savory and sweet crepes available for purchase. Reservations required.
August 16
Dickie Brother Orchard Pick Your Own Gala Apples. August 16 through August 19. 8 AM to 5 PM. 434-277-5516.
August 19
An evening with Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm at Pharsalia. Joel is one of the country’s most famous advocates of sustainable agriculture. 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Fee includes catered dinner. Tickets limited and advance sales only. Available at Nellysford Farmers’ Market (Pharsalia booth) or mail-in form online at www.pharsaliaevents.com 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro, VA, 22976 434-277-5231.
August 20
Luna-see: A Night to Dance by the Light of the Full Moon at “The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery”. Full moon, wine, live music and dancing 7 to 10PM. Fee. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com
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 the music of Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, William Walter and Co., Adrian Duke Projek, and the Rogan Brothers. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA.,22967. www.brewridgetrailmusicfestival.com 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 21
Indian and Civil War artifact displays 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 5 PM
August 28
Honey Crisp Apple Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market. Music by Dancing Strings. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM
August 28
Democracy Vineyards Birth of Democracy. Noon to 4PM. Fee includes souvenir glass. Under 21 free.Wine available for tasting and purchase. Hamburgers, hot dogs available for purchase. Enjoy the wines of Democracy Vineyards and see the progress as we move towards our on site tasting room. At 5 PM there will be a Blessing of the Harvest, a tradition dating back to biblical times. Route 718 Lovingston, VA, 22949 434-964-6124.
August 28-29
Nelson County Bike Festival. Hosted by Award winning Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Kicking off Friday night with live music and more. Saturdays schedule includes the Devils Backbone Mountain Cross, a metric century ride. Sunday will host the Stampede mountain bike race and later a mtb clinic by Sue Haywood. Many other exciting events throughout the weekend. click on the link above or contact 800-282-8223