What's Happening in Nelson

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 7,14,21,28
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

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 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 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.