June 2010

June 5,12,19,26
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

June 2,9,16,23,30
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

June 5, 6
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon to 5 PM. Fee. 540-942-5201

June 12
Dodd Cabin Third Annual Dodd Cabin Music Festival. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy several bands, cloggers, vendors, arts and crafts. No alcohol or pets please. Fee. 434-361-1116.

June 12
Veritas Vineyards and Winery Starry Nights 7PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

June 12
Rockfish Valley Foundation Nelson Scenic Loop Discovery Tour Grand Opening 9AM to 6 PM. Starting Point is Spruce Creek Park. 50 mile loop through Rockfish and Tye River valleys, Blue Ridge Parkway, Dodd Cabin Blue Grass Festival, Elk Hill, and Pharsalia. 434-361-1296..

June 12
Cardinal Point Vineyard’s Summer Concert Series. 4 PM to 8 PM. Fee. 540-456-8400.

June 19, 20
Summer Solstice Wine Festival, Amherst Estate Winery. Saturday June 19 11AM to 8 PM, Sunday June 20 11AM to 5 PM. Premier mid-summer wine festival in covered venue with wonderful music, crafts, and food. Eight regional wineries. Fee. 434-946-9366.

June 20
Cardinal Point Winery Father’s Day. 11 AM to 5:30 PM. Treat Dad to a tasting and complimentary cheeses selected to go with our wines. Dad gets a free Cardinal Point wine glass to take home. 540-456-8400

June 21
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Father’s Day BBQ with music. Fee. 1 PM. 434-263-6100.

June 26
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Intimate Evening Music Series.6 PM to 9 PM. Music, light fare. Fee. 434-263-6100.