June 2009

June 3, 10, 17, 24 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 Wednesday from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston.

June 6, 13, 20, 27 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 ñ noon.

June 6, 13, 20, 27
The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market is open from 8:30 to 12:30 at
the Walton’s Mountain Museum with fresh local food, crafts, baked goods
and more, each Saturday through October. New vendors are welcome!
Support local producers, meet neighbors, and have a cup of coffee at
Nelson’s newest market. 434-831-2825

June 6
National Trails Day Bird Walks in Rockfish Valley. Three guided bird walks over extended trails. Valley geology history and plants are the showcase. Knowledgeable guides. Rain or shine. Check website for particulars. 434-361-2251

June 6
The Hamner Theater presents In the Cabaret – Moira Nelligan (fiddle, vocals,
accordion, recorder, bodhran) Irish music with a southern flair: Irish
to the core, but marked with her own creativity and Georgia roots. With
Mickey Nelligan on guitar. Doors/Bar/Food 6:30 pm. By reservation only. 434 361 1999

June 13
Cardinal Point Concert Series. Live music at the winery from 4-8 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and  enjoy the view. Free admission if you bring 5 non-perishable food items (per person) for our local food bank. May cancel if inclement weather, please call. Open 11 am ñ5:30 pm. Fee. 540-456-8400

June 13
Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd. 7-11 pm. Fee includes wine glass and live music. 540-456-8000

June 20
All About Fruit Day. Come visit us at Edible Landscaping and tour the orchard. There will be many fruits you have not seen or tasted. Learn horticultural techniques and take advantage of plants on sale. 9 am- 4 pm. No fee. 434-361-9134

June 20
Wintergreen Performing Artsí Festival of Wines at the Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort.   Wine tastings from Virginiaís very best wineries will be offered throughout the day.   Enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, light fare and the cool mountain air.  Proceeds support Wintergreen Performing Arts’ extensive performance and educational activities.  (434) 325-8292

June 20
Oakland Nelson County Museum of History presents a program about Hurricane Camille’s impact on the schools – children’s essay, teachers, students. 1:30 pm

June 20
Black Eagle Farm Open House. 8:00 am – 7:00 pm. Breakfast, lunch
available. Cattle drive demonstration, hayride tours, farm animal
petting zoo, haymaking demonstrations.
596 Martin Lane, Piney River 434-962-1883

June 20-21
Amherst-Nelson Summer Solstice Wine and Farm Festival. Sponsored by 8 Nelson County wineries and Amherst Estate Vineyard. 10 am – 5 pm. Wine tastings, arts and crafts, seminars, festival foods, entertainment and a Fun Area for all ages. Amherst Estate Vineyard’s Hanson Pavilion, 1351 North Amherst Highway, 434-946-5168

June 25 – July 11
The Hamner Theater presents Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare, Thu. – Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun. at 2 pm. 434-361-1999