What's Happening in Nelson

March 3
Wintergreen Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wintergreen Winery from 6:00 -8:30 PM at 462 Winery Lane Nellsyford, VA 22958.  Guided presentation of artisanal cheeses paired with Wintergreen’s handcrafted wines.  Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass.  Reservations are necessary for this popular evening event.  434-361-2519  www.wintergreenwinery.com

March 3
Rockfish Valley Community Center   Community Market 9AM to 1PM. Pancake Breakfast 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Community breakfast in the RVCC dining room serving eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, and drinks. Fee. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-0100

March 4
Build Your Own Bloody Mary at Devils Backbone Brewing Company 11:30AM to 2:30PM. Your server or bartender will provide you with a handy check list: 1) Choose your vodka. 2) Pick one of our offered mixes. 3) Peruse our extensive list of garnishes. 4) Top it off with your choice of spice/seasoning! 5) Sit back and enjoy the views of the Blue Ridge Mountains on our outdoor terrace!  Devils Backbone Brewing Company, Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

March 6 through 10
Maple Sugar Days at Wintergreen Nature Foundation. March 7 at 9AM Discover Wintergreen’s Sugarbushes. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. March 6, 8, and 9 school and scout field trips. Call to schedule your class’s trip. March 10  1PM Sugarbush Sojourn. Hike to see taps, trees, and sap collection. All day slide show of maple history and process. March 10 8AM to 11AM pancake breakfast with real maple syrup. Fee. All events meet at The Trillium House, across Wintergreen Drive from the Wintergarden Spa. 3421 Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA, 22958. For more information call 434-325-8169 or  go to www.twnf.org.

March 7
High Country Bluegrass Jam 7PM at Devils Backbone Brewing Company.High Country musicians  will be in the pub area ready to jam with you! Grab your instrument and jump in to play along! Even if you don’t play music, this jam will be fun to listen to with a pint of beer in hand! Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  434-361-1001.   www.dbbrewingcompany.com

March 10
Winter and Spring Pruning in the Garden workshop at Pharsalia with Susan B. Viemeister 9AM to 2PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee. Dress warmly and bring your favorite clippers and gloves. Rain date March 17. To register:  www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976

March 11
Nelson County Historical Society Program 2PM. Presented by Bill Obrochta, Education Director at the Virginia Historical Society- about Robert Whitehead, Nelson County Commonwealth’s attorney for eight years before being elected to the House of Delegates, where he served from 1941 until his death in 1960. For more information email : societyinfo@nelsonhistorical.com

March 17
WinterGREEN Winery’s St. Paddy Day Party at The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery 462 Winery Lane Nellysford, VA 22958.  Celebrate the Luck of the Irish at our St. Paddy’s Day Party!  WinterGREEN wine, Irish music, dancing, maybe even a leprechaun.  Time: TBA  and Fee 434-361-2519  www.wintergreenwinery.com

March 18
St. Paddy’s Day Wine and Food Pairing at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com  Fee.  Reservations required.

March 22
Skin Care with Herbal Potions workshop at Pharsalia with Deborah Davis and Hope Wood 10AM to 1:30PM. Fee. Lunch included in Fee.  To register:  www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976

March 22
Spring Beer Dinner at Blue Mountain Brewery. The menu is still in the works but Doppelbacks, Triplebocks, Chocolate-Bourbon-aged Long Winter’s Nap and many more are slated to be on the schedule.7PM. Fee. For Reservations Call 540-456-8020 Ext.106 or email events@bluemountainbrewery.com 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. www.bluemountainbrewery.com

March 25
French Crepe Day at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM -500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 finewines@delfossewine.com  Fee.  Reservations not required but we would prefer to know if you plan to attend.

March 25
Exciting New Annuals and Perennials workshop at Pharsalia with Paul Westervelt 2PM to 4PM. Fee. Refreshments included in Fee  To register:  www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976