What's Happening in Nelson

March 6
Media Day at Waltonís Mountain Museum. Free admission for all media. Includes information and gift packets, tours and buffet. 434-831-2002

March 4
Wine and Cheese Pairing at Wintergreen Winery. Guided presentation of cheeses of the world paired with Wintergreen’s wines.  Fee includes generous tastings and wine glass. Limited space for this popular after hours event. Reservations necessary. Located in beautiful Nelson County on the Sunrise Side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 434-361-2519

March 7
First Saturday Community Market at the Rockfish Valley Community Center,
between Nellysford and Afton from 9:00 AM to Noon. Fresh local produce,
meats, cheese, baked goods, art & crafts, live music, all after
Community Pancake breakfast (8:30 to 10:30 AM). 434-361-0100

March 14, 15
St. Patrickís Day Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Join the Allen Sisters for a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Food paired with Mead enjoyed by the Irish for centuries. 11- 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. No Fee. 434-361-1266

March 21
Oakland The Nelson County Museum of History presents Pictures and Photographers from Hurricane Camille. 1:30 pm

March 21
Celebrate National Ag Week at Black Eagle Farm. 8 -11 am – Serving farm raised sausage and egg samples. Learn how
livestock is raised on our farm, petting farm animals. Farm tours
11 am – 1 pm – Serving a variety of meat samples from the grill and
barbequed smoked pork. Learn how livestock is raised on our farm,
petting farm animals. Farm tours

1 – 5 pm serving a variety of meat samples. Learn how livestock is
raised on our farm, petting farm animals. Farm tours. 596 Martin Lane,
Piney River. 434-277-8497

March 21, 22, 28, 29
Spring Open House at Afton Mountain Vineyards. Come taste the new 2008 white wines. Scheduled tours offered. 10 ñ 6 pm. 540-456-8667

March 28
Wintergreen Performing Arts presents Casino Night: An Evening in Smokey Joe’s Cafe at the Pair-o-dice Hotel at Ballroom at Wintergreen Resort.  Black jack, roulette, horse racing, craps, poker and more.  Live auction including hors d’oeuvres.  (434) 325-8292

March 28
Devils Backbone Brewing Company hosts the VA Off Road Series, Devils Backbone Challenge.