October 2010

October 2,9,16,23,30
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

October 6,13,20,27
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

October 2,3
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 2
Apple Butter Festival at Flippin-Seaman Packing House. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds and Virginia grown apples from bins. Corn maze, cider, jams, jellies, crafts, baskets, gifts, watch apple butter being made, food and more. Live music, and other entertainment for old and young. 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824

October 1-25
Pick Your Own Apples and Pumpkins at Dickie Brothers Orchard. Come to the mountains and pick Golden Delicious, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold apples at this beautiful “Century Farm” nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy one of the most beautiful views in the valley. Open 8 – 5 pm. 434-277-5516

October 8, 9, 10
Montebello Fall Camp & Ride – 119 Fork Mtn. Ln. Bring your horse to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a casual country weekend. Beautiful trails and camping spaces. Fee. 540-377-5712

October 9, 10
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 9, 10
Pick Your Apples at Silver Creek Orchards. Pick Red & Golden Delicious, Jonagold apples. Half-bushel bags provided. Orchard well-maintained and accessible. Call to confirm dates and other varieties for picking. Silver Creek Orchards in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Nelson County not far from Crabtree Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wintergreen Resort. Bring a picnic and enjoy a family outing in the orchards during the peak of our spectacular autumn season. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. 434-277-5824

October 11
Columbus Day event with the Infamous String Dusters. 800-282-8223

October 15, 16, 17
Fleetwood Trail Ride – 1357 Crabtree Falls Hwy Roseland Marked trail ride, 15 or 25 miles, through orchards, fields and foothills on Saturday and a 12 mile ride on Sunday. Field camping with bathrooms and showers available. Fee. 434-277-5814

October 16, 17
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 16
18th Anniversary Celebration at Walton’s Mountain Museum. Live bluegrass and gospel music, hayrides, and crafters. Fee 434-831-2000

October 16, 17
Apple Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard Corn Maze, hayrides to pumpkin patch, apple sling shot and large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, country music, crafts & food. 9-5 PM both days. Apple butter making Saturday only. 434-263-5036 or 434-263-5286

October 16
Apple Butter Makin Festival at Flippin-Seaman Packing House. Pick your own pumpkins and gourds and Virginia grown apples from bins. Corn maze, cider, jams, jellies, crafts, baskets, gifts, watch apple butter being made, food and more. Live music, children’s activities, clowns, games and face painting. 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824

October 23, 24
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510

October 30, 31
Fall Foliage Open House Weekend at Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery Enjoy nature’s bounty and beauty, rain or shine. Bring a picnic to pair with Sangria by the pitcher. Oct. 30th 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Oct. 31st 1-5 PM. 434-361-1266

October 30, 31
Wintergreen Winery – “Make Mine Wintergreen Wine” October is Virginia Wine Month ….”Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river, Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Light picnic fare including artisanal cheeses. 10-6:00 PM 434-361-1510