October 2012
October
Oak Ridge Estate House Tours Open to the Public Tuesday through Thursday each week with the first tour of the day starting at 10 a.m. and will continue to offer them every hour on the hour with the last tour of the day beginning at 3 p.m. Advance notice for large groups appreciated. October 25th final tour of this year. Please call (434) 263 – 8676 for further details. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington,VA, 22922. http://www.oakridgeestate.com/pages/visitorinfo.htm
October 1
Seasonal Flower Arranging and Tasting Workshop with Meg Laughon at Pharsalia. Fee. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
October 1 through 7
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Brewery through October 7. Join us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration! Special menu, tastings, live music and more.11 AM.9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
October 5 through 7
The Festy at Devils Backbone Concert Grounds. Amazing bands TBA, superior local food and world class beers.200 Mosbys Run, Roseland,VA, 22967 www.thefesty.com
October 5 through 7
Montebello Fall Camp and Ride October 5 12Noon through October 7 12Noon. Beautiful trails through Blue Ridge Mountains with great fall scenery. Benefit for volunteer fire and rescue company. Register online https://sites.google.com/site/montebellotrailrides/home/ 19 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello, VA, 24464. 540-377-5712
October 6
Fuji Apple Day at Saunders Brother Orchard. Folks wait all year long for the Fujis to ripen. Come in to enjoy a sample of our best-selling apple! Music by Curtis Matthews. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Nelson Farmers Market Cooperative at 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy. Nellysford,VA 22958. Every Saturday 8:oo AM – 12 noon, under the big white tent, a producer-only market featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meats & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more. 434-244-2399 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.com
October 6 and 7
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
October 6,7,13,14,20,21,27 and 28
Make Mine Wintergreen Wine at Wintergreen Winery. October is Virginia Wine Month. “Pull a Cork” and win special discounts and gifts. Picnic by the river. Light picnic fare available including artisanal cheeses. Soak in autumn’s splendor and panoramic Blue Ridge views. Fee. 10AM to 6PM each day. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com
October 7
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
October 7
Bluegrass band High Ground and Bluegrass band Instrumental Wonders live at Royal Oaks Resort, in LOVE,VA. 1pm to 4pm.Free admission, donations appreciated. Food available from Parkway Deli, Bring Chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater for this family centered event. Directions: Exit 99 off Interstate 64, South on Blue Ridge Parkway for 16 miles, right on Love Road (Route 814) for 500 feet, Royal Oaks is on the right. 540-943-7625 www.vacabins.com 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA, 22952
October 11
Harvest Wreaths and Décor Workshop at Pharsalia. Fee. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
October 13
Fall Pansy Sale at Saunders Brother Orchard. Dress up your garden with these cuties! Music by Dancing Strings. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
October 13
Mud Bog at Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Gates open 9AM. First truck in the mud at Noon. Fee. Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 11100 Rockfish Valley Highway, Afton,VA, 22920. 434-361-1826
October 13 and 14
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
October 14
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
October 14
Gospel grass band Heaven’s Mountain Band and Gospel grass band Calvary Grass live at Royal Oaks Resort, in LOVE,VA. 1pm to 4pm.Free admission, donations appreciated. Food available from Parkway Deli, Bring Chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater for this family centered event. Directions: Exit 99 off Interstate 64, South on Blue Ridge Parkway for 16 miles, right on Love Road (Route 814) for 500 feet, Royal Oaks is on the right. 540-943-7625 www.vacabins.com 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA, 22952
October 17
Bulb Planting in Garden and Containers Workshop with Susan B Viemeister at Pharsalia. Fee. To register: www.pharsaliaevents.com Phone: 434-277-5231. 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro,VA, 22976
October 19
Rockfish Valley Community Center Coffeehouse Music Series, 7:30PM. Donations of $5.00 accepted. Coffee, beer, wine, and snacks available. 190 Rockfish School Lane, Afton, VA 22920. 434-361-0100. www.rockfishcc.org
October 19,20,21
Fleetwood Community Center Trail Ride – 1357 Crabtree Falls Highway Roseland, VA 22967 – Fee includes camping and 5 meals, along with the trail ride. Horseback ride in the mountains of central Virginia and enjoy scenic views, varied terrain, good food, and camping on level field. Pre-registration is required. 434-277-5814 or bossmare@ceva.net
October 20
Gold Rush Day at Saunders Brother Orchard. Crisp texture, sweet taste, and wow! what a keeper! Music by Kim & Jimbo. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
October 20
Walton’s Mountain Museum 20th Anniversary 10AM to 4PM. Gospel and bluegrass bands, hayrides, bounce games, crafters and tour. Food available for purchase. Fee. 6484 Rockfish River Road, Schuyler, VA, 22969. 434-831-2000. www.waltonmuseum.org
October 20 and 21
Swannanoa Palace Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM. 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. Fee. 540-942-5201
October 21
Bluegrass band Harmony Hill and Keith Smith live at Royal Oaks Resort, in LOVE,VA. 1pm to 4pm.Free admission, donations appreciated. Food available from Parkway Deli, Bring Chairs for seating in outdoor amphitheater for this family centered event. Directions: Exit 99 off Interstate 64, South on Blue Ridge Parkway for 16 miles, right on Love Road (Route 814) for 500 feet, Royal Oaks is on the right. 540-943-7625 www.vacabins.com 45 Royal Oaks Lane, Love, VA, 22952
October 21
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com
October 26th
The 7th Annual Opportunity Ball at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. 6:00 p.m.Reservations Required
Join us for the 7th Annual Opportunity Ball to benefit the Nelson County Community Fund–this year with a Halloween twist! The evening starts with a five-course, wine-paired meal in Saddleback Hall and ends with dancing the night away. Your Halloween Best or Black Tie Optional. Fee. 540-456-8000 ext. 108. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton, VA, 22920 www.veritaswines.com
October 27
Pink Lady Day at Saunders Brother Orchard. Music by Dancing Strings. Saunders Brothers Orchard Open 9AM to 5PM 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River,VA, 22964, (Route 56 West off Highway 29) 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com
October 27 and 28
Cardinal Point Winery’s 9th Annual Oyster Roast 12PM to 5PM each day. Live music and oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River Oyster Company. Fee. Dates are tentative. Please visit www.cardinalpointwinery.com for updates and more details. 9423 Batesville Road, Adton, VA, 22920. 540-456-8400
October 27
Edible Landscaping’s Persimmon Festival. 9AM to 5PM. Visit us and tour the orchard. Learn about persimmon growing, pruning, pest control and eating! 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton, VA, 22920. 434-361-9134 www.ediblelandscaping.com
October 28
Blue Mountain Brewery Brunch 11AM. 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com