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 2,9,16,23,30
Faber Farmers Market at Faber Volunteer Fire Department, 8207 Irish Road, Faber, VA, 22938. Fresh produce, fine crafts, plants.  9 AM to 12 Noon 434-831-2825

October 6,13,20,27
The Nelson County Wednesday Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 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
Fuji Apple Day at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM.

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 2,3
Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM at Swannanoa, 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-942-5201. Fee

October 3
French Crepe Day at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938  434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1 PM  Savory or Sweet crepes available for purchase. Reservations not required but would prefer you advise of your plans to attend.

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
Concert with Abbey Road 6 PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938  Fee. Reservations Required. Food available for purchase. 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com

October 9
Apple Varieties and Their Uses with Bennett Saunders. Apple sampling at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM.

October 9, 10
Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM at Swannanoa, 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-942-5201. Fee

October 9,10
The Festy Experience. A two day lifestyle experience of Music, Outdoors, Wellness and Raging Good Times. Entertainment by Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Toubab Krewe, Josh Ritter and the Love Canon String Band, Old School Freight Train, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, and many more. At the festival grounds at Devil’s Backbone, 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA, 22967.  800-282-8223. www.thefesty.com

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 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
Fall Pansy and Perennial Sale at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM.

October 16,17
Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM at Swannanoa, 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-942-5201. Fee

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 17
Wine and food Pairing 1PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938  Fee. Reservations Required.434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com

October 23
Farm Animal Display and Wool Spinning at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Kim and Jimbo, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM.

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
Pink Lady Day and “Johnny Appleseed” performances by Nelson County High School Drama Club at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455 www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5 PM.

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