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 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 6,7,13,14,20,21,27 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 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 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