October 2009
October 3, 10, 17
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 Saturdays under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am – noon.
October 3, 10, 17
The Schuyler Community Farmer’s Market is open from 8:00 to 12:00 at the Walton’s Mountain Museum with fresh local food, crafts, baked goods and more, each Saturday through October. New vendors are welcome! Support local producers, meet neighbors, and have a cup of coffee at Nelson’s newest market. 434-831-2825
October 7, 14, 21, 28
The Nelson County Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat and poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more…something new every week. Open every Wednesday from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Nelson Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston.
October 3
Fall Foliage Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Enjoy mother nature’s bounty and beauty at Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery. Bring a picnic rain or shine. Our “True to the Fruit” wines and historical honey meads will be paired with food samples during your wine tasting. As always, military personnel, law enforcement and members of the Society of Creative Anachronisms receive a 10 percent discount on wine purchases. 11 am-5 pm; Sunday open 1-5 pm. No fee. 434-361-1266
October 3
October Birding Event in Rockfish Valley. The bird walk with Tim Hodge – considered by many as the best birder in Rockfish Valley. Leaves from the Rockfish River trail head. 434-361-2281
October 3
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 ñ 5:00 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824
October 3
Fall plant sale and Apple Butter making. First Fuji apples available. 9 am – 5 pm. Saunders Brothers , 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River 22964 434-277-5455
October 3
Harvest Fair from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Nelson County Rescue Squad building (1 mile east of Route 29 on Route 6, Irish Road in Faber). Breakfast served til 10:30 am, apple butter, farmer’s market.
October 3, 4
Make Mine Wintergreen Wine. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month at Wintergreen Winery each weekend in October with complimentary wine tasting, samples of gourmet food items, cheeseboard offerings and specials on wine and gift shop items. Picnic by the Rockfish River and take in autumn’s splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge. 10am until 5pm. 434-361-2519
October 3, 4
Swannanoa Palace Open House. Noon to 5:00 pm 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA 22920 540-942-5201
October 9 – 11
Montebello Fall Camp & Ride. Bring your horse and enjoy fresh mountain air, fall scenery and beautiful horse trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fee includes camping space for 2 nights. Help volunteer firefighters stir the apple butter kettle. Benefits the Montebello Fire & Rescue. Registration Information. 540-377-5712
October 10
Bennett Saunders will discuss apple varieties and their uses. 9 am – 5 pm. Saunders Brothers , 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River 22964 434-277-5455
October 10, 11
Make Mine Wintergreen Wine. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month at Wintergreen Winery each weekend in October with complimentary wine tasting, samples of gourmet food items, cheeseboard offerings and specials on wine and gift shop items. Picnic by the Rockfish River and take in autumn’s splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge. 10am until 5pm. 434.361.2519
October 10, 11
Pick Your Apples at Silver Creek Orchards. The orchard is a beautiful mountain orchard in Nelson County that is accessible and well maintained. Pick Rome, York, Granny Smith, Fuji apples in this beautiful setting. Containers are provided. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. Call to confirm dates and other varieties. Open 9 am ñ 4 pm – Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. 434-277-5824
October 10, 11
Swannanoa Palace Open House. Noon to 5:00 pm 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, VA 22920 540-942-5201
October 17
Fall pansy and perennial sale. 9 am – 5 pm. Saunders Brothers, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River 22964 434-277-5455
October 24
Farm animal displays, wool spinning demos.. 9 am – 5 pm. Saunders Brothers , 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River 22964 434-277-5455
October 10-25
Pick Your Own Fuji, Winsap, Rome Apples and Pumpkins from the Pumpkin Patch at Dickie Brothers Orchard. Enjoy the beautiful fall view of the mountains from this Century Farm nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Apple Butter, Fresh cider and 10 varieties of apples to choose from. Open 8 -5 pm. 434-277-5516
October 15-18
Tenth Annual Tour de Quilt, Central Virginia’s largest and longest running quilting event. Stitches and Shavings, 605 Front Street, Lovingston. 434-263-6359
October 17
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 – 5:00 pm. 5529 Crabtree Falls Highway, Tyro. 434-277-5824
October 17
Walton’s Mountain Museum in rustic Schuyler, Virginia, the museum is across the street from the historic Hamner House, creator of “The Walton’s”. This Anniversary celebration includes live bluegrass and gospel bands all day, hayrides, crafters, food vendors. Open 10-4 pm. 434-831-2000
October 17, 18
Apple Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s. Hayrides to the Corn Maze and pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, live country music, crafts and food. Open 9 ñ 5 pm. Apple butter making on Saturday only. 434-263-5036
October 17,18 and 24, 25
Make Mine Wintergreen Wine. Celebrate Virginia Wine Month at Wintergreen Winery each weekend in October with complimentary wine tasting, samples of gourmet food items, cheeseboard offerings and specials on wine and gift shop items. Picnic by the Rockfish River and take in autumn’s splendor with the backdrop of the Blue Ridge. 10am until 5pm. 434-361-2519
October 26
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform at Veritas Winery to help launch the Wintergreen Performing Arts 2010 Summer Music Festival. 434-325-8292
October 31
Pumpkin carving and painting contest. First Pink Lady apples available. 9 am – 5 pm. Saunders Brothers, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River 22964 434-277-5455
A Night at the Museum
A fun-filled Halloween evening under the stars at the Oakland Museum. 6:00 – 8:30 PM Cider making, campfire tales, s’mores, night time nature walk, outdoor movie. Ages 5-12 – space is limited Call 434-277 – 5542 Fee (accompanying adults free)