What's Happening in Nelson

September
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. Please call (434) 263 – 8676 for further details. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington,VA, 22922. http://www.oakridgeestate.com/pages/visitorinfo.htm

September 1
Birth of Democracy Wine Festival Noon to 4PM. Wine festival in the vineyard with music, vendors, and refreshments for sale by Nelson Ruritans. A blessing of the harvest follows the festival at 4:30PM. Fee. Route 718 and Blanton Orchard Lane, Lovingston,VA, 22949. 703-248-6988, www.democracyvineyards.com

September 1 and 2
Romp, Stomp, and Chomp Harvest Celebration at Wintergreen Winery. 10AM to 6PM each day. Want to stomp grapes like Lucy? Here’s your chance! Grape stomping, wine, music, riverside picnics and fun for all! Family-friendly scenic setting. Light picnic fare available. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford,Va, 22958 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com

September 2
Montebello Community Market 10AM to4PM. Fund raiser for the volunteer fire and rescue company. Flea market, local arts and crafts, bake sale, antiques, and mountain berry cobbler and ice cream. 19 Fork Mountain Lane, Montebello,VA, 24464. 540-377-5712

September 15
Edible Landscaping’s Fall Fruit Festival 9AM to 5PM. Visit us and tour the orchard. Learn about horticultural techniques, take advantage of a plant sale. Guest speakers, grafting, pruning demo, pest control, music and more. 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton,VA, 22920. 434-361-9134. www.ediblelandscaping.com