What's Happening in Nelson

September 4,11,18,25
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

September 4, 11, 18, 25
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

September 1,8,15,22,29
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

September 4
Asian Pear 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 5PM.

September 4,5
Wintergreen Winery “Romp, Stomp & Chomp” Harvest Celebration 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Send off summer and welcome the harvest on Labor Day weekend. Want to stomp grapes? Here’s your chance! Grape stomping, live music, wine and light picnic fare.   Scenic riverside picnic sites. Family friendly setting. Admission includes souvenir wine glass (children are free). 434-361-2519

September 4,5
Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM at Swannanoa, 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, Va, 22920.  540-942-5201. Fee.

September 4
Wintergreen Performing Arts International Wine and Food Festival Explore and compare wines from around the world and, of course, Virginia atop the cool mountain at Wintergreen Resort. Food available.  Noon to 5:30 PM. Fee.434-325-8292.

September 5
Montebello Community Market – 119 Fork Mountain Ln. Montebello 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local arts/crafts, bake sale, live music, flea market and homemade berry cobbler with ice cream. Demonstration of firefighting and emergency medical services 540-377-9688

September 5
Delfosse Vineyard and Winery Labor Day BBQ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Music, food and wine. Fee. Reservations required. 434-263-6100. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va, 22938

September 9
Thursday Night Dinner at the Orchard House in Lovingston.  This month features wine tasting from Lovingston Winery and a fabulous menu with local foods prepared  by Chef Ben Thompson of The Rock Barn Catering Co. Wine tasting starts at 6:30 pm followed by canapés, salad, a full entree and dessert.  A glass of wine is included with your meal and additional wine available for purchase.  Fee. Advanced reservations required.  434-263-7747. Limited availability.
http://www.orchardhousebb.com/dinners/thursday09092010dinner.htm 9749 thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA, 22949

September 11
Second Annual Baking Contest 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 5PM.

September 11
Veritas Vineyards and Winery “Starry Nights” 7-11:00 PM Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd. Fee includes wine glass and live music. 540-456-8000 Ext. 106

Sept 11,12
Open House 11:30AM to 5:30PM at Swannanoa, 497 Swannanoa Lane, Afton, Va, 22920.  540-942-5201. Fee.

September 11,12
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 – 4 pm. 434-277-5824

September 12
French Crepe Day at  Delfosse Vineyard and Winery 1 PM – 5:00 PM. Savory and Sweet crepes available for purchase. Reservations not required but prefer you call with plans to attend. 434-263-6100. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va, 22938

September 12-30
Pick Your Own Apples 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

September 18
Local State Fair Entries 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 5PM.

September 18
Appalachian farm activities at Humpback Rocks Mountain Farm include dulcimer workshop, livestock, spinning, cider making and more. Learn an “oldtime” skill.  10 AM at Humpback Rocks Pioneer Farm, Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway, Free. 540-943-4716

September 18
“Gathering of Primitive Friends Antique, Primitives and Folk Art Show! At Notforgotten Farm -3530 Tye River Rd. (3.5 mi. from Rt. 29) 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Rain or Shine !!! Vendors of American Antiques, Folk Art and Primitive Reproductions from VA, KY, NC, PA, MD will be selling their wares on the grounds. Fee. Refreshments available for purchase. 434-263-6508

September 19
Celebrate the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary with artist Linda Patrick. Join Linda Patrick as she unveils her special painting of Humpback, as Farmfest continues today  with music by Mac and Annie at Noon and Grassy Ridge with Pam Ward at 2 PM. More hands-on events and displays. 10 AM at Humpback Rocks Pioneer Farm, Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway, Free. 540-943-4716

September 19
Wine and Food Pairing at  Delfosse Vineyard and Winery 1 PM . Fee.Reservations  required. 434-263-6100. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va, 22938

September 18,19
Seaman’s Orchard – Dark Hollow Rd. Roseland – Pick-Your-Own Apples
Pick Red and Golden Delicious, Empire and Jonagold apples in a well maintained orchard. We provide ½ bu bags. Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 4:00 PM Families are encouraged to bring a picnic and their cameras to enjoy the spectacular view of the mountains and the bounty of the harvest. 434-277-5824

September 25
Fall Plant Sale and Art Exhibition featuring local artists 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 5PM.

September 25,26
Harvest & Apple Butter Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard. Corn Maze, Hayrides to the pumpkin patch. Apple sling shot. Large selection of apples, fresh cider, honey, hams, live country music, crafts and food. Open 9 – 5 pm. Apple butter making Saturday only. 434-263-5036

September 25
Wintergreen Performing Arts presents  Oktoberfest, a celebration of German culture and food – a family event in a beer garden setting with music provided by the Shippensburg Blaskapelle. Food available. Taste local microbrewery beers. Fee. Noon to 5:30 PM. 434-325-8292.

September 26
Enjoy a fall afternoon with Loose Gravel at Humpback Rocks. Come early and enjoy farm activities or hike the trails. Bring a picnic and a chair. 2 PM at Humpback Rocks Pioneer Farm, Milepost 5.8, Blue Ridge Parkway, Free. 540-943-4716

September 27-October 3
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Brewery, 9519 Critzer Shop Road, Afton, Va, 22920. 540-456-8020
www.bluemountainbrewery.com