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The Festy Experience-October 9-10

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The Infamous Stringdusters, The Artist Farm, and Cerberus Productions are pleased to present THE FESTY EXPERIENCE, a 2-day camping festival over Columbus Day Weekend, October 9 & 10, at The Concert Grounds at Devils Backbone. Hosted and curated by The Infamous Stringdusters, The Festy Experience will celebrate and combine the best in live music, the outdoor sports and lifestyle, beer culture, and raging good times.

September Means Festivals

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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

Apples Are In!

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A. M. Fog – Afton Mountain Farm Market, Orchard, Greenhouse
Open 9 am – 6 pm Tuesday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and 10 am – 4 pm Sundays
9264 Critzer’s Shop Road in Afton 540-456-7100

Afton Mountain Honey
Stagecoach Road, Afton, VA 22920 540-456-8460

Allen Creek Farm
1936 Emblys Gap Rd Roseland, VA 22967 434-277-9216
Produce grass-fed, naturally raised lamb for the freezer, specializing in milk-fed baby lamb from dairy ewes.We welcome visitors — please call first. Home deliveries — please contact us for details.By appointment: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Appalachia Star Farm
163 Shaeffers Hollow Lane in Roseland 434-277-9304
Seasonal Produce, Berries, Eggs, Culinary Herbs, Cut Flowers -Sells at farmers markets, including Charlottesville City Market, Lexington Farmer’s Market, Nelson County Farmer’s Market. On-Farm sales on Tuesdays and Fridays until 5pm, other times by arrangement.www.appalachiastar.com

The Apple Shed
Get fresh, local apples and pumpkins. Fuji, old-fashioned Winesap, Stamens and many others. Also apple, pear and plum butters. Check out our old cidermill from 1852. Open Sunday-Saturday 9 am – 6 pm 14815 Thomas Nelson Highway, on Hwy 29, one mile south of Route 6 West 434-263-8843

Bethlehem Farms
Alpine dairy goats, eggs, Jacob/Icelandic sheep for meat and wool. Fleeces and wool products. 1566 High Peak Lane, Shipman. Open by appointment. 434-263-4343.

Critzer Family Farm
Open May through October, 9388 Critzer Shop Road, Route 151, Afton 540-456-4772. Berry hot line 540-456-4772 pick your own. Opens 8 am also pre-picked berries and other vegetables

Cub Creek Farm
1246 Carter Hill Road, Tyro, VA, 434-277-8936 Choose and cut Christmas trees. Please call first.

Davis Creek Farm
4670 Davis Creek Lane, 4 miles north of Lovingston off Highway 29. Producers of natural grass fed beef and chicken. Selling beef cuts (vacuum-sealed and USDA inspected) and eggs Farm shop hours are 9 am – 12 noon Saturdays, or by appointment. 434-263-5974

Davis Creek Tree Farm
4143 Davis Creek Road, Lovingston, VA.434-263-9762. Christmas trees.

Dickie Brothers Orchard
One of Virginia’s Century Farms. Apple varieties include: Gala, Paulared, McIntosh, Red and Golden Delicious, Empire, Winesap, Stayman, Rome, Granny Smith and Fuji. Pick-your-own apple every day and pumpkins October 6-27. Other products include cider, apple butter and pumpkins. September and October: Open 7 days 8 am- 5 pm. November – August Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm or call ahead for weekend appointments. 2552 Dickie Road
Route 666, off 56 West, Massies Mill 434-277-5516

Double H Farm
Family owned farm. Vegetables, free range brown eggs and pork products. Open by appointment. 1401 Hunting Lodge Road, Wingina 434-263-8704

Drumheller’s Orchard
Apple packing shed showcases Red and Golden Delicious, Stayman, Winesap, Rome, York and Granny Smith and Albermarle Pippin varieties. Find pumpkins, cider, apple butter and honey too. Special events and festivals in the fall. Open during fall apple season – Monday through Saturday 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm. Bus tours and school groups welcome – advance notice is appreciated. 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, Route 741 (off Hwy. 29) south of Lovingston 434-263-5036

Edible Landscaping
Located high in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, find plants and trees that produce edible food – berries, nuts, fruits, herbs; items distributed worldwide. Off Route 151, 361 Spirit Ridge Lane, Afton. 434-361-9134

Finest Kind Farm 79 S. Powells Island Rd. Tye River, VA 22922 434-263-6716
Herd Shares with jersey milk cows, eggs, broilers, pigslets, pork. Sells on site by appointment.

Fitzgerald’s Orchard
Red and Golden Delicious, Gala, Rome, Stayman, Granny Smith, Fuji and Pink Lady’s apples. Open Monday through Saturday 8 am – 12 noon and 1:30 – 4:30 pm until Thanksgiving. Open Monday through Friday during apple season. 728 Harper’s Creek Lane, Tyro, Route 682, off Route 56 434-277-8248

Flippin-Seaman, Inc. - Seaman and Silver Creek Orchards
The packing shed offers Empire, Gala, Jonathan, Red and Golden Delicious, York, Winesap, Red Rome, Stayman, Pippin, Jonagold and Pink Lady apples. Also apple butter, cider, baskets, honey, jellies, pumpkins and gifts. Open September 13- November 2, 2008 Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4:30 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm Please call for November and December hours. Check the Nelson County calendar of events for information on festivals and “Pick your Own” days. 5529 Crabtree Falls Hwy in Tyro, Alongside Route 56. 434-277-5824

Fox Hill Farm
6326 Cub Creek Road in Beech Grove 540-942-1356 Choose and cut Christmas tree. Please call first.

Goodwin’s Creek Farm
We are growing fruits and vegetables with hard work and care using organic methods, then delivering it fresh to local markets and restaurants. You can find our products at AM Fog in Afton, Blue Mountain Brewery in Afton and Basic Necessities in Nellysford. 151 Goodwin’s Creek Trail, Afton

Heaven and Earth Acres
Located just south of Nellysford, the orchard produces over twenty types of old variety apples along with peaches, pears, plums, cherries, and nectarines. The gardens produce an assortment of fresh vegetables, berries, eating grapes, herbs and lavender. We sell at the Nelson Farmers Market on Saturday mornings May through October. Visitors are welcome to stop by the farm, but please call ahead. 450 Phillips Lane, Nellysford, 434-361-1824

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery
Sells on-site year around Wed. – Sat 11 am- 5 pm. Hours extended for blackberry season 2800 Berry Hill Road in Nellysford 434-361-1266

Hungry Hill Farm
Supplies local honey to farmer’s markets and businesses 89 Williamstown Rd. in Shipman 434-263-5336

Kelly’s Garden Center and Florist
Floral services and gift baskets. Full line of quality nursery stock, hand made Christmas wreaths, poinsettias, and amaryllis, 25,000 tulips for pick their your own bouquet this spring. 5060 Rockfish Valley Highway in Nellysford 434-361-1169

Kris Kringle’s Tree Farm
357 Stringfellow Lane, Arrington, VA, 434-277-8538 Choose and cut Christmas trees.

Lovingston Farm Market
8519 Thomas Nelson Hwy in Lovingston 434-263-8074 (call for dates and times)

Lucky Moon Farm
Piney River 434-277-8393 Winter greens, vegetables, herbs, raspberries, blueberries. Sells at farmers markets and to local restaurants.

Mountain Cove Orchards
October 17 – November 23. Pick Your Own Fuji Apples at Mountain Cove Orchard. The longer Fuji apples hang on the tree the sweeter they get and by mid-October forward they are fantastic. The orchard is easily accessed and has small trees for easy picking. Open Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and weekdays by appointment only. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views and fall foliage in Nelson County. 108 Banton Orchard Lane Lovingston, VA 434- 981-1135

Mountain Man Collection
Homemade jams including sugar free, with gourmet jams as well as old favorites. Jams include white peach, yellow peach, bing cherry, plum, pear, strawberry, blueberry, dutch apple pie, banana nut, strawberry rhubarb, hot pepper, mango raspberry and many more. Ask about jam requests. Dried organic mushrooms: morels, shitake, winecaps, oyster, and chicken of the wood. Private mushroom hunts and seasonal wild berry picking available with prior arrangements. 540-377-5129.

The Nelke Farm
2776 Freshwater Cove Lane in Lovingston 434-987-5376
Seasonal produce, including Asian greens, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, melons. Sells on-site by appointment and at farmers markets, including Charlottesville City Market, Nelson Farmers Market and local restaurants.

Nelson Farmer’s Market
May through October – Saturdays 8:00 am -12 pm 3079 Rockfish Valley Hwy. in Nellysford 434-244-2399

Ralph’s ChristmasTree Farm
809 Bradley Lane
Vesuvius, VA 24483
Choose and cut Virginia’s finest Christmas tree varieties: Fraser, Douglas, Concolor and Canaan Fir (3 to 15 feet). Saws and twine furnished. Vexar tree wrapping available. Also available wreaths, garland and tree stands.
Farm located approximately 2 miles west of Montebello, near intersection of Route 56 and Blue Ridge Parkway, in Nelson County. Open 9 am to 4:30 pm weekends following Thanksgiving. (540) 854-7947

Riverside Horticultural – Spruce Creek
Behind Spruce Creek Gallery, off Route 151 in Nellysford 434-760-0550

Rockfish Valley Community Market
First Saturdays February, March, April (9:00 am – 12 pm) 190 Rockfish School Lane in Nellysford 434-361-0100

Rodgers Farm
3875 Stagebridge Road Shipman, VA 22971434-987-4531
All natural grass-fed beef and pastured pork. Sells on-site and open by appointment only.

Saunders Brothers Orchard
Sweet, delicious tree-ripened peaches are available June 20 – September. Yellow-fleshed peach varieties include Sentry, Redhaven, Loring, Salem, Blake and Laurol. White-fleshed peach varieties include White Lady, Sugar Giant and Snow Giant. Fresh-picked apples include Gala, Golden and Red Delicious, Fuji, Braeburn and Pink Lady. Apples are available starting early August through November. Try our yummy peach & scuppernong
ciders, peach salsa, fruit butters and jams and much more. Tour our Antique Farm
Equipment Museum. Retail store is open Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, Route 56 (off Highway 29) 434-277-5455

Seamans’ Orchard
Pick-your-own or pre-picked strawberries upon request beginning May 1. Call for hours and availability. Pick- your-own apples in the fall. 646 Dark Hollow Road, Roseland, VA 22967 434-277-8130

Sunflower Meadow Farm
Seasonal fresh local vegetables. Chemical free. 9AM to 6PM Monday through Saturday. 673 Cold Storage Lane, Arrington, Va,22922. 434-263-7614.

Twin Springs Farm
1200 Findlay Mountain Road in Shipman 434-263-6868
www.twinspringsfarmva.com
Seasonal Produce, Strawberries, Blueberries, U-Pick Blueberries (June-July) Upick on-site and sells at farmers markets, including Lexington and Nelson Farmers Markets

Tye River Farm
604 Thomas Nelson Highway in Arrington 434-263-6422
Garden supply center featuring garden ornaments and supplies, pet supplies and nursery plants

Wilson Mountain View Farm
10531 Patrick Henry Hwy in Roseland Christmas tree varieties: White Pine, Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, Scotch Pine and Norway Spruce trees. Boxwood, pine, Fraser Fir, Cedar, Holly and Magnolia wreaths. Pine garland.
Open: 10 am to 5 pm, daily from Saturday after Thanksgiving until December 24.
( 434) 277-8016

August Events

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August 7,14,21,28
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

August 4,11,18,25
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

August 7,14,21,28
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

August 7 to 14
Antique Farm Equipment Show at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, music by Dave Miller and Friends on August 7, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

August 7
Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Harvest Festival. 9 AM to 5 PM. Live music all day, crafts, wine tasting paired with food. Bluegrass music. Pig pickin’ meal available for purchase. Pick blackberries per quart price. Fee. 434-361-1266.

August 7, 8
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 8
Wine and Food Pairing 1 PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com Fee. Reservations Required.

August 14
Remembering Hurricane Camille at Saunders Brothers Farm Market. Hear Colleen Thompson, flood survivor, and Ed Tinsley, retired State Trooper, share their experiences. Music by Kim and Jimbo. 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM

August 14
Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs, and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

August 14
Walton’s Mountain Museum Schuyler Day . Crafters and more. Fee. (Free admission to Schuyler citizens.) 434-831-2000.

August 14
Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery Summer concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, call the winery.

August 14, 15
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5 PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

August 15
French Crepe Day1-5PM at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosseWinery Lane, Faber, VA, 22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com Savory and sweet crepes available for purchase. Reservations required.

August 16
Dickie Brother Orchard Pick Your Own Gala Apples. August 16 through August 19. 8 AM to 5 PM. 434-277-5516.

August 19
An evening with Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm at Pharsalia. Joel is one of the country’s most famous advocates of sustainable agriculture. 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Fee includes catered dinner. Tickets limited and advance sales only. Available at Nellysford Farmers’ Market (Pharsalia booth) or mail-in form online at www.pharsaliaevents.com 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro, VA, 22976 434-277-5231.

August 20
Luna-see: A Night to Dance by the Light of the Full Moon at “The Verandah at Wintergreen Winery”. Full moon, wine, live music and dancing 7 to 10PM. Fee. 462 Winery Lane, Nellysford, VA, 22958. 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com

August 21
Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. 12- 8 pm. Enjoy regional craft beers from the four Trail breweries and the music of Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, William Walter and Co., Adrian Duke Projek, and the Rogan Brothers. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland, VA.,22967. www.brewridgetrailmusicfestival.com 800-282-8223

August 21
Wintergreen Performing Arts 5^th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest. The 2010 program features Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice traditional bluegrass, The Steel Wheels acoustic folk, blues, and gospel, the Whitetop Mountain Band, Kim and Jimbo Cary and Pete and Ellen Vigour. There will also be jamming all day. Noon to 7 PM.Refreshments available. Fee. 434-325-8292.

August 21
Indian and Civil War artifact displays 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

August 28
Honey Crisp Apple Day 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

August 28
Democracy Vineyards Birth of Democracy. Noon to 4PM. Fee includes souvenir glass. Under 21 free.Wine available for tasting and purchase. Hamburgers, hot dogs available for purchase. Enjoy the wines of Democracy Vineyards and see the progress as we move towards our on site tasting room. At 5 PM there will be a Blessing of the Harvest, a tradition dating back to biblical times. Route 718 Lovingston, VA, 22949 434-964-6124.

August 28-29
Nelson County Bike Festival. Hosted by Award winning Devils Backbone Brewing Company. Kicking off Friday night with live music and more. Saturdays schedule includes the Devils Backbone Mountain Cross, a metric century ride. Sunday will host the Stampede mountain bike race and later a mtb clinic by Sue Haywood. Many other exciting events throughout the weekend. click on the link above or contact 800-282-8223

Blackberries !

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Pick Your Own Blackberries

Dickie Brothers Orchard
9 AM to 5 PM, 2552 Dickie Road, Roseland, Va, 22967 434-277-5516.

Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery
Wednesday through Saturday 11-5 Sunday 1-5. Extended hours for blackberry season July 17 to August 15: Wednesday through Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5. 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford 22958, Route 612 (off Route 151) 434-361-1266.

July Events

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July 3,10,17,24,31
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

July 3,10,17,24,31
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

July 7,14,21,28
The Lovingston Farm 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.

July 2-4
4th of July Jubilee with fireworks, chairlift rides, and movies under the stars at Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen Drive, Wintergreen, VA,22958 434-325-8180 www.wintergreenresort.com

July 3
Peach Ice Cream Discount 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

July 3, 4
Wintergreen Winery Fun on the (3rd and) 4th. 10 AM to 6 PM. All American fun= Sipping wine, listening to great music, picnicking by the river, soaking in the scenery and kicking back. Family-friendly setting. Light picnic fare available. Fee. 434-361-2519.

July 3, 4
Swannanoa Palace Open House Noon until 5PM. Fee. 540-942-5201.

July 4
July 4th celebration at Afton Mountain Vineyards 12 Noon to 5PM. Music by Ampersand 1-4PM. Bring a picnic and enjoy an Afton Mountain afternoon. Fee. 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 540-456-8667 www.aftonmountainvineyards.com

July 4
Forth of July BBQ at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-3PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 5
For their dedication to our community during this very challenging winter, the Linemen of Nelson County from CVEC and AEP, past and present have been selected as Grand Marshalls of the 2010 Nelson County 4th of July Parade. This is a great time for our community to show their appreciation for their work and dedication all year long. The parade theme is the U. S. Constitution.

July 5 to August 1
Wintergreen Performing Arts 2010 Summer Music Festival – July 5-August 1 –at Wintergreen Resort. This year’s program, Vienna, will explore four centuries of Viennese music and art, including works by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, etc., and plenty of unexpected treasures. Activities include orchestra and chamber music concerts; a series of informal seminars; cooking classes; pops concerts; a film festival; wine tastings; coffee concerts; a 5K Walk/Run; programming for children; nature hikes – more than 200 events in all, many of which are free.
Events daily. 434-325-8292.

July 7-10
Massies Mill Ruritan Club Carnival. 5439 Patrick Henry Hwy (Rt. 151) between Roseland Road and Route 56 East. Wednesday July 7-Friday July 9, 6pm to 10:30pm; Saturday July 10, 4pm to 10:30 pm. Fun for the entire family and a fund-raising event for Nelson County community organizations. Nightly bingo, rides, games, and food. No entrance fee, but parking donations to Piney River Fire Department welcome.

July 10
Meet the Peach Grower, Bennett Saunders at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, Music by the Dancing Strings, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. 9AM to 5PM.

July 10
Cardinal Point Vineyard Summer Concert Series. 5 PM to 9 PM. Live music, wine tasting. Fee. 540-456-8400. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery.

July 10
Veritas Vineyard and Winery Starry Nights 7 PM to 11 PM. Join us for live music, wine, and the big outdoors. Bring your family, friends, lawnchairs and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night under the stars. Fee. 540-456-8000 Ext. 108.

July 11
Bastille Day Celebration at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1P-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 11
Panel discussion with local writers and publishers: Paul Saunders- Heartbeats of Nelson; Lynn Coffey- Backroads; Tommy Stafford-Nelson County Life. Sponsored by Oakland-Nelson County Museum of History and the Nelson County Historical Society. Books will be available for purchase. 2PM at the Nelson Memorial Library, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, VA, 22949. 434-263-8400 www.historicnelson.org

July 17
Dave Miller and Friends at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 17
Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery Blackberry Season July 17 through August 15 9 AM to 5 PM. Wednesday through Saturday, 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday. Pick your own blackberries. No prepicked berries available. Fee. 434-361-1266.

July 24
Kim and Jimbo at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

July 25
Wine and Food Pairing at DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber, Va,22938 434-263-6100 www.delfossewine.com 1-5PM, Reservations Required. Fee.

July 31
Dancing Strings at Saunders Brothers Farm Market, 2717 Tye Brook Highway, Piney River, VA, 22964. 434-277-5455. www.saundersbrothers.com 9AM to 5PM.

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