Music & Entertainment

Basic Necessities is a European-inspired café, wine, and cheese shop in the Rockfish Valley serving soups, salads, seasonal dinners with live music, and a popular Sunday brunch. Sunday brunch often features a harpist, and the shelves brim with imported cheeses, breads, and affordable bottles.

Devils Backbone Camp pairs RV and tent sites with craft beverage venues, live music, and easy access to hiking, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Nelson 151 attractions.

For five generations, our family has worked in agriculture in Nelson County, to us, the Heartland of Virginia. Grapelawn, our Vineyards home, has been producing some of the state’s finest fruits for over 20 years. The maturity of our fruit, together with top winemakers in our area, we are excited to showcase our work. From our Hearts to your Glass - Cheers!

For over 25 years, the Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative continues to support our local farmers, processor producers and craft vendors to bring a wonderful variety of products to our community.

Outback Brewhouse is a family-owned microbrewery in Lovingston, Virginia, offering 14 rotating taps of small-batch beer brewed on site, with something for every kind of beer lover. Home to the Virginia Craft Beer Cup medal-winning Choc-A-Bloc Stout, our relaxed taproom features a covered patio, spacious yard, and fire pit where families and leashed dogs are welcome. Located along Route 29, we’re a proud stop on the Nelson 29 Craft Beverage Trail.

Saunders Brothers' farm market pairs homegrown peaches, apples, and nursery stock with a country shop featuring meats, baked goods, peach ice cream, and weekend events.

The Edge is Wintergreen's casual slope-side restaurant with mountain views, hearty comfort food, and a lively bar with seasonal live music.