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Winery Events
Afton Mountain Vineyards
July 4 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
Come celebrate the 4th with music and fine wines. Afton Mountain Vineyards will be releasing the 2007 vintage of our Pinot Noir and Sangiovese. For more information please give us a call at 540-456-8667.
July 5,6 - SUMMER OPEN HOUSE
Come taste the new release of our 2007 Pinot Noir and Sangiovese with Shinko's Gazpacho.
Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Admission is $10 for adults UNLESS you bring 5 non-perishable food items (per person), in which case, admission is FREE! Kids 18 and under admitted free. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery (540-456-8400) or check our website for changes/cancellations. All shows start at 4pm and run until 8pm until further notice.
May 10, 2008
Catfish Jones
"Free Range Rock"
June 14, 2008
Cashmere Jungle Lords
"Southern Fried Salsa Surfability"
July 12, 2008
The Honeybirds- featuring Jan Smith
A swinging mix of classic country, folk, and bluegrass music.
August 9, 2008
The Robin Wynn Band
A blend of rock, pop, and folk that grabs the ear and goes straight to the heart.
DelFosse Vineyards & Winery
May 24, 11AM - 3PM - MEMORIAL WEEKEND BBQ
Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great barbecue prepared by Daddy Bims Barbeque. All you can eat buffet includes:
Pulled pork BBQ
Homemade Relish
Coleslaw
BBQ beans
Potato Salad
Menu by Daddy Bims Barbecue.
Music by Jan Smith and Jeff Vogelgesang.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
$20 per person.
June 15, 11AM - 3PM - FATHERS DAY BBQ
Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great Father's Day barbecue prepared by Hank's Smokehouse. All you can eat buffet includes:
Pit-cooked pork BBQ
Slow roasted beef brisket
Macaroni and cheese
Green beans with Country Ham
Homemade bread and buns
Chocolate Ganache cake
Menu by Hank's Smokehouse.
Music by Jan Smith and Jeff Vogelgesang.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
$20 per person.
June 28, 6 - 10:30PM - SUMMER WINE DINNER
Menu by Eric Stamer of Eric Stamer Catering.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
$75 per person.
July 4, 11AM - 3PM - FOURTH OF JULY BBQ
Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great 4th of July barbecue prepared by Little Pete's Real McCoy. All you can eat buffet includes:
Whole custom smoked hog
Smokehouse Tri-beans
Spud salad
DessertMenu by Pete of Little Pete.
Music by Jan Smith and Jeff Vogelgesang.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
$20 per person.
July 5, 6 - 10:30PM - HOLIDAY SUMMER WINE DINNER
Join Chef Genevieve for a gourmet wine dinner, featuring seasonal selections especially paired with award-winning Delfosse wines.
Menu by Genevieve DelFosse.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
$75 per person.
July 12 & 13, 11AM - 5PM & July 14, 11AM - 7PM - BASTILLE DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Join us for a 3 day Bastille Day Extravaganza at the winery. On Saturday and Sunday, from 11 to 5, we will host a wine festival featuring French Wines from 4 major French regions - the Loire Valley, Provence, Burgundy and Bordeaus paired with our own wines. It will be an interesting experience in comparing styles between those regions and Virginia. On Saturday evening we will host a French Gourmet wine dinner. After the festival ends on Sunday at 5 pm, we will be joined by he Wintergreen performing Arts. They will start playing a 24 hour performance by the French composer Erik Satie called Vexations. This performance will end on Monday evening and be followed by a music competition for their Academy students. The evening will be capped by Fireworks. Join us for this unique event!!
The July 12 Menu will be prepared by Eric Stamer of Eric Stamer Catering.
Festival Wines from DelFosse Winery, the Loire region, Provence, Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
Reservations are Required for the Festival and Dinner
July 12 & 13 Festival: $10
July 14 Wine Dinner: $75
Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery
August 2 - BLACKBERRY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Vast fields of blackberries; pick your own fresh berries or simply savor them in our specialty desserts and “True to the Fruit” blackberry wines. Family festivities include picnic foods, crafts, live music, and other activities. $10 admission includes logo glass and entertainment; Additional charges apply for blackberries; standard per quart price applies. Children receive free admission.
Mountain Cove Vineyards
May 24 & 25, 11AM - 5PM - 29TH ANNUAL FIESTA DE PRIMAVERA
The biggest event of our year is the Spring festival when we celebrate the
release our new wines. This is always the Memorial Day weekend, and in 2008 will
be May 24th and 25th. We start at 11 AM each day and the fun goes until 5 PM.
Plan now to join us. We have live music for listening and dancing and plenty of good
food for sale. The entry fee is only $10 for adults, which includes a
souvenir wine glass. Children between 12 and 20 are charged $2.00 and under 12
are admitted free.
On Saturday we will Feature "Jimmy O", who has
performed here for many years and is a wonderfully entertaining musician. He
does covers of all of the favorites from the '60's and '70's. On Sunday, we
will have for the first time The Roadhouse Blues Band from Lexington, VA.
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
STARRY NIGHTS
June 14, 7-11PM, with King Cadillac (Retro Rock 'n' Roll)
Join us for
the first Starry Nights of the season! There will be wine, live music and food
under the stars, from 7 to 11 p.m. Entry at the door or ahead of time is $10 and
includes a Veritas glass. Bring a picnic, or sample the delights of our chef
Said Rhafiri for $15. For more information or to make
reservations for a
table or dinner, please call 540-456-8000 ext. 108.
STARRY NIGHTS
July 12, 7-11PM, with Abbey Road (Beatles Cover Band)
Join us for wine, live music and food under the
stars, from 7 to 11 p.m. Entry at the door or ahead of time is $10 and includes
a Veritas glass. Bring a picnic, or sample the delights of our chef Said Rhafiri
for $15.
For more
information or to
make reservations for
a table or dinner, please call 540-456-8000 ext. 108.
STARRY NIGHTS
August 9, 7-11PM, with Kings of Swing (Classic Swing and Dance Favorites)
Join us for wine, live music and food
under the stars, from 7 to 11 p.m. Entry at the door or ahead of time is $10 and
includes a Veritas glass. Bring a picnic, or sample the delights of our chef
Said Rhafiri for $15. For more information or to make
reservations for a
table or dinner, please call 540-456-8000 ext. 108.
STARRY NIGHTS
September 13, 7-11PM, with Jackass Flats (Toe-Tapping Bluegrass)
Join us for wine, live music and food under the
stars, from 7 to 11 p.m. Entry at the door or ahead of time is $10 and includes
a Veritas glass. Bring a picnic, or sample the delights of our chef Said Rhafiri
for $15.
For more
information or to
make reservations for
a table or dinner, please call 540-456-8000 ext. 108.
Wintergreen Vineyard & Winery
May 24 & 25, 10AM - 6PM - "WINE INTO SUMMER" MEMORIAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Kick off the lazy days of summer with a festive day or two of wine, music,
picnics by the Rockfish River and fun for all! Admission includes live music,
wine and food tasting, wine glass, riverside picnics, wine/gift shop specials,
door prizes. A scenic family-friendly setting on the Sunrise Side of the Blue
Ridge Mountains. Fee. 434-361-2519
Concerts & Events
John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia (Call 888-JPJ-TIXS for Ticket Information)
May 21, 8PM - THE EAGLES - $67 - $152
Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville (Call 434-979-1333 for Ticket Information)
Charlottesville Pavillion (Call 434 245-4910 for Ticket Information)
June 23, 7:00 - EMMYLOU HARRIS - $27 - $67
July 5, 7:00 - THE BLACK CROWS - $29.50 - $39.50
July 29, 7:00 - WILLIE NELSON - $31.50 - $51.50
July 31, 7:00 - CROSBY STILLS & NASH - $44 - $115
August 6, 7:00- B.B. KING - Benefit
August 23, 7:00- KENNY ROGERS - $34.50 - $61.50
Earl Hamner Theater in Afton (Phone 434-361-1999 for Reservations & Information)
All Tickets $10
May 23 - June 1 - A SHADOW OF HONOR
By Peter Coy. A play about history and family, love and war, where past and present
collide with a new generation and something has to give
Performances will be held:
May 23 - 24, Fri - Sat at 7:30pm
May 25, Sun at 2:00pm
May 28 - 31, Wed
- Sat at 7:30pm
June 1, Sun at 2:00pm
Nelson County
June 28 & 29, 11AM - 6PM - NELSON COUNTY SUMMER FESTIVAL
A showcase of Nelson County wines and culture for residents and visitors alike.
Actives include music, agricultural displays and demonstrations, children's
area, wine tasting, microbrew beer and a variety of food and crafts vendors.
Wine tasting and tours of the mansion and Grounds are available for an
additional fee. Fee. 434-263-7015.
Wintergreen Resort
May 23-26 - MEMORIAL WEEKEND AT WINTERGREEN RESORT
Don’t miss Memorial Weekend at Wintergreen with four days of activities,
including mountaintop fireworks! The event includes music, food, a fun-filled
day at the lake, and much more. For festival information, contact Wintergreen
Activities at 434-325-8180.
May 24 - FESTIVAL OF WINES - WINTERGREEN PERFORMING ARTS
Wintergreen Performing Arts is a not-for-profit music organization located in
Nelson County's Blue Ridge Mountains bringing a year-round program of education
and entertainment to Central Virginia. The 2007 Festival of Wines will be held
at Wintergreen Resort on Saturday, May 24 from noon to 6:00 p.m. For details,
visit www.wintergreenperformingarts.org.
July 4-6 - JULY JUBILEE AT WINTERGREEN RESORT
Celebrate the red, white and blue at Wintergreen
Resort! The holiday weekend is packed with fun-filled activities, including
chairlift rides, live music, a family movie under the stars, and the annual Arts
& Crafts Show. See fireworks light up the mountain sky on July 4 and July 5.
For festival information, contact Wintergreen Activities at 434-325-8180.
Monticello (See our "Specials" Page for information on our Monticello Tour Package)
January 2 - ARCHITECTURE TOURS BEGIN
These new extended, day-time house tours will provide an in-depth look at Jefferson's "essay in architecture" and will include a visit to the Dome Room. Tours will run Jan. 2 - Feb. 29 at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Reserved tickets are required and can be purchased online or by calling (434) 984-9822.
February 1-3, 8-10, 15-18, 22-24, 29 - PLANTATION COMMUNITY TOURS
Monticello Plantation Life interpreters lead visitors down Mulberry Row, along which many enslaved people lived and worked. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in front of the Museum Shop. Free. Inquire at Ticket Office. Information: (434) 984-9822. Offered as part of Monticello's observance of African-American History Month.
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