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Winery Events
Afton Mountain Vineyards
August 30 - HARVEST OPEN HOUSE
Join us for a celebration of the 2008 harvest with music and fine wines. Bring a picnic, enjoy the music, take a tour of the winery and taste some grapes we use for our wines. For more information please give us a call at 540-456-8667.
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.
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
July 27, 11AM - 3PM - BBQ
You are invited to join us at the winery for a great barbeque - North Carolina style. The menu will consist of the traditional dishes of BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Ranchero Baked Beans, Fiesta Corn and Brownies with Cream. It will feature Virginia Vinegar Works own Carolina BBQ sauce (vinegar, mustard and butter), combined with the all you can eat menu.
Menu by Jay & Stephanie Rostow of Vinegar Wine Works.
Wine from DelFosse Winery
Complimentary Wine Glass
A 10% discount on wines purchased at that event.
Reservations are Required. $20 per person.
August 9, 6:30 - 10:30PM - DOG DAYS OF 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.
Reservations are Required. $65 per person.
Hilltop Berry Farm and Winery
July 19 - August 17 -BLACKBERRY SEASON
We have extended the hours for Blackberry Season. Wednesday - Saturday 9 - 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. Come and pick your own blackberries at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 434-361-1266
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.
September 27 - RIBEYE ROUNDUP
Come enjoy live Bluegrass music. steak grilled to perfection, and our Blue Heeler wine. Dinner served with farm fresh salad, baked potato and desserts. Wine bar featuring an assortment of "true to the fruit" wines and historical honey meads. $40 admission includes dinner, glass of wine, and live entertainment with Jason Ring. Limited seating. Reservations required.
October 4, 5 - FALL FOLIAGE WINE & FOOD PAIRING
Memorable mountain views abound. Take in the scenery with a glass of "true to the fruit" wine, ever-popular pear sangria, or hot mulled wine while an relaxing under our outdoor covered pavilion. Enjoy wine and food pairings. No admission charge.
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
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
August 30 & 31, 10AM - 6PM - ROMP, STOMP AND CHOMP! HARVEST CELEBRATION
Do you want to stomp grapes like Lucy? Here's your chance! Help us send off summer and welcome the harvest on Labor Day Weekend with grape stomping, live music, wine and Virginia foods tasting, specials, winery tours and door prizes. Great picnic fare and scenic riverside picnic sites...all in a family friendly setting. Admission includes wine glass, tasting, live music and grape stomping. Fee. 434-361-2519
Concerts & Events
John Paul Jones Arena at the University of Virginia (Call 888-JPJ-TIXS for Ticket Information)
Paramount Theatre in Charlottesville (Call 434-979-1333 for Ticket Information)
Sep 8, 8PM - RICKY SKAGGS AND BRUCE HORNSBY WITH KENTUCKY THUNDER - $29.50 - $59.50
Sep 27, 8PM - NBC'S LAST COMIC STANDING TOUR - $28.50 - $39.50
Oct 12, 8PM - NATALIE COLE - $39.50 - $69.50
Charlottesville Pavillion (Call 434 245-4910 for Ticket Information)
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)
September 27 - Octboer 7 - 6X6 -A FESTIVAL OF ONE-ACT PLAYS by Bob Blumenstein, Peter Coy, Joel Jones, Billy Aronson, Clinton A. Johnston & Doug Grissom
6 one-act plays by playwrights from Charlottesville, Richmond & New York City, providing an evening of theater that runs the gamut from burning philosophical questions to issues of racism. Never frivolous, often biting social commentary is interspersed with 'normal' relationship issues, with plenty of opportunity for laughter throughout. The shared theme? A struggle for power as the protagonists jockey for the best position. $10
Performances will be held:
Thu, Sept 27 - Sat Sept 29 at 7:30pm
Sat, Sept 29 & Sun, Sept 30 at 2pm
Tue, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 6 at 7:30pm
Sat, Oct 6 & Sun, Oct 7 at 2pm
Wintergreen Resort
July 7- August 3 - JOLD WORLD, NEW WORLD; SPAIN, FRANCE, ITALY AND THE AMERICAS - A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY
Experience the old and the new worlds right here in Central Virginia as Wintergreen Performing Arts explores the music and culture of Spain, France, Italy and the Americas in a four-week "Journey of Discovery" from July 7 - August 3, 2008. The 2008 Wintergreen Summer Music Festival features more than 150 events, including nine orchestral performances, 17 chamber music performances, two plays (a total of 11 performances), an Italian film festival (13 showings), four jazz concerts, a piano marathon, a Bastille Day Celebration, two cabaret performances, a 5K walk/run race, three solo recitals, eight cooking classes, 28 seminars, four wine tastings, and much, much more.
August 16, 11AM - 7PM - THIRD ANNUAL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST
The 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Music Fest promises to be better than ever. This year Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group return to Wintergreen with their unique blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that truly merits the title of "American music." Also returning will be the Deer Creek Boys, winners of the 2007 bluegrass band competition at the Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention. These boys just keep getting better! Rounding out the roster . . . Courtney Hollow, the Company Store and the McKenzies with Kim and Jimbo Cary. For more information about the performers and a schedule click here.
August 30, Noon - 6PM - INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
Explore wines from around the world – Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Taste, compare, learn and enjoy. Admission is $20 per person. Admission includes 10 tastings. Food will also be available.
August 29 - September 1 Noon - 6PM - LABOR DAY SPECTACULAR AT WINTERGREEN RESORT
includes an Arts & Crafts Show, second annual Wintergreen Blues and Brews Festival, chairlift rides, live music and much more. Bring the entire family for the weekend! For festival information, contact Wintergreen Activities at 434-325-8180.
Monticello (See our "Specials" Page for information on our Monticello Tour Package)
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