Nelson County Calendar of Events

Join Olivia Cunningham on a deep dive into her study on milkweed at Wintergreen. Olivia is a rising senior at William and Mary who is continuing work at Wintergreen studying the hybridization among common and poke milkweed along with pollination patterns. Come learn about this vital plant and the role it holds in the Wintergreen […]

April – October join us for mid-week music on the patio every Wednesday! Draft beer and wine by the glass are $1 off from 5PM to 9PM. July 3 Michael Mulvaney

Every first Thursday, take home the souvenir logo glass free with a draft purchase while supplies last. Check our social media for this month’s glass.

Live music by Keith Bradley. 4th of July Annual Sale! Growers special on 4th of July color!

Celebrate Independence Day at Bold Rock as we host a very special Steal the Pint to celebrate the holiday! Glasses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 12PM, so stop by and grab a cider with us to celebrate! Glasses available while supplies last.

MVFD will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, cole slaw, soft drinks, iced tea, and the fixings. Bring a covered dish to share with your neighbors for a fun afternoon of fellowship, food, games, and musical entertainment. Everyone welcome!

Join us in the taproom as we host a special edition of trivia in honor of the 4th of July - American History Trivia!

The Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1 and the Nelson County Board of Supervisors are thrilled to announce the fireworks are returning for 2024. This year we are hosting them at the Stars and Spurs event area. The fireworks are still being run by the fire department along with our fireworks technicians. The venue change […]

Live music by Jacob Paul Allen

Join us every Friday April-October for $4 Full Nelsons from 5PM to 9PM and live music 5:30PM to 8PM. July 5 Rockfish Gap

Cheers to Friday! Live music every week all year long. Performers to be announced. No cover charge.

Start your month off right with a win, or get a quick one in before the month ends...It's Trivia Night at the Farm!

July 5 Craig Hanson and The Gypsies

Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]

RVCC’s all-you-can-eat community Pancake Breakfast includes bacon, eggs, sausage, grits, buttermilk pancakes, real blueberry pancakes, Trager Brothers coffee, OJ, and good company! First Saturday of every month, 8:30AM to 10:30AM.

11AM to 2PM Live music by Keith Bradley.

Celebrate Independence Day with a traditional Low Country Boil! Other food options, local wine and cider also available. Live music.

Cut your own lavender bundles and souvenirs for sale.

Live music by Keith Bradley.

We'll have live music all day, local craft vendors, yard games & kids activities, & our Outdoor Bar & Grill will be open! Interested in becoming a vendor? Email brittany.niemeyer@dbbrewingcompany.com Crossroads of Route 151 and Route 664.

Food Truck Brats and More 12PM to 6PM. Music Alex Arbaugh 2PM to 5PM.

On the Shamokin Terrace. A great opportunity to network, collaborate, cultivate relationships, and learn more about our local community during our July Jubilee. If interested in participating please email ntynes@wintergreenresort..com

Join Nancy Donnelly-Walters in constructing and painting a colorful bottle hummingbird feeder. Ages 6 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Payment is due at time of registration. Register in advance.

Join us in the Meadow as we host a watch party for the classic alien film – Independence Day! We will have refreshing cider, snacks, & food to enjoy while hanging out with us! Seating is first-come, first-served. Movie will be moved indoors depending on weather.

At the Dunlop Pavilion. Join the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra under the baton of Artistic Director Erin Freeman for a free, festive, and family-friendly patriotic pops concert! You’ll hear music from Star Wars and The Sound of Music along with American classics like America the Beautiful and Stars and Stripes Forever. There will even be a […]

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association? Learn more about the importance of dark skies while we explore our vast and endless universe with our telescopes. Who knows what we will find. Our astronomy clubs will bring their telescopes and share their knowledge about what […]

Deep Roots Milling hosts a monthly Mill Race Market at the historic Woodson's Mill. You'll be able to see the wheel turning and buy our signature Virginia grown flour and meal along with goods from several other artisan producers.

Live music on our deck each Sunday featuring a different artist each week. No cover charge. July 7 Jimmy O

Live music by The Whiskey Shakes

Live music by Brian Franke

At the Dunlop Pavilion. The power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra in flight—all on top of a mountain with the ultimate scenic backdrop! This summer, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra returns for four weekends with gorgeous music to match the views while you enjoy the cool mountain air. Guest conductors Rei Hotoda, Louis Lohraseb, […]

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Veritas Vineyard & Winery, we’re pulling out all the stops for this special presentation of fan-favorite, Vines & Violins! We’re bringing the entire Wintergreen Festival Orchestra to the ballroom to pair four wines with each of the four movements of Mozart’s deeply personal and exciting Symphony No. 29. […]

Get in Tune with Nature 11AM to 1PM. Wintergreen Music partners with The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen in this first of two special event collaborations. Your group hike will begin as Nature Foundation guides take you on a journey through the gorgeous trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wintergreen Festival Artists Jim Lyon (violin) and […]

Virtuosity, Charm and Brilliance. Virtuosity meets charm in this program featuring three musical giants and three completely different sound worlds. From Camille Saint-Saëns’ unique pairing of harp and violin to Dmitri Shostakovich’s friendly duo for two violins and piano and Louise Farrenc’s stunning trio for flute, cello, and piano – you’ll be amazed at the […]

The Interiors of Pierre Bonnard with Margaret Hancock of the VMFA. Enjoy this special, free event, courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and a longstanding Festival partnership! https://wintergreenmusic.org/new-special-events-2024-benefit

April – October join us for mid-week music on the patio every Wednesday! Draft beer and wine by the glass are $1 off from 5PM to 9PM. July 10 Porch Dogs

In the Dunlop Pavilion. Love is in the air in this artistically diverse and rich concert! Composer Alyssa Morris pays tribute to her love of the coast of Monterey, Antonín Dvořák dedicated his second string quintet to his beloved homeland of Bohemia, and Mozart – well, he loved his Quintet for Piano and Winds so […]

Join local area astronomers and their powerful telescopes in celebrating the dark skies of Nelson County. Rain date July 11.  

Bastille Day begins early this year with an evening of French chamber music at Valley Road Vineyards. Sip some rosé (or Frosé) while listening to selections by the épée-wielding Joseph Boulogne, the whimsical Darius Milhaud, and the ever-dramatic Camille Saint-Saëns. Of course, the highlight of the evening is one of the most French chamber music […]

Join us every Friday April-October for $4 Full Nelsons from 5PM to 9PM and live music 5:30PM to 8PM. July 12 Trev Hicks

Cheers to Friday! Live music every week all year long. Performers to be announced. No cover charge.

July 12 Howling at the Earth

Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]

Peaches and Nectarines are on the Porch! Maybelle Peaches and Nectarines are on the Porch! Maybelles are delicious, yellow, large freestone peaches that are exceptional for fresh-eating, baking, and canning. We also have fresh seasonal produce including sweet corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, tomatoes, and more. All plants are on SALE at the Farm Market (excludes boxwood)! […]

10 vendors to include: baked goods, fruits, vegetables, lotions, preserves, tye-dyed clothing, do-dads and more. Kiss My Butt BBQ will be serving delicious food. Come check us out, on Route 56 near the James River.

July 13 Troy Coleman

At the SK8 Nelson Skate Park. Featuring Minpin skate jam, skate competitions and best trick contests. Live Music by Shagwuf, The Falsies, Taffy, Krode, Lionel Johns, Whyse Legion. Local Food & Beverageby El Chilango Mexican Grill, Barry's BBQ U, 1115 Mobile Kitchen. Raffles, vendors, merch & more! $10 at the gate, kids under 12 get […]

At the Dunlop Pavilion. The power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra in flight—all on top of a mountain with the ultimate scenic backdrop! This summer, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra returns for four weekends with gorgeous music to match the views while you enjoy the cool mountain air. Guest conductors Rei Hotoda, Louis Lohraseb, […]

July 14 Drew Pace

Live music on our deck each Sunday featuring a different artist each week. No cover charge. July 14 Pat Anderson

At the Dunlop Pavilion. The power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra in flight—all on top of a mountain with the ultimate scenic backdrop! This summer, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra returns for four weekends with gorgeous music to match the views while you enjoy the cool mountain air. Guest conductors Rei Hotoda, Louis Lohraseb, […]

Greg Ward and the Dubsetters live at the Tiki Bar. 3PM to 6PM. Firetruck splashdown 4PM.    

The Sounds of Nature. Wintergreen Music partners with The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen in the second installment of two special event collaborations. Your group hike will begin as Nature Foundation guides take you on a journey through the gorgeous trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wintergreen Festival Artists Justin Alexander & Matt Bassett (percussion) will […]

Brahms, Beethoven and Bridgetower. Festival Artist and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra violinist John Meisner finishes his three year Brahms Sonata project with the final (and most dramatic) installment of the three major works for violin and piano – made even more special at the home of Jeff and Sue Goebel, who host John each year! The […]

Join Josh Palumbo on a climb into Wintergreen’s past with a trip to the copper mines. This unique spot on the very steep east slope of Crawford’s Knob was an active mine in the late 1890’s before being quickly abandoned. Not only are the mines unique but its location is also fascinating, located in a […]

April – October join us for mid-week music on the patio every Wednesday! Draft beer and wine by the glass are $1 off from 5PM to 9PM. July 17 Jacob Paul Allen

This concert combines the power and grandeur of an orchestra concert with the intimacy of a chamber music experience. Capped by Beethoven’s charming and impressive octet for winds, audiences will also get to know the music of two historically-excluded composers: Melanie Bonis, a contemporary of Claude Debussy (who wrote over 300 pieces and attended the […]

Join us every Friday April-October for $4 Full Nelsons from 5PM to 9PM and live music 5:30PM to 8PM. July 19 Fretwell

Cheers to Friday! Live music every week all year long. July 19 Blazing Saddle Tramps No cover charge.

July 19 Travis Valle

Throughout this series, we are partnering with chefs and creatives from a variety of backgrounds and influences to showcase their unique culinary and beverage achievements. From our very own Veritas kitchen and classically trained in French Technique, Chef Bean introduces "La Maison Veritas" this July. Prepare to be transported to a sidewalk in Paris, with […]

For those who wish to read or recite: signing up with our marvelous host, Marian Pearce, begins 6:30PM. The show will begin at 7PM and this is a free community event. All ages are welcome to participate or join the audience.

Our market started in 1997 when a handful of farmers in Nelson County decided to form a private cooperative to help local residents have better access to fresh local produce. The rest is history. The Nelson Farmers' Market Cooperative has grown to over 50 vendors and continues to bring a wonderful variety of produce, baked […]

Excellent for canning, baking and fresh eating. Excellent for canning, baking and fresh eating. We have fresh seasonal produce including sweet corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, tomatoes, and more! Plant of the week is Black-eyed Susan Now 20% OFF! Live music from The Ridge Runners. 11am-2pm

Join us for our Christmas in July event, featuring all of your favorite things from the holiday season! We will have Christmas decor, live music at 12PM & 3PM, yard games, discounts on select Christmas beers, specialty cocktails, & even an appearance from Mr. & Mrs. Claus themselves! Join us in spreading some early holiday […]

Join Kathie Driscoll for a refreshing, exciting slip and slide down Wintergreen’s natural waterslide along Paul’s Creek. Wear bathing suit and closed toed shoes. Ages 8-12. Payment is due at time of registration. Meet at Trillium House.

Live music by Jim Theobald.

Live music by Alex Arbaugh.

July 20 Matt Johnson

Take in the stunning views and colorful sky as you descend on the chair lift to Checkerberry Cabin. Sit around the campfires and enjoy live music from local artists that is sure to keep you moving and grooving all evening. This is an outdoor venue, so bring your own chair or blanket, or purchase one […]

At the Dunlop Pavilion. The power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra in flight—all on top of a mountain with the ultimate scenic backdrop! This summer, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra returns for four weekends with gorgeous music to match the views while you enjoy the cool mountain air. Guest conductors Rei Hotoda, Louis Lohraseb, […]

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association? Learn more about the importance of dark skies while we explore our vast and endless universe with our telescopes. Who knows what we will find. Our astronomy clubs will bring their telescopes and share their knowledge about what […]

We’re painting on wine glasses! Arrive early for any beverages or food you’d like to enjoy during the class. You will learn how to paint a design on a pair of wine glasses, then you’ll be able to take them home to use! Ticket must be purchased to attend. https://www.blueridgebrushes.com/paint-sip/july21?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2hujwJyMWLhNVR98CjiqfpGFmja6ss5FfNKYKmZxo03PpOVMjRIZaA2fk_aem_3cqeD-YJMRVo2JaP8dsq5A

July 21 Mackenzie Roark

Live music on our deck each Sunday featuring a different artist each week. No cover charge. John Kelly

At the Dunlop Pavilion. The power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra in flight—all on top of a mountain with the ultimate scenic backdrop! This summer, the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra returns for four weekends with gorgeous music to match the views while you enjoy the cool mountain air. Guest conductors Rei Hotoda, Louis Lohraseb, […]

Come enjoy the thrill of the NASCAR race with us! July 21 4PM Firetruck Splashdown!

Blue Ridge Terrace and Dunlop Pavilion. Artistic Director Erin Freeman brings you an exciting evening full of colorful homages to the one and only George Gershwin! This special event is one you will not want to miss as we celebrate the impact of Wintergreen Music, the partnership with Wintergreen Resort, and the 100th anniversary of […]

Join us at the Farm Market and make your very own delicious peach “pie”! All ingredients will be provided! Please RSVP to Heather.Snow@saundersbrothers.com by July 20th. This event is FREE for all kids!

Schubertiade. Travel to Vienna, Wintergreen-style, in this performance inspired by the great Schubertiades of the 19th century. Historically, these festive and intimate evenings featured Lieder by Franz Schubert and his contemporaries, along with other musical delights, all performed by and for friends. Join LEAD Cooperative students and faculty singers and pianists in the valley home […]

April – October join us for mid-week music on the patio every Wednesday! Draft beer and wine by the glass are $1 off from 5PM to 9PM. July 24 Tufa

Bernstein at the Brewery! Adding to a year in celebration of Leonard Bernstein, we highlight his festive dance suite for brass quintet and feature works beloved or inspired by the famous Maestro. Wintergreen brass musicians will share one of their favorite works to play, Russian composer Victor Ewald’s romantic quintet no. 1, and three-time GRAMMY-nominated […]

In the Dunlop Pavilion. Experience the magic that happens when Festival Artists and LEAD students join forces from the stage! This special evening features our talented conducting students (coached by guest conductor Miguel Harth Bedoya) leading a side-by-side string orchestra in music by the elegant Edward Elgar and the colorful Gabriela Lena Frank. Paired with […]

Join us every Friday April-October for $4 Full Nelsons from 5PM to 9PM and live music 5:30PM to 8PM. July 26 McHale and Justina

Cheers to Friday! Live music every week all year long. No cover charge. July 26 JusT Us Band.

Start your month off right with a win, or get a quick one in before the month ends...It's Trivia Night at the Farm!

July 26 Andrew Bev.

Live music by Mitch McVicker