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Workshop
Planning and Planting the Home Orchard
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Workshop on planning and planting a home orchard at Albemarle CiderWorks
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Originally from Jamaica, Chef Racquel White has become an integral part of the Charlottesville community, introducing locals to authentic Jamaican cuisine. Rum Punch food truck on site at Albemarle CiderWorks.
Part of a recurring series: Food Truck: Rum Punch — Every Sunday · 12 PM
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Music
Live Music in the Orchard: Mojo Pie
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie! Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries ever since.
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Family
2026 Central Virginia Star Party | by UVA Astronomy & Dark Skies, Bright Kids
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Gather round to marvel at the skies! Our annual Star Party is an opportunity to come star gaze, with guidance from the UVA Astronomy Department and their educational outreach program Dark Skies, Bright Kids.
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Tasting
Heirloom Apple Tasting
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Of course, you've heard of Granny Smith and Red Delicious, but what about Esopus Spitzenburg and Belle de Boskoop? At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us for a guided heirloom apple tasting.
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Music
Live Music in the Orchard: Her Checkered Past
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Come share a cider with friends. Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past with Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard.
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Book Club
Silent Book Club
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. A free social event hosted in the Orchard Room, now the first Sunday of each month.
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