Events › North Garden
South on Rt 29 · 15–25 min from Charlottesville
Just south of Charlottesville on Route 29, North Garden packs estate wineries, ciderworks, and a bourbon distillery into a few rolling miles — the shortest drive to full-on countryside anywhere in the Monticello AVA.
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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Get ready to do the monster mash! Our monthly Ceili dance gets a ghostly glow-up! We had so much fun at last year's "Creepy Ceili" we're doing it again. No dance experience or partner needed; this family-friendly event is open to all. Costumes are encouraged and cider is highly recommended.
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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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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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Rebecca Porter writes unflinchingly personal songs that challenge the boundaries of genre and amplify voices often left out of the country canon. Charlottesville warmly welcomes back Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses, with an opening set by Edy Blu: live music, dinner fare and ciders. Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM. Indoor seated show. $15 advance / $20 day of show. Ticketed event.
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Vintage Virginia Apples and the CoveGarden Ruritan Club invite you to the 26th annual Apple Harvest Festival at Albemarle CiderWorks.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist and songwriter for Seven Mary Three, who penned hits such as "Cumbersome" and "Water's Edge".
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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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Meet the artist! Ellen Copeland will be in the Loving Cup Tasting Room Gallery to discuss the large-format abstract oils in her exhibit "Color and Comfort in Hang Time" (on view Oct 2 – Dec 13). Sip a glass of certified-organic wine and enjoy a Sunday afternoon with art.
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Calling all home cidermakers - grab your carboys! We're crushing heirloom apple varieties for bulk unpasteurized juice, blended specifically for cider making.
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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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Come learn about the stars and planets from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids (DSBK) portable planetarium! Constellation tours, traveling to the center of the universe, and more.
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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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Join us for an afternoon of live music. Zuzu's Hot 5 is Pete Vigour (swing guitar), Doug Bethel (trombone), Brandon Rose (trumpet), Sam Green (upright bass) and more.
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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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Enjoy live music by The Wavelength! A consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, performing vintage rock, blues and originals.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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Come and enjoy some warming mulled cider and live music in the Orchard Room. Matty Metcalfe is an accomplished and versatile musician and ethnomusicologist.
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Come learn about the stars and planets from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids (DSBK) portable planetarium! Constellation tours, traveling to the center of the universe, and more.
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Albemarle Ciderworks is an artisan cidery and orchard in North Garden, Virginia, just south of Charlottesville, operated by the Shelton family alongside their Vintage Virginia Apples nursery. The cidery celebrates cider making as an American tradition, handcrafting small-batch artisan ciders from locally grown heirloom apples and fruit, including releases such as the Orchard Blush rosé cider and ciders made from historic varieties like the Harrison apple. Visitors can stop by the tasting room, open Friday through Monday, to sample the lineup of handcrafted ciders in a relaxed orchard setting. The property also grows and sells heirloom apple trees through its nursery catalog and hosts a range of events and workshops, including live weekend music and seasonal gatherings. With its focus on growing local and drinking local, Albemarle Ciderworks offers a welcoming destination for cider enthusiasts in Central Virginia.
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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned winery in North Garden, Virginia, distinguished as the only certified-organic vineyard and winery in the state and one of just three on the East Coast. Operating under the motto "Love Is Organic," the winery grows its grapes and produces its wines without synthetic chemicals, and is now celebrating its 15th vintage. Visitors can stop by the tasting room, open Friday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm, to sample the wines and enjoy offerings like seasonal sangria, often while relaxing on the porch overlooking the vineyard. The winery hosts community events on its grounds, including gatherings that benefit local animal sanctuaries and other causes. With its commitment to organic farming and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere, Loving Cup offers a distinctive stop in the Charlottesville-area wine country.
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Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery is a small farm-to-bottle distillery that grows its own fruit and distills it into fine spirits in a true organic operation. The distillery specializes in fresh fruit "eau de vie" style brandies, made from hand-harvested, tree-ripened fruit whose essences are captured in the glass through distillation. It is also known for its varietal gins, with the makers describing themselves as the only distillery focusing on the unique characteristics of each individual species of juniper. Distillery tours and tastings are offered by appointment only, with the tasting room and bar set against scenic farm views and able to host small groups. Visitors interested in the craft of growing and distilling can arrange a visit through the distillery's contact page to sample the brandies and gins firsthand.
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery is an estate winery in Faber, Virginia, in the Charlottesville area. Its European-styled terraced vineyards create distinctive grape-growing conditions, and the team of viticulturists and winemakers works that challenging terrain to produce a lineup of award-winning wines. Visitors can sample the wines from a rotating tasting menu in the tasting room, which also offers charcuterie-style grab-and-go snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can shop the wines on site or online to take their favorites home. With panoramic mountain vistas and relaxing accommodations, Mountain & Vine offers a scenic setting for an afternoon of tasting or a longer stay in Virginia wine country.
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is a boutique culinary vineyard and all-season events venue set in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains within Virginia's Monticello Wine Region. The estate centers on award-winning estate-grown wines, including whites, reds, and rosés, paired with a garden-to-table culinary program in which the vineyard, garden, farm, and kitchen are seamlessly interwoven to serve fresh, local, and sustainable fare. Visitors can reserve table service in the Tasting Room and deepen their visit with experiences such as the Estate Tour & Tasting, cooking school classes, and other group offerings. The property also offers the Heritage Wine Club, a retail shop with Pippin-approved goods including its #PippinPups line, and gift cards, while a thoughtfully restored 1820s Crossroads Inn just down the hill lets guests extend their stay. Pippin Hill is also a full-service destination for custom-designed weddings and private events, complete with a dedicated culinary team and event services.
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Potter's Craft Cider is a Virginia cidery whose tasting room sits just minutes south of Charlottesville. The cider is made with local Virginia apples using traditional production methods, resulting in a crisp, tart, and refreshing pour with a pronounced fruit aroma, and it is both zero sugar and zero gluten. The tasting room features 10 ciders on draft, giving visitors plenty to sample and compare. Every weekend the space comes alive with live music and local food trucks, making it a lively spot to gather with friends. Guests must be 21 or older to visit.
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