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Albemarle County
Albemarle County
Ash Lawn Opera Festival. Jul. 1 - Aug. 31, Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. Grounds open for tailgating and picnicking at 6 p.m. Lectures prior to performances (if applicable) at 7.15 p.m. My Fair Lady and Bizet's Carmen are being performed in July and August. Check website for specific dates. Adults $28, Seniors $27, Students $16. Ash Lawn, Charlottesville. 434-293-4500. www.ashlawnopera.orgAlbemarle County
Interactive Cooking Class at First Colony Winery. Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy learning to cook from a guest chef. You will help prepare (and eat!) a 3 course meal. Learn which wines to serve with each course. $65 includes 3 course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting and souvenir glass. First Colony Winery, Charlottesville. 434-979-7105. www.firstcolonywinery.comAlbemarle County
Oakencroft Harvest Music Festival. Aug. 31 - Sep. 1, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Two day Labor Day Celebration with live music each day. Tours, tastings, bring a picnic. Light fare. $10.00 each day includes souvenir glass. Oakencroft Vineyard &Winery, Charlottesville. 434-296-4188. www.oakencroft.com Apple Harvest Festival at Carter Mountain Orchard. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Celebrate harvest season in the Mountains! Pick your own apples, enjoy a hayride and listen to bluegrass music. Crafts, food vendors and on-site bakery. Pets (if leashed) are welcome! Carter Mountain Orchard, Charlottesville. 434-977-1833. www.CarterMountainOrchard.com Fall Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival. Oct. 11 - Oct. 12. Juried fine arts and crafts show featuring over 100 of the nation's finest artists and craftsmen. Pottery, textiles, leather, glass, wood and art provide a tantalizing array of handmade articles for sale. Plus, door prizes, music and dancing! Call or check website for times and admission charge. Claudius Crozet Park, Crozet. 434-823-2211. www.crozetpark.org 21st Annual Virginia Film Festival. Oct. 30 - Nov. 2. “Aliens Among Us” is the theme of this year's Festival. More than 150 films and speakers address the cinema's fearful and alluring images of immigrants, outsiders and extraterrestials. Check website for details and venues. Throughout Charlottesville. www.vafilm.com Charlottesville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Nov. 14 - Nov. 16, Fri & Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jewelery makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S. will design, reconstruct, or repair jewelry to your specifications. Large selection of gems, stones, opals and crystals. Dealers from Russia will also be present. Classes available. $3. Tickets good for all 3 days. Plenty of free parking. National Guard Armory, Charlottesville. 540-384-6047. www.toteshows.com Merry Market 2008 - A Boutique Craft Show. Nov. 22 - Nov. 23, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., . Beautiful jewelery, paintings, pottery and handmade sweaters are just a few of the items for sale. Many vendors from previous years will return for this event. Adults $5. UMW's Jepson Alumni Center, Charlottesville. 540-786-4831. www.faserviceleague.comAlbemarle County
Monticello Garden & Grounds Tours. Ongoing. Daily 9.15 and then hourly. Last tour 4.15pm. Guided tours around the flower and vegetable gardens. Tours begin daily on the West Lawn and take about 1 hour. Adults $15. Children 6 - 11 $7. Monticello. 434-984-9822. www.monticello.orgAlbemarle County
Jefferson & Wine Tours at Monticello. Aug. 1 - Oct. 17, Wed. & Fri. only. Tours start at 5.45 p.m. Small groups tours explore the wine culture established by Thomas Jefferson. Wine tasting by Barboursville Vineyards. $45. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Monticello, Charlottesville. 434-984-9822. www.monticello.org Tours of Montalto. Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, Daily. 1 p.m. (lasts 1 hour). Guided tours of Jefferson's Montalto, the peak that rises 400 above Monticello. Spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. $13 per person. Meet at the ticket office at Monticello. 434-984-9822. www.monticello.org Second Annual Benefit Gala. Oct. 25, 6 pm. This event will introduce this magnificent historic property to the community and celebrate/support local, fare, businesses and services. Contact Sandy Danielson @ 540-687-3743 for more information. The McGhee Foundation at Farmer's Delight Plantation, Middleburg. www.farmersdelight.orgAlbemarle County
Jefferson and Wine Tours at Monticello. Sep. 17 - Oct. 17, Wed. and Fri. evenings. 5:45 p.m. The tours, lasting about 45 minutes, will explore Jefferson's exposure to European wines, his attempts to grow grapes at Monticello and related topics. Each tour will include a wine tasting by Barboursville Vineyards. Limited to 20 on each tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance on line. $45 per person. Monticello, Charlottesville. 434-984-9822. www.monticello.orgAlbemarle County
Childrens Day At The Foxfield Races. Sep. 28, Gates open 10.30 a.m. Post time 1 30 p.m. The Fall Race Meet has a family friendly environment with activities to entertain the whole family before and between the races. Activities for children start at 10.30 a.m. Advance tickets only. Foxfield Race Course, Charlottesville. 434-293-9501. www.foxfieldraces.com Blessing of the Hounds. Nov. 27, 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. The first Blessing of the Hounds was held in 1929 and has been held every year since then. Tracing its roots from St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, it involves formally attired foxhunters, their horses and hounds, and combines prayers for blessing and protection along with thanksgiving for the harvest. Grace Episcopal Church, Keswick. 434-293-3549. www.gracekeswick.orgAlbemarle County
Annual Art in the Vineyard Festival. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, Call for times. See what local artisans have on display while tasting award winning wines. The Artists work will be available for viewing throughout the grounds. $5 per person. White Hall Vineyards, Crozet. 434-823-8615. www.whitehallvineyards.com Thanksgiving Open House at Burnley Vineyards. Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Taste new releases including Cabernet Sauvignon and hot mulled wine, (Spicy Rivanna). Light nibbles will be available. Free. Burnley Vineyards, Barboursville. 540-832-2828. www.burnleywines.com Holiday Open House at Oakdencroft Vineyard. Dec. 6 - Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sample Oakencroft's premier wines. The winery will be closing at the end of the year. Special discounts on wines through December for Holiday giving. Holiday snacks available. $8 includes souvenir glass. Oakencroft Vineyard and Winery, Charlottesville. 434-296-4188. www.oakencroft.com Annual Holiday/Christmas Open House at Burnley Vineyards. Dec. 6 - Dec. 7, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tastings of new releases including Riesling and hot mulled wine (Spicy Rivanna). Free. Burnley Vineyards, Barboursville. 540-832-2828. www.burnleywines.com Holiday Open House at Blenheim Vineyards. Dec. 12, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check website for details. Blenheim Vineyards, Charlottesville. 434-293-5366. www.blenheimvineyards.com