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Nelson County
Valley Green Gallery Fall Art Festival. Sep. 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. An outside show and sale of 30 local and regional artists and artisans. Valley Green Gallery, Nellysford. 434-361-9316. www.valleygreengallery.comNelson County
“Celebrate the Harvest” Dinner at Stone Mountain. Sep. 21, 7 - 9.30 p.m. Enjoy a gourmet feast on the mountain and hear how the new vintage looks coming in from the vineyard. $90 per person. Reservations required. Stone Mountain Vineyards, Dyke. 434-990-9463. www.stonemountainvineyards.com Oktoberfest at Wintergreen. Sep. 27, Noon - 5.30 p.m. A celebration of German culture and food in a beer garden setting. Enjoy traditional oom-pah band music, taste local microbrewery beers and feast on brats, kraut etc. Adults $20, includes 5 tasting coupons. Non-drinkers $5, includes 2 root beers. Evans Center.Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen. 434-325-8292. www.wintergreenperformingarts.org. Rib-Eye Round up with Blue Grass at Hill Top Berry Farm. Sep. 27, 6 p.m. Listen to blue grass music while your steak is grilled to perfection. Dinner will be served with salad, baked potato and desserts. Includes glass of wine. $40 per person. Reservations required. Hill Top Berry Farm, Nellysford. 434-361-1266. www.hilltopberrywine.com Ribeye Roundup. Sep. 27, 6 p.m. Steaks grilled to perfection, served with farm fresh salad and desserts accompanied with out Blue Heeler wine. Wine bar features an assortment of wines and meads. Live entertainment. Reservations required. $40 includes dinner, glass of wine and live entertainment. Limited seating. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery, Nellysford. 434-361-1266. www.hilltopberrywine.com 3rd Annual Masked Ball at Veritas. Dec. 31, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvres followed by a 5-course winemakers dinner. Dancing until midnight when the mask's come off and champagne flows! Breakfast at 12.30 a.m. Reservations required. $140 per person - all inclusive. Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Afton. 540-456-8000 ex. www.veritaswins.comNelson County
Oktoberfest - Brews and Blues. Sep. 27, Noon - 5.30 p.m. A celebration of German culture and food - a family event in a beer garden. Feast on brats, wursts, German potato salad and kraut. Along with American hamburgers and hot dogs. Live music. $20 adults includes 5 tastings. Non-drinkers $5. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen. 434-325-2200. www.wintergreenresort.com Apple Harvest and Apple Butter Festival. Sep. 27 - Sep. 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy a hay ride through the orchards to the 5-acre Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. Large selection of apples and fresh cider. Live country music, plus crafts and food. Fee. Drumheller's Orchard, Lovettsville. 434-263-5036. www.nelsoncounty.com Oktoberfest. Sep. 27, Noon - 5 .30 p.m. A family event in a beer garden setting. Feast on German food, listen to "oom-pah" band music. Admission includes 5 tasting coupons for local micro-brewery beers. Adults $20. Non-drinkers $5, includes 2 root beers. Evans Center, Wintergreen. 434-325-8292. www.wintergreenperformingarts.com Fall Foliage Festival at Wintergreen. Oct. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate autumn at Wintergreen Resort. Hiking, children's activities and a chili cook-off. Free. Trillium House at Wintergreen. 434-325-8169. www.wintergreenresort.com Halloween Teen Party at Greenbrier. Nov. 1, 7 - 11 p.m. Ages 13 - 17 will enjoy a fun Halloween party with video games,costume party, prizes, scary movies and much more. Limited to first 60 who sign up. $45 for the 1st child, $38 for each sibling. The Dome at Wintergreen. 434-325-8180. www.wintergreenresort.com Wintergreen House Tour. Nov. 8 - Nov. 9, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. A chance to tour some of the beautiful one-of-a-kind mountain top homes. Call or check website for details. Starts at Wintergarden Spa, Wintergreen. 434-325-8146. www.wintergreenresort.com Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas with Greenbrier. Dec. 22 - Jan. 1. Celebrate the most magical time of year at Wintergreen Resort with holiday craft workshops, Santa on the slopes, story time with Mrs. Claus and New Year's Eve Celebrations. Call Wintergreen Activities at 434-325-8180 or 800-266-2444 for overnight accomodations. Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen. www.wintergreenresort.comNelson County
Fall Trail Rides. Oct. 17 - Oct. 19. Trail rides for horse and rider on self-guided trails through beautiful countryside in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Trailer tie up/camping available. $75 includes 1 1/2 days riding, camping and 5 meals. Fleetwood Community Center, Massies Mill. 434-277-8402. www.nelsoncounty.comNelson County
International Wine Festival. Aug. 30, Noon - 5.30 p.m. Wines from around the world - Australia, Germany, France and Spain. Taste, compare and enjoy. $20 per person which includes 10 tastings. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen. 434-325-2200. www.wintergreenresort.com Make Mine Wintergreen Wine. Oct. 4 - Oct. 26, Weekends. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. October is Virginia Wine Month! Samples of gourmet food items and wine, in addition to complimentary wine tastings each weekend in October. Picnic by the river and enjoy the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Free. Wintergreen Winery, Nelson. 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com Mountain Cove Blues Festival. Oct. 4, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wonderful catered food and all our wines will be available. Performers are bought in by James River Blues Society. Bring lawn chairs if you like. No pets. Adults $10. Children under 12 free. Mountain Cove Vineyards, Lovingston. 434-263-5392. www.mountaincovevineyards.com Fall Foliage Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm. Oct. 4 - Oct. 5, Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Taste “True to the Fruit” wines and historical honey meads paired with samples of foods. A good selection of wines from dry to sweet will be available. Bring a picnic lunch and sit under the covered pavilion. Free. Hill Top Berry Farm, Nellysford. 434-361-1266. www.hilltopberrywine.com 4th Annual Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard. Nov. 1 - Nov. 2, Noon - 5 p.m. Enjoy oysters from our friends at Rappahannock River, while tasting Cardinal Point wines. Live music. Fee does not include oysters. $10 cover charge. Fee includes souvenir glass and complimentary tasting only. Cardinal Point Vineyard, Afton. 540-456-8400. www.cardinalpointwinery.com “Get In the Spirit” Holiday Open House at Wintergreen Winery. Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Get in the spirit with hot mulled wine, unique gift shopping, warm hospitality and good cheer! Complimentary wine tasting and holiday refreshments. Free. Wintergreen Winery, Nellysford. 434-361-2519. www.wintergreenwinery.com Winter Open House at Afton Mountain. Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, Weekends. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Barrel tastings of the 2008 vintage. Free. Afton Mountain Vienyards, Afton. 540-456-8667. www.aftonmountainvineyards.com Holiday Open House at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. Dec. 13 - Dec. 21, Weekends. Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. Celebrate the Holiday Season by tasting “True to the Fruit” wines and meads paired with samples of food. There will also be hot mulled wine. Unique gifts available in the gift shop. Free. Hill Top Berry Farm, Nellysford. 434-361-1266. www.hilltopberrywine.com