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Virginia Sunflower Fest
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Virginia Sunflower Fest

Chiswell Farm & Winery
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Celebrate summer at the Virginia Sunflower Fest at Chiswell Farm in Greenwood, VA! Wander through vibrant sunflower fields, capture unforgettable moments with friends & family, and cool off with refreshing drinks. From sunflower picking to stunning views, it's the ultimate summer escape.

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Wineries, breweries & distilleries near Charlottesville

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The Batesville Market

6624 Plank Road, Batesville, VA 22924
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. Music nights open until 9:30pm. Special events and music extend hours; holidays and weather dictate special hours — call to confirm.

A historic country store in Batesville, operating since 1880 and known over the years as the Charles Joseph Store, Page's Store, the Batesville Store and the Plank Road Exchange. Beer, wine, local food and artisan goods, with a patio and a long-running live music tradition — Charlie Page and Page's Store were the subject of the song "Old Plank Road." Ten minutes south of Crozet and twenty southwest of Charlottesville.

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Albemarle Ciderworks

2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden, VA 22959
Monday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 12pm-6pm Saturday: 12pm-6pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm

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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Jefferson Vineyards

1353 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Sunday–Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Jefferson Vineyards is a historic winery just 10 minutes from Charlottesville, set in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the heart of Virginia wine country. The site carries deep winemaking roots, as nearly 250 years ago Thomas Jefferson and Philip Mazzei began growing grapes on this very land in pursuit of Jefferson's dream of establishing American winemaking. The vineyard neighbors Monticello, Jefferson's mountaintop home, and Highland, the nearby estate of President James Monroe. Visitors can sample the winery's award-winning wines, which range from delicate and refreshing to elegant, full-bodied, and rich, in the tasting room open daily. Guests can also shop the wines, join a wine club, and soak in the scenery and history of one of Virginia's earliest wine sites.

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Bryant’s Dry Cider

3224 East Branch Loop, Roseland, Virginia 22967
Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 2pm-8pm Saturday: 12pm-8pm Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Bryant's Dry Cider is a Virginia cidery and brewery whose ciders are crafted from apples grown on its historic estate farm in Nelson County, near Roseland in the rural Blue Ridge mountains. The company traces its apple-growing roots back more than a century, and today produces a range of gluten-free craft ciders that span from extra dry to moderately sweet, along with estate-produced beers. Visitors can taste at the Bryant's Farm tasting room, set in an 1800s building that hosts weekly events for the whole family, and there is also a second tasting location, the Lab, in Richmond. The farm setting offers history and nature alongside the drinks, and the venue is available for weddings and other gatherings. Guests can join the Cider Club, order online, or stop in to sample the lineup.

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Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard

594 Merrie Mill Farm, Keswick, VA 22947
Monday: 10:30am-5:30pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm Friday: 10:30am-5:30pm Saturday: 10:30am-5:30pm Sunday: 10:30am-5:30pm

Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard is a family-owned winery and tasting room destination in Keswick, Virginia, near Charlottesville. Founded by Guy and Elizabeth Pelly, it reimagines the tasting room experience by pairing warm, approachable hospitality with a playful, maximalist setting known for its bold interior design and unexpected artwork. The tasting room features two copper bars in a lofted interior, with multiple terraces and lawns overlooking the vineyards and views up the South West Mountains. Guests can make reservations for wine tastings and lovingly prepared food, sample estate-grown wines such as the rose, Viognier, and white blend, and join the winery's club. Merrie Mill also hosts special events and live music, including Friday Sundowners and Sunday blues and jazz, and offers overnight stays next door at the two-bedroom Clementine Cottage with views over the vineyard.

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Eastwood Farm and Winery

2531 Scottsville Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Monday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: 12pm-5pm Wednesday: 12pm-5pm Thursday: 12pm-8pm Friday: 12pm-8pm Saturday: 12pm-8pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Eastwood Farm and Winery is a women-owned, multi-generational winery and wine incubator located just five miles from downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, on the Monticello Wine Trail. Its tasting room sits in a peaceful country setting near the University of Virginia and Monticello, and the winery pours award-winning wines, including Governor's Cup gold medal winners, alongside housemade beers and ciders inspired by its seasonal farm. Guests can pair their wine with a full lunch and dinner menu created by the winery's chefs, and enjoy ample indoor and outdoor seating including a covered patio, with the winery open seven days a week and late on Thursday through Saturday. Eastwood is dog-friendly and family-friendly, offering non-alcoholic options such as popular juice flights, and it hosts live music and events throughout the week. The business also operates a second location, the Virginia Wine Collective, an urban wine production facility and tasting room about three miles away that serves thin-crust pizzas, shareable plates, winemaker flights, and beers on tap, and is open to guests 21 and over.

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Nelson 151 Honey Daze
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Nelson 151 Honey Daze

WildManDan Brewery
Fri, Aug 7 – Sat, Aug 15, 2026
During tasting room hours

Nelson County's annual Honey Daze celebration at WildManDan Brewery, August 7–15! Features honey-themed craft beers — Honey Blonde, Honey Thyme, and Hop Honey. Ticketed Paint & Sip events plus Hot Honey Goat Cheese & Peach-Mango Chutney on Ciabatta paired with honey brews. 21+ only.

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