Your Weekend in Wine Country
A packed weekend ahead — grand tastings, mountain views, square dancing, and jazz in the orchard. Here’s what’s worth the drive.
Featured Events
Boot Scoot Square Dance Party
Friday · Music — Potter’s Craft Cider, Charlottesville · Friday, April 17 · 5:30 PM
Yeehaw — it’s square dancing time! Grab your boots and head to Potter’s Craft for an evening of do-si-dos, live music, and cold cider. No experience needed, all skill levels welcome. View details →
Taste of Virginia: Wine & Food Grand Tasting
Saturday · Festival — Early Mountain Vineyards, Madison · Saturday, April 18 · 3:00 PM
The weekend’s marquee event — a walk-around tasting celebrating Virginia wineries alongside bites from Field & Main, Blue Rock Inn, and other acclaimed regional restaurants. A rare chance to taste the best of the Commonwealth in one place. View details →
C’ville Jazz Congregation in the Orchard
Saturday · Jazz — Albemarle Ciderworks, North Garden · Saturday, April 18 · 6:30 PM
One of Charlottesville’s most beloved recurring shows — local jazz musicians performing in the orchard at Albemarle Ciderworks. Pair a dry-hopped cider with live music under the trees. Going strong since 2005. View details →
Venue Spotlight: Worth the Drive
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison, VA · Winery · Outdoor Seating
Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge foothills, Early Mountain crafts world-class wines paired with elevated seasonal cuisine from celebrated Chef Tim Moore. The mountainside estate is a rare blend of serious winemaking and farm-to-table dining — and this Saturday it’s hosting the Taste of Virginia Grand Tasting, the region’s biggest wine-and-food event of the spring.
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