Winery Events in Barboursville, Orange, Madison & Greene

Friday Night Out with John Kelly

Wind down at DuCard with a wine flight, and entertainment after the long work week with the music of John Kelly. He is a long-time local musician, writer, and producer who has worked with many other artists from the area, as well as various national artists. He brings along his rock-solid guitar playing and singing, rooted in traditional and country styles. We’ll have wine flights for 1/2 price beginning at 4pm. Grab a snack from our noshing menu or bring your own picnic and settle in for a relaxing great time! No cover. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here today.

Library Wine Deep Dive

Join us for a special Library Deep Dive tasting as we open the cellar and revisit some of our favorite older vintages. This is a unique opportunity to taste wines from our library, discover how they’ve evolved with age, and enjoy a few bottles that rarely make an appearance. We will focus each session on a single wine. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase after the tasting. Cost is $ 32 per person – pay at the event. Make your reservation today! Come sip, savor, and take a little journey through the years with us! Cost: $32

Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Potting-bar style pumpkin decorating workshop: pick a pumpkin, choose succulents, cacti or terrarium plants, and Grelen's plant experts guide you step by step. $10 ticket includes instruction, soil, moss and dried flowers; pumpkin and plants priced a la carte. Limited to 12 people.

Lecture: Fall Color at Grelen (Free)

A free class highlighting trees and shrubs with vibrant autumn color available now at the Grelen Nursery, which thrive locally, and how to choose the best ones for your landscape. RSVP requested.

Horton on the Go: Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

Horton on the Go: find Horton Vineyards at the 38th Annual Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival, Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, at Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront (113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk). More than 25 of the Commonwealth's top wineries pour over 200 wines. Off-site event; all-day listing on Horton's calendar.

Music in the Mountains with Pat Anderson

The mountains are calling and so is the music by singer-songwriter Pat Anderson. Pat’s a roots rocker with a strong affinity for Dylan, Springsteen, and Petty and possessed with the tough-minded country-rock sensibility of Todd Snider. We are thrilled to have him share his talents with us here at DuCard Vineyards. Bring along a picnic or select eats from our lite noshing menu while you take in the rhythm and views! No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Live Music: The Peacemakers

Live music featuring The Peacemakers at Woodbrook Farm Vineyard. Sip Woodbrook wines and take in the views; Barry Long will be serving BBQ.

Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike

Live music 6-9 PM. It's fall in the Blue Ridge and there's nothing better on the stage than some real Appalachian bluegrass. Liberty Pike has a long history on the bluegrass circuit and they really are the total package: whimsical and upbeat.

Autumn Plein Air at Grelen

Autumn plein air painting at The Market at Grelen. Registration is closed. (No time listed on Grelen's website.)

Exclusive DuCard Vineyards & Estate at Meander Gold Medal Experience

Join DuCard Vineyards and The Estate at Meander for an intimate autumn experience celebrating award-winning Virginia wine, seasonal farm-to-table dining, and historic countryside hospitality. Your Journey begins at 12:00 PM at DuCard Vineyards, bordering Shenandoah National Park at the western edge of Madison County. Personally hosted by the Owner, enjoy DuCard’s Gold Medal Wine Flights & Vineyard Tour with special pours of its gold medal winning wines presented in crystal glassware and accompanied by light bites and conversation. Walk the vineyard rows to discover the care and techniques behind DuCard’s wines, then explore the winery and barrel room. A seated tasting offers a special opportunity to sample wines still aging in oak and learn how they develop before bottling. A second tasting session will feature sparkling wines, with samples both from DuCard and around the world. Following the experience, make the approximately 30-minute drive to The Estate at Meander. Settle into your suite or cottage if staying overnight, then gather for our signature four-course Table Experience dinner in the historic Manor House. Your $299-per-person experience includes: DuCard’s private wine tastings Vineyard and winery tour A bottle of The Reverend wine – a special Bordeaux-style blend crafted in ode to Meander’s original builder – awaiting in your room or presented at Meander to take home The Estate at Meander’s signature four-course Table Experience dinner at the Harvest & Hearth Bistro Complimentary Estate breakfast for overnight guests Space is limited. Advance reservations are required BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE Overnight accommodations are available at an additional cost. Participants meet at DuCard and travel onward to Meander; transprotation is not included BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE or call The Estate at Meander at 540-672-4912. Cost: $299

Armchair Expedition - Sparkling Wine

Sparkling wine is not just for special occasions, it can be an everyday drink of choice. There are several methods to make sparking wine across history which are well known or may have just come back in fashion. Now is a time to discover a’ Pet Nat’ or understand what the ‘traditional method’ really means. Is this regional or local? Join us to sip and discuss with sparkling wines from around the world. The session will be at 2pm. Small bites will accompany the wines, and wines will be available for purchase at the end of the session. Session price: $49 per person (Wine Club discounts apply, Email Beth for WC reservations), advance reservation required, and space is limited. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE. Check out an article about these world of wine events here Cost: $49

Trivia Night

Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Grab your buddies for a fun night of trivia, delicious beers, and hot, artisanal pizza.

Friday Night Out with Mirabelle & Matty

Join us for the first Friday Night Out with music by Mirabelle & Matty. This amazing duo will entertain you with fabulous and fun sing-along tunes. Wine flights are half price after 4 pm. Bring your own picnic or select from our lite noshing menu. Warm up the pipes and enjoy some DuCard wine as you enjoy the rhythm & views! No cover. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here today.

Pumpkin Decorating Workshop

Potting-bar style pumpkin decorating workshop: pick a pumpkin, choose succulents, cacti or terrarium plants, and Grelen's plant experts guide you step by step. $10 ticket includes instruction, soil, moss and dried flowers; pumpkin and plants priced a la carte. Limited to 12 people.

Wine & Design at Horton Vineyards with Monica Garrett Interiors

Sip award-winning Horton Vineyards wines while exploring the curated world of Monica Garrett Interiors. Wine tasting featuring Horton selections, interior design inspiration and styled vignettes, hors d'oeuvres provided, in an autumn setting in Gordonsville. 11 AM - 4:30 PM. Free to attend; reservations requested (RSVP: https://forms.gle/gDNXi7rGP1Uqns4r9). Space is limited.

Music in the Mountains with Jimmy O

Spend a beautiful afternoon relaxing at the winery and listening to the music of Jimmy O. He is an amazing guitarist with an unique style of classic rock, oldies, and a rockin’ country mix that’s sure to please everyone! Just add a bottle of wine, some great Virginia views, and you’ve set your weekend off to a great start! A lite noshing menu is available to accompany your wine. No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Clark Shifflett & Marc MacGlashan Live

Clark Shifflett and Marc MacGlashan come in from Nashville to perform in the Woodbrook tasting room. CubaMex will be serving homemade food.

Mojo Parker Express

Live music 6-9 PM. Mojo Parker is back! Their unique blend of soul, rock, funk and blues is well known throughout the valley and beyond - one of the area's most talented and dynamic groups.

Music in the Mountains by Gina Sobel

Grab a glass of your favorite DuCard wine and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment with Gina Sobel. Gina is a natural improviser and accomplished on multiple instruments (flute, sax, voice). In her own music, Gina brings together elements of funk, jazz and American folk music into a fresh and compelling sound. Reservations are recommended but not required. Make yours here today.

Early Mountain X Barboursville Vineyards

Special Screening: We the Wine People at Royal Cinemas

Join us at the historic Royal Cinemas in Front Royal for a special private showing of a film about Virginia Wine on October 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Purchase your tickets HERE WE THE WINE PEOPLE is a feature documentary about Virginia wine and the people turning a complex region into one of America’s most compelling wine stories. Moving from Blue Ridge vineyards to coastal farms, blind tastings, harvest celebrations, barrel rooms, and tasting rooms, the film follows the growers, winemakers, educators, organizers, and advocates who are building a regional identity together. More than a wine film, it is a story about land, belonging, resilience, hospitality, and the belief that a rising tide lifts all boats. Directed and produced by Greek-born filmmaker and wine storyteller Chrisa Giorgi, the film travels through vineyards, barrel rooms, tasting rooms, blind tastings, and harvest gatherings to reveal Virginia as a state that is made up of regions where winemaking is defined by collaboration, resilience, history, and place. DuCard Vineyards is sponsoring this screening and DuCard wine will be available for purchase by the bottle or glass. The price is $20. Purchase your tickets now for this special film. A share of the proceeds go to fund filmmaker’s post-production costs. Purchase your tickets HERE Cost: $20

Trivia Night

Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Grab your buddies for a fun night of trivia, delicious beers, and hot, artisanal pizza.

Friday Night Out with Kirsten Haze

Come on over to the winery and enjoy 1/2 price wine flights (after 4pm) and the music of Kirsten Haze. Kirsten plays a variety of folk, alt-country, roots-rock, country-blues, and a hint of jazz and swing. Order a snack from our noshing menu or bring your own. We’ve got the wine if you’ve got the time, so make sure to be here to enjoy it with us! No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Edible Insight: All Hallows' Eve

Kubota Tour - Fall Color Around The Nursery

Fall Colors at Grelen Kubota Tour with Plant Manager Darren Marsh: a behind-the-scenes Holding Yard tour plus a 45-minute Kubota ride across the 1,000-acre nursery. Limited to three guests (16+). SOLD OUT. (No time listed on Grelen's website.)

Halloween and Music in the Mountains with The Wavelength

Join us at DuCard this Halloween to enjoy the sounds of local band, The Wavelength. The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville’s finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, Larry Bisgaier on guitar/vocals, and Andre LaVelle on bass bringing you vintage rock and jazzy bluesy vibrations. Don’t be surprised if special guests join in the fun on vocals, drums, and more. Our lite noshing menu is available, or bring your own picnic! No cover. Reservations are recommended.

Wide Margin

Halloween live music 6-9 PM. Wide Margin will be your guide through this All Hallows Eve, with classic rock, Americana, pop, blues and beyond, along with your favorite cold brews.

Autumn Vertical Tasting Guided by Winemaker Luca Paschina

A seated tasting consisting of 7 wines to include older, rare vintages. Food accompaniments by Executive Chef Michael Clough include an appetizer and pasta dish for each guest. For reservations, email or call 540-832-7848. Price: $130 per person (+9.3% tax and 22% service charge).

Music in the Mountains with John Kelly

Wrap up the weekend at DuCard Vineyards with some contemporary rock and classic tunes by local singer/songwriter John Kelly. You don’t want to miss this talented artist! Grab a bottle of your favorite DuCard wine, enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, and relax! What could be better than that? A lite noshing menu is available or bring your own snacks. No cover. Reservations are recommended.

Trivia Night

Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Grab your buddies for a fun night of trivia, delicious beers, and hot, artisanal pizza.

Outdoor Movie Night: Kelly's Heroes

An evening under the stars at Horton Vineyards with a screening of the classic film Kelly's Heroes. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for a relaxed night among the vines. Popcorn and milkshakes available for purchase. Starts 5:30 PM. Free admission.

Member Mingle at Evening Star with Winemaker Maya Hood White

Salute & Sip: A Military K9 Tribute

In celebration of Veterans Day weekend, a free, family-friendly event supporting the Military Working Dog Team Support Association (MWDTSA). Sip Horton wine on the grounds while learning about the bond between military working dogs and their handlers, with K9 trainer Austin Bodine and retired military working dog Bali Y499. 10% of all sales that day go to MWDTSA. Free admission, no tickets required. 11 AM - 4:30 PM.

Norton Showcase – Presented by Norton Network – Grand Norton Tasting

The Norton Showcase – Presented by Norton Network Date: November 7, 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Celebrate Norton, Virginia’s native grape, at the Norton Showcase, presented by Norton Network! This exclusive event brings together Virginia’s premier Norton producers for a day of exceptional wines, great food, live music, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a longtime Norton fan or discovering the varietal for the first time, you’ll enjoy sampling a wide range of Norton wines, meeting the winemakers behind them, and experiencing the passion that makes Virginia’s native grape so special. Grand Norton Tasting Tickets CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Your Grand Norton Tasting Ticket includes tasting samples from each of the participating wineries. $30 when purchased in advance $40 when purchased at the gate on the day of the event Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid government-issued photo ID to purchase or redeem a Grand Norton Tasting Ticket. All IDs will be checked before participating in wine tastings or purchasing wine by the bottle or glass. Event Highlights Grand Norton Tasting featuring Virginia’s top Norton producers Fred Reno Norton Challenge Cup wine competition will be held and the winner announced during the event Meet the winemakers Live music Local food trucks and artisan vendors CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Please Note No pets allowed. This is an outdoor event. Please dress for the weather. Join us for a day of great wine, delicious food, live entertainment, and a celebration of Virginia’s signature grape! Cost: $30

Music in the Mountains by Mike Proffitt

Come on out and join us on this beautiful fall afternoon! We’ll have great live music by Mike Proffitt Choose your favorite DuCard wine and sit back while you listen to music. Lite noshing menu of local fare available or bring your own picnic.

Music In The Mountains with Acoustic Aubrey

Join us for Music in the Mountains from “Acoustic” Aubrey. Aubrey plays venues all over Virginia, DC, Maryland, and North Carolina and is best known for covers of classic R&B, jazz, acoustic rock, and more. Always a great time at DuCard to sit, relax, and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music with some great wine. Lite noshing menu is available or bring your own snacks. No cover. Reservations are recommended. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Trivia Night

Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Grab your buddies for a fun night of trivia, delicious beers, and hot, artisanal pizza.

Music in the Mountains by Scuffletown

Come out and join us Saturday afternoon for the rollicking live music by Scuffletown! Your favorite wine is available for pairing with the yummy eats from our lite noshing menu. Sit back and enjoy it all while you listen to Marc’s smooth-as-the-cab-franc voice and Johnny’s multi-instrumental accompaniments. There’s something for everyone, so come join the fun! No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Truffle Feast

A four-course wine paired feast prepared by Executive Chef Michael Clough. For reservations, please email or call 540-832-7848. Price: $270 per person, all-inclusive.

Paint Your Pet Autumn Workshop

Local artist Anissa Frantz sketches your pet on an 11x14 canvas from a photo you send two weeks ahead, then teaches you to paint the portrait. All materials provided; $60/ticket.

Truffle Lunch

A four-course wine paired feast prepared by Executive Chef Michael Clough. For reservations, please email or call 540-832-7848. Price: $270 per person, all-inclusive.

Armchair Expedition Viognier 2pm

Often called Virginia’s signature white grape, Viognier is deeply rooted in Virginia soil. But where did it come from? How do different terroirs and vinification practices affect its aromas and flavors? Join us to discover the answers. An aromatic beauty, Viognier is the only grape permitted in the Northern Rhône application of Condrieu. Viognier is also the most-planted white Rhone varietal in the US and produces a full bodied wine with intense aromatics of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and rose. In this class, we will taste old and new world examples and see how terroir influences what ends up in our glasses. This session will be at 2pm. Small bites will accompany the wines, and wines will be available for purchase at the end of the session. Session price: $49 per person (Wine Club discounts apply, Email Beth for WC reservations), advance reservation required, and space is limited. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE Check out an article about these world of wine events here Cost: $49

Trivia Night

Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM. Grab your buddies for a fun night of trivia, delicious beers, and hot, artisanal pizza.

Library Wine Deep Dive

Join us for a special Library Deep Dive tasting as we open the cellar and revisit some of our favorite older vintages. This is a unique opportunity to taste wines from our library, discover how they’ve evolved with age, and enjoy a few bottles that rarely make an appearance. We will focus each session on a single wine. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase after the tasting. Cost is $ 32 per person – pay at the event. Make your reservation today! Come sip, savor, and take a little journey through the years with us! Cost: $32

Music In The Mountains with Bomar & Ritter

Join us for an afternoon of good wine and music with the duo of Mary Bomar and Bob Ritter. Bomar & Ritter are excellent singers, songwriters, and guitarists that play original folk/pop. Grab a glass or bottle of your favorite wine and relax while listening to these two amazing artists. Plus the view couldn’t be better! No cover. Reservations are recommended. Make yours here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Oysters in the Library

Freshly Shucked and Oysters Rockefeller from 11:00am-4:00pm

Music in the Mountains with Pat Anderson

The mountains are calling and so is the music by Pat Anderson – an Oklahoma-born, Virginia-raised singer-songwriter. Pat’s a roots rocker with a strong affinity for Dylan, Springsteen, and Petty and possessed with the tough-minded country-rock sensibility of Todd Snider. We are thrilled to have him share his talents with us here at DuCard Vineyards. Bring along snacks or select eats from our lite noshing menu while you take in the rhythm and views! No cover. Reservations are recommended and can be made here. Add this event to your Google calendar, or any other calendar (iPhone, Outlook, etc.) by using the buttons below.

Special Private Screening: Immigrant Grapes: Odyssey of Forbidden Wines by Lucie Morton

Join us at 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 22 for a special private screening of Immigrant Grapes: Odyssey of Forbidden Wines, a new film by viticulturist, author and now filmmaker Lucie Morton. The film follows her personal quest to bring the Cunningham grape back to its ancestral home on her family’s farm in Tidewater Virginia. This fascinating journey includes grapevine science, politics, intrigue and romance. Her odyssey took her across the US and across the Atlantic to the Azores, Madeira Island, the Cevennes Mountains of France, and southern Brazil. As Lucy ultimately becomes successful in repatriating Cunningham to Virginia, it will join Norton, which we have planted at DuCard and use for our Norton varietal wine, our C’est Trop port-style wine and the fun and funky Dorothy’s Slippers rosé, as the only other surviving Virginia native grape. And yes, DuCard Norton will be available to sip while enjoying the film. Tickets are $10 and can be paid at the door. Space is limited so please make your reservations by emailing Beth at beth@ducardvineyards.com Cost: $10