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Charlottesville sits at the center of the Monticello AVA, with tasting rooms, urban wineries, and cideries minutes from downtown. Live music, trivia nights, and tastings run all week — no long drive required.

This weekend in Charlottesville Oct 16–18

Upcoming events in Charlottesville

Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Matthew O’Donnell at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Matthew O’Donnell

Fri, Oct 16, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kick off the weekend with us! Just 5 miles from the Downtown Mall, join us for a celebration of Virginia oysters and wine every Friday night this season. Pair your oysters with a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blancs or enjoy our many other food options paired with a variety of gold medal winning wines. We also offer juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. There is something for the whole family at Eastwood. Live Music September 4: FarAway | 5-8PM September 11: John Kelly | 5-8PM September 18: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM September 25: Sue Harlow | 5-8PM October 2: Eli Cook | 5-8PM October 9: John Kelly | 5-8PM October 16: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM October 23: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM

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Harvest Nights at the Collective + Winemaker Pop-Up: Joy Ting at Virginia Wine Collective
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Harvest Nights at the Collective + Winemaker Pop-Up: Joy Ting

Fri, Oct 16, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Experience Virginia wine country during its most exciting season. Join us on Friday evenings throughout harvest for a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when grapes begin their journey to becoming wine. Also tonight: Winemaker Pop-Up with Joy Ting — free samples and a facility tour with one of the Collective's independent winemakers.

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Harvest Party Oyster Roast at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Harvest Party Oyster Roast

Sat, Oct 17, 2026
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Raise a glass of award-winning Eastwood wine to harvest season! Join us at Eastwood Farm and Winery on Saturday, October 17, for our Harvest Party Oyster Roast, part of a celebration of Virginia wine across the Commonwealth. Gather your friends, sip your favorite Eastwood wines, and enjoy a special menu by Salty Bottom Blue, featuring oysters Rockefeller, crab cakes, grilled oysters, and oysters raw on the half shell. Eastwood’s full menu will also be available all day, from 12–7:30 PM. Make a day of it with live music by Heidi Riddell from 12:30–3:30 PM and The Wavelength from 5–8 PM! It’s a day to celebrate the season and the people, places, and flavors that make Virginia wine special.

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The Wavelength 🎺 | Eastwood After Dark at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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The Wavelength 🎺 | Eastwood After Dark

Sat, Oct 17, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join us for upbeat & fun bands every Saturday night. Gather your friends and family and join us for live music that you’ll want to dance to! Plus sit back and enjoy your favorite beverage and delicious food. Saturday Night Music Lineup: September 5: Transatlantic Invasion | 5-8PM September 12: LockJaw | 5-8PM September 19: The Wavelength | 5-8PM September 26: Kat & The Travelers | 5-8PM October 3: The Unsuitables | 5-8PM October 10: Jason Burke: Bunch O’Mugs | 5-8PM October 17: The Wavelength | 5-8PM October 24: Classic Road | 5-8PM Check back for more dates this fall!

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Stage Fright! An Improv Comedy Show at Goat Rodeo Comedy Co.
Comedy/Improv

Stage Fright! An Improv Comedy Show

Sat, Oct 17, 2026
7:00 PM

Celebrate spooky season with a night of completely unscripted comedy inspired by audience suggestions at Vinegar Hill Theatre (Lighthouse Studio, 220 W Market St). Featuring members of Goat Rodeo's improv teams Big Head Fight and Billionaire Robot Dogs. $10 advance, $15 at the door.

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An Evening of Hope at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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An Evening of Hope

Wed, Oct 21, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Evening of Hope: A Community Celebration & Fundraiser October 21, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM Eastwood Farm and Winery Join us for Reclaimed Hope’s annual community celebration and fundraiser, where friends, families, and supporters come together for a memorable evening with purpose.

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Porch Nights: Ty Burkhardt ✨ at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Porch Nights: Ty Burkhardt ✨

Thu, Oct 22, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come see Ty Burkhardt from 5-8PM! Porch Nights at Eastwood ✨ There’s something about a porch at golden hour that makes the world slow down in the best possible way. At Eastwood Farm and Winery, we’re leaning into that feeling all season long with Porch Nights — our weekly Thursday gathering featuring outdoor live music and an easygoing atmosphere. Grab a seat on our covered veranda or at one of our many picnic tables, relax with the sparkly lights overhead, fireflies in the fields, and a glass of porch-sipping wine in hand – join us for your new favorite Thursday tradition.

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Paint + Sip at the Virginia Wine Collective at Virginia Wine Collective
Workshop

Paint + Sip at the Virginia Wine Collective

Thu, Oct 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come paint with us, no experience necessary, all materials included! Your ticket includes a canvas, specialty paint, and all supplies. Each class is taught by a professional artist who will guide you through the design step by step at a comfortable pace. Ticketed event.

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Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Matthew O’Donnell at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Matthew O’Donnell

Fri, Oct 23, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kick off the weekend with us! Just 5 miles from the Downtown Mall, join us for a celebration of Virginia oysters and wine every Friday night this season. Pair your oysters with a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blancs or enjoy our many other food options paired with a variety of gold medal winning wines. We also offer juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. There is something for the whole family at Eastwood. Live Music September 4: FarAway | 5-8PM September 11: John Kelly | 5-8PM September 18: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM September 25: Sue Harlow | 5-8PM October 2: Eli Cook | 5-8PM October 9: John Kelly | 5-8PM October 16: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM October 23: Matthew O’Donnell | 5-8PM

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Hark Vineyards
Family

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026
12:00 PM

Hark's annual Halloween scavenger hunt in the vineyard, Oct 24–25. Follow clues through the vines to uncover spooky items hidden across the property. Wine for 21+, goodie bags for the kids. Costumes encouraged!

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Five Old Gentlemen (FOG) Live at Blenheim Vineyards
Music

Five Old Gentlemen (FOG) Live

Sat, Oct 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join us at Blenheim Vineyards on Saturday, October 24 from 3–5 PM for an afternoon of free live music with Five Old Gentlemen (FOG), a classic rock band covering tunes from the '50s to the '90s. Settle in under the tent overlooking the vineyard, grab a glass or bottle of Blenheim wine, and enjoy a fall afternoon of live music, good company, and vineyard views. Free admission | No reservations required

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Classic Road 🎺 | Eastwood After Dark at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Classic Road 🎺 | Eastwood After Dark

Sat, Oct 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come see Classic Road! They will be playing from 5-8PM. Join us for upbeat & fun bands every Saturday night. Gather your friends and family and join us for live music that you’ll want to dance to! Plus sit back and enjoy your favorite beverage and delicious food.

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Guided Farm & Vineyard Walk at Oakencroft Farm & Winery
Tour

Guided Farm & Vineyard Walk

Sun, Oct 25, 2026
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

A leisurely guided stroll through Oakencroft's vineyards, orchard and pastures: scenic views, farm animals and the sustainable practices behind the wines, followed by a complimentary glass of wine or seasonal sangria. $22 per ticket.

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Paint & Sip “Garden Ghost” at Eastwood Farm and Winery
Workshop

Paint & Sip “Garden Ghost”

Sun, Oct 25, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Come paint with us, no experience necessary, all materials included! Instructor: Catelyn With your ticket, you get all painting materials, an 11×14 canvas, and a fun time with friends! Join us to learn how to paint this design in a step by step format. Each class is taught by a professional artist that will guide you through various techniques at a comfortable pace. Ticketed event.

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Allie Kelly – Artist Meet & Show at Blenheim Vineyards
Art

Allie Kelly – Artist Meet & Show

Sun, Oct 25, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us in the tasting room at Blenheim Vineyards and meet the artist, Allie Kelly, October 25th from 2-4pm. Her artwork will be on display and available for purchase. We will have snacks and wine for sale by the glass, bottle, and flights. About Allie: Residing in Buckingham County, Virginia, Allie Kelly is an artist living in her garden. Painting from nature, daily appreciation and observations lead to works in oil, watercolor, and natural pigment. Hidden beauty and a sense of wonder are found and portrayed in her brush strokes.

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Music Bingo at Eastwood Farm and Winery
Trivia

Music Bingo

Sun, Oct 25, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Everyone loves singing along with their favorite songs and who doesn’t love a competitive game of Bingo? Music Bingo brings together the best of both worlds for a high energy game that is fun for everyone. Simply listen to your favorite music, match the songs to the titles on your music bingo cards, and win great prizes!

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Karaoke Night at Virginia Wine Collective
Music

Karaoke Night

Wed, Oct 28, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for karaoke night at the Virginia Wine Collective in the loft! Grab a drink, bring your friends, and take the mic for a night of fun, music, and great vibes. Karaoke is hosted 7-9PM, the Collective will be open 5-10PM! 21+.

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Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Lenny Burridge at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Virginia Oyster & Wine Celebration with Live Music: Lenny Burridge

Fri, Oct 30, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kick off the weekend with us! Just 5 miles from the Downtown Mall, join us for a celebration of Virginia oysters and wine every Friday night this season. Pair your oysters with a glass of sparkling Blanc de Blancs or enjoy our many other food options paired with a variety of gold medal winning wines. We also offer juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. There is something for the whole family at Eastwood. Live music by Lenny Burridge, 5-8PM.

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Halloween at Eastwood 🎃 at Eastwood Farm and Winery
Seasonal

Halloween at Eastwood 🎃

Sat, Oct 31, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Celebrate Halloween at Eastwood with a fun afternoon for the whole family! Join us on Saturday, October 31 from 12–4 PM for live music, Halloween treats, kids’ activities, and plenty of festive fun. Kids are invited to come dressed in their favorite costumes for our costume parade and prizes, while parents can enjoy a glass of wine, cider, or beer and a bite to eat.

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Eastwood After Dark: Halloween Edition 👻 at Eastwood Farm and Winery
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Eastwood After Dark: Halloween Edition 👻

Sat, Oct 31, 2026
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Halloween is taking over Eastwood! Put on your best costume and join us for an evening of swing dancing, live music, wine, and Halloween fun. Swing Cville will kick things off with a swing dance lesson at 4 PM, followed by live music from Zuzu’s Hot 5 from 5–8 PM. Costumes are highly encouraged! Show off your Halloween spirit in our costume contest, with prizes for the best looks.

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Venues in Charlottesville

WineryNext: Sat, Oct 24 · 2 eventsBlenheim Vineyards logo

Blenheim Vineyards

31 Blenheim Farm, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Monday: 11am-5:30pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11am-5:30pm Friday: 11am-5:30pm Saturday: 11am-5:30pm Sunday: 11am-5:30pm

Blenheim Vineyards is a family-owned winery located about 20 minutes from downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, set in a scenic, rustic landscape of rolling hills and grapevines. The winery farms several distinct vineyard sites, including its Blenheim, Claim, Deer Ridge, and Seaview vineyards, each with its own terroir and soils, and takes a minimalist, sustainable approach in the cellar to let the fruit speak for itself under winemaker Kirsty Harmon. Visitors are welcome in the tasting room, a warm wooden space with vaulted ceilings and large windows overlooking the vineyard, where they can sample Virginia-grown wines; reservations are not required, though guided tastings are recommended on Saturdays. The winery is known for its annual Painted Series, a pair of limited-edition red and white wines whose labels are created or curated by musician Dave Matthews. Blenheim also offers a wine club with three releases per year and a calendar of tastings and events throughout the season.

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WineryNext: Fri, Oct 16 · 8 eventsChisholm Vineyards logo

Chisholm Vineyards

1135 Clan Chisholm Lane, Earlysville, VA, 22936
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 12-5pm

Chisholm Vineyards is a family-owned, woman-owned and operated winery located on Adventure Farm near Charlottesville, Virginia, within the Monticello AVA, where the Chisholm family has owned and worked the 500-acre property since 1950. The winery produces 100 percent estate-grown Virginia wine, crafting small-lot, award-winning bottlings in a low-intervention style that lets the grape, terroir, and climate define each unique vintage. Visitors can settle into a variety of settings, from the tasting room to an outdoor pavilion, a wisteria arbor, or expansive lawns framed by Blue Ridge Mountain views, and the property is both child- and dog-friendly. Wines are available on-site, by curbside pickup, and via shipping to many states, and the winery offers a no-fee wine club with member discounts, exclusive events, and perks. The grounds also serve as an event venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private gatherings, and host a mobile Finnish wood-fired sauna and cold plunge experience for relaxation and celebrations.

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WineryNext: Fri, Oct 16 · 16 eventsEastwood Farm and Winery logo

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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WineryGabriele Rausse Winery logo

Gabriele Rausse Winery

3247 Carters Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Thursday, Friday & Monday, 11am - 5pm Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Gabriele Rausse Winery is the small, family-run winery of Gabriele Rausse, the Italian-born winemaker widely credited as a founding figure of the modern Virginia wine industry. Tucked into the woods on Carter's Mountain Road just a few minutes from Monticello, Jefferson Vineyards, and Highland, the winery makes hand-crafted, small-production, dry European-style wines, including sparkling, red, white, and rosé, along with its Vino dal Bosco label. The tasting room is open Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday; tastings are $16 and come with complimentary homemade sourdough bread, with local cheese from Caromont Farm available and outside food welcome. All seating is outdoors with limited standing room at the bar, so check the weather before you go. Dogs are welcome. The winery also offers A Set of Six, a wine subscription with pickup at special events or shipping.

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Music HallNext: Sat, Oct 17Goat Rodeo Comedy Co. logo

Goat Rodeo Comedy Co.

Vinegar Hill Theatre, Lighthouse Studio, 220 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Goat Rodeo Comedy Co. presents bold, character-driven long-form improv at monthly shows in Charlottesville and beyond, with scenes and stories built entirely from an audience suggestion. Shows are staged at Vinegar Hill Theatre.

WineryNext: Sat, Oct 17 · 4 eventsHark Vineyards logo

Hark Vineyards

1465 Davis Shop Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936
Monday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12pm-5pm Friday: 12pm-8pm Saturday: 12pm-8pm Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Hark Vineyards is a family-owned winery in Virginia built on the belief that beautiful views and delicious wine can bring people together. The wines are authentically Virginian, produced on site from grapes grown on the estate, and visitors can see the production space directly from the tasting room. Set across an 80-acre estate, the winery invites guests to sample thoughtfully crafted small-batch wines that aim to stay true to vintage and terroir. Visitors can take in the scenic views, cozy up to a fire, and spend a relaxed afternoon in the tasting room. Hark has earned notable recognition, including being one of only two wineries to take home five Gold medals in the 2026 Virginia Governor's Cup for wines such as its Roussanne, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and estate blends Ember and Spark.

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WineryNext: Fri, Oct 16 · 6 eventsJefferson Vineyards logo

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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WineryNext: Sun, Oct 25 · 2 eventsOakencroft Farm & Winery logo

Oakencroft Farm & Winery

1455 Oakencroft Circle, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Thur, 1 PM - 8 PM Fri – Sun, 11 AM – 5 PM

Oakencroft Farm & Winery is a sustainability-focused farm and winery about 10 minutes from downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. Built around regenerative farming, the estate tends its soil and vineyards to restore biodiversity, capture carbon, and preserve farmland, working with some of the oldest vines in Virginia to craft expressive, small-batch estate wines. The Tasting Room offers a serene escape where guests can sample these wines alongside a rotating selection of sustainably produced wines from acclaimed regions worldwide, paired with a seasonal menu of locally sourced cheese and charcuterie boards, light bites, and handmade sweets. Visitors can also join the farm and wine clubs for seasonal allocations of estate wines, grass-finished beef, and other local products, or take part in experiences like monthly farm walks. The property includes flexible event spaces, including the Tasting Room, the Fox Den, and the sustainably built Oakencroft Center, making it a venue for weddings, retreats, meetings, and private gatherings in harmony with nature.

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Roslyn Farm & Vineyard

100 Roslyn Heights Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Sundays 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mondays 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesdays 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Private tastings available upon request

Roslyn Farm & Vineyard is an agritourism farm estate, vineyard, and winery set in the rolling hills of Central Virginia, just outside Charlottesville near the University of Virginia. Originally built in 1938 as a European-style manor house, the property evokes the French countryside while radiating Southern charm through its architecture, landscape design, and historic gardens. After being acquired in 2015, it was renamed and revitalized into a vibrant farm estate that now blends a vineyard and winery with an equestrian center, farm lodging, and a wedding and event venue. Open to the public, the farm hosts wine tastings and live music on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, with private tastings available by request. Family-friendly and welcoming to both locals and travelers, Roslyn Farm offers a one-of-a-kind rural retreat in the heart of Virginia wine country.

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BreweryNext: Mon, Oct 19 · 4 eventsThree Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery logo

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery

520 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm Fri: 11am-11pm Sat: 10am-11pm Sun: 11am-9pm

Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery is part of the Three Notch'd Brewing Co. family, the Charlottesville-born brewery founded in 2013 by three friends who believed great beer should be fresh, flavorful, and shared. The name comes from the historic Three Notch'd Road that once connected communities across Virginia, and the brewery became known for award-winning beer, creative food, and welcoming gathering spaces. At the Craft Kitchen & Brewery, rotating taps pour fan favorites, seasonal releases, and small-batch experiments, from crisp lagers to bold IPAs, alongside chef-driven comfort food and canned cocktails. Many locations brew on site just steps from where the beer is poured, and select spots also feature Three Notch'd Distilling Co. spirits used in the cocktail program. It is a relaxed, family-friendly spot to grab a pint, share a meal, catch a game, or celebrate with good company.

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WineryNext: Fri, Oct 16 · 5 eventsVirginia Wine Collective logo

Virginia Wine Collective

1585 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Wednesday: 5pm-10pm Thursday: 5pm-10pm Friday: 5pm-10pm

The Virginia Wine Collective is Eastwood Farm and Winery's urban wine production facility and tasting room on Avon Street Extended in Charlottesville, about three miles from the Eastwood farm and across from the Wegmans shopping center. Opened in May 2025, it houses nine private winemaker suites and an incubator program that give independent winemakers a home base in the Monticello AVA. The tasting room and kitchen are open Wednesday through Friday evenings with thin-crust pizzas, shareable plates, Winemaker Wine Flights, cold beer on tap, a lounge and shuffleboard. Regular events include Wednesday karaoke, Friday winemaker pop-ups, Harvest Nights, Mahjong lessons and paint-and-sip classes. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID.

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