Winery & Cidery Events in North Garden, Virginia

Albemarle Ciderworks

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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• Live Music in the Orchard: Alex Caton & Jordan PerrySat, Oct 17, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Heirloom Apple TastingSun, Oct 18, 2026, 11 AM – 12 PM
• [Food Truck] Rum PunchSun, Oct 18, 2026, 12 PM – 5 PM

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Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery

Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned winery in North Garden, Virginia, distinguished as the only certified-organic vineyard and winery in the state and one of just three on the East Coast. Operating under the motto "Love Is Organic," the winery grows its grapes and produces its wines without synthetic chemicals, and is now celebrating its 15th vintage. Visitors can stop by the tasting room, open Friday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm, to sample the wines and enjoy offerings like seasonal sangria, often while relaxing on the porch overlooking the vineyard. The winery hosts community events on its grounds, including gatherings that benefit local animal sanctuaries and other causes. With its commitment to organic farming and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere, Loving Cup offers a distinctive stop in the Charlottesville-area wine country.

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• Artist Reception: Ellen CopelandSun, Nov 15, 2026, 3 PM – 5 PM

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Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery

Monte Piccolo Farm and Distillery is a small farm-to-bottle distillery that grows its own fruit and distills it into fine spirits in a true organic operation. The distillery specializes in fresh fruit "eau de vie" style brandies, made from hand-harvested, tree-ripened fruit whose essences are captured in the glass through distillation. It is also known for its varietal gins, with the makers describing themselves as the only distillery focusing on the unique characteristics of each individual species of juniper. Distillery tours and tastings are offered by appointment only, with the tasting room and bar set against scenic farm views and able to host small groups. Visitors interested in the craft of growing and distilling can arrange a visit through the distillery's contact page to sample the brandies and gins firsthand.

Mountain & Vine

Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery is an estate winery in Faber, Virginia, in the Charlottesville area. Its European-styled terraced vineyards create distinctive grape-growing conditions, and the team of viticulturists and winemakers works that challenging terrain to produce a lineup of award-winning wines. Visitors can sample the wines from a rotating tasting menu in the tasting room, which also offers charcuterie-style grab-and-go snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can shop the wines on site or online to take their favorites home. With panoramic mountain vistas and relaxing accommodations, Mountain & Vine offers a scenic setting for an afternoon of tasting or a longer stay in Virginia wine country.

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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyard

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is a boutique culinary vineyard and all-season events venue set in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains within Virginia's Monticello Wine Region. The estate centers on award-winning estate-grown wines, including whites, reds, and rosés, paired with a garden-to-table culinary program in which the vineyard, garden, farm, and kitchen are seamlessly interwoven to serve fresh, local, and sustainable fare. Visitors can reserve table service in the Tasting Room and deepen their visit with experiences such as the Estate Tour & Tasting, cooking school classes, and other group offerings. The property also offers the Heritage Wine Club, a retail shop with Pippin-approved goods including its #PippinPups line, and gift cards, while a thoughtfully restored 1820s Crossroads Inn just down the hill lets guests extend their stay. Pippin Hill is also a full-service destination for custom-designed weddings and private events, complete with a dedicated culinary team and event services.

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• Gina Sobel Live MusicSun, Oct 18, 2026, 12 PM – 3 PM
• Andrew Beverly Live MusicWed, Oct 21, 2026, 12 PM – 3 PM
• Mercy Creek Live MusicSun, Nov 8, 2026, 12 PM – 3 PM

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Potter's Craft Cider

Potter's Craft Cider is a Virginia cidery whose tasting room sits just minutes south of Charlottesville. The cider is made with local Virginia apples using traditional production methods, resulting in a crisp, tart, and refreshing pour with a pronounced fruit aroma, and it is both zero sugar and zero gluten. The tasting room features 10 ciders on draft, giving visitors plenty to sample and compare. Every weekend the space comes alive with live music and local food trucks, making it a lively spot to gather with friends. Guests must be 21 or older to visit.

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• Zuzu's Hot 5 with SwingCville LiveFri, Oct 16, 2026, 5 PM
• LUA Project LiveSat, Oct 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
• Cider & Strings: An Afternoon with Acoustic Union LiveSun, Oct 18, 2026, 2 PM

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