Cidery
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.
Albemarle Ciderworks is a cidery in North Garden, Virginia, part of the Scottsville & Southern Albemarle area of Charlottesville wine country. Amenities include outdoor seating, weddings. There are 46 upcoming events on the calendar — see the full list below, or browse more events in the area on the events calendar. Explore more of Scottsville & Southern Albemarle.
The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist and songwriter for Seven Mary Three. In the mid-1990s, Jason penned hits such as "Cumbersome" and "Water's Edge".
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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Uncle Pen is a project born out of fiddler and singer Alex Caton's lifelong love for the music of late great father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe.
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Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries and music venues since.
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Spend an afternoon in the orchard room with Jelly Street Jazz — at the crossroads of low-down dirty blues, straight-ahead ballads, and more.
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Join us for a 5K or 10K run on Sunday August 30th, 2026, starting at 9am. The run takes you all around the beautiful Ciderworks estate, hosted by Bishop Events.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past. Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for an afternoon of folk and country.
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Annual Star Party with guidance from the UVA Astronomy Department and their educational outreach program 'Dark Skies, Bright Kids'. Gaze at the stars through telescopes in the orchard.
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Chef Racquel White, originally from Jamaica, brings authentic Caribbean flavors to the Charlottesville community.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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The LaDaDas are Blair Jones, Betty Jo Taylor, and Mary Gordon Hall — three seasoned folksingers bringing decades of harmony to the orchard.
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The C'ville Jazz Congregation is a collective of local musicians playing together since 2005. In duo configuration, hear your favorite jazz standards in a new light.
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An immersive, thoughtfully sourced farm-to-table dinner and folk faire set among the orchards of Albemarle Cider Works. Not just a dinner — an experience.
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Chef Racquel White, originally from Jamaica, brings authentic Caribbean flavors to the Charlottesville community.
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The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, they perform vintage rock, blues, and originals.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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Byron Massie is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Nelson County. Join us for an acoustic afternoon in the orchard.
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Chef Racquel White, originally from Jamaica, brings authentic Caribbean flavors to the Charlottesville community.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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Alex Caton made her home in Gordonsville, Virginia when she came to UVA. A singer-songwriter rooted in Appalachian and folk traditions, joined by Jordan Perry.
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At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us to taste and learn about rare heirloom apples beyond the grocery store standards.
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Chef Racquel White, originally from Jamaica, brings authentic Caribbean flavors to the Charlottesville community.
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Constellation tours from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids portable planetarium by the UVA Astronomy Dept. Travel to the center of the universe and learn about the stars.
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Thinking about starting your own home orchard? This workshop covers planning and planting fruit trees. A full day with the experts at Albemarle CiderWorks.
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Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries and music venues since.
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At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us to taste and learn about rare heirloom apples beyond the grocery store standards.
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Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past. Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for an afternoon of folk and country.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist and songwriter for Seven Mary Three, known for 'Cumbersome' and 'Water's Edge'.
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At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us to taste and learn about rare heirloom apples beyond the grocery store standards.
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Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries and music venues since.
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Constellation tours from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids portable planetarium by the UVA Astronomy Dept. Travel to the center of the universe and learn about the stars.
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Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past. Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for an afternoon of folk and country.
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ZuZu's Hot 5 is Pete Vigour (swing guitar), Doug Bethel (trombone), Brandon Rose (trumpet), Sam Green (upright bass), and more. Classic jazz and swing in the orchard.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, they perform vintage rock, blues, and originals.
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Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon. Light bites available.
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Matty Metcalfe is an accomplished and versatile musician and ethnomusicologist. Come enjoy warming mulled cider and live music in the Orchard Room.
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Constellation tours from the Dark Skies, Bright Kids portable planetarium by the UVA Astronomy Dept. Travel to the center of the universe and learn about the stars.
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Jim Richardson is a folk/country/rock singer-songwriter from Charlottesville. Fans of John Prine and Bob Dylan will hear a lot to like.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. Free social event hosted in our Orchard Room, held the first Sunday of each month.
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