event guide

Friday, August 1st – Book World Meets Wine World – Join us at the Vineyard at 6 pm as author Nichole Calabrese presents her newest novel, Haunt: Book One. Nichole is a middle school librarian l...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge Friday, August 1, 2025   7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians...

Friday, August 1 - Friday Night Out w/ Dave Goodrich & 1/2 price Wine Flights 5pm - 8pm Welcome in the weekend with a 1/2 price flight of your favorite DuCard wines while enjoying the music ...

Saturday, August 2nd - Music in the Mountains with Bailey Hayes from 2:00 - 5:00. ⁠⁠ Come on out to DuCard, sit by the stream, and enjoy the afternoon with music by local singer/songwriter Bai...

Early Mountain & The Alley Light - A Collaborative Wine Dinner Saturday, August 2nd at 6:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable evening as Executive Chef Tim Moore of Early Mountain and Executi...

Live Music - Ron Gentry    Saturday, August 2, 2025   5:00 PM  Join us as we welcome back Ron Gentry, a sensational solo/acoustic musician, to our stage!  With his melodic voice and fant...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturday, August 2nd Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to joi...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge Saturday, August 2nd    5-8pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.  FREE Eve...

Armchair Expedition - Rose Sunday August 3rd 1:00 - 2:30 Pm Back by popular demand, we will explore the wide world of rosé wines from the comfort of the tasting room at DuCard! Rosé is the he...

Music in the Mountains with John Kelly Sunday, August 3rd      2-5 pm Cozy up at DuCard Vineyards for some contemporary rock and classic tunes by local singer/songwriter John Kelly. You don�...

Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 3rd 11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat! 

Household & Collectibles Auction   Wednesday, August 6th  9:30 a.m.   Preview - Tuesday, 8/5  10 to 6 p.m.        

This weekend’s shaping up to be a good one at Bald Top Thursday: Trivia night kicks off at 6:30PM with Lindsay on the mic! Grab your crew, grab a beer, and test your random knowledge over hot piz...

Friday, August 8th – Words & Wine –  Calling all Poets! All Authors! And Storytellers! It's Open Mic Night @ The Vineyard!    Join us on Friday, August 8th, for Words & Wine and ex...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge   Friday, August 8, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musician...

Friday, August 8th - Friday Night Out w/ Gina Sobel & 1/2 price Wine Flights After 4pm         5pm - 8pm Grab a 1/2 price flight (available after 4pm) of your favorite DuCard wines and settl...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge    Saturday, August 9th      5-8pm   Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.  �...

Saturday, August 9th - Music in the Mountains with Mike Proffitt  from 2:00 - 5:00. ⁠⁠ Join us for an afternoon of rhythm and views! Listen to the superb music of singer/songwriter Mike Proff...

Second Saturday Concert Series: August   South Canal Street   Saturday, August 9th 6-9 pm Our August Second Saturday’s concert (6-9pm) features the fun and fabulous music of South Canal Street...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.    Saturday, August 9th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to joi...

Sunday Brunch   Sunday, August 10th 11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat!     

  Music in the Mountains with the Davis Bradley Duo Sunday, August 10th 2 - 5 pm Come out to the base of the Blue Ridge for Music in the Mountains by local singer/songwriters ...

Sunday, August 10th – Français with Françoise – Grab your dinner and head to the Vineyard for an evening of French conversation. Français with Françoise is a great way to spruce up your French...

Bald Top weekends are made for good beer, great food, and the kind of music that stays with you. Kick things off Thursday at 6:30PM with trivia hosted by Lindsay, bring your crew, grab a pint, ...

Friday Night Out with Ken Matthews, 1/2 Price Wine Flights, and More! August 15 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wine down at DuCard with a wine flight, and entertainment after the long work week! We’ll ...

Friday, August 15th – Sip & Learn – Author Kris A. Hansen presents Hawthorne and His Sisters. Learn about Nathaniel Hawthorne's relationships with his sisters and the profound impact they h...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge   Friday, August 15, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local music...

Saturday, August 16th - Music in the Mountains with Acoustic Aubrey 2pm - 5pm Join us for Music in the Mountains from “Acoustic” Aubrey. Aubrey plays venues all over Virginia, DC, Maryland,...

Farm to Table Harvest Dinner August 16th 6:30 - 9:30 $120 The price for the local farm dinner (appetizers, main dishes and sides, and desserts – and including a glass of DuCard’s new hard ci...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.     Saturday, August 16th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge     Saturday, August 16th     5-8pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.   ...

Sunday, August 17th - Sip & Learn - Meet the Artist Behind Revalation - Christina Boy - Have you always wanted to learn more about the artists who helped create the unique aesthetic at Revalatio...

Sunday Brunch Sunday, August 17th    11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat! 

Music in the Mountains with Annie Stokes Sunday, August 17th      2-5 pm Join us for live music with Annie Stokes who hails from the NoVa/Shenandoah Valley Area. Annie is talented, not only...

Household & Collectibles Auction Wednesday, August 20th  9:30 a.m. Preview - Tuesday, 8/19  10 to 6 p.m.

Weekends are better at Bald Top, and this one is packed with everything you love. Thursday 6:30PM: Trivia with Lindsay. Bring your crew, test your smarts, and enjoy cold pours with wood-fired...

Friday Night Out with Troy Breslow    August 22nd @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome in the weekend while you grab a bottle of your favorite DuCard wine and take a seat! Settle in and listen to singe...

Friday, August 22nd – Book Club @ The Vineyard - Author Brody Mullins will join us at 6 pm to discuss his book The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Governmen...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge    Friday, August 22, 2025     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local mu...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturday, August 23rd Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to jo...

Live Music - Ryan Jewel     Saturday, August 23rd     5pm Join us in the Tasting and Tap Room as we welcome Ryan Jewel to the stage, bringing you "country music, done right!"

Early Mountain Summer Supper Somm Series    Saturday, August 23rd at 6:30 PM A Celebration of Tomatoes, Terroir, and the Height of Summer Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, for a culinary experien...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge   Saturday, August 23rd 5-8pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.  FREE Event!...

Saturday, August 23rd - Music in the Mountains with  Mo & Mary Mac 2pm - 5pm “Wine Down” the weekend by soaking up the views and taking in the tunes of local musicians Mo & Mary M...

Sunday Brunch      Sunday, August 24th     11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet?  If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat! 

Music in the Mountains with Pat Anderson   Sunday, August 24th    2-5 pm The mountains are calling and so is the music by singer-songwriter Pat Anderson. Pat’s a roots rocker with a strong a...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge   Friday, August 29, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local music...

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Bald Top Brewing From August 29 to 31, join us as we honor America’s workers and savor one last taste of summer with great music, great food, and award-winning beer...

Enjoy the sounds of Americana with a bit of rock n roll soul

31st Annual Taste of The Mountains Main Street Festival. Saturday, August 30, 2025  9:00am - 4:00pm.   Arts, crafts, music, magic, food, pony rides, beer/wine tent, Virginia Tourism's LOVE artwork ...

Live Music - Smokin' Trout  Saturday, August 30, 2025 2:00 PM  Smokin' Trout joins us for a fantastic evening of toe tapping americana and bluegrass tunes.

Celebrate the Norton Grape- Norton Mini Fest at DuCard Vineyards August 30 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm $15 Taste Norton wines from three different wineries at the Norton Network Mini Fest at DuC...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge     Saturday, August 30th 5-8pm    Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.   FREE...

Music In The Mountains with Tropical Attitudes and a tribute to Jimmy Buffet August 30 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm It’s the unofficial end of the summer season and there’s no better way to spend t...

Mallory and Bob of The Rainmakers join forces for this dynamic duo!!!

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.      Saturday, August 30th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome t...

The Unsuitables is comprised of musicians from northern and central Virginia. The mission of the band is to encourage folks to dance and sing. They play a variety of covers that include Motown, classic R&B, rock and roll, and blues.

With it's roots in Charlottesville Va. Cheap Whiskey offers a diverse blend of country, rock, blues, and multiple other genres.