event guide

As the weather warms up, there's no lack of things to do and see in Madison County.

August


Aug

1

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 1st, Live Music - Mattie Fuller Aug 1, 2020 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area with...

Aug

1

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Music on the Front Porch

Music on the Front Porch at Graves - Sat 4 to 7PM 4 to 7 PM Saturday on the Front Porch overlooking Rose Valley Classic Country with James Tamelcoff Grab a rocking chair, picnic table or blanket on...

Aug

1

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

Austin Boggs•Salsa Street Grill In true Madison fashion.   Austin Boggs bringing you some local country music from 5-8. Madison’s *NEWEST* Food Truck Salsa Street Grill will be here all d...

Aug

1

Bald Top Brewery

This is a night you won't want to miss! One of the last shows Toni Clare will be performing in VA before she heads back to Nashville. Music begins 6pm at Bald Top Brewery.  We'll be open Fri, Sat &am...

Aug

1

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Sharif is back on Saturday August 1st from 1-4 p.m. Music Connection magazine named him one of the top unsigned artists in the US and he has made quite a name for himself on the touring front as well,...

Aug

1

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

A.P. Project Live on Saturday August 1st from 5-8 p.m. Playing Americana, Classic Rock & Country!   Pub Grub will be served from 12-8 p.m.

Aug

1

DuCard Winery

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH BILLY BROCKMAN AUGUST 1 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM It’s summertime in Virginia and the music, the wine, and the mountains are calling! Come enjoy it all with the fun mix of rock...

Aug

2

DuCard Winery

LINDT CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING AUGUST 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM We are excited to welcome back Lindt’s Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja to DuCard for a special Lindt Chocolate and Wine Program. We w...

Aug

2

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 2nd, Live Music - Pat Anderson Aug 2, 2020 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area wit...

Aug

2

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

McHale at Michel! Now say that 10 times fast...   McHale is happy to make their debut at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery   Enjoy some easy-listening music as you traipse around the royal an...

Aug

5

Pete's Auction Service

Pete's Auction Service  -  Household and Collectible Auction Wednesday, August 5, 2020 @ 9:30am

Aug

5

Board of Supervisors & Madison Planning Commission - Joint Meeting

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: In order to promote a safe environment allowing for increased distancing the joint public hearing of Madison County’s Planning Commission & Board of Supervisors schedule...

Aug

7

DuCard Vineyard

FIRST FRIDAY AUGUST 7 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   We’re excited to welcome back our First Friday gathering! If you live in the area or are just visiting, come hang out at DuCard Vineyards for the even...

Aug

7

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

The Big Gavel Band is back Friday August 7th from 5-8pm! Playing Classic Rock, Country, Blues and Americana!   Food served from the taproom 12-8pm.

Aug

8

DuCard Vineyard

SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT BY SCUFFLETOWN AUGUST 8 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   Come out and join us on this Second Saturday summer evening! We’ll have rollicking great live music by Scuffletown from 6-...

Aug

8

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Who's ready for some Blues?! Come on out on Saturday August 8th from 5-8 p.m. to help us welcome the Jon Spear Band to Prince Michel and Tap 29! Nominated by Blues Blast Magazine for the prestigious B...

Aug

8

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Music on the Lawn

Music on the Front Porch at Graves - Sat 4 to 7PM   4 to 7 PM Saturday on the Front Porch overlooking Rose Valley 4 to 7 PM Saturday - under and in front of porch   Classic Rock and Singer Song...

Aug

9

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Sharif is back again on Sunday August 9th from 1-5 p.m. Music Connection magazine named him one of the top unsigned artists in the US and he has made quite a name for himself on the touring front as w...

Aug

14

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

GRAZE TO GRIDDLE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 4:00 PM  8:00 PM LIVE MUSIC - DAVID COX FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Aug

14

Coming up at Hoover Ridge in August!

Hoover Ridge Park presents Music in the Park - South Canal Street! Join us for live entertainment Friday, August 14 from 5:30PM - 9:00PM. This will be the first time this local group has performed...

Aug

14

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Playing your favorite R&B and Motown hits Friday August 14th from 5-8 p.m. We're ready for a good time! How about you? Check them out at: https://www.theunsuitablesband.net/ Pub Grub Availabl...

Aug

15

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Come on out on Saturday August 15th from 1-4 p.m. for live music by the talented Witchduck!

Aug

15

Hilliard & Co.

African Art from the McNemar Collection Session II. Saturday, August 15 at 11 am. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/…/175950_african-art-from-…/

Aug

15

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Live Music by Deja Vu! Saturday August 15th from 5-8 p.m. Pub Grub Available 12-8pm! Check out the menu here: https://www.princemichel.com/pub-grub

Aug

15

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 15th, Live Music - Josh Walker Aug 15, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area with ...

Aug

15

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Music on the Front Porch

Music on the Front Porch at Graves - Sat 4 to 7PM 4 to 7 PM Saturday on the Front Porch overlooking Rose Valley 4 to 7 PM Saturday - under and in front of porch August 15th 4 to 7 PM Saturday - ...

Aug

15

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

CAN I BE FRANK? SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 4:00 PM  9:00 PM  LIVE MUSIC - RATTLEBAG BAND SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Aug

15

Bald Top Brewery

Shine's doing better and looks forward to seeing everyone and her favorite Country musicians, James Tamelcoff Band on Saturday! Music starts at 7pm. Plenty of seating - open air and under tents or um...

Aug

15

MAD Arts - Lou Messa Workshop

Lou Messa - Landscape Workshop (limit 4) at MAD Arts Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10 AM – 4 PM Another great class offering!!! Learn landscape painting techniques from professional artist Lou M...

Aug

15

DuCard Vineyard

  MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY SOUTH CANAL STREET AUGUST 15 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Come out and enjoy the fun and fabulous music of South Canal Street, including songs by The Be...

Aug

16

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Join us on Sunday August 16th from 1-4 p.m. for live music by 2Wishes! They are regulars here at Prince Michel and we love their harmony and know you will too! Check out their website at: http://www...

Aug

16

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 16th, Live Music - Brian Franke Aug 16, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area with...

Aug

16

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

BARBECUE U SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2020 12:00 PM  6:00 PM

Aug

19

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 19th, 7 pm Taste of Virginia: Hybrids Aug 19, 2020, 7 pm - 8 pm Virtually join Ben Jordan (Early Mountain's winemaker) and Justin Rose (Rosemont Estate's winemaker) for an exploration of Hybr...

Aug

21

Bald Top Brewery

Great Music, Food, Music & Space This Weekend!   Aug 21 at 4 PM – Aug 23 at 7 PM Come on out for a taste of our newest musician, Randy Johnston - accomplished blues guitarist and vocalist - ...

Aug

21

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Joker band at Prince Michel Vineyards &Tap 29 Friday, August 21st Friday at 5 PM – 8 PM

Aug

21

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

HIDDEN ACRES FARM KITCHEN FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 5:00 PM  9:00 PM LIVE MUSIC - DAVID GILMORE FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Aug

22

DuCard Vineryard

MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY THE MIDLIFE CRISIS BAND AUGUST 22 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Come on out to our patio , grab a bottle of your favorite wine, and sing along to the songs you love! The Midlife Crisi...

Aug

22

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Billy Blue Eyes & The Chicken Fingers Billy Blue Eyes & The Chicken Fingers playing Saturday, August 22nd from 1-4pm. Billy playing a mean harmonica with his band members on guitar and vocals. We LOVE them, cannot wait for their return.

Aug

22

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Patchwork Dorothy Come on out Saturday August 22nd and help us welcome Patchwork Dorothy to Prince Michel! They will be playing a mix of well known songs from a variety of genres ranging from the 195...

Aug

22

Movies in the Park - Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Let's go on an adventure! Movies in the Park and Subway (Madison) present Dora and The Lost City of Gold at Hoover Ridge Park!  Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, ...

Aug

22

Early Mountain Vineyards

August 22nd, Live Music -Michael Geddes Aug 22, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area wit...

Aug

22

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

TWO BROTHERS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 3:00 PM  7:00 PM LIVE MUSIC - MERCY TRAIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Aug

23

DuCard Vineyard

ERIN SCALA AND THE VIRGINIA WINE INDUSTRY AUGUST 23 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us at DuCard as we welcome sommelier and owner of In Vino Veritas Fine Wines, Erin Scala. Ms. Scala will discuss the ...

Aug

23

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

FarAway Music! Don't miss FarAway on Sunday August 23rd from 1-5 p.m.! FarAway is Sara Davenport & Brian Franke, a singer/songwriter duo based in Charlottesville, VA who blend beautiful harmonies...

Aug

23

History Talk on the Front Porch - our hollow back to 1850

History Talk on the Front Porch - our hollow back to 1850. 10:30 AM Sundays - 11:30 AM  FREE Jimmy Graves looks back over the history of the re and our hollow to the time that the Graves family first started farm here in 1850.

Aug

23

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 23rd, Live Music - Beleza Aug 23, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area with mou...

Aug

27

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Get to Know the Horse

Get to Know the Horse - free workshop at the Stables August 27th - Thursday at 1:30 PM – 2 PM We talk through - and :"show" how a horse thinks when dealing with us four legged humans, as a "prey"...

Aug

28

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Full of fun and great tunes, please join us this Friday for live music by The Chardonnays!  Food from the Pub served 12-8pm. Menu: https://www.princemichel.com/pub-grub Check out more from the Chardonnays here:

Aug

28

Hoover Ridge - Movies in the Park

It's Harry's birthday! Come celebrate with us for our first Movies in the Park event for the summer! Grab a blanket, pack some snacks, and enjoy a movie at Hoover Ridge! Movie begins at dusk (around 9...

Aug

29

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Egg Collecting

Egg Collecting at the Lawn Chicken Coop at 9AM Sat and Sun' August 29th & 30th - 9 am    We collect eggs and feed the girls - opportunity to touch and pet the girls, if very patient.

Aug

29

American Legion Post 157 - Food Truck Cook-off

American Legion Post 157 at 310 Thrift Rd., Madison, VA will be hosting a Food Truck Cook-Off on August 29, 2020 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Food will be available for purchase from a wide variety of food ...

Aug

29

Graves Mtn. Lodge - FREE nature Walk

Free Nature Walk - with Jenn & Daniel Mintz Free Nature Walk - discovering how our natural world works here on our 1100 acres.   Saturdays 10:30 AM -11:45 AM - on the Main Lodge front Porch - ...

Aug

29

DuCard Vineyard

Saturday, August 29th 2:30 - 5:30pm There's no better way to spend a late summer afternoon than with a chilled bottle of wine and the cool tunes of Jimmy O! BBQ-U food truck will be here, too, so com...

Aug

29

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Come out to Prince Michel on Saturday August 29th and help us welcome Bailey Hayes! He is a 24-year-old solo acoustic artist and will be playing a wide variety of music ranging from country, to clas...

Aug

29

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Dan Trull playing Saturday August 29th from 5-8pm. Rocking 50's music to music of today with a spin!

Aug

29

Feed Store Antiques

Feed Store Antiques will be open Saturday, August 29th, 10am-4pm!   105 Church Street, Madison Please wear your mask and practice social distancing.

Aug

29

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 29th, Live Music - Jacob Paul Allen Aug 29, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm   Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic ar...

Aug

30

Early Mountain Vineyard

August 30th, Live Music - Jeff Brown Aug 30, 2020, 1 pm - 4 pm   Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or picnic area wi...

Aug

30

BulletProof's 1 year Celebration!

Join us for complimentary BBQ and Drinks as we celebrate our store, our customers, and our community! Smoked Pig, Pulled pork, hot dogs and drinks! Gun raffle and 50/50 to raise money for Jake Alger!

Aug

30

Prince Michel Vineyard & Tap 29 Brewery

Dave is here Sunday August 30th from 1-5 p.m.! Dave's music style includes flavors of jazz, blues and other popular genres. He has performed in hundreds of venues from D.C. to Manhattan! For more info...