event guide

FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM Live Music by Dave Goodrich Dave is here Friday April 1st from 5-8 p.m.! Dave's music style includes flavors of jazz, blues and other popular genres. He has performed in hund...

  FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM Momentum Join us for Momentum's second performance at Bald Top!

Book World Meets Wine World: April 1st Fundraiser at Revalation Vineyards in Madison     Join us on Friday, April 1 from 3pm until sunset at Revalation Vineyards for the return of our Book Worl...

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH 2 WISHES APRIL 1 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Spend an evening at DuCard Vineyards drinking some fabulous wine and listening to the musical magic of 2 Wishes. This trio plays a mix o...

We are excited to announce our month-long Sipping for Saplings program!   During the entire month of April, when you buy a bottle of wine to take home from DuCard Vineyards, you get a tree to plant ...

FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM    No Foolin! Mercy Trail Music at Blue Quartz Winery / Shotwell Run Brewing    Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing will be a Friday evening of...

We are MOVING! The date has been set! April 2nd please join us for the Grand Opening of Emy Lous! This will also be the grand opening for Dyer Insurance Advisors & our Vendor Center! So get rea...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM Live Music by Mo Safren! Mo Safren is here Saturday April 2nd from 1-4 p.m. Playing a wide range of genres from pop to country keeps him at the top of our fan favorites! Co...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM Live Music by South Canal Street! South Canal Street is back! Saturday April 2nd from 5-8 p.m. Playing all your favorite classic hits! The Kitchen is open from 12-8 and ser...

SATURDAY, April 2 &3, 2022 AT 9 AM – 9:30 AM Egg Collecting at the Lawn Chicken Coop at 9AM Sat and Sun' We collect eggs and feed the laying hens - opportunity to visit with the laying hens and learn more about chickens.

Live Music - J. Michael Henry Saturday, April 2, 2022   5:00 PM  8:00 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 AT 8 AM – 3 PM Heritage Day A fun-filled day with fishing, activities and education. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Trout Unlimited and Graves Mountain Lodge ...

SATURDAY, April 2 & 3, 2022 AT 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Calves, Pigs, And Goats, Oh My! Come Interacts with our calves, pigs, and goats! You'll have the chance to walk the calf as well as the pet pi...

April 2nd - Live Music, Paulo Franco Apr 2, 2022, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room or expansive Meadow with mounta...

SATURDAY, April 2, 2022 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Nature Walk--FREE Saturday Mornings Free Nature Walk - with Jenn & Daniel Mintz of "In True Nature". - discovering how our natural world works here on...

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM Jimmy O - Live Music Join us for another fun performance from Jimmy O!

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 AT 11 AM – 2 PM Kites in the Park We're celebrating National Kite Month! Pull out your kites and join us at Hoover Ridge for this first-ever event! Event is FREE ...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY MATTIE FULLER APRIL 2 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sit by the stream or on our patio in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and soak up the views. Then grab a glass of your favorite wine ...

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM The Midlife Crisis Band! Come join Midlife Crisis here Sunday April 3rd from 1-5 p.m.! Playing acoustic folk, rock, oldies, country and pop. Pub Grub Available from 12-5 pm...

April 3rd, Live Music - Pat Anderson Apr 3, 2022,1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room and relax by a fire with mountai...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH RYAN HOLLANDER APRIL 3 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Spend your afternoon at DuCard Vineyards with live music by Ryan Hollander. He is a vocalist and bandleader whose rapidly growin...

MONDAY, April 4, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton on December 13th from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs! 

April 6, 2022 Great Sale this Wednesday, April 6 @ 9:30 am In-House Only Preview Tuesday 10-7PM FURNISHINGS Marvelous Collection of MCM!

Come on out for another round of Tunes and Trivia April 7th at 6:30pm! Bring your friends and your brains and win a round of penny pints! Join us for the first Tunes & Trivia hosted by Jared Morris from BlueCut Media!

THURSDAY, April 7, 2022 4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Every Thursday, 4-6 pm we'll be hosting happy hour! 25% off wine glasses, flights & slushies. 25% off hard cider pints & flights. No other discounts apply.

Live Music - Mo Safren Friday, April 8, 2022 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM    Dance Night! Friday Night Dance Nights are back! Join us on Friday April 8th from 5-8 p.m. for a fun Dance Night! Dance the evening away with music by D.J....

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM Big Rob & Acoustic Awesomeness - Live Music Join us for an acoustic country set from Big Rob!

April 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Friday Night Out with Orion THIS IS A CHANGE: Wind down your week and kick off your weekend on the patio at DuCard! Join us for music by Orion –  

SATURDAY, April 9 & 10, 2022 AT 9 AM – 9:30 AM Egg Collecting at the Lawn Chicken Coop at 9AM Sat and Sun' We collect eggs and feed the laying hens - opportunity to visit with the laying hens and learn more about chickens.

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH PETER WARREN APRIL 9 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM While away the spring afternoon with some wonderful wine, mountain scenery, and the soothing, smooth music of Peter Warren. Peter W...

Join us on Saturday, April 9th, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for our Spring Catfish Supper at the Madison American Legion Post 157, 310 Thrift Rd. Madison, VA. This event is pick up/carry-out only. The m...

SATURDAY, April 9 & 10, 2022 AT 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Calves, Pigs, And Goats, Oh My! Come Interacts with our calves, pigs, and goats! You'll have the chance to walk the calf as well as the pet ...

SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY GRASS FED APRIL 9 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Enjoy a spring evening on our lawn with a bottle of your favorite DuCard wine, live music by Grass Fed, and scrumptiou...

Live Music - Nethers Hot Club Saturday, April 9, 2022 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM Ted & Company - Live Music Come on out for a great alternative set from Ted & Company!

Apr. 9, Live Music at Early Mountain, Eric Franzen Apr 9, 2022,1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful tasting room, patio, or Meadow ...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH PETER WARREN APRIL 9 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM While away the spring afternoon with some wonderful wine, mountain scenery, and the soothing, smooth music of Peter Warren. Peter W...

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 AT 1 PM – 4 PM McHale & Justina back at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery Come join us for good wine, music & food at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery!

SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY GRASS FED APRIL 9 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Enjoy a spring evening on our lawn with a bottle of your favorite DuCard wine, live music by Grass Fed, and scrumptiou...

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM Live Music by Chardonnay! Join us for Live Music by Chardonnay on Sunday April 10th from 1-5 p.m. The Pub is open and serving the best grub around from 12-5...

CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING APRIL 10 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM $69 We are excited to welcome back Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja to DuCard for a special Chocolate and Wine Program. We will meet on the p...

CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING APRIL 10 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM $69 We are excited to welcome back Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja to DuCard for a special Chocolate and Wine Program. We will meet on the p...

Join Cardinal Home Center in Madison for an egg-citing event with their Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 10 at 1:30. Stop by for lots of prizes for the kids and fun for the entire family! For ques...

April 10th - Live Music, Michael Geddes Apr 10, 2022,1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room or Patio and lounge my the ...

MONDAY, April 11, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton on December 13th from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs! 

FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM Jimmy O! Jimmy has over 40 years experience singing and performing in Virginia and across the nation. Now also producing, writing, and directing independent...

Possum's Store - Criglersville Opening Friday April 15th with featured artist Linda Van der Linda and Jennifer Esser.   Please join us for their opening reception on April 15th  from 5:30 to 7:00

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT W/ MUSIC BY OTRA VEZ APRIL 15 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM We are excited to welcome Otra Vez (Tango Project) featuring Matty Metcalfe (digital accordion/bass), Mil...

Guns & Amm0 Auction Don't miss this! One of the best collections we have ever had! 135+ guns!  Saturday, April 16th 9:30 a.m. The guns in the catalog also will be offered online. Ammo will ...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH AN LAR APRIL 16 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Do the mountains make you want to kick up your heels and dance a jig? We can help you do just that at DuCard with the jaunty Irish music...

EASTER SUNDAY MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY STAN HAMRICK APRIL 17 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM There’s something for everyone on Easter Sunday at DuCard! Hop on over to bask in the Blue Ridge while enjoying Mus...

THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Every Thursday, 4-6 pm we'll be hosting happy hour! 25% off wine glasses, flights & slushies. 25% off hard cider pints & flights. No other discounts apply.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM Live Music by Jodie Davis & Dave Owens! Jodie and Dave are here on Friday April 22nd from 5-8 p.m. The pub is open from 12-8. Check out the full menu here: https://www.princemichel.com/pub-grub

The weekend is looking great! Live music , great food, refreshing wine, cider and mead, and (keep your fingers crossed) beautiful weather. Over The Top Chef will be serving creative classic cuisine...

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH TROY BRESLOW APRIL 22 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Welcome in the weekend while you grab a bottle of your favorite DuCard wine and take a seat! Settle in and listen to singer-songwrit...

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM Ronnie Johnson Band - Live Music Join us for another great night with the Ronnie Johnson band! They play Country, Blues, Americana, and Southern Rock!  

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 6 PM – 8 PM Stargazing Night with the UVA Astronomy Department The UVA Astronomy Department led by Steve Majewski will be hosting a stargazing night! Stop by for an in...

SATURDAY, April 23 & 24, 2022 AT 9 AM – 9:30 AM Egg Collecting at the Lawn Chicken Coop at 9AM Sat and Sun' We collect eggs and feed the laying hens - opportunity to visit with the laying hens and learn more about chickens.

SATURDAY, April 23 & 24, 2022 AT 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Calves, Pigs, And Goats, Oh My! Come Interacts with our calves, pigs, and goats! You'll have the chance to walk the calf as well as the pet ...

Breakfast April 23rd, 7:00 am - 10:00 am at The Madison American Legion Post 157, 310 Thrift Road, Madison.   The Menu includes eggs (cooked to order), bacon, sausage, toast, biscuits & sausa...

Sheep Dog Trials & Hoover Ridge Wool & Wine Festival Saturday, April 23rd Madison County Parks and Recreation Authority is hosting the fifth annual Wool and Wine Festival in Madison Co...

SATURDAY, April 23, 2022 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Nature Walk--FREE Saturday Mornings Free Nature Walk - with Jenn & Daniel Mintz of "In True Nature". - discovering how our natural world works here o...

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 1 PM – 4 PM Introduction to Woodturning with Bill Crone Are you considering learning a new skill but want more information from an experienced craftsman/woodworker ...

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM Steel Peach Live! Come on out on Saturday April 23rd from 5-8 p.m. for live music by the amazing Steel Peach! Rocking out to the best country, classic roc...

DUCARD VINEYARDS ECO-FAIR APRIL 23 @ 12:00 PM - APRIL 24 @ 6:00 PM Join us at DuCard on Earth Day weekend for the DuCard Eco-fair, featuring a variety of local non-profits who will share informati...

April 23rd - Live Music, Michael Geddes Apr 23, 2022, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room or Patio and lounge my the ...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY SCUFFLETOWN APRIL 23 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Come out and join us this Saturday for the rollicking live music by Scuffletown! Your favorite wine is available for pairing with th...

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM South River Strings - Live Music South River Strings is a 4 piece rockabilly, bluegrass, country, newgrass band with a fun sound! It's sure to be a great night!

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM Live Music by Matt Johnson! Matt Johnson is a local favorite. He started performing at a young age around the Shenandoah Valley in various productions and h...

April 24th - Live Music, Joshua Walker Apr 24, 2022, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room, Patio, or Meadow with mount...

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH CALISTA GARCIA APRIL 24 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Enjoy your spring weekend fun with Sunday afternoon music from Calista Garcia.  She brings a mix of complexity and sophistica...

MONDAY, April 25, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton on December 13th from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs! 

Come on out for another round of Tunes and Trivia April 28st at 6:30pm! Bring your friends and your brains and win a round of penny pints! Join us for the first Tunes & Trivia hosted by Jared Morris from BlueCut Media!

THURSDAY, April 28, 2022 4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Every Thursday, 4-6 pm we'll be hosting happy hour! 25% off wine glasses, flights & slushies. 25% off hard cider pints & flights. No other discounts apply.

FRIDAY AT 6 PM Susan Gaeta Join us for a relaxing Friday evening as Susan Gaeta takes the stage with her eclectic mix of Americana and Jazz. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen and Grill will be servin...

FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM Ryan Jewel - Live Music Come on out for a great country set from Ryan Jewel!

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT AT DUCARD WITH HAZE AND DACEY APRIL 29 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM After the long work week, let DuCard help you ease into your weekend! Come on over to the winery and enjoy the music o...

FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM James Tamelcoff Live! Live Music by James Tamelcoff on Friday April 29th from 5-8 p.m.! James has spent the last four years touring nationally with his band 'Cash Unchained' ...

SATURDAY, April 30, 2022 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Nature Walk--FREE Saturday Mornings Free Nature Walk - with Jenn & Daniel Mintz of "In True Nature". - discovering how our natural world works here o...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM FarAway Live! Don't miss FarAway on Saturday, April 30th from 1-4 p.m.! FarAway is Sara Davenport & Brian Franke, a singer/songwriter duo based in Charlottesville, VA...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM Live Music by Mercy Trail! Mercy Trail Music is here on Saturday April 30th from 5-8 p.m. Playing some of the greatest hits from the past! Chances are if you love them, th...

April 30th - Live Music, Andy Tichenor Apr 30, 2022, 12 pm - 3 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room, Patio, or Meadow with moun...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM The Chardonnays Join us as The Chardonnays take the stage with an entertaining mix of top hits from the 60's to present day. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen and Grill will be servi...

We are excited to announce that the Reunite with Christ festival will be April 30, 2022 at Hoover Ridge Park in Madison, Virginia. This is the same outdoor venue that we used last year. The festival...

THE BACKROAD HITCHHIKERS Saturday, April 30, 2022 6:00 PM  9:00 PM Do you miss the keyboard and guitar driven rock of the 1970’s? Don’t miss The Backroad Hitchhikers playing all the songs y...

Yoders Country Market SATURDAY, April 30th - 9 AM – 4 PM Chicken & Pork BBQ Barbecued chicken quarters and pork barbecue sandwiches served with fresh dinner rolls (chicken) or buns (pork), an...

SEAFOOD SATURDAY AT DUCARD WITH OYSTERS, MORE OYSTERS, AND LIVE MUSIC! APRIL 30 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Oh yeah! Our spring Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back! Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch wil...

SATURDAY, April 30 & May 1, 2022 AT 9 AM – 9:30 AM Egg Collecting at the Lawn Chicken Coop at 9AM Sat and Sun' We collect eggs and feed the laying hens - opportunity to visit with the laying hens and learn more about chickens.

SATURDAY, April 30 & May 1, 2022 AT 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Calves, Pigs, And Goats, Oh My! Come Interacts with our calves, pigs, and goats! You'll have the chance to walk the calf as well as the...