event guide

FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM  Ron Gentry       Join us as Ron Gentry takes the stage at 6 pm. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen will be open with tasty treats. Enjoy Virginia wine, cider and craft beer while relaxing after a long week.

SIPPING FOR SAPLINGS  SEPTEMBER 1 Buy Wine, Plant a Tree. It’s our continuing program at DuCard – consistent with our environmental commitment and leadership. Trees help with global warming...

FIRST FRIDAYS GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’      SEPTEMBER 1 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join local friends for a late summertime cookout! Pick your favorite DuCard wine to enjoy with the great musical ...

SEP 1 AT 11 AM – SEP 4 AT 8 PM   Food Drive to benefit Local Area Food Banks! Friday September 1st is National Food Bank Day and we are hosting a Food Drive! It's a Five for Five Deal! Bring in F...

FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM  Live Music by Bobby G. & The Heavies! Live Music by Bobby G and the Heavies on Friday September 1st from 5-8 p.m.!! Performing the best collection in blues, southern so...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM  Live Music by Midlife Crisis! Midlife Crisis Band is here on Saturday Sept. 2nd from 1-4 p.m. Playing all your favorite classic hits and more! The Pub is open from 12- 8 ...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM  Smokin' Trout Smokin' Trout joins us for a fun evening of toe tapping bluegrass tunes. Jackleg Roaming Kitchen will be serving roast pig and creative sides to pair with Virginia wine, cider and sangria.

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM  The Unsuitables at Prince Michel! On Saturday September 2nd from 5-8 p.m. The Unsuitables are here and playing your favorite R&B and Motown hits! We're ready for a go...

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Bald Top! Join us for a day of excitement and fun at Bald Top on September 2nd! Enjoy live music featuring the Eli Cook Band (2 - 5pm) and Who Shot John (6 - 9pm...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   September 2, 2023   FREE Nature Walk Don't miss out on the FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present ...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH TROPICAL ATTITUDES  SEPTEMBER 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spend a late summer afternoon in the foothills of the mountains at DuCard Vineyards with some cool wines, mountain ...

If it is Labor Day weekend, it is time for Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival in Madison! September 2, 2023!! Arts, crafts, food, fun, magic,  beer, wine music and more! Free admission an...

SUNDAY AT 2 PM – 5 PM   Kiaya Abernathy Rappahannock county native Kiaya Abernathy takes the stage with her entertaining and signature blend of folk/Americana music. Jackleg Pizza will be onsite ...

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM   Matt Johnson Live! Matt Johnson is a local favorite. He started performing at a young age around the Shenandoah Valley in various productions and has been entertaining the...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK  SEPTEMBER 3 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spend this unofficial end of summer afternoon drinking your favorite DuCard wine and listening to our special ...

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 AT 1 PM – 5 PM   Labor Day Live Music at Prince Michel! Join us on Monday September 4th from 1-5 p.m. for live music by Daniel Kepel! The Tap 29 Pub will be open from 12...

LABOR DAY MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ JIMMY O  SEPTEMBER 4 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wind up the summer season by relaxing with us on Labor Day at DuCard and listening to the music of Jimmy O. He is an ...

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

THURSDAY, September 7, 2023   3 PM – 5 PM Happy Hour Join us for Happy Hour every Thursday from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy 25% off Glasses of Wine, Slushies, and Flights as well as 25% off Cider Pints and Flights! Food is Served from 12-5 p.m.

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Bald Top! Another unforgettable weekend awaits you at Bald Top! Get ready for non-stop fun and entertainment that'll have you counting down the days! Here's ...

Friday, 6pm  Alex Robert Parez Join us as Alex Robert Parez takes the stage. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen will be open with snacks, sandwiches, flatbreads and more to pair with delicious craft beer, Virginia wine and cider.

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH PAT ANDERSON  SEPTEMBER 8 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wind down your work week and kick off your weekend with an evening at DuCard! Join us for music by Pat Anderson – an Okla...

SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH SMOKIN’ TROUT  SEPTEMBER 9 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join us in the mountains Saturday evening to enjoy the lively Celtic music of the local band Smokin�...

SATURDAY, September 9, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3 PM   Soapmaking Workshop - Jennifer Harris of Cornerstone Lavender Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of soapmaking with Jennifer Harris of Cornerstone Lavender! L...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   September 9, 2023   FREE Nature Walk Don't miss out on the FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the pres...

Sat, Sep 09 | Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery   Meisha Herron Live! Live music by Meisha Herron on Saturday September 9th from 1-4 p.m.  

Sat, Sep 09 | Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery   Steel Peach Live! Live Music by Steel Peach on Saturday September 9th from 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, 5pm  The Big Gavel Band Join us as The Big Gavel Band takes the stage with rockin' tunes. Hidden Acres Farm Kitchen will be onsite with delicious meals to pair with refreshing Virginia wine, cider and craft beer.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH JOHN KELLY  SEPTEMBER 9 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us at DuCard Vineyards for some contemporary rock and classic tunes by local singer/songwriter John Kelly. You don�...

WINE EDUCATION & EXPLORATION –  CABERNET FRANC    SEPTEMBER 10 $69 How much do you know about Virginia’s signature black grape?  Cabernet Franc thrives in Virginia to produce stellar ...

Sun, Sep 10 | Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery   Fork in the Road Live! Fork in the road live on Sunday September 10th from  1-5 p.m. 

Sunday, 2pm Bluegrass Open Jam Join us for an afternoon of bluegrass the second Sunday of every month. It's an open jam and all musicians and bluegrass enthusiasts are invited to play music, sing ...

MONDAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM  Monday Night Trivia at Prince Michel!

Thursday: Test your knowledge at Trivia Night, starting at 6:30PM! Grab your friends and join the fun! Friday: Don't miss the Tower Blues Band, known for their epic blues and rock covers! The mus...

THURSDAY, September 14, 2023   4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Join us for Happy Hour every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy 25% off Glasses of Wine, Slushies, and Flights as well as 25% off Cider Pints and Flights! Food is Served from 12-5 p.m.

This week's Book Club @ the Vineyard will feature a lively discussion of "The Violin Conspiracy" Written by Brendan Slocumb. "The riveting story of a young Black musician who discovers that his old...

Join us for live music by Jimmy O on Friday,  September 15th from 5-8 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH THE LOCAL VOCALS   SEPTEMBER 15 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Enjoy an evening out and welcome in the weekend with the music of the Local Vocals. They offer up their toe tappin’...

Saturday Night Music at the Main Lodge   7 - 9 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.   FREE Event! All are WELCOME!! Relax and enjoy the music and scenery.

SUNDAY, September 16, 2023 AT 1 PM – 4 PM   Wreath Making Workshop - Sandra Kechter Making Decorative Wreaths - with Mesh, Grapevine and Burlap Plus Imagination!   Sandra Kechter    1- 4 PM�...

Saturday, Sept. 16 12pm Join us for our annual Crab and Shrimp Fest, with food provided by Captain Corbin's. Live New Orleans Jazz by Zuzu's Hot 5 from 5-8pm.

Join us for live music by Kat & The Travelers on Saturday September 16th from 1-4 p.m.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BY SCUFFLETOWN    SEPTEMBER 16 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Come out and join us this Saturday for the rollicking live music by Scuffletown! Your favorite wine is available for ...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ JOHN KELLY   SEPTEMBER 17 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spend Sunday afternoon on the patio at DuCard Vineyards for some contemporary rock by local singer/songwriter John Kelly...

Join us for live music by Mercy Trail on Sunday September 17th from 1-5 p.m.

MONDAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM   Monday Night Trivia at Prince Michel!

THURSDAY, September 21, 2023   4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Join us for Happy Hour every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy 25% off Glasses of Wine, Slushies, and Flights as well as 25% off Cider Pints and Flights! Food is Served from 12-5 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT W/ RON GENTRY   SEPTEMBER 22 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come join us at DuCard for live music by Ron Gentry! He began his musical journey as a child singing in the Children’s Choir....

Adrian Duke, Sept. 22  5-8pm

September 23rd - 5pm   Way 2 Longs Get ready to rock and roll with The Way 2 Longs!  They're back at The Tasting and Tap Room, serving up their amazing blend of blues and rock.  And the culin...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   September 23, 2023  FREE Nature Walk Don't miss out on the FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the pres...

Sportsman Sale September 23, 2023 Saturday, September 23rd starting @ 9:30AM. Preview is Friday September 22nd from 10-6PM. This is a simulcast sale for the Vehicles ONLY eve, Guns, Kayaks, and equip...

FALL SEAFOOD SATURDAY AT DUCARD WITH OYSTERS, MORE OYSTERS, AND LIVE MUSIC!   SEPTEMBER 23 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Oh yeah! Our fall Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back! Nomini Bay Oyste...

September 23rd  1pm   Fashion Show

Saturday, September 23rd  5-8 pm  Elements of Kindred

Sunday, September 24th  1-5 pm  Swansong

MONDAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM   Monday Night Trivia at Prince Michel!

THURSDAY,  September 28, 2023   4 PM – 6 PM Happy Hour Join us for Happy Hour every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy 25% off Glasses of Wine, Slushies, and Flights as well as 25% off Cider Pi...

Friday Night out with music by Mattie Fuller   SEPTEMBER 29 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wind down the work week and join us at DuCard to listen to local favorite Mattie Fuller. He brings a fun mix of c...

Join us for live music by The Big Gavel Band on Friday September 29th from 5-8 p.m.

Music in the Mountains with Mike Proffitt    SEPTEMBER 30 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us Saturday afternoon for the superb music of singer/songwriter Mike Proffitt. His mixture of original and ...

Join us for live music by The Mike Lucci Band on Saturday September 30th from 1-4 p.m.

Mark your calendars!  2023 Last BBQ  September 30  9am - 4pm