event guide

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

July


Jul

2

Pete's Auction Service

Household & Collectibles Auction,   Wednesday, July 2nd, 9:30 a.m. Preview - Tuesday, 7/1, 10 to 6 p.m.

Jul

3

Early Mountain Vineyards

Join us for a special Prix Fixe Menu Fourth of July weekend July 3 - July 7   11AM - 5:00PM our take on classic American flavors, elevated with seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully paired wines....

Jul

4

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Friday Night Music

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge    Friday, July 4th, 2025      7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musi...

Jul

4

Revalation Vineyards - Art @ The Vineyard

Friday, July 4th – Ping-Pong & Fireworks @ The Vineyard – Celebrate Independence Day with Revalation Vineyards! We’re rolling out the red, white, and Ping-Pong for a festive afternoon of g...

Jul

4

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

Open Jam - Rock & Roll   Friday, July 4, 2025 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Jul

4

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Madison County's July 4th Celebration

Madison County's July 4th Celebration at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges, Friday July 4th, 2025 at 4PM - 8PM.  Enjoy a relaxing evening with family, friends & FIREWORKS (start at 9:15)!!! Live Mu...

Jul

4

DuCard Vineyards

  Friday, July 4 - Music in the Mountains with Jimmy O Celebrate Independence Day the DuCard way with wonderful wine and music by house favorite Jimmy O (5-8pm). He is an ama...

Jul

5

Blue Quartz & Shotwell Run Brewery - 6TH Anniversary Event

6TH Anniversary Event  -  Saturday,  July 5th      12pm Happy 6th Anniversary to Blue Quartz Winery and Shotwell Run Brewing Company! Cousins Maine Lobster Truck on site all day. NO TICKETS RE...

Jul

5

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Nature Walk

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.    Saturday, July 5th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to join ...

Jul

5

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

Live Music - The Unsuitables   Saturday, July 5, 2025 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Jul

5

DuCard Winery

Saturday, July 5 - Music in the Mountains with Ron Gentry 2:00 - 5:00    Join us at DuCard for live music by Ron Gentry! Influenced by the sounds of Motown, The Beatles, CCR, The Stones, Hendrix,...

Jul

6

DuCard Vineyards

Sunday, July 6th    2-5pm   Music in the Mountains with Kirsten Haze Grab a glass of your favorite DuCard wine and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment with the music of Kirsten Haze. �...

Jul

10

Bald Top Weekend Events

Who’s ready for a weekend that hits all the right notes? Thursday kicks off with trivia at 6:30 PM—Lindsay’s hosting, the beer is cold, and the pizza is hot. Bring your brain and your bes...

Jul

11

DuCard Vineyards - Friday Night Out

Friday, July 11 - 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 ...

Jul

11

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Weekend Music

This weekend is looking great for music! As for the weather… your guess is as good as ours! Rain or shine, we’ll be rocking either way!

Jul

11

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Friday Night Music

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge    Friday, July 11th, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local mus...

Jul

11

Revalation Vineyards - Book World Meets Wine World

Friday, July 11th – Book World Meets Wine World – Join us at 6 pm as author Jeffrey Dale Lofton discusses his new book, Red Clay Suzie. This isn't just about reading words; it's an opportunity...

Jul

11

Meander's Friday Night "Summer Concert Dinner Series"

Meander's Friday Night "Summer Concert Dinner Series" Starting Friday, July 4 · 7:00 PM (and every Friday through the fall) Spend your Friday evening any way you like—with a candle-lit prix-f...

Jul

12

DuCard Vineyards - LobsterPalooza & Music in the Mountains by  Smokin’ Trout & Scuffletown

  LobsterPalooza & Music in the Mountains by   Smokin’ Trout & Scuffletown July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm   $12 Come on out and join us for this excellent S...

Jul

12

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - FREE Nature Walk

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

Jul

12

Early Mountain Vineyards

Edible Insight: An Evening on the Mediterranean with Chef Tim Moore Saturday, July 12th 5pm Step into the sun-drenched spirit of the Mediterranean with this immersive culinary experience, where ...

Jul

12

Revalation Vineyard - Arts & Vines Summer Market

Saturday, July 12th – Arts & Vines Summer Market – Our Summer Arts & Vines event takes place from noon to 6 pm. Special guest Chef Alex Lepro will be at the Vineyard, overseeing our kitc...

Jul

12

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

Live Music - Forty Years After     Saturday, July 12, 2025 5:00 PM  8:00 PM     Get ready for an unforgettable night!  Join us as Forty Years After returns to our stage with a uniq...

Jul

13

DuCard Vineayrds

Sunday, July 13 - Music in the Mountains with  Mo & Mary Mac from 2:00 - 5:00. ⁠⁠        

Jul

13

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery - Bluegrass Jam

Bluegrass Jam - Second Sunday      Sunday, July 13th 2-5 pm Dive into the heart of bluegrass bliss every second Sunday of the month! Mark your calendar, bring your instruments, and let's create...

Jul

16

Mugs & Muffins is hitting the Madison County Fair!

 Big news, Madison! Mugs & Muffins is hitting the Madison County Fair!  Get ready to grab your favorite drinks while enjoying the rides, games, and all the fair fun. We’ll be there to fuel...

Jul

16

Madison County's Volunteer Fireman's Parade

Don't miss Madison County's Volunteer Fireman's Parade that kicks off the Madison County Fair!! Please email [email protected] if interested in participating! 1) Name of Entry 2) Contact 3) P...

Jul

17

Revalation Vineyard

Thursday, July 17th – Sip & Learn – Join us at 5 pm to find out about The Early German Settlers of Madison County, presented by Cathi Clore Frost, Board Member and Genealogist, of Historic G...

Jul

17

Revalation Vineyard

Thursday, July 17th – CubaMex Pop-Up Food Truck – Don’t miss CubaMex’s delicious Authentic Cuban and Mexican Cuisine. All items are made from scratch. CubaMex will be at the Vineyard from noon until 6 pm.

Jul

18

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Music & Open Mic Night

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge   Friday, July 18th, 2025   7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicia...

Jul

18

DuCard Vineyards

Friday, July 18 - Friday Night Out w/ Gina Sobel & 1/2 Price Wine Flights 5pm - 8pm Wine down at DuCard with a 1/2 price wine flight and entertainment after the long work week. Our musician...

Jul

18

Revalation Vineyards - Sip & Learn

Friday, July 18th – Sip & Learn – Join us at the Vineyard at 6 pm for Cutch Tuttle’s presentation, History of the Banjo. Music lovers won’t want to miss this!

Jul

19

Madison County Fair VA Demolition Derby

Madison County Fair VA Demolition Derby   Saturday, July 19, 2025 To all Demolition Derby Drivers: Demo Derby Saturday, July 19! New Rules for 2025!! Please go to this link to see: https://www.madisoncountyfairva.com/.../bf383a...

Jul

19

Pete's Auction Service

Be sure to visit our website at www.petesauctionservice.com for a full catalog listing of a great sale coming up on July 19th at 9:30 AM. More items and pictures will be added before sale date.

Jul

19

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery- John Benjamin

Live Music - John Benjamin    Saturday, July 19, 2025   5:00 PM  8:00 PM New to the lineup, big on sound—John Benjamin brings his country rock Americana blues debut to our stage!

Jul

19

DuCard Vineyards

Saturday, July 19 - Music in the Mountains with Acoustic Aubrey from 2:00 - 5:00. ⁠⁠ Join us in the foothills for Music in the Mountains from “Acoustic” Aubrey. Aubrey plays venues all ove...

Jul

19

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Nature Walk

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Saturday, July 19th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to join...

Jul

20

DuCard Vineyards - Music in the Mountains with Ken Matthews

Music in the Mountains with Ken Matthews   Sunday, July 20th 2-5pm Sit by the stream and soak in the views of the vines, Popham Run, and the foothills of the Blue Ridge. Then grab a glass of your...

Jul

20

Revalation Vineyards - Cousins Maine Lobster Pop-Up Food Truck

Sunday, July 20th – Cousins Maine Lobster Pop-Up Food Truck – Mark your calendar today so you don't miss a special Pop-Up @ The Vineyard with Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck!

Jul

25

Revalation Vineyards - Book Club @ The Vineyard

Friday, July 25th – Book Club @ The Vineyard – Our July book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The discussion begins at 6, but the Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays. Stop by early to g...

Jul

25

Revalation Vineyard - Book Club @ the Vineyard

Friday, July 25th – Book Club @ The Vineyard – Our July book is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The discussion begins at 6, but the Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays. Stop by early to ...

Jul

25

DuCard Vineyards - Friday Night Out w/ Matty Metcalfe 

Friday, July 25 - Friday Night Out w/ Matty Metcalfe  5pm - 8pm Join us for Friday Night out & Music in the Mountains with multi-instrumentalist Matty Metcalfe. Matty is an accomplished and ...

Jul

26

DuCard Vineyards - Music in the Mountains with  Pat Anderson

Saturday, July 26 - Music in the Mountains with  Pat Anderson from 2:00 - 5:00. ⁠⁠ The mountains are calling and so is the music by singer-songwriter Pat Anderson. Pat’s a roots rocker wi...

Jul

26

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Peach Day Festival

PEACH DAY FESTIVAL at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges Picnic Pavilion Area by The Rose River - FREE Admission, FREE Parking Join us for our 12th Annual Peach Day Festival at Graves Mountain Farm ...

Jul

27

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery - Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch  Sunday, July 27th 11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat!