event guide

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

September


Sep

1

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Freeway Jubilee

Sunday September 1 Band: Freeway Jubilee Food: Two Brothers South Western Grill Food Truck Bald Top Opens: 1 - 8 pm Band plays: 5 - 8 pm

Sep

1

DuCard - Labor Day Weekend with Music on the Patio with Bennie Dodd Band

LABOR DAY WEEKEND MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH BENNIE DODD BAND SEPTEMBER 1 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Continue your Labor Day weekend fun with music from the Bennie Dodd Band. Relax as they treat us to th...

Sep

1

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Mackenzie Roark

Sept 1st, Live Music, Mackenzie Roark Sep 01, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views,...

Sep

2

Bald Top Brewery - Labor Day!

Labor Day! Monday, September 2 BALD TOP OPENS: 1 pm – 7 pm FOOD: Catch The Chef Food Truck

Sep

3

Madison Woman's Club - Blood Drive

The American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Woman's Club of Madison, will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 1:30 - 7 PM. To make an appointment and avoid waiting, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit red...

Sep

5

Rural Madison - Hosting Candidates Forum

RURAL MADISON is sponsoring two (2) Public Forums in September:Candidates (Erick Weaver and Brandon Lillard. Lonnie Tuthill has another commitment and will not be able to attend) for Madison County Sh...

Sep

5

Bald Top Brewery - Trivia Night

Thursday, September 5 BALD TOP OPENS: 5 pm – 9 pm TRIVIA starts: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm FOOD: Graze To Griddle Food Truck Come on over to Bald Top for our legendary Trivia Night! Bring a team wit...

Sep

6

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Mercy Trail

Friday, September 6 BALD TOP OPENS: 4 pm – 11 pm BAND PLAYS: 7 pm – 9 pm FREE ENTRY TO ALL! FOOD: Two Brothers South Western Grill Food Truck The fantastically talented Mercy...

Sep

6

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Friday, September 6th - Old Rag BBQ   Friday - 3 pm - 9 pm Saturday - 12 pm - 9 pm Sunday - 12 pm - 6 pm  2585 S. F.T. Valley Rd. Etlan, VA 22719

Sep

6

DuCard - First Fridays

SEPTEMBER 6 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM If you live in the area or are just visiting, come hang out at DuCard Vineyards for the evening for a potluck style dinner. On the fi...

Sep

7

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Austin Boggs

Saturday, September 7 BALD TOP OPENS: 12 noon – 11 pm BAND PLAYS: 6 – 9 pm FOOD: 106 Street Food Truck FREE ENTRY TO ALL! Austin Boggs is back at Bald Top folks, with his great country voice ...

Sep

7

DuCard - Music on the Patio with Weedeater

SEPTEMBER 7 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM What’s a Weedeater? These guys have won various fiddlers conventions and bluegrass festivals and bring a knee slapping good time mix of old...

Sep

7

Prince Michel - Live Music with Pat Anderson

Sep 07, 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725, USA  From Crozet, Virginia. Pat covers Rock, Americana, Folk Rock music. Check him out of Facebook he...

Sep

7

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live music with Eric Franzen

Sept 7th, Live Music, Eric Franzen Sep 07, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, li...

Sep

8

Bald Top Brewery - Sunday's Grandparents Day!

Sunday, September 8 Grandparent’s Day! BALD TOP OPENS: 1 – 7 pm FOOD: Catch The Chef Food Truck Bring your Grandparents over to Bald Top for a day of fun and celebrations! We will have ice-cr...

Sep

11

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Seafood Buffet

All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet featuring: Snow Crab Legs, Fried Oysters, Fried Shrimp, Spiced Steamed Shrimp, Steamed Clams, Fried Clam Strips, Scallops, Stuffed Flounder, Grilled Salmon, Baked Chicke...

Sep

11

Pete's Auction Service - Household & Collectible Auction

Household and Collectible Auction Wednesday, September 11, 2019 @   2858 North Seminole Trail, Madison, VA 22727

Sep

11

Rural Madison - Hosting Candidates Forum

RURAL MADISON is sponsoring two (2) Public Forums in September: Candidates (Erick Weaver and Brandon Lillard. Lonnie Tuthill has another commitment and will not be able to attend) for Madison Cou...

Sep

12

Bald Top Brewery - Trivia Night

Thursday, September 12 BALD TOP OPENS: 5 pm – 9 pm TRIVIA starts: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm FOOD: Mountain View BBQ Food Truck Assemble your teams folks, it’s time for our legendary Trivia Night! ...

Sep

13

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Bryan Elijah Smith

Friday, September 13 BALD TOP OPENS: 4 – 11 PM     BAND PLAYS: 7 – 9 pm FOOD: Graze to Griddle Food Truck  FREE ENTRY FOR ALL He’s back folks! Get out your dancing shoes!!! Bryan Elijah...

Sep

13

Prince Michel - Line Dancing

Line Dancing at Prince Michel! Friday, September 13, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM Join us for an evening of Line Dancing on Friday September 13th from 6 to 9 p.m.! Line Dance Instruction provided by Line D...

Sep

14

Grand Opening - Bulletproof Madison

Grand Opening - Bulletproof     Saturday, Sept. 14th 10 am   Madison Chamber of Commerce along with Economic Development Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 am       121 N. Main Street, Madison, VA

Sep

14

Over the Top Chef and Far Gohn Brewing at DuCard

Over the Top Food Truck will be making its debut at DuCard along with beer from Far Gohn starting at 11am. Music from Gold Top Country Ramblers 6-9pm.

Sep

14

Grand Opening - Possum's Store

Grand Opening - Saturday, Sept. 14th  10:45 am  Art, Music, Food & Wine. 11 am till 8 pm

Sep

14

Madison Quilt Guild - Open House

Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11 AM – 3 PM MADISON QUILT GUILD—OPEN HOUSE  WHERE: Madison Presbyterian Church  1236 Fishback Road  Madison VA  When: Sept 14th—11am—3pm Free Event G...

Sep

14

George James Community Center - BIG Breakfast

The George James Community Center, Inc. is having a “Big Breakfast”. Come join us and help in our endeavor to raise funds for our “Education Program” and help assist with upgrades to the cen...

Sep

14

Bald Top Brewery - Music with The Human DJ

Saturday, September 14 BALD TOP OPENS: 12 noon – 11 pm  DJ plays: 6 – 9 pm FOOD: Catch The Chef Food Truck        FREE ENTRY TO ALL When you go to see a good DJ – you know it in your bo...

Sep

14

Madison County Rescue Squad - Annual Steak & Shrimp Dinner

Annual Steak & Shrimp Dinner  Madison Rescue Squad Saturday, September 14, 2019 4 pm to 8 pm Held at the rescue squad building Adults: Steak Dinner - $15.00 Shrimp Dinner - $15.00 Combinat...

Sep

14

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Michael Geddes

Sept 14, Live music, Michael Geddes Sep 14, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, l...

Sep

14

DuCard - Live Music with Gold Top Country Ramblers

SEPTEMBER 14 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM This month’s Second Saturday concert (6-9pm) will feature the music of the Gold Top Country Ramblers and their mix of Americana, country, and blue-grass. Wine i...

Sep

14

Prince Michel - Live Music with Mid Life Crisis Band

Midlife Crisis Band! Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1 PM – 4 PM  Join us on Saturday September 14th for MidLife Crisis Band! Playing your favorite oldies from the 50’s through 70’s, folk, co...

Sep

14

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Food with Graze to Griddle  and Live Music with Nethers Hot Club Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a knoll overlooking the beautifully maintained vineyar...

Sep

15

Bald Top Brewery - Sunday's

Sunday, September 15 BALD TOP OPENS: 1 – 7 pm FOOD: 106 Grilled Food Truck Our Tap Barn is open, featuring live streamed music and local sports. Come and spend the afternoon and take in the beau...

Sep

15

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Dan Barrale

Sept 15, Live Music, Dan Barrale Sep 15, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, live...

Sep

15

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Food with Catch the Chef        Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a knoll overlooking the beautifully maintained vineyard and Old Rag Mountain. Come v...

Sep

19

Bald Top Brewery - Trivia Night

Thursday, September 19   BALD TOP OPENS: 5 pm – 9 pm TRIVIA starts: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm    FOOD: Graze to Griddle Food Truck Quick March! It’s time for our legendary Trivia Night! If you d...

Sep

20

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Simon Flory

Friday September 20 BALD TOP OPENS: 4 – 11 pm  BAND PLAYS: 7 – 10 pm FOOD: Catch The Chef Food Truck   FREE ENTRY TO ALL! All the way from Fort Worth, TX – Simon Flory is in the house! ...

Sep

20

Prince Michel - Live Music with Local Vocals

Time & Location  Sep 20, 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725, USA About the Event  Wildly popular acoustic trio! Check them out on Facebook...

Sep

20

Revalation Vineyards - Literacy Council Event

Friday, Sept. 20th, 3-8 pm. Book World Meets Wine World: September 20 Fundraiser at Revalation Vineyards in Madison      Join us on September 20 from 3 until sunset, at Revalation Vineyards in M...

Sep

21

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Food with The Little Country Store - Crab, Shrimp and Wings Festival  Live music with The Unsuitables         Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a kno...

Sep

21

Bald Top Brewery - Live music with South Canal Street

Saturday, September 21   BALD TOP OPENS: 12 noon – 11 pm BAND PLAYS: 6 – 9 pm   FOOD: Mountain View BBQ FREE ENTRY TO ALL! Popular band, South Canal Street, are back with their inimitable s...

Sep

21

Prince Michel - Live Music with Mo Safren

Time & Location  Sep 21, 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725, USA About the Event   Mo is a classically and jazz trained pianist and a self ...

Sep

21

DuCard - Music with Jimmy O

SEPTEMBER 21 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kick off your weekend with music by Jimmy O, with his classic rock, oldies, and rockin’ country mix sure to please all types! Add a glass of wine, some great Fal...

Sep

21

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Paulo Franco

Sept 21, Live Music, Paulo Franco Sep 21, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, liv...

Sep

21

Hoover Ridge Hops Fest 2019

Hoover Ridge Park presents the third annual Hoover Ridge Hops Fest on September 21, 2019 featuring live music by Dry Run Band and Foo Fighters Tribute Band Deja Foo.   The festival will feature cra...

Sep

22

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Food with The Little Country Store - Crab, Shrimp and Wings Festival          Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a knoll overlooking the beautifully ma...

Sep

22

Bald Top Brewery - Sunday's

Sunday, September 22  BALD TOP OPENS: 1 – 7 pm FOOD: Two Brothers South Western Grill Food Truck Our Tap Barn is open, featuring live streamed music and local sports. Come and spend the afterno...

Sep

22

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Pat Anderson

Sept.22, Live Music, Pat Anderson Sep 22, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, liv...

Sep

26

RRRC - Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation

  RRRC Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Join friends and colleagues from around the Rappahannock-Rapidan region at the 2019 R...

Sep

26

Bald Top Brewery - Trivia Night

Thursday, September 26 BALD TOP OPENS: 5 pm – 9 pm TRIVIA starts: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm FOOD: Two Brothers South Western Grill Food Truck Who will wear the crown tonight?! Assemble your teams fo...

Sep

27

Prince Michel - 80's Dance Night

Sep 27, 6:00 PM – 09:00 PM Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725, USA Celebrating Virginia is for Lovers, 50 Years of LOVE with a 80's Dance Party. Music by Billy Blue ...

Sep

27

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Food with Two Brothers          Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a knoll overlooking the beautifully maintained vineyard and Old Rag Mountain.  Come...

Sep

27

Movies in the Park at Hoover Ridge

Movies in the Park - Throwback Event Friday, September 27, 2019 at 7:30 PM – 11 PM Hoover Ridge Movies in the Park presents Oscar-nominee Footloose (1984) featuring Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, a...

Sep

27

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Billy & The Backbeats

Friday, September 27 BALD TOP OPENS: 4 – 11 pm BAND PLAYS: 7 – 9 pm FOOD: 106 Grilled Food Truck FREE ENTRY TO ALL!   The HUGELY talented Billy & The Backbeats are playing at Bald Top! ...

Sep

28

FREE Car Seat Safety Checks

Sept. 28th - 10 am till 2 pm at the Madison Fire Dept. Sponsored by Madison Co. & Spotsylvania Co. Sheriff's Offices.  Excellent opportunity to protect your children as much as you can from harm ...

Sep

28

Prince Michel - Live Music with 2 Wishes

Sep 28, 1:00 PM – 04:00 PM Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, 154 Winery Ln, Leon, VA 22725, USA They are regulars here at Prince Michel and we love their harmony and know you will too! Check out their website at: http://www.2wishesmusic.com/

Sep

28

Graves Mtn. Lodge - Big Country Breakfast Buffet

All You Can Eat BIG Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, Scrapple, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Fried Apples, Biscuits, Fried Potatoes, Toast, Pancakes, Assorted Pastries, Assorted Fresh Fruit & Mo...

Sep

28

DuCard - Oyster Fest

DuCard Vineyards Oyster Fest   Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 1 PM – 5 PM    South Canal Street and DuCard Vineyards

Sep

28

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewing Co.

Live Music with Ron Gentry        Madison County’s newest winery and brewery share a tasting room that sits on a knoll overlooking the beautifully maintained vineyard and Old Rag Mountain.  Com...

Sep

28

Legion Riders Breakfast

Coachman Freedom Express 2016, 24SE Travel Trailer Raffle: Trailer will be on display and tickets available at the monthly American Legion Riders Breakfast from 7am-10am, 310 Thrift Road, Madison, Vi...

Sep

28

MCHS Winter Guard Fundraising Event - Car Wash

MCHS Winter Guard Fundraising Event - Car Wash  Sept. 28th  8 am - 1 pm  Madison County High School Parking lot  68 Mountaineer Ln., Madison, VA

Sep

28

Yoder's Country Market

Every summer from April through September we have four Bar-B-Q’s. Ever since the first official Bar-B-Q in 1985, Owen Yoder has been famous for his delicious melt-in-your-mouth chicken. The chicken ...

Sep

28

Pete's Auction Service

Farm Equipment, Tools, and More! Saturday September 28 @ 9:30 am Preview Friday 10-7  

Sep

28

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Mattie Fuller

Sept. 28, Live Music, Mattie Fuller Sep 28, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, l...

Sep

28

Bald Top Brewery - Live Music with Rattlebag

Saturday, September 28 BALD TOP OPENS: 12 noon – 11 pm BAND PLAYS: 6 – 9 pm FOOD: Two Brothers South Western Grill Food Truck FREE ENTRY TO ALL!  The hugely popular band Rattlebag return to ...

Sep

29

Early Mountain Vineyard - Live Music with Two Wishes

Sept. 29, Live Music, Two Wishes   Sep 29, 2019 01:00:00 pm - 04:00 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine! Enjoy our beautiful tasting room and mountain views, l...

Sep

29

Bald Top Brewery - Sunday's

Sunday, September 29 BALD TOP OPENS: 1 – 7 pm FOOD: Catch The Chef Food Truck Our Tap Barn is open, featuring live streamed music and local sports. Come and spend the afternoon and take in the b...