event guide

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

May


May

2

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Trivia Night

MONDAY, May 2, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs!   

May

4

Pete's Auction Service - Household & Collectibles Auction

Preview - Tuesday, May 3rd  10 a.m. to 7 p.m.   Household & Collectibles Auction Wednesday, May 4th, 9:30 a.m.

May

6

DuCard Vineyards

IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY FEATURING BAILEY HAYES MAY 6 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Friday nights at DuCard are the place to be! Wrap up your week with an evening on our patio with music by local singer/songwr...

May

7

Madison County VA Plein Air Festival at Possum's Store

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 AT 8 AM Madison County VA Plein Air Festival MAY 7th - First annual Madison County Plein Air Festival presented by Possum's Store, Ducard Vineyards and Graves Mountain Farm &am...

May

7

Early Mountain Vineyards

May 7th - Live Music, Paulo Franco May 7, 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 mountain...

May

7

Blue Quartz & Shotwell Run Brewery - Exhibitions of Etlan, Art & Craft Fair

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 AT 11 AM Exhibitions of Etlan Join us for our 2nd Annual Exhibitions of Etlan and experience all that our local craftspeople have to offer. Peruse their wares while enjoying ...

May

7

DuCard Vineyards

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH THE BENNIE DODD BAND MAY 7 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Come on out, sit on the lawn or patio and relax with music from the Bennie Dodd Band. Grab a bottle of your favorite DuCar...

May

8

DuCard Vineyards - Mother's' Day Brunch

MOTHERS’ DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH MAY 8 @ 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM $79 Treat Mom to a pampered and relaxing four course Sunday Wine Brunch, featuring the Spanish guitar music of Paulo Franco. Each delicious...

May

8

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Mothers' Day Brunch

SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2022 AT 12 PM – 5 PM Mother's Day Brunch Join us on Sunday, May 8th from 12-5 p.m. for our Mother's Day Brunch. Served Buffet style prepared by our own Chef Mike! Adults $39.99 (17&...

May

8

Early Mountain Vineyards - Mothers' Day Weekend

Mother's Day Weekend May 8, 2022, 11 am - 5:30 pm Come raise a glass to Mom! We'll be featuring an array of wine specials including a "Best of Virginia" Rosé flight and featured brunch dishes beaut...

May

12

Bald Top Brewery - Trivia Night

Come on out for another round of Tunes and Trivia May 12th 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!  

May

13

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM Friday Night Dance Night! Friday Night Dance Nights are back! Join us on Friday May 13th from 5-8 p.m. for a fun Dance Night! Dance the evening away with music ...

May

13

Bald Top Brewery

FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM Bennie Dodd Band Live! Bringing a mix of country, classic rock, and blues, you are sure to hear a ton of your favorites!

May

13

Magic at Ducards (Benefit Event)

All proceeds go to support Madison County Fair Association and Madison County 4-H

May

13

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022 AT 6 PM Pat Anderson Pat Anderson takes the stage with his audience engaging blend of Americana and rock music. Food will be available from The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen and Grill.

May

14

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM The Bentwood Rockers Join us at the Tasting and Tap Room as we welcome back The Bentwood Rockers! Their toe tapping tunes will make you smile. Salsa Street Gr...

May

14

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 AT 1 PM – 4 PM Live Music by The Midlife Crisis Band! Come join Midlife Crisis here Saturday May 14th from 1-4 p.m.! Playing acoustic folk, rock, oldies, country and pop. Pu...

May

14

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM Steel Peach Live! Come on out on Saturday May 14th from 5-8 p.m. for live music by the amazing Steel Peach! Rocking out to the best country, classic rock, R&a...

May

14

Bald Top Brewery

SATURDAY AT 2 PM – 5 PM AP Project - Live! A great blend of Americana, country, and classic rock songs, AP Project is a lively band that will be sure to have lots of energy and bring fun to Bald Top!

May

14

Bald Top Brewery

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM Frank Solivan & Jillian Lea - Live! Frank is a multi-Grammy nominee, IBMA award recipient, and multi-instrumentalist who sings with power and passion and is known for h...

May

14

DuCard Vineyard

MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY THE RONNIE JOHNSON BAND MAY 14 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Come out to the base of the Blue Ridge and enjoy live music from The Ronnie Johnson Band! This local group plays a great m...

May

14

DuCard Vineyard

SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – MAY: SOUTH CANAL STREET MAY 14 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Our May Second Saturday’s concert (6-9pm) will feature the fun and fabulous music of South Canal Street. ...

May

14

Madison American Legion Post 157 - Shrimp Boil

SHRIMP BOIL DINE-IN at the American Legion on May 14th from 1:00PM - 4:30 PM. Menu includes shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob, cocktail sauce, roll, dessert, and beverage. Cost is $17 per ...

May

14

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges - Campfire Sing

May 14th AT 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars - with s'mores. Free for our community and guests.

May

14

Revalation Vineyards - Pop-Up Event

Pop-Up @ The Vineyard with Cathy Vaughn - Saturday, May 14th Cathy G. Vaughn is a full-time artist based in Richmond, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from...

May

15

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM The Mike Lucci Band! Join us on Sunday May 15th for live music from the Mike Lucci Band from 1-5 p.m. for their amazing R&B sound! The Mike Lucci Band fuses...

May

15

Total Lunar Eclipse at Crescere Farm

NEW EVENT ALERT Total Lunar Eclipse - Blood Moon Over Crescere Farm on Sunday, May 15th from 8:30PM - 12AM Info & Tickets: https://app.promotix.com/.../Total-Lunar-Eclipse-tickets RSVP & Invite Friends: http://fb.me/e/6p8i0EpTz

May

16

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Trivia Night

MONDAY, May 16, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs! 

May

19

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Happy Hour

THURSDAY, May 19, 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.

May

19

DuCard Vineyards

THIRD THURSDAY GRILL OUT -W/ MUSIC BY PAULO FRANCO MAY 19 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM We have the grills and the wine – It’s BYO meat, veggies, etc. for our Third Thursday Grill Out! Stake out your sp...

May

19

Madison County Business Expo

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May

20

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

FRIDAY AT May 20th 6 PM – 9 PM JB Brown JB Brown makes his debut at Shotwell Run Brewing with rocking alternative country music. Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen is open with delicious food to pair with refreshing craft beer, Virginia wine and mead.

May

20

Bald Top Brewery

FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM Dara James Dara James is an award-winning singer/songwriter who uses his formidable guitar, harmonica, and vocal skills to present a variety of songs in the blues, folk, and ...

May

20

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

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

May

20

DuCard Vineyards

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT AT DUCARD W/ JOHN KELLY MAY 20 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Come join us on the patio and listen to the smooth music of John Kelly. He is a long-time local musician, writer, and producer w...

May

21

Early Mountain Vineyards

May 21st - Live Music, Jacob Paul Allen May 21, 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...

May

21

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

SATURDAY May 21st AT 5 PM Joint Venture Joint Venture joins us for their debut at the tasting and tap room. Their blend of bluegrass, country and rock is sure to please. The Madison County Farmer's ...

May

21

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges

May 21st AT 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars - with s'mores. Free for our community and guests.

May

21

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges

SATURDAY, May 21 & May 22, 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.

May

21

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges

SATURDAY, May 21 & May 22, 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 p...

May

21

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM Mo Safren Live! Mo Safren is here Saturday May 21st from 1-4 p.m. Playing a wide range of genres from pop to country keeps him at the top of our fan favorites! Come on out ...

May

21

DuCard Vineyards

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH KAT & THE TRAVELERS MAY 21 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Fill your weekend with fun music from Kat and the Travelers and their awesome blend of originals, swing, vintage jazz,...

May

21

Revalation Vineyards

Pop-Up @ The Vineyard with Don Hulcher: May 21 + 22  Culpeper artist Don Hulcher is an avid golfer, but his passion is woodworking. He enjoys making useful items like bowls, tea boxes and pens with domestic and exotic wood.   

May

21

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM Live Music by Denim & Lace! Join us on Saturday May 21st from 5-8 p.m. for live music by Denim N Lace. A musical duet playing oldies, country, blues and bluegrass! The ...

May

22

DuCard Vineyard

MUSIC ON THE PATIO BY THE MIDLIFE CRISIS BAND MAY 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 Crisis B...

May

22

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

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 ma...

May

22

Ukrainian Egg Decorating at Possum's Store

May 22nd - Ukrainian Egg Decorating Make a keepsake. Donations of $25/egg. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to relief organization. Register today!

May

22

Early Mountain Vineyards

May 22nd - Live Music, Joshua Walker May 22, 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 mountai...

May

23

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Trivia Night

MONDAY, May 23, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM Come on out for Monday Night Trivia with "Brandon the Trivia Guy" Hamilton from 6-7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on a great evening of fierce competition and serious laughs! 

May

26

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Happy Hour

THURSDAY, May 26, 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.

May

27

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM The Big Gavel Band! Friday May 27th from 5-8 p.m. the Big Gavel Band is here! Featuring your favorite Classic Rock, Country, Blues and Americana hits! The Pub i...

May

27

Revalation Vineyards

Philosopher's Stone Pizza @ The Vineyard: Friday, May 27th, 4pm to sunset Enjoy fantastic wood fired pizza and wine while watching the sun slowly slip behind the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

May

27

Bald Top Brewery

FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 AT 7 PM – 9 PM Live at Bald Top Brewing Co The Tower Blues Band One of our favorite bands, the Tower Blues Band brings a great mix of high energy blues, rock, and r&b to ...

May

27

DuCard Vineyards

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH SHANE CLICK MAY 27 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Shane’s early musical influences ranged from Exile and Alabama all the way to Motown greats...

May

28

Revalation Vineyards

​Pop-Up @ The Vineyard with Rachana Ink: May 28 + 29  For Rachana Damani, watercolors have been a passion since her days at college and she has pursued it during her career as a designer. Her work...

May

28

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 AT 1 PM – 4 PM Live Music by Chardonnay! Join us for a beautiful afternoon with live music by Chardonnay! The pub is open from 12-8 and we've got a wine slushie just waiting...

May

28

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM Meisha Live! Join us on Saturday May 28th from 5-8 p.m. for live music by Meisha Herron! The singer, songwriter, guitarist from Chicago will entertain you with her distinct...

May

28

Graves Mtn. Farm & Lodges

May 28th AT 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars Campfire Sing-along with Ellen & EJ on Guitars - with s'mores. Free for our community and guests.

May

28

Blue Quartz Winery & Shotwell Run Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 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. Over The Top Chef will be serving...

May

28

Bald Top Brewery

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2022 AT 6 PM – 9 PM The Unsuitables - Live! An incredible group that plays Rock and Roll with a twist of Funk and Soul, The Unsuitables always guarantee a fun time! Don't miss out on a fun night! 

May

28

DuCard Vineyards

MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH JIMMY O MAY 28 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Welcome the unofficial start to summer by relaxing at the winery and listening to the music of Jimmy O. He is an amazing guitarist with ...

May

29

DuCard Vineyards

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH TROPICAL ATTITUDES MAY 29 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Spend the unofficial start of summer in the foothills of the mountains at DuCard Vineyards! We’ll get t...

May

30

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 11 AM – 8 PM Memorial Day Sale Honoring our Nation's Heroes on Memorial Day... Please enjoy a 20% off of all bottles and glasses of wine for anyone with a Valid Military I.D.

May

30

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery - Trivia Night

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

May

30

Prince Michel & Tap 29 Brewery

MONDAY, MAY 30, 2022 AT 1 PM – 5 PM Juliet Lloyd Live on Memorial Day! You won't want to miss this performance! Emerging artist Juliet Lloyd is here on Monday May 30th from 1-5 p.m.! Blending elem...

May

30

DuCard Vineyards

MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC ON THE PATIO WITH MO SAFREN MAY 30 @ 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Spend Memorial Day afternoon on the patio soaking up the views and listening to local musician Mo Safren. Sit on the deck...