event guide

Heritage Day--Saturday, April 1, 2023 Celebrating Trout Fishing at Graves Mountain in Syria, Virginia Craft Vendors that will be in attendance for 2023:  Highland Boutique with custom, handmad...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM   Mike Proffitt Join us for a fun rockin' evening as Mike Proffitt takes the stage. Jackleg Roaming Kitchen will be onsite with delicious and creative pizza to pair with Virginia wine, cider and craft beer.

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM   Jimmy O - Live! Join us for another amazing set from Jimmy O! He plays all of the best classic rock covers and a few country songs too! Don’t miss out! Jimmy O’...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ SCUFFLETOWN APRIL 1 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM No foolin’! Come out and join us this Saturday for the rollicking live music by Scuffletown! Your favorite wine is availabl...

April 1st - Live Music, Paulo Franco   Apr 1, 2023, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room with its roaring fire plac...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM   Live Music by Fork in the Road! Live Music on Saturday April 1st from 1-4 p.m. by Fork in the Road! Covering country and classic rock as well as some of their own orig...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM   Steel Peach Live! Come on out on Saturday April 1st from 5-8 p.m. for live music by the amazing Steel Peach! Rocking out to the best country, classic rock, R&B hit...

SATURDAY AT 10 AM – 3:30 PM   Acrylic Painting Landscape Class with Lou Messa Learn acrylic landscape techniques! Perfect for all levels from beginner to advanced.  April 1, 2023  10:00am - 3...

 Cardinal Home Center Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Sunday, April 2nd @ 3 p.m. at Cardinal Home Center, Madison      Ages 2 to 10 years.

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ DAVE GOODRICH APRIL 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us for music, mountain views, and wonderful wine. Dave Goodrich  entertains with his rock-based repertoire including...

April 2nd - Live Music, Joshua Walker    Apr 2, 2023, 1 pm - 4 pm Join us at Early Mountain Vineyards for an afternoon of music and wine. Enjoy our beautiful Tasting Room its with roaring fire p...

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM   Live Music by Sharif! Live Music on Sunday, April 2nd from 1-5 p.m. by Sharif! The Tap 29 Pub is open from 12-5 and offers a great casual dining menu! Check it out here: https://www.princemichel.com/pub-grub

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

Preview - Tuesday, 4/4   10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Household & Collectibles Auction   Wednesday, April 5th, 9:30 a.m.  

THURSDAY, April 6, 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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 AT 6 PM    Joe and Jeannie Confluence Join us as Joe and Jeannie Confluence take the stage with their entertaining mix of folk, pop, and standards. The Tasting and Tap Room...

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 AT 7 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 passio...

FIRST FRIDAYS GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’   APRIL 7 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join local friends for a summertime cookout with your favorite DuCard wine and the great musical stylings of virtuoso K...

Live Music by Daniel Kepel, 'A Voice and a Violin', on Friday April 7th from 5-8 p.m. Multi-talented, playing with Violin or Guitar, Daniel will entertain you with Motown and Beatles hits, Blues, Pop & More!

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   April 8, 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 ...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM   Live Music by Meisha! Join us on Saturday April 8th from 1-4 p.m. for live music by Meisha Herron! This singer-songwriter guitarist originally from Chicago will entert...

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023 AT 5 PM   Second Opinion Join us for the debut performance of Second Opinion at the tasting and tap room. Be ready to dance while listening to 70's rock and funk. Hidden A...

A.P. Project Live on Saturday April 8th at 5 p.m.! They are a favorite local band out making music, and having fun while they do it! Playing Americana, classic rock, and country. Pub Grub is available...

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM   Cheap Whiskey Cheap Whiskey will be playing from 6pm - 9pm! Known for their blend of country and blues music, Cheap Whiskey is a local favorite! Don’t...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ THE BENNIE DODD BAND   APRIL 8 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Come on out, sit on the lawn or patio and relax with music from the Bennie Dodd Band. Grab a bottle of your favorit...

SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023 AT 11:30 AM – 2 PM    Easter Lunch Buffet at Graves Mountain Easter Lunch Buffet at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges  Reservations may be made by calling our Reservati...

Join us on Sunday, April 9th from 12-5 p.m. for an Easter Buffet! Served Buffet style prepared by our own Chef Mike! Adults $39.99, Children $19.99 (6-17), Ages 1-5 free. Please RSVP to mhaney@prince...

EASTER MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS AND MORE!   APRIL 9 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM What would Easter be without an Easter Egg hunt? Or maybe a visit by the Easter Bunny? We’ll have that and more along wit...

SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023 AT 3 PM    Easter Egg Hunt at Graves Mountain Easter Egg Hunt at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges Available to our Lodging and Restaurant guests.   Sunday, April 9th,...

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

Household & Collectibles Auction Wednesday, April 12th   9:30 a.m.

THURSDAY,   April 13, 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.

FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM   AP Project - Live! AP Project is known and loved for their fun renditions of all of your favorite top hits from country hits!    They always promise a great time and w...

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH THE DAVIS BRADLEY DUO   APRIL 14 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Let’s get the weekend fun going! Come out and enjoy Friday Night Out music by local singer/songwriters Kathy Davis ...

FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM    Friday Night Dance Night...80's Style! Find your leg warmers and come out to jam to of all your favorite hits from the '80s on Friday, April 14th from 5-8 p.m.! The pu...

FRIDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM    Alex the Red Robert Parez We are excited to welcome Alex Parez aka El Rojo for his debut performance at Blue Quartz/Shotwell Run. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen will...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM    Ryan Jewel and Crosswinds Join us for a night of country music in Etlan. Ryan Jewel and Crosswinds will have you dancing the evening away. The Madison County Farmer's Market ...

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM    Centerline Band Known for their amazing covers of rock, alt-rock, and funk, the Centerline Band is a rocking group of musicians that brings a ton of fun energy to th...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ RON GENTRY    APRIL 15 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 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 Ch...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   April 15, 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...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 3 PM   Soapmaking Workshop - Jennifer Harris of Cornerstone Lavender Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of soapmaking with Jennifer Harris of Cornerstone Lavender! Learn to make a sm...

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM   Live Music by Far Away! Live Music by FarAway on Saturday, April 15th from 1-4 p.m.! FarAway is Sara Davenport & Brian Franke, a singer/songwriter duo based in Cha...

SATURDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM     Matthew O'Donnell Live! We are thrilled to welcome Matthew O'Donnell back to Prince Michel and Tap 29 on Saturday April 15th from 5-8 p.m.! Matthew is a one of a ki...

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM    Chris Hanks Live! Join us on Sunday April 16th from 1-5 p.m. for returning Prince Michel Favorite Chris Hanks! Chris performs a unique blend of rock, soul and country ...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ AN LAR    APRIL 16 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 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 Ir...

CHOCOLATE & WINE PAIRING   APRIL 16 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM   $69 We are excited to welcome back Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja, Dip WSET to DuCard for a special Chocolate and Wine Program. We wi...

THURSDAY,  April 20, 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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 AT 6 PM   Third Thursday Open Jam Join us for a fun night of music and camaraderie at our Third Thursday open jam night. Everyone is welcome, musicians and music enthusia...

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 AT 6 PM    Ron Gentry Join us as Ron Gentry takes the stage at 6 pm. The Tasting and Tap Room Kitchen and Grill will be open with tasty treats. Enjoy Virginia wine or craft beer while relaxing after a long week.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 AT 7 PM – 9 PM   Tower Blues Band - Live! Known for their covers of all the best blues and rock songs, the Tower Blues Band is not a band to miss! Come on out for a fun t...

FRIDAY AFTERNOON OUT W/ MUSIC BY GINA SOBEL   APRIL 21 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Grab a glass of your favorite DuCard wine and settle in for an AFTERNOON of entertainment! 2-5 PM    Normally our ...

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT 11 AM – 4 PM   Spring Outdoor Expo Join us for a Spring Outdoor Expo on Saturday April 22nd from 11 a.m. -5 p.m.! Bring the whole family to experience and explore fu...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM   April 22, 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...

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT 12 PM – 5 PM Hoover Ridge Wool and Wine Festival 2023 Madison County Parks and Recreation Authority is hosting the sixth annual Wool and Wine Festival in Madison Co...

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT 5 PM   A.P. Project A.P. Project joins us at the tasting and tap room with their melodic and fun mixture of Americana, country and classic rock. 629 Firehouse will be ...

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM   Ted & Company With a blend of jazz, blues, metal, and funk, Ted & Company is a unique band with plenty of energy! Come on out!

EARTH DAY & MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ TROY BRESLOW   APRIL 22 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Join us at DuCard on Earth Day with special guests, Friends of the Rappahannock, whose mission is preser...

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ THE MID LIFE CRISIS BAND    APRIL 23 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM If you love singing all the songs you know the words to you’ll love the Midlife Crisis Band! This acoustic ...

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023 AT 12 PM – 4 PM   BBQ Pairing at Prince Michel! Join us for a pairing of all your favorite BBQ Classics on Sunday, April 23rd from 12-4 p.m.!   The cost is $35 per pers...

THURSDAY, April 27, 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.

FRIDAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM   Live Music by Bailey Hayes! Join us for live music by Bailey Hayes on Friday, April 30th from 5-8 p.m.! Check out Bailey's single, 'Balcony' on Spotify!  https://open....

TOMORROW AT 6 PM – 9 PM    The Usual Suspects

FRIDAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM   Daniel Neihoff - Live! Hailing from Tennessee, Daniel Neihoff is known for his soulful spin on music ranging from modern pop to classic country! Don’t miss out on a fun night!

FRIDAY NIGHT OUT WITH MIKE PROFFITT    APRIL 28 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for an evening of music on the patio and a toe tappin’ good time listening to the superb music of singer/songwrit...

SEAFOOD SATURDAY AT DUCARD WITH OYSTERS, MORE OYSTERS, AND LIVE MUSIC!   APRIL 29 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Oh yeah! Our spring Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back! Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch...

Mark your calendars!   2023 BBQ dates  April 29,  June 17,  August 5, September 30

SATURDAY AT 1 PM – 4 PM   Live Music by Fork in the Road! Live Music on Saturday April 29th from 1-4 p.m. by Fork in the Road! Covering country and classic rock as well as some of their own ori...

SATURDAY AT 11 AM – 12 PM  April 29, 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 a...

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. Over The Top Chef will be serving up delicious fare...

SATURDAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM    SoCo Loco - Live! With spectacular covers of Classic Country, Rock, Blues, Pop, and Americana, you can't miss out on SoCo Loco's performance!

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS W/ BRISK   APRIL 30 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us at the base of the Blue Ridge for Music On The Patio by Brisk. Brisk is a 90’s rock and alternative band based out of Fr...

SUNDAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM    Deja Vu Live! Live Music on Sunday April 30th from 1-5 p.m. by Deja Vu!   The Tap 29 Pub is open from 12-6 p.m. Check out the full menu here: https://www.princemichel.com/pub-grub

BALD TOP's LOVELY LADIES of LIGHT! Join Julie at Bald Top's Sister Property the Lightwell Center to MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDES!! Yep, that's right. Guides! This Sunday, April 30th – 1:00 – 4:15 pm a...