event guide

Household & Collectibles Auction   Wednesday, October 1st    9:30 a.m. Preview - Tuesday, 9/30    10 to 6 p.m.

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge    Friday, October 3rd, 2025     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local mu...

Friday Night Out with John Sweet   Friday, October 3rd 5 - 8pm Wine into the weekend with an evening of rhythm and views, 1/2 price wine flights and lite noshings, too! John Sweet is an instrumen...

Weekends aren’t just for kicking back, they’re for making memories at Bald Top.   Thursday at 6:30PM, trivia night with Lindsay takes over, bring your best team and prove who really rules the le...

Oyster Fest 2025 is officially LIVE — and we’ve got exciting news! This year, we’re bringing the celebration to a brand NEW VENUE: Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery! Get ready for fresh oys...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.    Saturday, October 4th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to jo...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge     Saturday, October 4th      5-8pm    Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians....

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

Music in the Mountains with Acoustic Aubrey    Saturday, October 4th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for Music in the Mountains from “Acoustic” Aubrey. Aubrey plays venues all over Virginia, DC, M...

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

Sunday, October 5 – No Book Left Behind Festival - The third annual "No Book Left Behind: Celebrating Our Freedom to Read" festival will be held from 12-5 pm. This family-friendly event is a celebra...

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

The kind of weekend that reminds you why you love weekends. Thursday kicks off with trivia night at 6:30PM hosted by Lindsay, bring your best team and your appetite for pizza, beer, and bragging ri...

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

Friday Night Out with Dave Goodrich & 1/2 Price Wine Flights Friday, October 10th 5 - 8pm Welcome in the weekend with a 1/2 price flight of your favorite DuCard wines while enjoying the musi...

Friday, October 10 – Words and Wine - Open Mic Night at Revelation Vineyards!   Calling all poets, novelists, spoken-word artists, and storytellers! Join us for an unforgettable evening of cr...

Fish Fry & Car Show Saturday, October 11th 11am-3pm   Fun, Food, Music, Fellowship, Information & Cars!!   Join us for a great event to support a great cause. Fried Fish or Pulle...

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

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge     Saturday, October 11th 5-8pm  Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians. FREE Ev...

Virginia Wine Month Harvest Party with music by Kat and the Travelers! Saturday, October 11th 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Yes, it’s a party for Virginia Wine Month and you are invited! Celebrate at Du...

Virginia Wine Month Harvest Party with music by The Invasion! October 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm It’s a party for Virginia Wine Month and you are invited! Celebrate at DuCard Vineyards with live...

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

Sunday Brunch      Sunday, October 12th     11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat! 

Music in the Mountains with Shane Click October 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley, Shane’s early musical influences ranged from Exile and Alabama all the way to...

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

Household & Collectibles Auction   Wednesday, October 15th 9:30 a.m. Preview - Tuesday, Oct. 14th   10 a.m. to 6 p.m.      

Big weekends deserve big celebrations, and this one’s got it all.We’re kicking things off Thursday at 6:30PM with trivia night hosted by Lindsay. Bring your crew, grab a pizza, and claim those bra...

Friday Night Out with 1/2 Price Wine Flights, Ken Matthews, and More! October 17 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wine down at DuCard 1/2 price wine flights, and entertainment after the long work week. We�...

Friday, October 17 – Sip & Learn –How to Break Free from Sugar Workshop Feeling sluggish? Craving sweets? Stuck on the sugar rollercoaster?  It’s time to take back your energy—and en...

Join us for the M.C.V.F.D Annual Yard Sale — a community favorite with over 15 families already signed up! Whether you're shopping or selling, you don’t want to miss it. Saturday, October 18, 2...

Music in the Mountains with Pat Anderson    October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The mountains are calling and so is the music by singer-songwriter Pat Anderson. Pat’s a roots rocker with a stron...

Live Music - Kiaya Abernathy Saturday, October 18, 2025 5:00 PM  8:00 PM

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

Graves Mountain 56th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 2025!! Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival 2025 - Celebrating 56 Years First Three Weekends in October 2025 - October 4 & 5 | 11 &...

Chocolate & Wine Pairing – Fall     October 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm   $75 We are excited to welcome back Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja, DipWSET, to DuCard for a unique Chocolate and Wine ...

Weekends are better with a little trivia, a lot of flavor, and music that keeps you moving. Thursday at 6:30PM, trivia night with Lindsay! Round up your friends, grab a pint, and put those rand...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge    Friday, October 24th, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local ...

Friday, October 24 – Book Club @ The Vineyard - The group conversation starts at 6 pm, but the Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays. Stop by early for a verjus spritzer to enjoy during the event.

Friday Night Out with Gina Sobel & 1/2 Price Wine Flights After 4pm October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Grab a 1/2 price flight (available after 4pm) of your favorite DuCard wines and settle in...

Music In The Mountains with Troy Breslow October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cozy up for an afternoon of rhythm and views. The afternoon’s entertainment is brought to you by the Blue Ridge Mounta...

A Sportsman's Dream Auction   Saturday, October 25th   9:30 a.m. Preview: Friday, 10/24    10 to 6

It's BAAAACK!! The Haunted Woods of Hoover Ridge RETURNS with a new route and exciting entrance! Dare to be scared! The Haunted Woods of Hoover Ridge returns on Saturday, October 25! Guided tours wil...

Join our FREE Nature Walk from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.    Saturday, October 25th Come and learn about plants, people, the past and the present at Graves Mountain Farm and Lodges! All are welcome to ...

Saturday Night Live Musical Performance at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges' Main Lodge   Saturday, October 25th 5-8pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local musicians.  FREE Event...

Music In The Mountains with Acoustic Aubrey October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for Music in the Mountains from “Acoustic” Aubrey. Aubrey plays venues all over Virginia, DC, Maryland, a...

Sunday Brunch      Sunday, October 26th 11am - 5pm Have you experienced Sunday Brunch with us yet? If not, you're missing out on the ultimate weekend treat! 

Sunday, October 26 – Sip & Learn – Maria Frawley is a Professor of English at George Washington University. She joins us at 4 pm to share her presentation on Jane Austin.

Halloween Trivia Night!  Join us Monday, October 27 for a spooky night of fun, friends, and frighteningly good trivia!   Come in costume for extra laughs — prizes for 1st and 2nd place costume...

Things are getting a little spooky (and a lot of fun) at Bald Top this weekend. Thursday at 6:30PM, Trivia Night with Lindsay kicks things off, so grab your buddies, your thinking caps, and you...

Halloween Friday Night Out with Dave Goodrich & 1/2 Price Wine Flights October 31 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Halloween is here with a treat! 1/2 price flight of your favorite DuCard wines while e...

Friday Night Music & Open Mic Night at Graves Mountain Farm & Lodge' Main Lodge   Friday, October 31st, 2025    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Live Music at the Main Lodge by our talented local mu...

*Spooky Trails • Glowing Campsites • Family Fun!** Saddle up for the **Fall Trail Ride & Halloween Bash** at **Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges**! Oct 31 – Nov 2 | Syria, VA ...

Halloween Party    Friday, October 31st     5-8pm Join us for a night of spooky fun, live jazz, and delicious eats!  Costume Contest for Kids, Adults & Dogs – prizes await!     ...