Events and Activities
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Events & Activities
Annual festivals and many more activities take place throughout the Piedmont Region. Extend your stay and discover a new experience!
May
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
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Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
June
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
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07junAll DayVirginia Black Bear Festival
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This one-day event will feature entertaining, educational, and interactive demonstrations provided by experts from nature and wildlife organizations. Local businesses and vendors will showcase their bear/nature themed items, outdoor sporting
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This one-day event will feature entertaining, educational, and interactive demonstrations provided by experts from nature and wildlife organizations. Local businesses and vendors will showcase their bear/nature themed items, outdoor sporting equipment, and adventure activities. Live music and food will complete the bear’s den, as we close the streets of Stanardsville for the day!
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June 7, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
07junAll DayMead and Viking Festival
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the legendary Age of the Viking, where history and adventure collide! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with thrilling entertainment, masterful
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the legendary Age of the Viking, where history and adventure collide! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with thrilling entertainment, masterful artisans, and awe-inspiring shield wall demonstrations. $25 per person.
Epic Entertainment: Experience live performances that bring the Viking era to life with music, storytelling, and daring feats of strength and skill.
Artisan Marketplace: Discover handcrafted treasures from skilled artisans, including authentic Viking jewelry, leatherwork, and weaponry.
Shield Wall Demonstrations: Witness warriors clash in epic shield wall battles and learn the tactics and strategies that defined Viking combat.
Feast and Drink: Indulge in hearty, traditional fare and raise your horn to the gods with libations from these excellent Virginia Meaderies:
~Misty Mountain
~Saga
~Funktastic
~Silver Hand
~Atheling
~Black Heath
~Windchaser
~Thistlerock
~Honey & Hops Brewworks
~Mountain Run Meads
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June 7, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
07junAll DayOrange Uncorked Festival
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For our 2025 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival, we are headed back to our roots and returning to the grounds at James Madison’s Montpelier, to celebrate the impacts
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For our 2025 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival, we are headed back to our roots and returning to the grounds at James Madison’s Montpelier, to celebrate the impacts Orange County and its citizens had on the forming of our nation in 1776. This breathtaking venue will offer our festival goers a spectacular backdrop for partaking in the wine tastings and other attractions we have throughout our festival. Enjoy local wine, live music, great food, and unique artisans at James Madison’s Montpelier in Montpelier Station, VA. Celebrating our 34th Year!
Extra attractions affiliated with this year’s festival, Spirit of Freedom 5k along the grounds of Montpelier on Sunday registration details coming soon, Special Event day house tour tickets, presales available below. Free contests with admission to our festival include Beard and Mustache Contests and the Most Marvelous Hat on both days of our festival. Prizes will be awarded for the Most Marvelous Hat, Best Beard, Best Mustache, and Best Combination Beard & Mustache.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
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June 7, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
July
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
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Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
August
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April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
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Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
September
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
more
Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
20sepAll DayVirginia Clay Festival
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The Virginia Clay Festival is the only festival of its kind in VA. Join us in the historic town of Stanardsville for the annual event, an art show celebrating the
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The Virginia Clay Festival is the only festival of its kind in VA. Join us in the historic town of Stanardsville for the annual event, an art show celebrating the possibilities of clay. Virginia potters, sculptors and jewelers will be selling their latest work…ALL in clay! Each artist will give a demonstration showing how to throw pots, to sculpt or to explain a technique that makes their work unique. Artisan food trucks and live acoustic music will enhance the festival atmosphere. Admission is FREE!
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September 20, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
21sepAll DayVirginia Clay Festival
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The Virginia Clay Festival is the only festival of its kind in VA. Join us in the historic town of Stanardsville for the annual event, an art show celebrating the
Event Details
The Virginia Clay Festival is the only festival of its kind in VA. Join us in the historic town of Stanardsville for the annual event, an art show celebrating the possibilities of clay. Virginia potters, sculptors and jewelers will be selling their latest work…ALL in clay! Each artist will give a demonstration showing how to throw pots, to sculpt or to explain a technique that makes their work unique. Artisan food trucks and live acoustic music will enhance the festival atmosphere. Admission is FREE!
Time
September 21, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
27sepAll DayRappahannock County Farm Tour
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The Rappahannock County Annual Farm Tour is a free, two-day, self-guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our working farms. With around 15 venues on the tour each year, you’ll
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The Rappahannock County Annual Farm Tour is a free, two-day, self-guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our working farms. With around 15 venues on the tour each year, you’ll experience a wide range of agriculture – from beekeeping to organic vegetable farms, not to mention goats, chickens, and cows, as well as local artisans selling their wares. The Rappahannock County Farm Tour is always the last full weekend in September. For more information visit http://rappfarmtour.org/.
Time
September 27, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
28sepAll DayRappahannock County Farm Tour
Event Details
The Rappahannock County Annual Farm Tour is a free, two-day, self-guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our working farms. With around 15 venues on the tour each year, you’ll
Event Details
The Rappahannock County Annual Farm Tour is a free, two-day, self-guided tour offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our working farms. With around 15 venues on the tour each year, you’ll experience a wide range of agriculture – from beekeeping to organic vegetable farms, not to mention goats, chickens, and cows, as well as local artisans selling their wares. The Rappahannock County Farm Tour is always the last full weekend in September. For more information visit http://rappfarmtour.org/.
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September 28, 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
October
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
more
Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
November
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
more
Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)
December
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables,
Event Details
April – October PLUS Holiday Markets November – March
Greene Farmers Market is a Virginia “producers” market that allows a wide range of products produced by the vendor which includes: fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, eggs, dairy products, meat/poultry products, processed foods, nursery products, and other value added products from the above. Conveniently located at Greene Commons, the market will be open on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. from April – October. Stop by to stock up on your favorite fresh foods!
Winter Hours are every Saturday in November – March from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The winter market will be in the Community Room at PVCC – The Eugene Giuseppe Center
more
Time
Year Around Event (2025)(GMT+00:00)