Nelson County will celebrate its Dark Skies from the Summer Solstice through the Winter Solstice and Christmas to encourage overnight visitation. Nelson hospitality businesses will create and promote places and events that preserve and protect our Dark Skies, such as packages and events for viewing astronomical wonders. Participants 12 Ridges Vineyard and Winery Acorn Inn […]
Come join your friends for one of the most beautiful camping trail rides on the East Coast. The Friday through Sunday ride includes three days’ riding over private farms and forests with scenic mountain views, two nights of camping on the grounds of the Fleetwood Community Center along the beautiful Tye River, five hot meals, […]
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
5 acre corn maze, giant slides, farm animals, loads of pumpkins, night maze, campfires for adults and teens, apple sling shot, country store, hot cider, kettle corn and apple cider donuts. For dates, hours, rates and tickets visit our website.
Join us for our annual September Apple Harvest festival and enjoy all things fall. Apples, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, homemade cakes/pies, butters, jams, live music, and food vendors.
Every weekend through September, we will make delicious fresh sangria! We will change the recipe every weekend, repeating some favorites. Each weekend delicious, cold sangria will be served in quart mason jars for just $15 each. As always, we also have amazing wine and mead cocktails for you to try.
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
September 25 3 Days Notice Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views.
Live music by Renee Sanchez. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Free-entry no limit Texas holdem poker tournament.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Pumpkins can be purchased at the taproom and we will have all the supplies necessary to turn your Pumpkins into a masterpiece!
Tiki bar season ends October 27. Cornhole Tournament through November 24.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Each fall over 30,000 raptors migrate through Rockfish Gap, and we count them all! Come join us as we witness this great migration! Peak migration occurs in the final two weeks of September. During this time we can get 50-100 visitors on the weekends who come to enjoy the raptor show of as many as […]
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: September 23 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies September 30 Molly Murphy October 7 Fretwell October 14 South Canal Street October 21 John Goslin and Bill Yetzer October 28 Matt Johnson More performers to be announced.
Steal the pint in honor of National Hot Mulled Cider Day!
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. September 16 Fretwell September 23 Jacob Paul Allen and Classic Car Cruise-in September 30 Bryan Knowles October 7 Cary Wimbish Band October 14 Don’ Look Up October 21 3Days Notice October 28 Firecracker Jam More performers […]
Our retail location will open in October. The pumpkin patch will be open Thursday and Friday 3 PM to 7 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Come visit us to pick your own pumpkins, gourds, and specialty pumpkins!
5 acre corn maze, giant slides, farm animals, loads of pumpkins, night maze, campfires for adults and teens, apple sling shot, country store, hot cider, kettle corn and apple cider donuts. Open in October Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day. For dates, hours, rates and tickets visit our website.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Celebrate Oktoberfest with your friends at Wood Ridge Farm Brewery.
Start your day with our 5K Trail Run/Walk and continue the fun at our Open House! Registration for the race is required. Same day registration is available but register in advance for a t-shirt! Registration is not required for the free Open House! Food truck, vendors, tack sale, a self-guided tour of Castle Rock Farm […]
The goal of this venture is to educate each hiker on the basics of mushroom identification. Register in advance.
The highly anticipated Nature Foundation plant sale schedule is here! These sales will take place at our Greenhouse.
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Fresh apples, homemade apple butter, live music, food vendors, corn maze, crafters and pick your own pumpkins.
Enjoy cold beer and hot pretzels while listening to the Cville Band. Participate in fun contests for all ages. Join us for a day filled with beer, wine, food, music, and fun activities!
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
Live music by Michael Wayne Dill. Skip the crowds and chill on the farm!
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Come out to the mill and see the water wheel in action and take home some stone ground goodness. You'll be able to buy our signature Virginia grown flour and meal along with goods from several other artisan producers. The market includes vendors selling artisan crafts, farm produce and wood-fired pizza. This is an outdoor […]
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
Live music by The Nobodies From Nowhere. Paradise burgers and pina colada slushies.
One Sunday every month, we will have live music. Live music by Who Shot John Band.
Live music by Sharif. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Free-entry no limit Texas holdem poker tournament.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Enter into the world of the classic Washington Irving tale with a fresh and horrifying new spin as the audience becomes part of the action. But be aware of what’s in front of you . . . The Headless Horseman is waiting . . . Purchase tickets in advance
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Free or deeply discounted exclusive Blue Mountain merchandise with any draft purchase. Check our social media for this month’s special.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
The cost is $10 and guests will be able to design their own pots or terrarium while enjoying a Bold Rock cider and bring them home!
Tiki bar season ends October 27. Cornhole Tournament through November 24.
Overland Expo is the premier overlanding event series in the world—no other event offers the scope of classes taught by the world’s leading experts alongside a professional-level trade show that brings together all the camping and vehicle and motorcycle equipment and services you need to get outfitted. On-site rustic camping in an open, grassy field […]
The event will consist of invited artists painting along the trails, educational walk/talks by top naturalists, and much more. Free. As part of the Plein Air Paint Out we will be holding a children's painting class. Participation requires registration.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
Join us for Hoopla 2022: live music, delicious beer and canned cocktails, camping, and fun for the whole family. The weekend includes a pop-up beer tasting, outdoor adventures, exclusive access to Basecamp Brewpub and Meadows, and tons of live music: Charley Crockett, Cory Wong, Misterwives, The Infamous Stringdusters and more incredible talent. Tickets on sale […]
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: September 23 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies September 30 Molly Murphy October 7 Fretwell October 14 South Canal Street October 21 John Goslin and Bill Yetzer October 28 Matt Johnson More performers to be announced.
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. September 16 Fretwell September 23 Jacob Paul Allen and Classic Car Cruise-in September 30 Bryan Knowles October 7 Cary Wimbish Band October 14 Don’ Look Up October 21 3Days Notice October 28 Firecracker Jam More performers […]
We are excited to announce a brand new weekly event at our Bold Rock Distillery to give our guests something else to enjoy while visiting us! October 7 John Eggleston.
Fresh picked pears, apples, and more. Pick your own Fuji apples October 8 and 9. The pumpkin patch is open! Visit our website for all info.
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
Pick Your Own Chestnuts at Tinkerland Farm. Wear closed toed shoes. Bring or buy leather gloves. Buckets provided. Pick up chestnuts from marked Five Star Trees. $3.00 a pound to avoid coins. Buy pre picked chestnuts $6.00 a pound mixed sizes or $10.00 a pound boxed. Cash only. No change for 50 or 100. No […]
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
Learn how to stay fit and avoid injuries while enjoying the outdoors.
Live music by Michele Zehr. The pumpkin patch is open!
This event supports students on their trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Live music by Country Proud, Deep Blue Express, Little Mountain Boys, and Rebecca Bryant. Food and drinks available. Silent auction, bake sale, raffle. All proceeds used to offset trip costs for the FFA teams. Fee
Get dressed up and go back to the 80's with us! Stillhouse Crossing will be playing live 80's music as we relive classics that made the 80's!
Celebrate ten days of Oktoberfest at BMB! Prost! German menu specials every day (in addition to our regular menu), festive costumes, live music, and more! 9/30 FULL NELSON FRIDAY - $3 FULL NELSONS 5PM-9PM, LIVE MUSIC WITH MOLLY MURPHY 5:30PM-8PM 10/1 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM, HILL CITY CLOGGERS PERFORMANCE 5:30PM-6:00PM 10/2 LIVE OOMPAH MUSIC 1PM-4PM […]
We provide containers. Sorry, no pets in orchard. No open toe shoes. Refreshments available. Chestnut trees available for purchase. Trees are between 3 and 4 feet tall in 3 gallon containers. Check our website for the full schedule.
Join us for an hour long yoga class with the best bonus...cider! Suitable for all levels and there's a drink for everyone! Your ticket comes with one free beverage! Bring your own yoga mat if possible. Purchase tickets in advance.
Join Blue Mountain Barrel House and the Central Virginia Blues Society for a fundraiser for the Nelson County Food Pantry! Enjoy live blues music all day! Food, beer, wine, and cider also available to purchase. Suggested donation is $5 at the door, and $1 from every beer sold will also be donated. Bring a food […]
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
We are bringing all our furry friends together at our Barks at the Barn! We will have drinks, treats, and dog-related give-aways for pups of all ages! This will be a Bold Rock Distillery exclusive event that you won't want to miss out on!
Pick Your Own Chestnuts at Tinkerland Farm. Wear closed toed shoes. Bring or buy leather gloves. Buckets provided. Pick up chestnuts from marked Five Star Trees. $3.00 a pound to avoid coins. Buy pre picked chestnuts $6.00 a pound mixed sizes or $10.00 a pound boxed. Cash only. No change for 50 or 100. No […]
Join Salute the Sun Yoga for a 60 minute, all levels Vinyasa flow. Your ticket includes the hour-long class and a glass of wine of your choice afterwards (excludes sparkling wines and wine slushies) Fee. Reserve in advance.
Live music by John Kelly. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Hosted by Leslie Geer. This hands-on workshop will encourage creativity as Leslie shares techniques on how to make a Succulent Pumpkin that will add a touch of whimsey to your holiday decor. You will need to bring a pair of clippers for this workshop as well as a picnic lunch and drink to enjoy on […]
Free-entry no limit Texas holdem poker tournament.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Tiki bar season ends October 27. Cornhole Tournament through November 24.
Fall is the perfect time to plant. We hope to see you there!
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
Join us for an evening among the vines with a 4 course tapas style dinner and wine pairing. We are thrilled to be working with Rill Cross Farm to put together this delicious meal with wine pairings. Reserve in advance. If you are interested in learning more, contact us and we will add you to […]
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: September 23 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies September 30 Molly Murphy October 7 Fretwell October 14 South Canal Street October 21 John Goslin and Bill Yetzer October 28 Matt Johnson More performers to be announced.
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. September 16 Fretwell September 23 Jacob Paul Allen and Classic Car Cruise-in September 30 Bryan Knowles October 7 Cary Wimbish Band October 14 Don’ Look Up October 21 3Days Notice October 28 Firecracker Jam More performers […]
We are excited to announce a brand new weekly event at our Bold Rock Distillery to give our guests something else to enjoy while visiting us! October 14 Marshall Saunders
Join us for our annual October Apple Harvest festival and enjoy all things fall. Apples, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, homemade cakes/pies, butters, jams, live music, and food vendors.
Come hang out at the pumpkin patch and sip our Punkin Spice cider. Saturday music: Theocles Herrin. Troy Coleman. Food Truck: Blended Soul. Pumpkin painting and carving, cornhole, and face painting! Sunday music: Quintessential Quartet. Virginia Makers Event with local handcrafted goods including leathercraft, woodworking, jewelry, textiles, original artwork and farm-to-table eats. And did we […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
Dicey motorcycle run, Cruise in car show, local vendors, bouncers, kids activities, tie dye shirts, hayrides, Brunswick stew, concessions, hot pressed cider, GoatnCrazy goats and bunnies!
Fresh apples, homemade apple butter, live music, food vendors, corn maze, crafters and pick your own pumpkins.
Get your holiday photos done early! Backdrop, props, and digital photo files provided. Bring your children or pets. Donations support Here for the Girls an organization supporting women affected by breast cancer. Donations matched by Ryan Homes.
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
Join us for a celebration with apple games, craft vendors, and live music. We will have food trucks on-site, along with a pumpkin carving station, and a costume contest! Be the first to try Bold Rock's new seasonal cider! Pomegranate Cider blends fruity aromatics, the subtle tanginess of pomegranate juice, and the perfectly crisp and […]
Age 12 and over. Register in advance.
Join local area astronomers with two telescopes set up outside on the patio. This is an opportunity to look through a solar telescope.
Help stir our Blue Ridge Mountain Apple Butter as it cooks over an open fire in large copper kettles or just sit a spell while you enjoy the beauty and tranquility of our mountain community. We will have music, food, craft venders, and a yard sale. Apple butter for sale day of event.
Join us for fresh unlimited pumpkin pancakes right off the griddle! Each purchase of food or pint/cans gets you a free pumpkin from our pumpkin patch! The scenery with our 360* mountain views should be perfect with the leaves on fire with colors! Limit one pumpkin per child.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
One Sunday every month, we will have live music. Live music by Tobacco Road Band.
Live music by Brian Franke. Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy food and drinks from our full menu as you carve and decorate. Reservations only. You may stay as long as you like once you have entered the event, but we will have three staggered entry times to prevent overcrowding. Live music by Kim and Jimbo Cary.
Free-entry no limit Texas holdem poker tournament.
(Rain/cloudy date October 20). Join local area astronomers and their powerful telescopes in celebrating the dark skies of Nelson County.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Join us in the taproom for a cider and game night with Music BINGO with some great prizes for the winners! We hope to see you there!
Tiki bar season ends October 27. Cornhole Tournament through November 24.
(Rain/cloudy date October 22). Join local area astronomers and their powerful telescopes in celebrating the dark skies of Nelson County.
Come enjoy our beautiful hand built hay maze, bonfires, games, local produce vendors, cold beer & tasty food all fall long! $6 entry, kids 5 and under are free.
Family friendly and free to attend. Friday: Men's Hotsaw and Women's Underhand Chop elimination round. Tasty food specials at our Backbone Bar & Grill! Brewpub, Meadows Bar, DB Merchandise shop and more open to the public. Saturday: Lumberjack/Lumberjill meet and greet immediately after Saturday events end. First 50 people will receive a free cookie for […]
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: September 23 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies September 30 Molly Murphy October 7 Fretwell October 14 South Canal Street October 21 John Goslin and Bill Yetzer October 28 Matt Johnson More performers to be announced.
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. September 16 Fretwell September 23 Jacob Paul Allen and Classic Car Cruise-in September 30 Bryan Knowles October 7 Cary Wimbish Band October 14 Don’ Look Up October 21 3Days Notice October 28 Firecracker Jam More performers […]
We are excited to announce a brand new weekly event at our Bold Rock Distillery to give our guests something else to enjoy while visiting us! October 21 to be announced.
You will learn the basics of what makes a good photograph, including lighting, camera settings and how they effect a photo. Refreshments provided. Space is limited. Register in advance.
We are pleased to welcome The Glitter and Rhinestones Drag Show Presented by Alexea Breeden Kelly! Performances by: Alexea Breeden Kelly, Sutton Iman, Patti O'Furniture, and Jak Daniels. Two shows. Call ahead to reserve a table. No Cover to attend, but bringing some cash to tip the entertainers is customary!
We will have amazing local artisans selling incredible hand-crafted items including soaps, jewelry, knitted items, candles, pottery, carpentry, and more! Live music each day and a food truck and caterer as well! Come enjoy a special weekend in the mountains this Fall!
Bring your digital camera for a morning walk with photographer Andrew Wilds during the “golden hour” when the lighting is best to capture the beauty that nature gives us. Afterwards you can bring your best photos to the Trillium House where you can print your photo creations and create your own small natural wonders photo […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
Join us as we fill Front Street with artisan vendors, food vendors, beer and wine tastings and so much more! Music will fill the air as the day goes on! Hosted by the HeART of Nelson Artisan Market. We are celebrating all Nelson has to offer!
In memory of our Dad. Join us for a fun filled day at the Fitzgerald Farms Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkins, gourd sling shot, photo booths (LOVE sign), vendors, raffle, snacks and drinks, small games, face painting and more! All dogs must be on a leash at all times and be sure to pick up after them.
Our annual Roof Top Rally is the largest special event at James River State Park. People from all over the United States converge to enjoy overland camping with all of their special equipment. Meet other 'overlanders' or just explore the overland lifestyle for the first time. It's a whole new way of enjoying the great […]
An amazing lineup of ciders, food, beer, cider releases, and music. “HOT TOADIES" Come Steal the Mug!
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!
There's nothing better than a movie under the stars! We’ll be showing a family-friendly film Scooby-Doo! We hope to see you there!
Join us for an hour long yoga class with the best bonus...cider! Suitable for all levels and there's a drink for everyone! Your ticket comes with one free beverage! Bring your own yoga mat if possible. Purchase tickets in advance.
Oysters will be served from approximately 1PM onwards until they are sold out! Other food will be available from Chef Troy and the menu will change weekly.
One Sunday every month, we will have live music. Live music by Just Us.
All ages and abilities are welcome to this jam session in the Valley Road Vineyards Barn. Acoustic instruments (autoharp, banjo, guitars, harmonicas, fiddles, dulcimer, mandolin, etc.) and all types of music played. Wine available for purchase!
Live music by Boomerangs (Mike Franco). Feel free to bring a picnic and friends.
Free-entry no limit Texas holdem poker tournament.
These two events rotate bi-weekly, they are not on the same night.
Take in the starlight with us at The Barrel House! Purchase food and drinks at the bar and head to our stargazing clearing to enjoy the evening. All dark beers only $3! This event is part of Nelson County’s Dark Skies of Nelson Promotion.
Tiki bar season ends October 27. Cornhole Tournament through November 24.
$3 Full Nelsons from 5-9pm & Live Music from 5:30-8pm. Plus — Full Nelson Fish Fry-Day All Day Long!!! Performers: September 23 Craig Hanson and the Gypsies September 30 Molly Murphy October 7 Fretwell October 14 South Canal Street October 21 John Goslin and Bill Yetzer October 28 Matt Johnson More performers to be announced.
Join us at the Bold Rock Distillery for a Halloween-inspired Steal The Pint Night featuring SPOOKY cocktails and live music from Jen Tal Band.
Join us every Friday for live music. No cover charge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy panoramic mountain views. September 16 Fretwell September 23 Jacob Paul Allen and Classic Car Cruise-in September 30 Bryan Knowles October 7 Cary Wimbish Band October 14 Don’ Look Up October 21 3Days Notice October 28 Firecracker Jam More performers […]
We are excited to announce a brand new weekly event at our Bold Rock Distillery to give our guests something else to enjoy while visiting us! October 28 Jen Tal Band.
2nd Annual Tunnel After Dark Self Guided Tours of The Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail. 6PM to 9PM. Featuring Blue Mountain Brewery. The event held after sunset will be in conjunction with Blue Mountain’s Concealed Darkness beer release which showcases the picture worthy Western Portal on the label. We will set the perfect ambiance […]
Celebrate the harvest at Veritas! Enjoy live music, dinner, and star-gazing. Featuring music from Apple Butter Soul, great company, and a casual harvest-inspired dinner prepared by our chef. We'll be serving station-style dinner and selling wine by the bottle while you enjoy the autumn weather and music. After the sun sets, experience the Dark Skies […]
Chestnut School is a one-day educational and hands-on experience with growing Chestnuts. The first half of the day is classroom-based, covering planning, implementation, growing, and harvesting. The second half of the day is spent in the chestnut orchard, and focuses on orchard floor management, tree health, pruning, and insect control. Register in advance.
There will be pumpkin chucking in the meadow and apple centric baked goods along with local vendors.
The General Assembly will be commending The Waltons 50th Anniversary! Reen/Marsha Woolery will be signing autographs for $20 and also Hector who has built the little houses will be here selling them and signing them. Come spend a nice fall day on the mountain. Also John and Olivia’s will be celebrating our third anniversary!
Get in the Halloween spirit and gather up fellow Bold Rockers that WILL RUN FOR CIDER! Teams are the way to go, with Bold Rock swag for the biggest team and best costumes! All participants get a performance race shirt, finisher glass and a post-race party in the meadow with complimentary cider from Bold Rock’s […]
Join a Foundation Naturalist for an interpretive hike. Register in advance.
Come up to the mountain for trick or treating, peep roast, magic show, pumpkin decorating, hypnosis show and more! It's the perfect way to spend a colorful weekend on top of the mountain.
College football is back! Catch all of the action at the taproom every Saturday during the season! We will have $5 Drafts on Bold Rock Apple, plus 1/2 Priced Loaded Fries all day long!