July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
The Nelson County Farmer's Market is a producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more...something new every week. Open every Wednesday from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the Nelson Center, 8521 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston.

July 4, 11, 18, 25
Nelson County Farmer's Market is a  producer-only market, featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meat & poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more...something new every week. Open every Saturday under the big white tent in downtown Nellysford. 8 am � noon.

July 4, 11, 18, 25
The Schuyler Community Farmer's Market is open from 8:30 to 12:30 at the Walton's Mountain Museum with fresh local food, crafts, baked goods and more, each Saturday through October. New vendors are welcome! Support local producers, meet neighbors, and have a cup of coffee at Nelson's newest market. Contact 434-831-2825

July 6 - August 2
Wintergreen Performing Arts' Summer Music Festival at the Evans Center at Wintergreen Resort. The theme for 2009 is "Appalachian Roots" - a journey up the Appalachian Trail featuring music of composers with roots in areas along the Trail as well as music reflecting the European roots of settlers in Appalachia.   Come to the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and spend a day, a week or the whole month sampling the Festival�s 100+ events.  We will be delighted to offer you refreshing mountain air, gorgeous views and spectacular encounters with the performing arts  (434) 325-8292

July 4
Independence Day Celebration at Afton Mountain Vineyards. Relax and enjoy live music from noon to 6 pm. Sample our new wine releases and take a tour of the winery. Fee. 10 am- 6pm. 540-456-8667

July 5
Summer Open House at Afton Mountain Vineyards. Enjoy our new wine releases and take a tour of our winery. 10 am � 6pm. 540-456-8667

July 3, 4, 5
�Fun on the Fourth� at Wintergreen Winery. Celebrate America with us in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip wine, listen to live music, shop, picnic by the river, soak in the scenery and relax! Wine and gift shop specials. Light picnic fare and scenic picnic area by the Rockfish River available. Family friendly setting. Children are free. Admission includes wine glass. 434-361-2519

July 4
Nelson County Fourth of July Parade on Front Street and Main, Lovingston  11 am � 12 pm  434-263-6700

July 11
Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyards & Winery. Join us for an evening of pure merriment. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes and picnic baskets watch the sun go down and the stars come out. Enjoy live music, dancing, wine and a great crowd.
 7-11 pm. Fee includes wine glass and live music. 540-456-8000

July 11
Cardinal Point Concert Series. Live music at the winery from 5-9 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the view. Free admission if you bring 5 non-perishable food items (per person) for our local food bank. May cancel if inclement weather, please call. Open 11 am �5:30 pm. Fee. 540-456-8400

July 18
Blackberry Season Begins at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. We have extended the hours for Blackberry Season. Wednesday - Saturday 9 - 5 pm; Sunday 1 -5 pm. Come and pick your own blackberries at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 434-361-1266

July 18
Oakland Nelson County Museum of History presents a program on utilities - the Rural Utilities Act and Virginia Department of Transportation. 1:30 pm
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