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This calendar includes agriculture, food, and wine events in the Capital foodshed. If we’ve missed something, please let us know! Send an e-mail to events@flavormags.com.

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* Festa Rappahannock
Festa Rappahannock
FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK 2010 - July 31 & August 1 - The Rappahannock Family of Wineries is celebrating the launch of our wine trail at Rappahannock Cellars with a “coming out” party, FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK, on Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1, from 11 am to 5 pm. Proceeds will help benefit Hospice of the Rapidan. The event is a celebration of Viognier, Cabernet Franc and local “slow” food. It will feature local wines, meats and produce along with live musical entertainment.
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
* FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK
FESTA RAPPAHANNOCK
Time: 11:00 am
Come out and celebrate the launch of the new "Artisanal Wineries" of Rappahannock Wine Trail at Rappahannock Cellars in Huntly, Virginia for a good cause. This is a celebration of Viognier and Cabernet Franc and "slow" local food featuring locally raised meats and local produce creatively prepared by the chefs of Marriott Ranch. Live music. Featured wineries include: Chester Gap Cellars, Gadino Cellars, Narmada Winery, Rappahannock Cellars, and Sharp Rock Vineyards. Online registration $18; tickets at the gate $22. Proceeds to benefit the Hospice of Rapidan. For tickets go to www.artwinerc.com or call (540) 635-9398.
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* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM		 3
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM		 4
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM		 5
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM		 6
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM		 7
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
* Peach Ice Cream Days
Peach Ice Cream Days
Time: 9:00 am
Join us for our 21st Annual Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days, as we celebrate the Queen of Fruits with a special homemade treat! For two days only, the Albemarle-Charlottesville Pilot Club will be making and selling homemade peach ice cream (made with our peaches, of course!) right here at Chiles Peach Orchard. This is a major fund-raiser for the Pilot Club, and is one of our more popular weekends here at the orchard (for customers and employees alike!). Come early, as this event has been known to sell out. August 7th 9am – 6pm August 8th 10am – 5pm or til sold out!
* Local Foods Feast for PEC
Local Foods Feast for PEC
Time: 6:00 pm
Local Foods Feast to Benefit Piedmont Environmental Councils Fresh Buy Local campaign. Sit down to a family style, farm to market feast at Whole Foods in Charlottesville featuring products from many local an regional farmers and producers. Tickets are $50 and tax deductible. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat today! For more information call 434-977-2033 		8
* Peach Ice Cream Days
Peach Ice Cream Days
Time: 9:00 am
Join us for our 21st Annual Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days, as we celebrate the Queen of Fruits with a special homemade treat! For two days only, the Albemarle-Charlottesville Pilot Club will be making and selling homemade peach ice cream (made with our peaches, of course!) right here at Chiles Peach Orchard. This is a major fund-raiser for the Pilot Club, and is one of our more popular weekends here at the orchard (for customers and employees alike!). Come early, as this event has been known to sell out. August 7th 9am – 6pm August 8th 10am – 5pm or til sold out!
* Virginia Highlands Festival
Virginia Highlands Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Join us in Abingdon, Virginia, this year as we celebrate the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival. Each year the festival offers a carefully juried arts and crafts show, plenty of entertainment, an enormous, high-quality antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, a variety of music from Celtic to Bluegrass and Classical, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, and visual and performing artists. 120 N. Court Street Abingdon, VA 24210 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 276-623-5266 or 1-888-489-4230 email: vhf@eva.org Open Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
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* Tins for Tunes
Tins for Tunes
TINS FOR TUNES CONCERT SERIES & FOOD DRIVE August The Guano Boys With their heads in the Caribbean Islands and their feet firmly rooted in the Appalachian Mountains, Guano Boys offer a distinct brand of island music styles. Original sounds in the style of reggae, soca, ska, and calypso with an occasional roots cover create an enticing musical recipe. Admission is $10 for adults UNLESS you bring 5 non-perishable food items (per person), in which case, admission is FREE! Kids 18 and under admitted free. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery (540-456-8400) or check our website for changes/cancellations. 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm www.guanoboy.com
* Peach Festival
Peach Festival
Time: 9:00 am
Everything peaches!!!!!!! Peach cobbler, peach pie, fresh peaches GALORE!!!! Enjoy music from 1-3 P.M.; cow train for the kids and scenic wagon rides ($2.00, ages 4 and under free). Variety of food for sale at the food building. Saturday, August 14th (9am-5pm) Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602 (540) 662-1980		 15
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* Ashby Inn Wine Dinner
Ashby Inn Wine Dinner
Time: 6:00 pm
Taste special wines from Chris Pearmund's library and sample fare from the Ashby Inn in beautiful Paris, Virginia. Pearmund Cellars' Late Harvest Petit Manseng will be debuted. Seating is limited so please call for reservations. 540-592-3900		 21
* Tappahannock Farmers Market
Tappahannock Farmers Market
Come to historic downtown Tappahannock every third Saturday of the month (through October) for the Tappahannock Farmers Market. Held on Cross Street, on Fountain Green, and also on the Courthouse Green, this market features everything from local produce, meats and seafood; garden plants and accessories; fine arts, restaurant and food vendors; as well as, music by local performers. Potential vendors visit the website and click on 'vendors' for an application.
* Brew Ridge Trail Music Fest
Brew Ridge Trail Music Fest
Time: 12:00 pm
Nestled in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the 2nd Annual Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival combines great music, great beer, and the beauty of Nelson County, Virginia. This year's music line-up features Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk (New Orleans, LA), Devon Allman's Honeytribe, and regional favorites William Walter & Co. Nine bands in all provide a full day of entertainment for all ages. The festival also showcases 16 craft beers from the national and world acclaimed breweries that make up the Virginia Brew Ridge Trail - Blue Mountain Brewery, South Street Brewery, Starr Hill Brewery, and 2010 World Beer Cup Champion small brew pub and brewmaster winner Devils Backbone Brewing Co. In addition to full pours (16 oz.), sampler (4 oz.) portions will be available for purchase. Concert Grounds at Devils Backbone 200 Mosbys Run Roseland, VA 22967		 22
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* Symphony of the Soil Screening
Symphony of the Soil Screening
Time: 6:30 pm
Join FRESHFARM Markets and the Environmental Film Festival for the work in progress screening of the Symphony of Soil, an artistic presentation of the link between soil and all live on Earth. 6:30 p.m. at the La Maison Francaise located at 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington DC. Metrobus: D6 Seating is limited: $30 per person. Please make reservations		 25 26 27
* Ashby Inn Jazz Dinner
Ashby Inn Jazz Dinner
Time: 6:30 pm
Enjoy a farm fresh dinner prepared by Chef Tarver while listening to smooth jazz standards on the terrace of beautiful Ashby Inn, Paris, Virginia. Space is limited so make your reservations today! 540-592-3900		 28
* Beat the Heat Getaway
Beat the Heat Getaway
Time: 11:00 am
Join DuCard Vineyards on the Foothills Scenic Wine Trail for cool breezes, cool wines, and hot fun! Special gifts and deals for visitors to the boutique and family run wineries. 540-923-4206 or 540-987-9700.
* Birth of Democracy Festival
Birth of Democracy Festival
Time: 12:00 pm
Come and enjoy the 2nd Annual Birth of Democracy Festival and Blessing of the vines in Nelson County, Virginia. This family friendly event will be held at the future site of the Democracy Vineyards tasting room. Admission is $10 (includes a souvenir glass). Festival is from noon to 4 and the Blessing of the vines is at 5 p.m. RSVP by August 20th.
* Three Fox Vineyards
Three Fox Vineyards
Time: 1:00 pm
Special Discounts and tours. Verais is the Transition into Final Ripening. Sprint for the Grapes and It's a Very Exciting Time! Come see the beauty of the fruit at this special time of year. 		29
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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