Festivals & Events

Over 120 of the finest Artists and Craftspeople from around the nation will gather together, rain or shine. Find one of a kind, handmade items including pottery, textiles, leather, glass, wood, metal, photography and fine art. Festive fare, Virginia wine and Virginia draft beer, live entertainment, children's activities, a free raffle, and more! Enjoy a day in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and marvel at the Virginia countryside. Proceeds benefit Claudius Crozet Park. Visit the website for directions and information. Adults $7, Seniors $6 at the gate, under 12 is free. No pets.

For over 30 years The Foxfield Racing Association has provided a beautiful setting for the equestrian sport of steeplechasing. The alluring but challenging Foxfield course was designed to attract Thoroughbred owners and trainers, and to provide the jockey and his mount with a beautiful ride. The Foxfield Racing Association sells reserved parking places in contained areas for the long held and honored tradition of tailgating.  Families, friends and guest enjoy a tailgate picnic or purchase food from our onsite vendors. Make plans to join us for the for the spring race on Saturday, April 27th, 2019.

On June 8, 2019, spend a delightful, early summer day in the Keswick Hunt Country for a first-hand look at some of the farms. Grace Church will open its doors to visitors; it is considered to be one of the most beautiful, historic churches in Virginia. The original Grace Church was built in 1742 and proudly counts Thomas Jefferson among its early vestry members. In addition to the tour, relax at the country fair, enjoy food, children's activities, pony rides, animals, artisans, vendors, live music and more.

Come Visit Historic Garden Week in Charlottesville/Albemarle, April 27 - May 4, 2019. For complete information, including a schedule of events, visit: www.vagardenweek.org Garden Week is a week-long statewide event sponsored by the Garden Club of Virginia. Locally it is presented by The Albemarle Garden Club, The Rivanna Garden Club, and the Charlottesville Garden Club.

Make the wine festival part of your weekend plans! Orange Uncorked Wine Festival at Montpelier, a premier spring event, features Virginia wineries, arts and crafts, specialty food vendors, live music, and more! Held on May 4-5, 2019. Tasting tickets at the gate are $25, Designated Drivers tickets at the gate are $5, Youth tickets (ages 13-20) at the gate are $5, and children 12 and under are free. Advance ticket sales are at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orange-uncorked-wine-festival-at-the-market-at-grelen-tickets-54953925671?aff=erelexpmlt Visit the website for more information.

Whether you want a catered lunch and exclusive wine tastings, or the freedom to picnic and taste great Virginia wines at your leisure, the Taste of Monticello Wine Trail has it. It runs from April 29 - May 5 and the Grand Tasting Event on May 4 at the Sprint Wireless Pavilion, located conveniently on Charlottesville's Historic Downtown Mall. The festival brings together the best vineyards the Commonwealth of Virginia has to offer for an unforgettable afternoon of wine sampling, live entertainment and Wine University Course Offerings offered throughout the day.

The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship showcase will be held on May 5 2019 from 12noon to 5pm! Join Virginia’s folk masters and their apprentices this spring for a celebration of traditional music, food, and crafts at James Monroe’s Highland, just outside of Charlottesville. This event is free and open to the public. The Festival will feature the graduating class of masters and apprentices and welcome in the new class, plus many Virginia Folklife apprenticeship program alumni.