PRIOR EVENTS (COME OUT NEXT TIME)
Fall Harvest and Leaf Peep Festival
Friday through Sunday, October 14-16, 2011
DuCard Vineyards
The fall color should be at its peak and we'll be right in the middle of harvest - a great time to come on our for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival. The fabulous Beleza Brasil will be playing some funky samba on the patio on Saturday 1-5 PM and we'll have activities and events all weekend. No admission fee.
Fall Harvest Festival
Saturday October 8, 2011 1-5 PM
Sharp Rock Vineyard
Jason Ring returns to help us celebrate our annual fall harvest! New wine releases, live music by an award-winning bluegrass musician, a complete
wine tasting, raffles and souvenir glass. Stay all day for only $10! Bring your blanket, chair, friends and family for a spectacular fall day
in our vineyard. Need a B&B for the Columbus Day weekend? - stay at Sharp Rock Cabins or check the DuCard website for other choices
if they're booked. Whiskey Wagon music then fireworks
Monday July 4, 2011 til 8 PM
DuCard Vineyards
We'll be staying open late on the 4th with an afternoon band, so that we can go directly to the local fireworks - at Graves Mountain Lodge around the corner or up the road in Sperryville. Bring a picnic. Family and pet friendly. We'll be hanging out all afternoon.
Summer Festival
Saturday July 16, 2011 2-6 PM
Sharp Rock Vineyards
Take a break from the heat and join us for some cool music with Charlottesville's own Scuffletown! $10 includes live music, new wine releases, a complete wine tasting and a souvenir glass. John and Mark always get our guests moving and shaking and there's no better way to cool off than with a refreshing glass of Sharp Rock's wine! Don't forget your blanket and chair.
Sharp Rock Spring Fling
Saturday June 4, 2011
Sharp Rock Vineyards
Join us for our annual Spring Fling Festival as award winning, "one man country-bluegrass-blues band" Jason Ring returns! Bring your family and friends, a blanket and chair, and enjoy the day in our vineyard. The $10 fee includes live music, new wine releases, a complete tasting and souvenir glass, and raffles, as well as a beautiful afternoon in the shadow of Old Rag! Light fare will also be offered.
The Lost Souls VA - in concert
Sunday May 29, 2011 1-5 PM
DuCard Vineyards
The dynamic duo of Turtle and Greg will be performing on the patio, and we'll have wine, natch, and local food for a great afternoon in tghe country. Please join us. No admission fee.
Wine-appalooza Music and Crafts Festival
Saturday, May 21, 2011 11 - 6+
DuCard Vineyards
Our first-ever event will feature great local music and traditional Appalachian crafts. Bring a picnic or enjoy BBQ and other local foods available for purchase. Check the website for updates on performers and crafters. This is gonna be big !
Roses and Rose for Mom
Sunday, May 8, 2011
DuCard Vineyards
Treat Mom to a nice day out on our patios. We'll have a rose for all the moms, and special discounts on our gorgeous new french-style rose wine. Mattie Fuller will play guitar and sing during the aftenroon too.
New Wine Release Party at DuCard
Saturday April 30, 2011
DuCard Vineyards
Join us for the release of our new vintage of red wines, including a Petit Verdot and a Cabernet Franc Reserve that we have added to our 'portfolio.' Our friend Curtis Prince will be playing guitar and singing on the patio too.
Art Show Preview and Silent Auction Fundraiser
Saturday December 4, 2010
DuCard Vineyards
DuCard will be hosting Paint the Piedmont 2010 - with great local artists, food and wine - all to benefit the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy. 4:30 to 9 PM. $45. Space is limited - advance reservations requested. Contact scott@ducardvineyards.com
Download printable maps and directions (pdf).
     
New Wine Release Party at DuCard
Saturday February 12, 2011
DuCard Vineyards
Join us for the release of our new, first ever, Rose. It's a dry wine in the French style with great fruit and a light finish. Our friend Mattie Fuller (Mattie Rocks!) will be playing guitar and singing, and we'll have the fireplace and comfy couches at the ready for a cold winter afternoon
Sharp Rock Reopening for 2011 Season
Saturday February 12, 2011
Sharp Rock Vineyards
After a brief winter's nap ... actually working on the wines and all kinda farm chores, the Sharp Rock tasting room is reopening on Saturday for the 2011 season. New wines, same fun.
Valentine's Sunday Brunch
Sunrday February 13, 2011
DuCard Vineyards
Here's an elegant idea for you and your special Valentine. Charlottesville personal chef Cindy Shepard will be serving a gourmet brunch at our Madison County tasting room, featuring local ingredients and paired with DuCard Wines (of course!)- including the release of our new Rose. $40 per person. You can view the menu on our website. Seating is limited - contact us for reservations. SOLD OUT
Mattie Fuller Rocks
October 30, 2010
DuCard Vineyards
Mattie will be bringing his unique and compelling sound ot the back patio again this Saturday from 2 to 5 PM - with added special guest Linus the super puppy. It should be the peak of fall foliage then - a great time to relax and hang out. Check out www.mattierocks.com too IT WAS PEAK - AND LOTS OF FUN - Magician appearance was a bonus.
Fall Wine Festival
October 8-11, 2010
DuCard Vineyards
Join us for our inaugural fall harvest and leaf peeping event. We will be tasting wines and enjoying the great views of vines, mountain stream and fall color from our patios - and drinking our great wines of course, with local gourment food to pair with it. HARVEST IS OVER AND LEAVES WERE JUST STARTING TO TURN BUT WE KNOW EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME - THANK YOU
Fall Harvest Festival
October 2, 2010
Sharp Rock Vineyards
Enjoy the colors of fall with wine and great music. THANKS EVERYONE FOR MAKING THIS A BIG SUCCESS.
Beat the Heat
Saturday, August 28
It's hot. Come join us out in the mountains for a cool getaway to
our cool new wine trail, with cool special events — and prizes too.
We're 90 minutes from the sizzling asphalt of the Beltway,
at an altitude of 1,000 feet with breezes off the Shenandoah National Park
and mountain streams next to our tasting rooms.
THIS WAS FUN - WITH MINI FANS AND BOTTLE COOLER GIFTS FOR ALL - THANKS FOR COMING.
CROSSROADS - Firnew Farm Art Show
Sunday June 12, 2011 2-5 PM
DuCard Vineyards
DuCard and the Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy are jointly producing a special art show, in memory of great local artist the late Tucker HIll. Join us for local art on display and for sale, artists at work plein air in the vineyard, music, wine and relaxation. The annual scholarship award to a local high school student will also be made during the event. No admission fee.
Beat the Heat out at the Foothills
Saturday, August 27
It's hot. Come join us out in the mountains for a cool getaway to
our cool new wine trail, with cool special events — fun gifts for everyone too - at both DuCard and Sharp Rock. Scuffletown will be playing at DuCard (no cover charge), while Sharp Rock will have special library tastings of prior vintages ($5 - proceeds to lyme disease research)
We're 90 minutes from the sizzling asphalt of the Beltway,
at an altitude of 1,000 feet with breezes off the Shenandoah National Park
and mountain streams next to our tasting rooms.
PAST EVENTS (NEXT TIME FOR SURE ...)
Mattie Fuller - on the patio
Saturday, October 29, 1-5 PM
DuCard Vineyards
Our friend Mattie Fuller will be playing guitar and entertaining on the patio. Somewhere between Jackson Browne and Elvis. Peak fall color, a great afternoon in the mountains. No cover charge.
Curtis Prince concert
Sunday, October 13, 1-5 PM
DuCard Vineyards
Great local singer-songwriter Curtis Prince will be here. A great match with some wine and cheese and baguette - maybe after a hike at White Oak Canyon 5 minutes down the road. No cover charge.
Grand Opening
August 7-8
DuCard Vineyards
Please join us for the grand opening of their gorgeous new tasting room. Special events, music and more all weekend, plus "official" ribbon cutting at 4 pm on Saturday. This is a fabulous place with great wines - come visit and find out for yourself.
IT WAS A GREAT EVENT - THANK YOU - GO TO DUCARD VINEYARDS SITE FOR DETAILS.
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