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Sat, 04/11/2026 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Celebrate plants, pets, & the community at our Blossom Festival! Enjoy local vendors, live music, and plenty of pet-friendly activities

  • Time: Saturday, April 11th from 12-5pm
  • Location: Albemarle Ciderworks (2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden VA)
  • No tickets required
  • All pets must be leashed

The event will feature:

  • A Pet Parade (See below for details!)
  • Food Truck: Rum Punch Caribbean Cuisine
  • Live music: Byron Massie (12-2pm) & Mirabelle Metcalfe and Jordan Perry (2:30 - 4:30pm)
  • Bake Sale with local favorites, graciously donated by Albemarle Baking & MarieBette Bakery (all proceeds benefit Caring for Creatures)
  • A pop-up dog park (for one day only!)
  • Opportunities for your pup to win a dog toy
  • & so much more!

Schedule

All Day | Live music, activities on the lawn, & a Bake Sale to raise funds for Caring for Creatures (sponsored generously by Marie Bette & Albemarle Baking)
2pm | Pet Parade
12:00 - 2:00pm | Live Music by Byron Massie
2:30 – 4:30pm | Live Music by Mirabelle Metcalfe and Jordan Perry
2:40pm | Pet toy take away

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Our Pet Parade (orchestrated by & benefitting Caring for Creatures) is back & cuter than ever!  We're calling all Ladies & Tramps to break out their bows and tutus for this Spring-themed puppy parade. Enter your costumed pet into our parade this year for a chance to win this adorable competition, and raise funds for Caring for Creatures

  • Last chance to register is 1:45pm. day of the Festival
  • For costume inspiration, think:  bunnies, bumblebees, butterflies, gnomes, flowers & vegetables, etc. All things cute & seasonal!  

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About the musicians:

Byron Massie: 12pm - 2pm
Byron Massie is a singer/songwriter who was born and raised in Nelson County. He is almost always accompanied by his dad (Billy) on the Dobro. Together they provide a true instrumental harmony which allows you to melt into the stories created by the songs Byron has written

Mirabelle Metcalfe and Jordan Perry: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Mirabelle and Jordan create a captivating blend of acoustic warmth and electric energy. Their setlists span five decades of sing-along and dance-along favorites, perfect for a lively afternoon. 
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Local Vendors:

  • Mountain View 3D - 3D printed toys
  • Weld & Wire Jewelry - Permanent jewelry & bunny snuggling
  • Sourwood Farm - Honey
  • RR Homestead - Pet merchandise
  • Cat Action Team