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Albemarle Ciderworks hosts an array of festivals, workshops, and talented local musicians; check the schedule often, as we are constantly adding new dates.

May 2025

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Enjoy live music by The Wavelength!

The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by vocalist/harmonica Waverly Milor, they perform vintage rock, blues,...

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June 2025

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us for an informal Irish music gathering hosted by the Blue Ridge Irish Music School (BRIMS) and Albemarle Ciderworks. This will be a great opportunity to meet other BRIMS families and find...

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Sat, 06/07/2025 - 11:00am to Sun, 06/08/2025 - 5:00pm

Come and visit your favourite venues down Route 29 South for a Sangria Ramble!

Albemarle CiderWorks
2545 Rural Ridge Lane, North Garden, VA 22959
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Sat, 06/07/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and enjoy live music by Uncle Pen.

 

Uncle Pen is a project born out of fiddler and singer Alex Caton’s lifelong love for the music of late great father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe...

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Sun, 06/08/2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Join us on June 8th, 2025 for yoga & cider, guided by Ellen Goldlust.

Ellen Goldlust is an RYT-200 Yoga Alliance–certified instructor who has been teaching yoga since 2016,...

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Sun, 06/08/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sat, 06/14/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come grab a glass of cider and Join us in the Orchard room For the Magical, the magnificent, miraculous Michael Clem.

local singer-songwriter Michael Clem has managed to...

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Sat, 06/14/2025 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Come and meet new people at North Garden’s first recipe exchange!

The price of entry is a batch of cookies (preferably homemade) if you have the time.

Explore and share the adventures...

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Fri, 06/20/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

There's something so dreamy and ethereal about the Summer Solstice. It's the longest day of the year (for us here in the...

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Mon, 06/23/2025 - 7:00pm
The Blue Ridge irish Music School presents: John Doyle & Mike McGoldrick

$30/Advance, $35/at the door
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Fri, 06/27/2025 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

A Cherished Tradition Returns to North Garden this June 27th!
We’re excited to welcome you back for The North Garden Dinner, an intimate evening honoring the rich...

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Sat, 06/28/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Small Town Rodeo wrangles a perfect mix of bluegrass, outlaw country, classic rock, americana and newer roots music to please cowboys and city slickers alike. Rich vocal arrangements breathe life...

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Sun, 06/29/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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July 2025

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 11:00am to Sun, 07/06/2025 - 5:00pm

Come and visit your favourite venues down Route 29 South for a Sangria Ramble!

Albemarle CiderWorks
Mountain & Vine Vineyards and...

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Sat, 07/05/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come sip cider and enjoy Will Collins, Alive and Pickin! "Folk, Americana, Bluegrass and Originals from the Foothills of the Blueridge Mountains"
Sat, 07/12/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come join us, sip cider & enjoy some music.

Willie DE, a nationally touring young artist based in Central Virginia, blends blues, jazz, and rock (mostly rock!) to create a fresh,...

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Sat, 07/12/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

We're turning 16! It’s a pretty sweet occasion, even for folks who are all about dry-style cider.

To celebrate, we’re hosting an event that’s all about cider, but with a touch of teenage...

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Sun, 07/13/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sat, 07/19/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come Join us, grab a glass of cider and a warm reception from Melissa Hansen!

Melissa Hansen's music is a blend of blues, pop, country and soul that comes from her own life experiences. Born...

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Sat, 07/26/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries...

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Sun, 07/27/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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August 2025

Sat, 08/02/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Spend an afternoon with folk duo Bomar and Ritter.Mary Bomar and Bob Ritter met in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee and since then have been performing a combination of contemporary folk and pop music.... more
Sat, 08/09/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come Join us, sip some cider and enjoy some classic Harmony.

Harmony was originally The Middle Fork Band formed in 2016. A group of four friends were asked to provide live music for...

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Sun, 08/10/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sat, 08/16/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come and join us for Live Music and sip some cider with Sue Harlow.

Sue Harlow is an Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter whose haunting vocals delve into the depths of what makes people real. A...

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Sat, 08/23/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by Mojo Pie!

Mojo Pie was created when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries,...

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Sun, 08/24/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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Sat, 08/30/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Grab a glass and join us for live music by LUA Project!

Lua is a cultural pollinator, bridging musical styles from different continents and different centuries. They write about contemporary...

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September 2025

Sun, 09/14/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sun, 09/28/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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October 2025

Sun, 10/12/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sun, 10/19/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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November 2025

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Sun, 11/23/2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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December 2025

Sun, 12/14/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session every 2nd Sunday of the month. Patrick & Aaron Olwell and friends play their fine renditions of traditional tunes all afternoon.Light bites and... more
Wed, 12/24/2025 (All day)
Thu, 12/25/2025 (All day)
Sun, 12/28/2025 - 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Sip cider and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading, no obligations. Bring your own book of choice. This is a free social event hosted in our Orchard Room.

We are excited to be...

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Wed, 12/31/2025 (All day)

January 2026

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January 2027

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January 2028

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January 2029

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January 2030

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January 2031

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December 2031

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