Albemarle Ciderworks is delighted to host an array of festivals, workshops, and talented local musicians; check the schedule often, as we are constantly adding new dates.
Events
March 2015
Sun, 03/01/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 03/07/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
more
Sun, 03/08/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
more
Sat, 03/14/2015 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Join Rich Marini, Tom Burford, and the Albemarle CiderWorks team for a full day workshop dedicated to the planning and planting of your home orchard.
Sat, 03/14/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Fiona Balestrieri's music defies genre categories. Trained and versed in everything from traditional Irish music to rock and middle eastern styles, it's a musical adventure every time she plays....
more
Sun, 03/15/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join the guys of Gallatin Canyon for an afternoon of live music at Albemarle CiderWorks!
Spring is sooo close- get out of the house and watch it unfold in the orchard, with a soundtrack...
more
Sat, 03/21/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 03/22/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Live music today and every Saturday & Sunday, in the orchard room or on the patio. Bring a picnic, bring a friend, bring a thirst!
3-5 pm, rain or shine. No cover charge, cider and...
more
Sat, 03/28/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
This winter, warm your bones by the CiderWorks fire, and warm your heart with some original tunes and arrangements by a posse of Charlottesville's leading songwriters, lead by local frontman Sam...
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Sun, 03/29/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Spend your Sunday afternoon at Albemarle CiderWorks with folk duo Bomar and Ritter.
Mary Bomar and Bob Ritter met in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee and since then have been performing their...
moreApril 2015
Sat, 04/04/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
more
Sun, 04/05/2015 (All day)
Happy Easter from our family to yours! We'll be closed today, Sunday 4/5, in observance of this holiday. We will otherwise be open for regular hours, Wed-Sun 11-5.
Sat, 04/11/2015 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Celebrate Spring at Albemarle CiderWorks' 2nd Annual Apple Blossom Festival!
The date is Saturday April 11, from 2-5 pm, in the tasting room and surrounding fields and orchards at the...
moreSun, 04/12/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
more
Sat, 04/18/2015 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Celebrate the arrival of spring and the blooms in the orchard at Albemarle CiderWorks and Vintage Virginia Apples!
Enjoy live music all weekend, special cider and local food offerings, and...
moreSat, 04/18/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 04/19/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Steve Vargo opens his trunk of old time and folk tunes, played in his inimitable style. Join him for an afternoon of Americana in the tasting room!
No cover charge, all music rain or shine...
more
Sat, 04/25/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Sue Harlow in the Orchard Room for an afternoon of live and local music.
Sue Harlow is an Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter whose haunting vocals delve into the depths of what makes...
more
Sun, 04/26/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Curtis Prince in the Orchard Room for an afternoon of blues-infused rock and alt-country.
Curtis Prince is genuine; so is his music. His songs are legitimate confessions straight from...
moreMay 2015
Sat, 05/02/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
more
Sun, 05/03/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Anne O'Brien, Frank Bechter, and Darrel Moran for an afternoon of original songs and favorite covers.
This trio of professional musicians have been lighting up the Charlottesville music...
more
Sat, 05/09/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with The Olivarez Trio at Albemarle CiderWorks.
The Rick Olivarez Trio captures the sound of Gypsy jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt as well as showcasing folk...
moreSun, 05/10/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 05/16/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 05/17/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Red Light Rodeo in the Orchard Room for their Albemarle CiderWorks debut!
Red Light Rodeo has been spreading their innovative take on country, bluegrass and traditional music in your...
more
Sat, 05/23/2015 - 8:00am to 11:00am
Looking for the motivation to start running this year? How about a nice cold glass of hard cider at the finish line?!
Join us Saturday, May 23 in the Rural Ridge Orchard for the first...
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Sat, 05/23/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Hot Twang returns with their unique blend of jazz/rock/folk. The perfect soundtrack for your long weekend!
Music 3-5, rain or shine. Cider and light picnic fare available.
Sun, 05/24/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Zuzu’s Hot 5 plays a "hot and sweet mixture of tunes that still sound exciting 90 years after they were written!"
If you long for the romance of the speakeasy of the 1920s, and the vintage...
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Sat, 05/30/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
"Farm Use String Band plays their own high energy style of Old Time Music, while staying true to the roots of the regions rich musical
history of Traditional "pickin" & dancing on the...
June 2015
Sat, 06/06/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 06/07/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 06/13/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Fiona Balestrieri's music defies genre categories. Trained and versed in everything from traditional Irish music to rock and middle eastern styles, it's a musical adventure every time she plays....
moreSun, 06/14/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 06/20/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sat, 06/27/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Willie DE is a nationally touring young artist who was born, raised and resides in Central Virginia.
Growing up on Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, he busked on Charlottesville’s downtown mall...
moreJuly 2015
Sat, 07/04/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
more
Sun, 07/05/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Sue Harlow in the Orchard Room for an afternoon of live and local music.
Sue Harlow is an Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter whose haunting vocals delve into the depths of what makes...
more
Sat, 07/11/2015 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Albemarle CiderWorks is turning 6! Join us for a day filled with festivities, live music, and cider of course.
Taste our array of ciders, old and new, and learn about the history of cider...
moreSun, 07/12/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 07/18/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 07/19/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Red Light Rodeo in the Orchard Room for an afternoon honky tonk and bluegrass!
Red Light Rodeo has been spreading their innovative take on country, bluegrass and traditional music in...
more
Sat, 07/25/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of live music with the Jan Smith Trio!
From her Amazon.com page: "Charlottesville, Virginia-based recording artist Jan Smith crafts American roots music that...
moreAugust 2015
Sat, 08/01/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 08/02/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 08/08/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
“An old-time fiddler, singer-songwriter and banjo player,” Alex’s renditions of folk and Irish reels, jigs, and ballads evoke the spirit of our Appalachian setting.
Rain or shine in our...
moreSun, 08/09/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 08/15/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 08/16/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Curtis Prince in the Orchard Room for an afternoon of blues-infused rock and alt-country.
Curtis Prince is genuine; so is his music. His songs are legitimate confessions straight from...
more
Sat, 08/22/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Applejack Jam is a dynamic acoustic duo comprised of Bud Branch and Anne O'Brien.
Known all around town for their original arrangements and excellent repertoire of covers, Applejack Jam is...
more
Sat, 08/29/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
High Energy Old-Time Fiddle and Banjo Tunes, Impassioned Songs of Life, Love, Lust, Loss, and a Lot More from the Mountains of the Virginias and Carolinas.
The fine gentlemen of Ragged...
more
Sun, 08/30/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Willie DE is a nationally touring young artist who was born, raised and resides in Central Virginia.
Growing up on Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, he busked on Charlottesville’s downtown mall...
moreSeptember 2015
Sat, 09/05/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 09/06/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 09/12/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Curtis Prince in the Orchard Room for an afternoon of blues-infused rock and alt-country.
Curtis Prince is genuine; so is his music. His songs are legitimate confessions straight from...
moreSun, 09/13/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 09/19/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 09/20/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The Highlander String Band is a collection of Rockingham County musicians playing traditional Appalachian Mountain music. They play the Top Ten Tunes of the 50's and 60's - 1850 that is. Their...
more
Sat, 09/26/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local folk rock duo Koda and Marie, of Chamomile and Whiskey fame, spice up your Saturday afternoon!
Rain or shine, no cover charge, cider and light picnic fare available. Dogs welcome...
more
Sun, 09/27/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Hot Twang returns with their unique blend of jazz/rock/folk. The perfect soundtrack for a September evening!
Music 3-5, rain or shine. Cider and light picnic fare available.
October 2015
Sat, 10/03/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 10/04/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 10/10/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Rick Olivarez Trio at Albemarle CiderWorks.
The Rick Olivarez Trio captures the sound of Gypsy jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt as well as showcasing...
moreSun, 10/11/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 10/17/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Sun, 10/18/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Fiona Balestrieri's music defies genre categories. Trained and versed in everything from traditional Irish music to rock and middle eastern styles, it's a musical adventure every time she plays....
more
Sat, 10/24/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
"Farm Use String Band plays their own high energy style of Old Time Music, while staying true to the roots of the regions rich musical
history of Traditional "pickin" & dancing on the...
Sun, 10/25/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join Anne O'Brien, Frank Bechter, and Darrel Moran for an afternoon of original songs and favorite covers.
This trio of professional musicians have been lighting up the Charlottesville music...
more
Sat, 10/31/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
High Energy Old-Time Fiddle and Banjo Tunes, Impassioned Songs of Life, Love, Lust, Loss, and a Lot More from the Mountains of the Virginias and Carolinas.
The fine gentlemen of Ragged...
moreNovember 2015
Sun, 11/01/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Join us for one of the most anticipated festivals of autumn, the Apple Harvest Festival! Hosted by the Cove Garden Ruritans and Vintage Virginia Apples at Rural Ridge Orchard in North Garden....
moreSat, 11/07/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 11/08/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
more
Fri, 11/13/2015 (All day) to Sun, 11/22/2015 (All day)
Technically a week plus 3 bonus days, all dedicated to the art and appreciation of Virginia ciders. Visit ciderweekva.com for the full schedule of events, tastings, and more. Follow us on...
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Sat, 11/14/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of live music with the Jan Smith Trio!
From her Amazon.com page: "Charlottesville, Virginia-based recording artist Jan Smith crafts American roots music that...
more
Sun, 11/15/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
“An old-time fiddler, singer-songwriter and banjo player,” Alex’s renditions of folk and Irish reels, jigs, and ballads evoke the spirit of our Appalachian setting.
Rain or shine in our...
moreSat, 11/21/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Thu, 11/26/2015 (All day)
Albemarle CiderWorks will be closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be open for regular hours Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11-5.
Happy Thanksgiving,...
moreDecember 2015
Sat, 12/05/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
more
Sat, 12/05/2015 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Mark your calendars- our first Repeal Day Party was so much fun, we're doing it again!
On December 5th, 1933, the 18th ammendment instituting the nation-wide Prohibition of Alcohol was...
moreSun, 12/06/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
moreSun, 12/13/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
We're very happy to continue our Second Sundays with Patrick & Aaron Olwell and Friends!
Enjoy this energetic and eclectic Irish jam session at Albemarle Ciderworks, every 2nd Sunday of...
moreSat, 12/19/2015 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Catch Bill Adams at the CiderWorks every 3rd Saturday!
Join local finger pickin' blues man Bill Adams in the Orchard Room every 3rd Saturday, from 3-5 pm. Bill plays the blues, and old-time...
more
Fri, 12/25/2015 (All day)
Albemarle CiderWorks will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Friday, Dec. 25. We will otherwise be open for regular hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 11-5.
...
moreFebruary 2016
Sat, 02/06/2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jim Waive, Charlottesville's favorite country gentleman, warms up our corner of the county for another year!
Join us every First Saturday, rain or shine, for original tunes and beloved...
moreSun, 02/07/2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
moreMarch 2016
Sun, 03/06/2016 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Local favorite Sabra Guzman struts her solo stuff in the Orchard Room today, 3-5 pm.
Sabra is well known for her solid guitar and bass skills, her unique vocal stylings, and her captivating...
more