Albemarle Ciderworks hosts an array of festivals, workshops, and talented local musicians; check the schedule often, as we are constantly adding new dates.
Ticketed events can be found by following this link.
Events
December 2025
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...
moreJanuary 2026
Sat, 01/03/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Kick off the start of the year with Matty Metcalfe and Jim Richardson!
Join us for a very special jam session with two celebrated musicians, introducing us to various singers, songwriters...
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Fri, 01/09/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Join us for a night of musical innovation and exploration, bring your friends and family and show support to Virginia's music scene.
This evening has been put on by our local musician Nicole...
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Sat, 01/10/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of jazz!
The C'ville Jazz Congregation is a collective of local musicians that have been playing together since 2005. In their duo configuration you will hear your...
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Sun, 01/11/2026 - 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
Fri, 01/16/2026 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of local talent featuring Nicole Giordano, who is reknowned for hosting the region's best open mic nights!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or on your...
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Sat, 01/17/2026 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Join us for an afternoon with Gail Goodrich Harwood Botanical Artist & Instructor.
In this mini workshop, you will:
- Study light and form.
- Practice drawing techniques....
Sat, 01/17/2026 - 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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Sun, 01/18/2026 - 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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Sat, 01/24/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come on by, Sip some cider and enjoy live music with Melissa Hansen!
Melissa Hansen's music is a blend of blues, pop, country and soul that comes from her own life experiences. Born and...
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Sat, 01/31/2026 - 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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Sat, 01/31/2026 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Join the Blue Ridge Irish Music School in celebration of the Celtic holidays of St. Brigid's Day and Imbolc, which signal the start of spring in the Celtic cycle of the seasons...
moreFebruary 2026
Sat, 02/07/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Join Brian Franke at Albemarle CiderWorks for an afternoon of live and local music.
Since his start in 2009 he's held regular rotations in Virginia's winery scene playing a range of folk and...
moreSun, 02/08/2026 - 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, 02/14/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come sip cider and enjoy an afternoon with Her Checkered Past.
Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past.Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm...
moreSat, 02/21/2026 - 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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Sat, 02/28/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come and celebrate a very special birthday & live music with The Wavelength!
Happy Birthday Waverly!!!
The Wavelength is a consortium of Charlottesville's finest musicians. Led by...
moreMarch 2026
Sat, 03/07/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy live music by Her Checkered Past! Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm your heart. This duo will keep you humming along to popular songs. The... more
Sun, 03/08/2026 - 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, 03/14/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Enjoy live music by Matty Metcalfe.
This duo plays a highly engaging blend of well-known sing-alongs, covers, and original songs with harmony vocals and ‘high-energy, low volume’ customizable...
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Sat, 03/21/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
The Pollocks are led by Jason Pollock, former guitarist, and songwriter for Seven Mary Three. In the mid-1990s, Jason penned such hits as "Cumbersome" and "Water's Edge", sold a few million albums...
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Sat, 03/28/2026 - 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...
moreApril 2026
Sat, 04/04/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Grab a glass and join us for live music by Her Checkered Past!
Join Anne O'Brien and Frank Bechter in the orchard for some live music that will warm your heart. This duo will keep you...
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Sat, 04/11/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Come and enjoy live music with Mirabelle and Matty!
Mirabelle and Matty, a daughter and father duo, love to play energetically infectious, upbeat music that draws from many sources, genres, and...
moreSun, 04/12/2026 - 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, 04/18/2026 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Join us for Cider and Jazz, oh yeah!
The C'ville Jazz Congregation is a collective of local musicians that have been playing together since 2005. In their duo configuration you will hear...
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Sat, 04/25/2026 - 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 songwriter's workshop, and they've been bringing harmonies to wineries...
moreMay 2026
Sun, 05/10/2026 - 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
June 2026
Sun, 06/14/2026 - 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
July 2026
Sun, 07/12/2026 - 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
August 2026
Sun, 08/09/2026 - 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
September 2026
Sun, 09/13/2026 - 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
October 2026
Sun, 10/11/2026 - 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
November 2026
Sun, 11/08/2026 - 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
December 2026
Sun, 12/13/2026 - 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
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