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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.

March 2025

Sat, 03/15/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us in the Orchard room for live Music & Cider.

Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rich musical traditions tied to them, Tara Mills describes her music as, "original...

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Sun, 03/16/2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Join us on March 16th, 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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Sat, 03/22/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come down and grab a glass of cider with Matty Metcalfe & company.

Matty Metcalfe is an accomplished and versatile musician and...

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Sun, 03/23/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

We are excited to partner with Charlottesville's newest mobile tea service, Pétale, to offer an Afternoon Tea! This tea is fit for locavores, with...

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Sat, 03/29/2025 - 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, 03/30/2025 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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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April 2025

Sat, 04/05/2025 - 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"
Sun, 04/13/2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Join us on April 13th, 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, 04/13/2025 - 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, 04/19/2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Join us as we celebrate nature, native creatures and our purrfect pets.

Enjoy the variety of award-winning sparkling ciders & find out what’s new among the range at Our 8th...

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Sat, 04/19/2025 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

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, 04/26/2025 - 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...

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Sun, 04/27/2025 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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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May 2025

Sat, 05/03/2025 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Come sip cider and enjoy some live music.

Singer and songwriter Kenn Herrington strummed his first guitar when
he was eight. Over the years, Kenn carved time during his career in the...

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Sun, 05/04/2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Join us on May 4th, 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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Sat, 05/10/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Join us in the Orchard room for the songs you know and love.

Jon will be entertaining Cider lovers with his special blend of original songs, oldies, folk, acoustic blues, fancy fingerpicking...

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Sun, 05/11/2025 - 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, 05/17/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come join us for live music in the Orchard room.

Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rich musical traditions tied to them, Tara Mills describes her music as, "original mountain...

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Sun, 05/18/2025 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm

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, 05/24/2025 - 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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Sun, 05/25/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Come join us for some Memorial weekend music.

Raised By Sheep are a progressive rock band from Lynchburg VA, composed of bass/keys, guitar/vocals, and drums. They also boast a range of...

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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 - 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, 06/28/2025 - 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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July 2025

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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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...

more
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...

more

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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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

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

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

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)
Wed, 12/31/2025 (All day)

January 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 (All day)

December 2026

Thu, 12/24/2026 (All day)
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January 2027

Fri, 01/01/2027 (All day)

December 2027

Fri, 12/24/2027 (All day)
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Fri, 12/31/2027 (All day)

January 2028

Sat, 01/01/2028 (All day)

December 2028

Sun, 12/24/2028 (All day)
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January 2029

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December 2029

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January 2030

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December 2030

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January 2031

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December 2031

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