Wine & Country: Festivals

Sinkland Farms 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival

July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Fridays 12-8pm, Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm

Enjoy 3 weekends July 8-24 jam-packed with activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family with 8 acres of 200,000 sunflowers and 20 different varieties!  The festival also includes the area’s most noted Arts & Crafts vendors and Pop-up Boutiques featuring both hand-made goods, direct sales and retail outlets. Kids zone includes zip-line, giant slides and fun games. For kids there will also be baby farm animals, touch a tractor, and face painting. Plus, enjoy live music (schedule below) with adult beverages and food trucks on-site. On the third weekend Dan Marshall, former Virginia Tech Football Player and American Idol performer will take the stage for performances on Friday and Saturday.

Music Schedule:

July 8 Last Chance Band – 5-8pm

July 9 Howlin’ Mudbellies – 5-8pm

July 10 Leslie and Al Duo – 5-8pm

July 15 – The WORX Band 7-11pm

July 16 The Groovehounds – 5-8pm

July 17 The Last Chance Band – 5-8pm

July 22 – Dan Marshall (former Virginia Tech Football Player and American Idol performer) 5-8pm

July 23 – The Last Chance Band 3-5pm and Dan Marshall – 5-8pm

July 24 Jerry Wimmer solo (Lead Singer of The WORX) – 5-8pm

Admission includes: 1 Sunflower per adult ticket, access to sunflower fields and walking trails, local vendors, access to food trucks, live music, Kidz Zone, games, etc., and more!. There will also be beer and wine, Kettle Corn and Ice Cream for sale.

$12 per adult, $10 kids 4-12, $11 seniors, military & first responders, and free for children 3 and under at the gate.

Buy Tickets and details online at https://sinklandfarms.com/sunflower-festival-about

Sinkland Farms continues to bring special recognition to Southwestern Virginia by being recently voted “Most Unique Festival” by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine with a readership of over 350,000 across seven states along the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Sinkland Farms 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival

July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24

Fridays 12-8pm, Saturdays 10am-8pm, Sundays 12-6pm

Enjoy 3 weekends July 8-24 jam-packed with activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family with 8 acres of 200,000 sunflowers and 20 different varieties!  The festival also includes the area’s most noted Arts & Crafts vendors and Pop-up Boutiques featuring both hand-made goods, direct sales and retail outlets. Kids zone includes zip-line, giant slides and fun games. For kids there will also be baby farm animals, touch a tractor, and face painting. Plus, enjoy live music (schedule below) with adult beverages and food trucks on-site. On the third weekend Dan Marshall, former Virginia Tech Football Player and American Idol performer will take the stage for performances on Friday and Saturday.

Music Schedule:

July 8 Last Chance Band – 5-8pm

July 9 Howlin’ Mudbellies – 5-8pm

July 10 Leslie and Al Duo – 5-8pm

July 15 – The WORX Band 7-11pm

July 16 The Groovehounds – 5-8pm

July 17 The Last Chance Band – 5-8pm

July 22 – Dan Marshall (former Virginia Tech Football Player and American Idol performer) 5-8pm

July 23 – The Last Chance Band 3-5pm and Dan Marshall – 5-8pm

July 24 Jerry Wimmer solo (Lead Singer of The WORX) – 5-8pm

Admission includes: 1 Sunflower per adult ticket, access to sunflower fields and walking trails, local vendors, access to food trucks, live music, Kidz Zone, games, etc., and more!. There will also be beer and wine, Kettle Corn and Ice Cream for sale.

$12 per adult, $10 kids 4-12, $11 seniors, military & first responders, and free for children 3 and under at the gate.

Buy Tickets and details online at https://sinklandfarms.com/sunflower-festival-about

Sinkland Farms continues to bring special recognition to Southwestern Virginia by being recently voted “Most Unique Festival” by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine with a readership of over 350,000 across seven states along the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This year, Albemarle CiderWorks plans to celebrate their 13th Anniversary with a good, old-fashioned bonfire! Join as they partner with Kitchen Catering to bring you a backyard Seafood Boil a la CiderWorks! Late summer nights require a crisp, cold glass of cider and good company to pair with it.

You can count on something for the entire family: live music, lawn games, seafood galore (other culinary options available), cider pairings, and s’mores over a bonfire!

Admission is FREE! 

Come celebrate 13 years of fine cider and beautiful Orchard views.

Music Guests Include:

• ·       Tina Hashemi
• ·       Zuzu’s Hot Five

Check for Menu Updates Here!

Join for the 14th annual Lavender Festival. This year there are four Sundays for you to enjoy the lavender in bloom! On June 19 & 26, and July 3 & 10 celebrate by enjoying an array of local craft vendors, live music, lavender food (and beer) specials, as well as lavender products for sale, and educational lavender talks with Joyce. Admission for persons 12 and older is $12 and includes a souvenir wine glass. Tickets may be purchased online at BeliveauFarm.com. Admission for persons ages 2 – 11 is $5 (no wine glass included) and may only be purchased at the gate day of. Children under two years are free. Relax and enjoy a glass of wine or beer among the aroma of fresh lavender. Dogs are welcome outside.

1st Annual Artisan Craft Fair!

There will be some amazing local artisans out with us selling incredible hand-crafted items including soaps, jewelry, knitted items, candles, dog treats and more!

Find out more about our fair on 12 Ridge’s Facebook Event Page.

There will be live music each day and a food truck & caterer as well! Saturday we have David & Matty our performing and Sunday it’s My Gal Mal! Enjoy great food from Island Wheels on Saturday and Chef Troy will be out with delicious oysters on Sunday. Come enjoy a special weekend in the mountains this July!

12 Ridges Vineyard is VA’s highest vineyard at 3,300ft with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Located at mile marker 25 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, 12 Ridges is family-friendly and leashed pets are welcome. We serve high-altitude wines & snacks in our tasting room

Held in the town of Stanardsville, the Virginia Clay Festival is an art show celebrating the creative possibilities of clay.

35 of the finest clay artists (potters, sculptors & jewelers) from across the state of Virginia will gather in
Stanardsville for the annual Virginia Clay Festival. 

Join to meet the clay artists, see & purchase their work and learn amazing tricks of the trade at the 3 demonstration tents.

Enjoy the live music of Irish and Old-Time bands next to the outdoor dining area with savory meals and sweet treats from artisan food trucks.

Free event!

Held in the town of Stanardsville, the Virginia Clay Festival is an art show celebrating the creative possibilities of clay.

35 of the finest clay artists (potters, sculptors & jewelers) from across the state of Virginia will gather in
Stanardsville for the annual Virginia Clay Festival. 

Join to meet the clay artists, see & purchase their work and learn amazing tricks of the trade at the 3 demonstration tents.

Enjoy the live music of Irish and Old-Time bands next to the outdoor dining area with savory meals and sweet treats from artisan food trucks.

Free event!