Events

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

February 2025

Music in the Orchard: Bomar & Ritter

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Spend an 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 brand of...

Silent Book Club 2.23

Sun, 02/23/2025 - 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...

Trivia in the Orchard

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

We are going green & glitzy for this months quiz. Our question rounds will be Mardi Gras, Marvel-ous Green & an enviromental round!

Live Music in the Orchard: Kenn Herrington

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

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...

Live Music in the Orchard: The Wavelength

Sat, 03/08/2025 - 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,...

Prepare for St. Paddy's day

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 12:00pm to 4:30pm

Start St. Paddy's week off with a family friendly afternoon of music, dance and activities!

BRIMS will be at Albemarle Ciderworks for a free event to share the music and traditions we love...

Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends

Sun, 03/09/2025 - 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

Live Music in the Orchard: Tara Mills

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...

Cider & Yoga (3/16)

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...

Live Music In The Orchard: Mirabelle and Matty

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...

Afternoon Tea

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...

Live Music in the Orchard: Mojo pie

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...

Silent Book Club 3.30

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...

Live Music in the Orchard: Bill Collins

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"

Live Music in the Orchard: Willie DE

Sat, 04/12/2025 - 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,...

Cider & Yoga (4/13)

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...

Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends

Sun, 04/13/2025 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Annual Cider Blossom Festival 2025

Sat, 04/19/2025 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm

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

Our 8th Annual Cider Blossom Festival runs from 1pm until 5pm.

We are fully embracing the spring feeling with...

Live Music in the Orchard: Melissa Hansen

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...

Live Music in the Orchard: Her Checkered Past

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...

Silent Book Club 4.27

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...

Cider & Yoga (5/4)

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,...

Irish Music : Aaron Olwell & Friends

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

Silent Book Club 5.18.25

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...