2012 Schedule of Events
Relay for Life Planning meeting 7pm MCHS Feb. 7
Prince Michel Thirsty Thursday Feb 9
The Old Rag Master Naturalist Training Course. Tuesdays, 9 AM – Noon, March 13 – May 29, 2012. Deadline to register is February 11, 2012. Be part of a statewide corps of trained volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within the Madison County community. Visit www.oldragmasternaturalists.org for more information and to obtain an application.
Prince Michel Wine Maker's Valentine Dinner 6:30pm-9:30pm Sat. Feb 11 Prepaid Reservations are required by Feb 6 due to limited seating - Please call 540-547-3707 or 800-800-WINE http://www.princemichel.com
The Madison Inn Restaurant Valentine's Dinner Menu Feb 11 and Feb 14- 540-948-5095
George James Community Center Big Breakfast Second Saturdays Feb. 11
Brunch at Madison County Rescue Squad 8am-1pm Feb. 12
Valentine's Sunday Brunch at DuCard Vineyards - advance reservations required Feb 12- 540-923-4206 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Madison CofC/Virginia Tourism Corp Cust. Svc Workshop at Prince Michel Feb 16
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner(Relay for Life), Mountaineer Cafe 4pm-8pm, Feb. 20th
DuCard Vineyard Rose New Vintage Release Party 1-5, March 3 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Brunch at Madison County Rescue Squad 8am-1pm Mar. 11
5K Inaugural Leprechaun Launch Obstacle Race, $30 if register before 2/15 Madison Primary Playground, proceeds benefit MPS Playground Drive, Race is Mar 17th, call Valerie for more info at 718-6531
Friends of the Library Chili Supper held Madison Presbyterian Church 5:30pm Mar. 23 547-3503
Madison Co. Education Foundation presents March Madness at Graves Mountain Lodge Mar 24, for more info, or to be a sponsor 866-955-4868 MCEF's March Madness Comes to Madison at Graves Mountain Lodge Pavilion on Saturday March 24th. Big screen TV coverage of games, full course dinner, silent and live auctions http://www.madisonedfoundation.org
DuCard Vineyards Improvisational Comedy Troupe 2pm-6pm March 25th - http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Madison Relay for Life's 3rd Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant MCHS 4pm March 25
Tulip Festival - April Weekends
Graves Mountain Lodge Heritage Day April 7 http://www.gravesmountain.com
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio by Curtis Prince 1pm-5pm April 14 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
DuCard Vineyards Wings OVer Wine Country & Kickoff of National Park Week 2p-6p April 22
Project Healing Waters Annual Two Fly Tournament April 28&29 http://www.roseriverfarm.com
DuCard Vineyards - Winemakers Dinner 6:30p April 28 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Rescue Squad Steak Supper at High School 5pm-8pm May 12
DuCard Vineyards - Roses and Rose for Mother's Day - Live Music food 1p-5p May 13
Tour De Madison May 19 http://www.tourdemadison.com
Wine-Appalooza at DuCard Vineyards, wine, food &crafts May 19 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Madison County Relay for Life May 19 Chrissy Jenkins 540-987-9412
DuCard Vineyards Mem. Day Sun. celebration w/live, music, food, wine, pets welcome! May 27
Madison Business Expo - May 24th - at the Madison Fire Dept
Graves Mountain Lodge Festival of Music June 2-4 http://www.gravesmountain.com
DuCard Vineyards Local Art Show via Firnew Farm Artist Circle, will also present the Tucker Hill Art Scholarship Award to a budding young local artist. Live music and nibbles 12-6 June 10
DuCard Vineyards Father's Day Weekend Sat&Sun 11-6, cigar pairings and wine specials. Cigar and wine pairings on Saturday by Panacea Cigars on Saturday and live music on Sunday. June 16-17
Music on the Lawn TBA
July 4th Celebration and Fireworks at Graves Mountain Lodge
DuCard Vineyards 3-dusk: pre-fireworks Party, local BBQ and live music before heading to Graves Mountain Lodge July 4th
Fireman's Parade July 10
Madison County Fair July10-14 http://www.madisoncountyfairva.com
DuCard Vineyards Murder in the Vineyards. Murder Mystery Dinner and show July 7 http://www.ducardvineyards.com
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio and light fare available ofr purchase July 21
DuCard Vineyards - CIVIL WAR BUFFS and wine lovers - commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with the release of the 2nd Coprs Wine. Reeanctors from Stonewall Jackson's 2nd Corps brigade march through the vineyards, drill, interact, camp and demand their wine! A sight not to be missed! http://www.ducardvineyards.com 1-6 Aug 4th
DuCard Vineyards - Beat the heat in the foothills, cool wines, mountain streams, shaded patios, lawn games and more 11-6 Aug 25
20th Annual Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival Sept. 1
DuCard Vineyards Labor Day Weekend Party Live music on the Patio 11-6 Sept 2
DuCard Vineyards Winemakers Dinner Sept 15
DuCard Vineyards Wings over Wine Country and Public Lands Day- Wildlife center reps and animals as well as fee-free day at Shenandoah National Park 2pm-6pm Stay later for 3rd annual Howl at the Moon (rising) Party Sept 29
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio http://www.ducardvineyards.com 1-5 Oct 6
Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival Oct 6-7, Oct 13-14, Oct 20-21
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio 1-5 Oct 13
DuCard Vineyards Fall Harvest and Leaf Peep Festival DuCard Vineyards, 1-5 Oct 20
Habitat for Humanity Chinese Auction at DuCard Vineyards 6:30pm-9pm Oct. 25 540-987-9459
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio Oct 27
DuCard Vineyards Music on the Patio 1-5 Nov 3
DuCard Vineyards Veteran's Day Special - complimentary tastings for Vets 11-6 Nov 11
DuCard Vineyards Black Friday Party Sale 1-5 Nov 23
Madison Christmas Parade Dec. 1
DuCard Vineyards Customer Appreciation Day live music and special gifts 1-5 Dec 9
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