2013 Schedule of Events
Madison County Farmer's Market at Hoover Ridge Saturdays May-November - Grand opening May 4th featuring Papa Weaver's Pork samples and more!!
Sippin into Sunset at Early Mountain Vineyards Fridays 6pm-8pm http://www.earlymountain.com 540-948-9005
First Sunday Brunch at Prince Michel!!
Thirsty Thursdays second Thursday of the month at Prince Michel http://www.princemichel.com
Big Breakfast at Brightwood Ruritan Club First Saturdays
Breakfast at George James Community Center Second Saturdays
Madison Co. Rescue Squad Annual Steak Supper, Saturday at MCHS 5pm-8pm May 11
Roses and Rose for Mother's Day at DuCard 1-5pm May 12
American Red Cross Bloodmobile, sponsored by Woman's Club of Madison, Madison Fire Hall
1:30pm - 7pm, come, bring a friend, enjoy home baked cookies, Tuesday May 14th
Tour De Madison - http://www.tourdemadison.com May 18
Relay for Life - Madison Primary School - (Madison-Greene) for more info call Pam Paul at 540-522-9178 or Kira Buchman at 434-409-7909 - May 18
Wineappalooza - at DuCard Vineyards 540-923-4206 http://www.ducardvineyards.com May 18
(Wineappooza consists of artisans, crafts, wine, bbq, bands and more!)
Chamber Business Appreciation Dinner held at Early Mountain this year May 20 - 540-948-4455
Busines Expo - Madison Fire Dept - 540-948-4455 - May 23
Live music by Blake Esse on the patio at DuCard 1-5pm May 26
Graves Mountain Lodge Festival of Music - www.gravesmountain.com - May 30, 31-June 1
Local Art Show and Scholarship Award by Firnew Farm Artists Circle at DuCard June 1
Music on the Patio with Gina Sobel at DuCard Vineyards http://www.ducardvineyards.com June 8
Yoders BBQ 540-948-3000 http://www.yoderscountrymarket.net June 15
Fathers Day Cigar Pairings, music and wine specials at DuCard Vineyards 1-5pm June 16
Vertical Tasting in the Barrel Room DuCard Vineyards 12-5pm June 22
Music on the Patio with Local Vocals DuCard Vineyards 1-5pm June 29
Music on the Lawn - http://www.musiconthelawn.com TBA
Pre-fireworks Party at DuCard with bbq and music at DuCard Vineyards 2pm -July 4
Graves Mountain Lodge Fireworks Display - www.gravesmountain.com July 4
Music on the Patio w/Curtis Prince at DuCard Vineyards http://www.ducardvineyards.com July 13
Tractor Pull - July 13
Madison Fireman's Parade - 540-948-4455 - www.madison-va.com July 16
Madison County Fair - 540-948-7073 http://www.madisoncountyfairva.com July 16-20
County Fair theme this year is "HAY! WE'RE RIDIN', ROCKIN' AND LIVESTOCKIN' AT THE MADISON COUNTY FAIR! Carnival, home, farm, and garden exhibits, music, cloggers, safari show. arcrobatic acts, ATV Races, Donkey races, kids' fun tent, youth olympics and Demolition Derby!!
Murder in the Vineyards dinner and show by Richmonds Mystery Dinner Playhouse at DuCard Vineyards Saturday, 6:30pm http://www.ducardvineyards.com July 20
Graves Mountain Lodge Peach Festival - 540-923-4231 - July 27
Music on the Patio w/Kate Ashby Chiles at DuCard 1-5pm July 27
Stonewall Jackson's 2nd Corps: March on DucArd - (1-6pm, march at 2pm)Saturday, August 3
(Above event is for Civil War buffs and wine lovers: commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, with re-enactors marching thru the vineyards and inot the tasting room for the release of their new limited edition vintage of 2nd Corps wine. This is also an educational event tt as they will drill and shoot, set up camp, and interact with everyone) http://www.ducardvineyards.com
Yoders BBQ 540-948-3000 http://www.yoderscountrymarket.net Aug 10
Jazz Festival at DuCard 12-8pm August 10
Beat the Heat Festival - w/Beleza Brazil at DuCard Vineyards 11-6pm Aug 24
21st Annual Taste of the Mountains Main Street Festival - 540-948-4455 Aug 31
Vertical Tasting in the Barrel Room at http://www.ducardvineyards.com 12-5p Aug 31
Labor Day Weekend Party at DuCard w/Live music 1-6pm Sep 1
Music on the Patio at Ducard 1-5pm http://www.ducardvineyards.com Sep 7
Winemaker's Dinner at DuCard, reservations required http://www.ducardvineyards.com Sep 14
Music on the Patio w/Karl Hepner at DuCard 1-5pm Sat 21
Yoders BBQ 540-948-3000 http://www.yoderscountrymarket.net Sep 28
Music on the Patio and free entry into Shenandoah Naitonal Park (DuCard) 1-5p Sep 28
Wings over Wine Country w/Virginia Wildlife Center at DuCard 1-6pm Sep 29
Graves Mountain Lodge Apple Harvest Festival - http:www.gravesmountain.com Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
Family Fun Day and Music on the Patio at DuCard 1-5pm http://www.ducardvineyards.com Oct 5
Music on the Patio featuring Eric Reitz at DuCard Vineyards 1-5pm Oct 12
HOWL 4 at DuCard Vineyards full moon celebration pot luck dinner, music 6pm til? Oct 18
Fall Harvest and Leaf Peep Festival - great music, local bbq, cheese, sausage, baquettes. Family friendly and pets welcome too! Fall colors should be at their peak. Oct 19
Catfish Dinner at American Legion Post #157 on Thrift Road Oct 19
Live music on the Patio w/Tom Guidice and friends at DuCard Vineyards 1-5pm Oct 26
Music on the Patio w/Erin Lunsford 1-5pm Nov 2
Music on the Patio w/Ben Mason 1-5pm Nov 10
Veteran's Day Special - complimentary tastings for military service personnel, active duty, reserves and retired, and their guests at DuCard Vineyards http://www.ducardvineyards.com Nov 11
Black Friday Party - magician in residence too! At DuCard Vineyards all day Nov 29
Music on the Patio: Mattie Rocks at DuCard 1-5pm Nov 30
Madison Christmas Parade and Celebration - 540-948-4455 Dec 6
Customer Appreciation Day at DuCard, music surprises and more all day Dec 8
If you are interested in having your event listed above please click contact us and send us an inquiry including your event location, date and time, and contact phone number.
Meetings and other info
The Madison Chamber of Commerce meets every third Monday at 7pm except May, Nov & Dec
Hospice Calendar
October (free to the public)
Grief Support Groups