Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Virginia Cider ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://virginiacider.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [](https://virginiacider.org/) - Virginia is home of one of the best revivals of the American tradition. Virginia’s fast growing hard cider industry is going through a modern renaissance. - [Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cider-week/) - November 16 - 23, 2025 Virginia Cider Week started in 2012 when the Virginia House of Delegates and the state Senate passed House Joint Resolution 105 to designate the full week before Thanksgiving as Cider Week in Virginia. Since then, cideries across the Commonwealth have celebrated Virginia Cider Week through festivals, tastings, pairing dinners, workshops, - [Explore Cideries](https://virginiacider.org/explore-cideries/) - [Virginia Cider Map Giveaway!](https://virginiacider.org/virginia-cider-map-giveaway/) - 1. Visit member cideries and collect stamps by each cidery's listing. 1 stamp per cidery. No purchase necessary.2. Fill out your name and email on the bottom of the map, take a photo of the entire page, and email that photo to info@sagebirdciderworks.com to enter.3. A minimum of 4 stamps on 1 map will be accepted as an entry. 4. This - [Explore Cideries](https://virginiacider.org/explore-cideries-2/) - [Events](https://virginiacider.org/events/) - If there are any live events, they'll be listed here Are you a cidery that wants to submit an event? Use this form. - [Contact](https://virginiacider.org/contact/) - If you would like to contact the Virginia Cider Association, please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch as soon as we can. - [Membership](https://virginiacider.org/membership/) - Become an Associate Member of the Virginia Cider Makers Association. - [About Virginia Cider](https://virginiacider.org/about/) - The Virginia Cider Association Apple Varieties in Virginia Table Apples Many of the modern cideries found in Virginia will use table apples, often including Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, Gold Rush, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious. Traditional Cider Apples Many of the traditional cider apples are not good eating apples—some are too sweet and lack the - [Submit an Event](https://virginiacider.org/submit-an-event/) - [Registration](https://virginiacider.org/registration/) - [Member Profile](https://virginiacider.org/member-profile/) - [Thanks for Joining the Cider Revolution!](https://virginiacider.org/trade/) - [Thank You](https://virginiacider.org/thank-you/) - Thanks for signing up for the newsletter, a confirmation request will appear in your email. - [Login](https://virginiacider.org/login/) - If you are currently a member of VACM and have an account with this site, please login below. - [Submit an Ad for the Growers Exchange](https://virginiacider.org/exchange-submission/) - Please fill out the form below if you would like to submit an ad on the Growers Exchange. We will look over your request and post as soon as we can. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at anytime. - [Map of Cideries](https://virginiacider.org/map-of-cideries/) -  ## Locations - [Lyceum](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/lyceum/) - 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314 - [Cheestique](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cheestique/) - 2411 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 - [Round Hill](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/round-hill/) - [Firefly](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/firefly/) - Firefly 1304 East Market St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 +1 434-202-1050 Tue/Wed/Thurs: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri/ Sat : 11:00 am - Midnight Sun: 10 am - 10pm - [Buskey Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/buskey-cider/) - Buskey Cider 2910 W. Leigh Street Richmond, VA (804) 355-0100 - [Zynodoa](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/zynodoa/) - Zynodoa 115 E Beverley St, Staunton, VA 24401 (540) 885-7775 - [Growlers To Go Short Pump](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/growlers-to-go-short-pump/) - Growlers To Go 11341 West Broad St Glen Allen, VA 23060 - [Barrel Thief](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/barrel-thief/) - Barrel Thief 5805 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 612-9232 - [Cask Cafe & Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cask-cafe-market/) - Cask Cafe & Market 206 S Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 355-2402 - [Acacia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/acacia/) - Acacia 2601 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 562-0138 - [Shyndigz](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/shyndigz/) - Shyndigz 1903 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 938-3449 - [Carytown Cupcakes](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/carytown-cupcakes/) - Carytown Cupcakes 3111 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 355-2253 - [Heritage Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/heritage-restaurant/) - Heritage 1627 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 353-4060 - [Daniel O'Connells Restaurant & Bar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/daniel-oconnells-restaurant-bar/) - 112 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 739-1124 - [Bistrot Royal](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/bistrot-royal/) - Bistrot Royal 1201 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 519-9110 - [Indigo Landing](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/indigo-landing/) - Indigo Landing Modern seasonal take on Southern country cooking, plus Potomac & city views in an elegant setting. 1 Marina Dr Alexandria, VA 22314 703) 548-0001 - [Pizzeria Paradisio](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/pizzeria-paradisio/) - Pizzeria Paradisio 124 King Street Alexandria VA 703-837-1245 - [Urban Tavern](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/urban-tavern/) - Urban Tavern The Urban Tavern was created with your enjoyment in mind! Our Virginia Original Gastropub brings New American Cuisine with a twist to Richmond’s West End. Our travels have brought us to places around the world where great brews and great bites go hand in hand. We feel that this mash up of flavors - [DC Prime](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/dc-prime/) - DC Prime Plush surroundings set the stage for filet, lobster, rich sides & creative martinis. 20120 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 840-2099 - [Fontaine Caffe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fontaine-caffe/) - Fontaine Caffe Cafe serving sweet & savory crêpes (plus other French fare), alongside wines, ciders & craft beers. 119 S Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 535-8151 - [Gadsby's Tavern](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/gadsbys-tavern/) - Gadsby's Tavern 134 N Royal St Alexandria, VA 22314 - [Bastille](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/bastille/) - Bastille Restaurant Since 2006, Chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux's award winning brasserie and wine bar located in Old Town Alexandria has continued to offer guests a contemporary spin on French cuisine set within a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. 606 N Fayette St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 519-3776 Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am to 10:00pm 11:30am to 2:30pm Lunch 5:00pm - [The Birch](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-birch/) - The Birch 1231 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 962-5400 Norfolk's Craft Beer Bar! - [Vintage Cellar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/vintage-cellar/) - Vintage Cellar 1338 S. Main St. Blacksburg, VA 1-800-672-9463 We work hard at Vintage Cellar to provide customers with the best advice and most accurate information possible, as well as the widest range of products we can offer. Here is a little biographical information about the folks you will meet at Vintage Cellar. - [Rustico](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/rustico-alexandria/) - Rustico Alexandria 827 Slaters Ln. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-224-5051 Rustico is an exuberant neighborhood restaurant driven to deliver a one-two punch of honest, robust cooking against a backdrop of amazing beer. Warm, vivacious and adamantly unpretentious, Rustico was designed with good times in mind. With a cache of over 400 beer, a busting bar scene - [Midtowne Bottle Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/midtowne-bottle-shop/) - Midtowne Bottle Shop 29 W. Water St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 383-5832 Harrisonburg's finest new bottle shop! Get all the variety of beer you can think off. There are 8 rotating beers on tap only for growler fills. Any standard 32/64 oz growlers are accepted. Midtowne Bottle Shop also sells 16oz mason jars for filling(only - [Southern Inn Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/southern-inn-restaurant/) - Southern Inn Restaurant 37 South Main St. Lexington, VA 24450 (540)463-3612 info@southerninn.com A new chapter began at The Southern Inn after the 75th Anniversary. On July 8, 2010, The Southern Inn was almost completely destroyed by a fire that was started by a lightning strike during a terrible storm. With the support of family, friends, - [Zynodoa](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/zyonda/) - Zynodoa 115 E. Beverley Street Staunton VA 24401 540 885 7775 Zynodoa is proud to support Virginia's independent farmers and producers. We pledge to use only the finest, freshest ingredients seasonally available. Our produce and livestock are primarily sourced from the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions. Our seafood comes from the Chesapeake Bay. At Zynodoa, - [The Curious Grape](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-curious-grape-2/) - The Curious Grape 2900 South Quincy Street Arlington VA 22206 703-671-8700 At the Curious Grape we have diverse passions and pride ourselves in providing a quality sensory experience for those who appreciate great food, wine, beer, and coffee. Monday - Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 9pm - [Ashburn Wine Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/ashburn-wine-shop/) - Ashburn Wine Shop 44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #159 Ashburn VA 20147 703.723.7575 Ashburn Wine Shop is a wine shop run by a few passionate folks who love fermented grape juice (and fermented barley). We have been serving the Northern, Virginia and Washington, DC area since 2007. We’ve learned (and are still learning) the ins and - [Total Wine Alexandria](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-alexandria/) - Total Wine - Alexandria 6240 Little River Turnpike Alexandria VA 22312 703-941-1133 Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm - [Early Mountain Vineyard](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/early-mountain-vineyard/) - Early Mountain 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd Madison VA 22727 540 948-9005 We hope you will come for the wine, but linger for the experience of this beautiful land and setting. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain Vineyards sits on land with a deep and rich history. It was Revolutionary-war veteran - [The Fresh Market - Alexandria](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-fresh-market-alexandria/) - The Fresh Market - Alexandria 3680 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302 703-824-5205 Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm Sunday 10am - 8pm - [Unwined](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/unwined-2/) - Unwined 1600 Belle View Blvd # A Alexandria VA 22307 571-384-6880 Every day, my passionate team and I strive to inspire you with quality wine, gourmet, gifts, and accessories to enrich your life. We’re dedicated to providing you with the information and expertise you need to discover your own palate and make the smartest - [Pints O'Plenty](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/pint-oplenty/) - Pints O’ Plenty 1219 Burnbridge Road Forest, VA 24551-3801 434-534-8121 Pints O'Plenty is now a complete craft homebrewing and wine gift shop once again located near the new Kroger in Forest inside the Peddler Antique Mall. Doug offers over 30 craft beer kits ranging from light ales up to strong bold Russian Imperial Stouts. Hours - [O'Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/ovirginia/) - O'Virginia 3310 West Cary Street Richmond VA 23221 804-477-7977 Store Hours: Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5, Closed Monday. - [Farm Basket](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/farm-basket/) - The Farm Basket 2008 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-528-1107 From our roots as a roadside fruit stand in 1964, farm basket has grown to become the premier destination in central Virginia for specialty food items and gift ideas for any occasion. The broad assortment of gourmet selections from our market will nourish and please - [Hop & Wine](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/hop-wine/) - Hop & Wine 1223 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg VA 22401 540-373-8878 Our portfolio of over 160 brands of craft beer, wines, meads, ciders, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages reflects our passion for finely crafted products made with superior ingredients. With the support of a dedicated, knowledgeable, and highly-trained staff, we invest every aspect of our business - [The Grapevine](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-grapevine/) - The Grapevine 389 W Shirley Avenue Warrenton VA 20186 540-349-4443 Here is what you will find at The Grapevine: - Fine wines from around the world - Premium cigars (Ashton, Montecristo, Punch, Rocky Patel ... just to name a few) - Craft beer, cider and mead - Custom made gift baskets - Local cheeses and - [Red Roof Inn - Charlottesville- Univ of Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/red-roof-inn-charlottesville-univ-of-virginia/) - Stay at the Red Roof Inn Charlottesville-Univ of Virginia and save 20%! Visiting Charlottesville for Cider week 2014? Stay at the Red Roof Inn Charlottesville-Univ of Virginia, November 14-23, 2014, and save 20%! Book using this link- http://www.redroof.com/partners/cider_week_2014/ Your discount will be automatically applied. You can also call 800REDROOF and give the code 618409. - [The Pig](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-pig/) - The Pig 1320 14th St. NW Washington DC 20005 202-290-2821 We serve handcrafted food & drink, pork centric and respect the whole animal. We are local and seasonal and feature vegetables from our farm in La Plata MD. Our plates are designed for sharing Dinner - Nightly at 5pm Lunch / Brunch - Friday -11:30am-4 - [Airlie](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/airlie/) - Airlie 6809 Airlie Road Warrenton VA 20187 540-341-3283 Discover the serene, one-of-a-kind natural setting of Airlie Center, the Northern Virginia destination that is more than your average hotel, resort or conference center. Just one hour’s drive from downtown Washington, D.C., Airlie’s combination of convenient location and resort setting paired with its dedicated conference center and - [Art and Soul](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/art-and-soul/) - Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001 202.393.7777 Executive Chef Wes Morton pays tribute to his Louisiana roots by applying the discipline and techniques of his classical training to approachable Southern dishes. Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Monday-Friday) 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday) Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - - [Art and Soul](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/art-and-soul-2/) - Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001 202.393.7777 Executive Chef Wes Morton pays tribute to his Louisiana roots by applying the discipline and techniques of his classical training to approachable Southern dishes. Breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Monday-Friday) 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Saturday & Sunday) Brunch: 10:30 a.m. - - [Mom's Organic Market - Alexandria](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/moms-organic-market-alexandria/) - Mom's Organic Market- Alexandria 3831 Mt. Vernon Avenue Alexandria VA 22305 703-535-5980 Mon 9:00am - 9:00pm Tue 9:00am - 9:00pm Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm Sat 9:00am - 9:00pm Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm MOM's Purpose: To protect and restore the environment. - [Mom's Organic Market Herndon](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/moms-organic-market-herndon/) - Mom's Organic Market Herndon 424 Elden Street Herndon VA 20170 703-483-6740 MOM's Purpose: To protect and restore the environment. Mon 9:00am - 9:00pm Tue 9:00am - 9:00pm Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm Sat 9:00am - 9:00pm Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm - [Mom's Organic Market - Fairfax](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/moms-organic-market-fairfax/) - Mom's Organic Market - Fairfax 8298 Glass Alley Fairfax VA 22031 703-663-8810 MOM's Purpose: To protect and restore the environment. Mon 9:00am - 9:00pm Tue 9:00am - 9:00pm Wed 9:00am - 9:00pm Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm Sat 9:00am - 9:00pm Sun 9:00am - 8:00pm - [Whole Foods Market - Georgetown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-georgetown/) - Whole Foods Market - Georgetown 2323 Wisconsin Ave N.W. Washington DC 20007 202.333.5393 8am to 10:30pm seven days a week. Whole Foods Market/Georgetown was the first Whole Foods Market store to open in DC in 1996. We are located in the Glover Park neighborhood of NW DC and serve the neighborhoods of Georgetown, Burleith, Glover - [Ace Beverage](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/ace-beverage/) - Ace Beverage 3301 New Mexico Avenue N. W Washington DC 20016 202-966-4444 Ace is open Monday-Friday from 9:00-7:00, and Saturdays from 9:00-6:00 (closed Sundays). Ace offers an extensive selection of wine, liquor, and beer in its retail shop in Wesley Heights (Northwest D.C.) near American University, all at competitive prices. - [Glen Garden's Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/glen-gardens-market/) - Glen Garden's Market 2001 S Street NW Washington DC 20009 202-588-5698 Glen’s Garden Market is open from 10am until 10pm, seven days a week. We sell the best produce and small-batch food our region has to offer. We offer house-made sandwiches, pizzas and salads. Pints of local craft beer are always $4. See you soon! - [Cordial](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cordial/) - Cordial 1309 5th Street NE, Unit #2, Washington DC 20002 202-548-2450 We offer free tastings every Friday from 5-7pm and Saturdays and Sundays noon to 3:00 PM. Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Small is the new big. And nowhere - [Burton's Grill](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/burtons-grill/) - Burton's Grill The Shops at Stonefield Route 29 & Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-977-1111 Mon - Thu: 11:30 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat: 11:30 am - 11 pm Sun: 11:30 am - 9 pm Our people are the heart of Burtons Grill. They are passionate about providing gracious, engaging and individualized service, - [Meridian Pint](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/meridian-pint/) - Meridian Pint 3400 11th Street, NW Washington DC 20010 202-588-1075 Monday 5:00 pm – 2:00 am Tuesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Thursday 11:00 am – 3:00 am Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 am Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 am Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 am Meridian Pint was - [Mothership](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mothership/) - Mothership 3301 Georgia Ave NW Washington, DC 20010 (202) 629-3034 Modern American neighborhood restaurant with an emphasis on French, Caribbean, Latin & Asian flavors. Our plates are designed to be shared or not. - [Eno Wine Room](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/eno-wine-room/) - Eno Wine Room 2810 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20007 202-295-2826 Monday - Saturday 4pm - 12am Sunday 1pm - 10pm ENO Wine Room is set in the heart of Washington DC’s historic Georgetown. Come experience a chic and hot new wine room in this timeless neighborhood at the center of the nation’s capital. ENO - [The Bucket Trade](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-bucket-trade/) - The Bucket Trade 13131 Rivers Bend Blvd, Chester, VA 23836 804-322-3372 Open Monday - Saturday 5pm - 11pm The Bucket Trade is your one stop for craft beer, growlers and provisions. We have 16 taps featuring both international and national rotating taps by style and the best Virginia beers and hard cider. We have beer - [Midtowne Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/midtowne-market/) - 20 W Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (540) 383-7249 http://www.midtownemarket.com/ Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 am Tuesday 9:00 am – 12:00 am Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 am Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 am Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 am Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 am Sunday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am Necessities for Downtownies! - [Stony Point Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/stony-point-market/) - 4370 Stony Point Road Barboursville, VA 22923 (434) 974-7474 https://www.facebook.com/TheStonyPointMarket Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Historic country store specializing in local foods, fabulous boots, and happy faces. - [Restoration](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/restoration/) - 5494 Golf Drive, Crozet, VA 22932 (434) 823-8101 Located by the Old Trail Golf Club, open to all! Monday - Wednesday 11am - 5pm Thursday 11am - 9pm Friday- Saturday 11am - 11pm Sunday 11am - 9pm - [Market Square Wine Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/market-square-wine-shop/) - 209 Market St SE Roanoke, Virginia, 24011 (540) 982-2164 - [The Inn at Virginia Tech](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-inn-at-virginia-tech/) - 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-8000 http://www.innatvirginiatech.com/ - [Woodstock Cafe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/woodstock-cafe/) - 117 S. Main St. Woodstock, VA 22664 (540) 459-8888 http://www.cafeshoppes.com Mon - Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thu: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat - Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm One of the Valley's most fun places to visit! Great food, interesting gifts, world-class wines, and pleasant - [Woodbine Farm Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/woodbine-farm-market/) - 5199 John Marshall Hwy Strasburg VA US (540)465-2729 http://www.woodbinefarmmarket.com/ Open Every Day: 10am-6pm Established in 2006, there is always something new at the market. We have a large selection of fruits, vegetables, and meat that come straight off of the farm, fresh to you. There is always a sweet aroma coming from the kitchen as - [Wine Gourmet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/wine-gourmet/) - 3524 Electric Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018 (540)400-8466 http://www.winegourmetva.com/ Monday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday Closed An extensive selection of wines from around the world, - [Wine, Cheese & More](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/wine-cheese-more/) - 4103 Main Street Chincoteague Island, VA 23336 (757)336-2610 http://www.winecheesemore.com/ We offer fine wines and cheeses from around the world, picnic goods including baskets for a fun-filled afternoon on the beach... as well as gourmet food items and accessories for the culinary talented. - [The Whole Ox](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-whole-ox/) - 6364 Stuart Street The Plains, VA 20198 540-724-1650 http://www.thewholeox.com/ We are Derek and Amanda Luhowiak. We are big fans of meat. We like to play with our food. Our shop is based on whole animal butchery and we use all parts from nose to tail. So ya'll should learn to eat some of this stuff. - [Whole Foods Market - P Street](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-p-street/) - 1440 P Street NW Washington District Of Columbia 20005 202.332.4300 http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pstreet daily 8:00am to 10:30pm - [Whole Foods Market - Foggy Bottom](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-foggy-bottom/) - 2201 I St NW Washington, DC 20037 (202) 296-1660 http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/foggybottom 7am to 10pm seven days a week - [Vivace](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/vivace/) - 2244 Ivy Road Charlottesville, Virginia 434.979.0994http://www.vivacecville.com/ Monday - Saturday 5 pm-10 pm Sunday 5 pm-9 pm Lounge Hours Daily 5 pm-? Vivace is the premier authentic Italian restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA. on Ivy Road. From the inviting atmosphere to the delightful aroma of Italian cooking, Vivace provides an entertaining experience for all customers. Vivace - [Vintage Wines](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/vintage-wines/) - 498 University Blvd Suite G Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-442-8884 http://www.myvintagewines.com/\ Monday - Saturday 10AM - 7PM A Wine, Beer, Gourmet & Collectibles Shop The Largest Selection of Wines in the Shenandoah Valley - [Unwined](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/unwined/) - Bradlee Shopping Center: 3690-J King Street Alexandria, VA 22307 703-820-8600or Belle view Shopping Center: 1600-A Belle View Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22302 571-384-6880 http://www.unwinedva.com/ Mon-Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12-5pm. Just a shop where surprises await and exemplary service is the norm. Carefully chosen wine, gourmet, and gifts that are top quality, well priced, and often locally sourced. - [Total Wine Westland](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-westland/) - Richmond (Westland Plaza) Westland Plaza Shopping Center 8099 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23294 804-935-7750 http://www.totalwine.com/eng/storeLocator/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/storeLocator/storeDetails.cfm&storeid=1&locationId=17736 Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm - [Total Wine - Springfield](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-springfield/) - Springfield Tower Shopping Center 6801 Bland Street Springfield, VA 22150 703-912-9387 http://www.totalwine.com/eng/storeLocator/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/storeLocator/storeDetails.cfm&storeid=1&locationId=17732 Monday - Sunday 9am to 8pm - [Total Wine - Robious](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-robious/) - Robious Hall Shopping Center 10036 Robious Road Richmond, VA 23235 804-323-5866 http://www.totalwine.com/eng/storeLocator/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/storeLocator/storeDetails.cfm&storeid=1&locationId=17735 - [Total Wine Fairfax](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-fairfax/) - Pickett Shopping Center 9484 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031 703-250-0604 http://www.totalwine.com/eng/storeLocator/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/storeLocator/storeDetails.cfm&storeid=1&locationId=17743 Monday - Saturday 9am - 10pm - [Toddsbury of Ivy](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/toddsbury-of-ivy/) - 4297 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 963-9142 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Toddsbury-of-Ivy-Convenience-Store/111631298890636 - [The Yellow Barn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-yellow-barn/) - http://www.shenandoahcaverns.com/index.php 888-422-8376 The Shenandoah Caverns family of attractions is conveniently located just two minutes from the Shenandoah Caverns Exit (#269) off I-81. We are five miles north of New Market, Virginia in the heart of the beautiful and historic Shenandoah Valley and near Shenandoah National Park - a great place to start your Virginia family - [The Lafayette Inn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-lafayette-inn/) - 146 East Main Street Stanardsville, Virginia 22973 (434) 985-6345 http://thelafayette.com/ Since 1840, The Lafayette Inn has been making history in the foreground of the Shenandoah Mountains. Located in the heart of downtown Stanardsville, Virginia, just ten minutes from the Shenandoah National Park and a half-hour from the University of Virginia and other historic and interesting - [The Caboose](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-caboose/) - 108 S. Railroad Ave. Ashland, VA 23005 804-798-2933 http://caboosewine.com/ Monday – Thursday 11 am – 7 pm Friday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm The Caboose Wine & Cheese has been providing the Hanover and greater Richmond area the finest selection of wine, beer and specialty foods since 1997. - [Station 2](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/station-2/) - 2016 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23223 Phone: 804-249-4702 http://station2richmond.com/ Monday-Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 am Station 2 offers gourmet burgers, craft beers, wine, spirits, and a relaxed atmosphere. Both our food and drink menus highlight the best of what Virginia has to offer. Located in an historic downtown firehouse, Station 2 is part of - [Secco Wine Bar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/secco-wine-bar/) - 2933 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 353-0670 seccowinebar.com/‎ Monday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Tuesday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Wednesday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Thursday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Friday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am Saturday 11:00 am – 12:00 am Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 am Secco Wine Bar, - [Saison](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/saison/) - 23 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 269-3689 https://www.facebook.com/SaisonRVA/info Tue - Sat: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am Sun: 11:00 am - 2:00 am Good local food, great drinks and even better people. - [Righteous Cheese](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/righteous-cheese/) - 1309 5th St. NE Washington, DC 20002 (202)716-3320 http://www.righteouscheese.com/ Monday: closed Tuesday: coming soon! Wednesday: 4:00 P.M. -7:45 P.M. Thursday: cheese class, by reservation Friday: 4:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. Saturday: 11:00 A.M. - 7:45 P.M. Sunday: 11:00 A.M. - 7:45 P.M Also on the location entry for Righteous Cheese here is an updated description: Righteous Cheese - [Rappahannock River](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/rappahannock-river/) - 320 East Grace St. Richmond, VA 804-545-0565 http://www.rroysters.com/restaurants.htm Rappahannock is our take on farm-to-table. As “farmers,” we’re in a unique position to bring together the world’s greatest food growers with one of the nation’s best chefs, Chef Dylan Fultineer of Blackbird and Hungry Cat fame. You’ll enjoy a menu that’s unmatched in its freshness and - [Omni Hotel](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/omni-hotel/) - 212 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 971-5500 www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/Charlottesville.aspx‎ - [North Mountain Vineyard](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/north-mountain-vineyard/) - 4374 Swartz Rd, Maurertown, VA 22644 (540) 436-9463 www.northmountainvineyard.com/‎ Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm - [Mono Loco](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mono-loco/) - 200 Water St W Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 979-0688 www.monolocorestaurant.com/‎ Monday 5:00–9:00 pm Tuesday 5:00–9:00 pm Wednesday 5:00–9:00 pm Thursday 5:00–9:30 pm Friday 5:00–10:30 pm Saturday 5:00–10:30 pm Sunday 5:00–9:00 pm Mono Loco is Charlottesville’s original nouveau-Latin restaurant. Bringing together the exotic and the local, Mono Loco blends the New World tastes of Latin cuisine - [Michael's Bistro & Taphouse](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/michaels-bistro-taphouse/) - 1427 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 977-3697 www.michaelsbistro.com/‎ Monday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Tuesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Wednesday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Thursday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 am Sunday 5:00 pm – 2:00 am Kick back, relax and - [Meriwether Springs Vineyard](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/meriwether-springs-vineyard/) - 1040 Owensville Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 270-4299 http://meriwethersprings.com/ Fall Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12pm – 6pm. Closings for events: October 5, October 12 Meriwether Springs Vineyard is Charlottesville’s newest and best located winery. Minutes from Charlottesville in the town of Ivy, our winery features a 5,000 square foot event center of stunning post and - [Mellow Mushroom](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mellow-mushroom/) - 1321 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 972-9366 mellowmushroom.com/node/3968‎ Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm - [Mekong](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mekong/) - 6004 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23230 (804) 288-8929 mekongisforbeerlovers.com Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am – - [In Vino Veritas](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/in-vino-veritas/) - 3015 Louisa Rd Keswick, VA 22947 (434) 977-6366 www.invinoveritasva.com We carry Wines from Virginia and the World, Gourmet Foods and Beer. - [MAS Tapas](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mas-tapas/) - 501 Monticello Rd Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 979-0990 www.mastapas.com/‎ Monday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Tuesday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Wednesday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Thursday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Friday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Saturday 5:30 pm – 1:00 am Sunday mas was conceived by chef tomas rahal both as - [Market at Main](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/market-at-main/) - 904 Main St Lynchburg, VA 24504 (434) 847-9040 www.marketatmain.com/‎ Open since 2010, Market at Main has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike with its old-time charm and good cooking. The atmosphere is pure Lynchburg, with vintage pictures of the city on the walls and a menu named after local historical figures and places. - [Lucky Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/lucky-restaurant/) - 18 Kirk Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 982-1249 www.eatatlucky.com/ Monday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Tuesday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Wednesday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Thursday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Friday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday Closed ‎ - [LOCAL Chop and Grill House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/local-chop-and-grill-house/) - 56 W Gay St Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (540) 801-0505 www.localchops.com/‎ Monday Closed Tuesday 4:00–11:00 pm Wednesday 4:00–11:00 pm Thursday 4:00–11:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am Saturday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday 11:00 am – Massive wooden door, old bricks and rustic beams of Harrisonburg’s old City Produce Exchange building, the perfect setting - [Little House Green Grocery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/little-house-green-grocery/) - 1227 Bellevue Ave Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 262-7474 littlehousegreengrocery.com/ ‎We offer fresh Virginia-grown produce, dairy, meats, groceries, and fine pantry staples along with prepared foods, beer and wine, events, and classes. As grocers, we work with local farmers and food artisans to bring you delicious foods, new ideas, and great service. Monday 11:00 am – - [Libbie Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/libbie-market/) - 400 Libbie Ave Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 285-6414 libbiemarket.com/ Monday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Thursday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Friday 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am – 10:00 p ‎ Formerly Joe's Market, - [Kroger - Rio Hill Center](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/kroger-rio-hill-center/) - 1980 Rio Hill Center Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 978-1311 Monday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00–6:00 pm - [Kroger - Hydraulic](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/kroger-hydraulic/) - 1904 Emmet St NHydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901(434) 244-8711 - [Ipanema Cafe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/ipanema-cafe/) - 917 W Grace St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 213-0190 Monday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Saturday 5:30–11:00 pm Sunday Richmond Times-Dispatch 10/18/12 "With reasonable prices, a great wine list and a - [Granville Moore's](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/granville-moores/) - 1238 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 399-2546 granvillemoores.com/‎ Monday 5:00–11:30 pm Tuesday 5:00–11:30 pm Wednesday 5:00–11:30 pm Thursday 5:00–11:30 pm Friday 11:00 am – 2:30 am Saturday 11:00 am – 2:30 am Sunday 11:00 am – 11:30 pm A gastropub with a healthy Belgian fetish. Chef Teddy Folkman and Beverage Director Matt LeBarron - [Fresh Market - Roanoke](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresh-market-roanoke/) - 2207 Colonial Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24015 (540) 344-5490 Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm - [Fresh Market - Parham](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresh-market-parham/) - 1527 N Parham Rd Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 282-3823 Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm - [Fresh Market - Midlothian](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresh-market-midlothian/) - 1200 Huguenot Rd Midlothian, VA 23113 (804) 897-0300 Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm - [Fresh Market - Charlottesville](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresh-market-charlottesville/) - 100 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Monday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm - [Fresh Market Carytown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresh-market-carytown/) - 10 N Nansemond St Richmond, VA 23221 Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm - [Fresca on Addison](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fresca-on-addison/) - 22 S Addison St Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 359-8638 www.frescaonaddison.com/ ‎ Monday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Sunday Closed At Fresca we’re serving awesome pizzas - [Fifth Season Gardening](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/fifth-season-gardening/) - 900 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 293-2332 fifthseasongardening.com/stores/charlottesville Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday Closed Less than a mile from the downtown mall - [Comfort Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/comfort-restaurant/) - 200 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 780-0004 www.comfortrestaurant.com/ Monday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5:30–11:00 pm Saturday 5:30–11:00 pm Sunday Closed - [Downtown Wine and Gourmet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/downtown-wine-and-gourmet/) - 41 Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540) 432-9463 http://www.downtownwines.com/ Monday - Saturday Noon - 9pm With nearly 300 different beers and over 500 different wines in stock (from as close as Bridgewater, Va. to as far as New Zealand) you’re sure to find something to suit your personal tastes. We also carry beer and winemaking - [Cowgirl Creamery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cowgirl-creamery/) - 919 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 393-6880 http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/ Monday thru Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday: closed This is the story of two friends, a baby blue Chevy van and a lifelong love affair with food. Sue Conley and Peggy Smith took a hippie trip to San Francisco in 1976 after finishing degrees at the University of - [Cismont Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cismont-market/) - 5412 Louisa Rd, Keswick, VA 22947 (434) 295-1866 https://www.facebook.com/CismontMarket Cismont Market is YOUR neighborhood store. Come visit us for friendly faces, great food, snacks and fuel. We look forward to seeing you at the Market! - [Cellar to Table](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cellar-to-table/) - 5603 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23226 http://www.cellartotableric.com/ HOURS: Monday: 2-6 p.m. Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: closed Cellar to Table is a boutique wine and artisanal cheese shop, located within Yellow Umbrella Provisions.In addition to a hand picked selection of wine and cheese, Cellar to - [Capital Alehouse](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/capital-alehouse/) - The Capital Ale House is proud to offer the finest ales and lagers, a selection of premium wines and only top shelf spirits. http://www.capitalalehouse.com/locations/index.php Monday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 1:30 AM 804.780.ALES 623 East Main Street (6th and Main St.) Richmond, VA 23219 5 locations throughout Virginia. - [Brookville Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/brookville-restaurant/) - 225 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.202.2791 Lunch Tues- Sat 11:30 - 2:30pm Dinner Tues - Thursday 5pm - 9pm Friday - Sat 5pm - 10pm Brunch Sunday 11am - 2pm Welcome to Brookville Restaurant, a neighborhood spot where you can find honest home cooked food, using the best ingredients sourced from within our - [Bridgewater Grocery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/bridgewater-grocery/) - 9107 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540.828.3010 - [Boar's Head Inn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/boars-head-inn/) - 200 Ednam Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22903 800.651.1543 http://www.boarsheadinn.com/?_vsrefdom=BH-ppc&gclid=CNn5yY6GrbkCFUFnOgodP0IAEg Boar's Head is Charlottesville's Only Four Diamond Resort. Boar's Head is a quintessential Virginia resort, offering a warm, intimate ambiance, exceptional service and unparalleled Southern hospitality. Located on a bucolic 573-acre country estate, our 4-Diamond resort offers 175 newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, 4-Diamond dining in the - [Blue Stone Inn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/blue-stone-inn/) - 9107 N. Valley Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540.434.0535 Tuesday - Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday - 4:30 - 9pm Saturday - 4pm - 9pm Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the Blue Stone Inn is a small dinner only restaurant. We offer choice steaks and fresh seafood, and many of our entrees are specialties of the - [Bizou](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/bizou/) - 119 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.977.1818 Monday 11:30am - 2pm, 5pm - 9pm - [Barracks Rd. Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/barracks-rd-market/) - 2613 Barracks Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barracks-Road-Market/132483263462451 434.293.3926 - [All Things Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/all-things-virginia/) - 125 N. Main St. Woodstock, VA 22664 http://allthingsva.com/ 540.459.9006 Welcome to All Things Virginia @ The Farmhouse, a unique shopping experience in historic Woodstock, VA! From roasted coffee to treats for the pets, baking mixes, candy, cheeses, country ham, custom gift baskets to fine arts and crafts, we have almost everything imaginable produced in our - [Acacia Midtown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/acacia-midtown/) - 2601 W Cary St. Richmond VA, 23220 804-562-0138 www.acaciarestaurant.com/‎We have a fine dining answer to the casual restaurant, or a casual approach to fine dining. Our menu is regional American, with an emphasis on seafood and fresh, local, top-quality products with clean flavor profiles, cooked with consideration and to perfection by the Chef. Monday 5:30–9:00 - [Willow Grove Inn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/willow-grove-inn/) - 14079 Plantation Way Orange, VA 22960 540-317-1206 www.innatwillowgrove.com M-F 11am - 2am Sat 12pm - 2am Sun 12pm - 12am Welcome to The Inn at Willow Grove, an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Virginia wine country. Nestled on a private 40-acre estate in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our historic 18th - [Whole Foods Market - Springfield](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-springfield/) - Whole Foods Market Springfield 8402 Old Keene Mill Rd. Springfield , VA 22152 703-644-2500 wholefoodsmarket.com - [Whole Foods Market - Arlington](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-arlington/) - 2700 Wilson Blvd. Arlington , VA 22201 703-527-6596 wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/Arlington Mon-Sun 8am–10:30pm - [The Virginia Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-virginia-shop/) - 104 Emmet St. N. Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-977-0080 thevashop.net M-F 10am - 8pm, Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 11am -5pm The Virginia Shop has been selling Virginia's finest foods, traditional gifts and Virginia wine for over 20 years. We specialize in bringing you all the wonderful things Virginia has to offer. - [Peacock Cafe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/peacock-cafe/) - 3251 Prospect St. NW Washington DC, Washington DC 20007 202-625-2740 www.peacockcafe.com M - Thur 11am - 10pm Fri 11am - 11pm Sat/Sun 9am - 10pm We proudly purchase and use some of the finest quality raw ingredients available in the market and are committed to supporting sustainable farming and fishing. We buy and use organic - [Monticello Gift Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/monticello-gift-shop/) - 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-984-9840 Monticello.org - [Market Street Wine Shop Uptown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/market-street-wine-shop-uptown/) - Market Street Wine Shop Uptown 1448 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-964-9463 www.marketstreetwine.com/ - [Magnolia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/magnolia/) - 2476 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-528-5442 Magnoliafoods.com M-F 9am-7pm, Sat 10am - 5pm Virginia's premier gourmet deli, specialty food and wine shop. - [Kroger - Barracks Rd.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/kroger-barracks-rd/) - 1159 Emmet St. North Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-293-5176 www.kroger.com 24 hours each day - [Hunt Country Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/hunt-country-market/) - 2048 Garth Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 296-1648 Hunt Country Market Facebook Mon-Fri 7am - 7pm, Sat 8am - 5pm Neighborhood market serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner - [Greenwood Gourmet Grocery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/greenwood-gourmet-grocery/) - 6701 Rockfish Gap Turnpike Crozet, VA 22932 540-456-6431 www.greenwoodgourmet.com M-F 9am -7pm Sat 9am - 6pm Sun 10am - 6pm - [Feast!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/feast/) - 416 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-244-7800 www.feastvirginia.com M-F 10am to 7pm. Sat 9am-6pm. Gourmet salts, oil and vinegars, candies, dried fruits and nuts — anything you see in our store that has our name on it means we tasted all of the competition and chose the best. We source our items from family - [Court Square Tavern](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/court-square-tavern/) - Court Square Tavern, 500 E. Jefferson St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-296-6111 http://www.courtsquaretavern.com/ M 11:30am - 4pm, T-Th 11:30am - 10pm, F 11:30am - 11pm, Sat 4pm - 11pm This neighborhood tavern set at the top of 5th Street has a reputation for quality in a relaxed setting. Ask people about Court Square Tavern and they - [Wine Warehouse INC](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/wine-warehouse-inc/) - 1804 Hydraulic Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-296-1727 www.winewarehouseinc.com - [Whole Foods Market Short Pump](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-short-pump/) - 11173 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-364-4050 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/shortpump Sun - Sat 8am - 10pm - [Vinosity](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/vinosity/) - 174 E. Davis St. Culpepper , VA 22701 540-829-9463 www.culpeperwines.com/ Tue-Thu, Sat 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–8pm, Sun 12–5pm Established in 2000, Vinosity is Culpeper's most experienced purveyor of fine wine. We offer a broad handpicked collection of wines from around the globe, including over 175 wines priced $15.99 and under. In addition, we carry a unique - [Total Wine McLean](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-mclean/) - 1451 Chain Bridge Road McLean , VA 22101 703-749-0011 totalwine.com Mon-Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 9am–8pm - [The Roosevelt](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-roosevelt/) - 623 N. 25th St. Richmond, VA 23223 804-658-1935 wwwrooseveltrva.com Tues - Thurs 5pm - 12am Fri - Sat 5pm - 2am Sun 10:30am - 2pm The Roosevelt is a neighborhood restaurant in Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia's oldest neighborhood. Our food is an untraditional celebration of the food of the South, served alongside an all-Virginia wine - [Stone Soup Books](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/stone-soup-books/) - 908 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) 943-0084 www.stonesoupbooks.net/ Mon-Sat 11am - 6pm Stone Soup Books is a Bookstore and Café with Gardens. We are located in an 115 year old Farmhouse at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Shenandoah Valley, in downtown Waynesboro Virginia. From the moment you step out - [River & Rail](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/river-rail/) - 2201 Crystal Springs Ave. SW Roanoke, VA 24014 540-400-6830 www.riverandrailrestaurant.com/ T - Sat 5pm - 11pm Sunday Brunch 11am - 2:30pm The River and Rail Restaurant is a southern bistro in Roanoke, VA. Chef Aaron Deal, craft beers, wine, cocktails, Southern and French dishes in Roanoke, VA. - [Pomme Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/pomme-restaurant/) - 115 S. Main St. Gordonsville, VA 22942 540-832-0130 www.restaurant-pomme.com Lunch Tues - Sat 11:30am - 2pmDinnerTues - Thur 5:3pm - 8:30pmFri - Sat 5:30pm - 9:30pmSunday 11:30am - 2:30pm Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, in downtown Gordonsville, Virginia, Restaurant Pomme provides an authentic classic French dining experience among Charlottesville restaurants. Pomme was - [Pasture](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/pasture/) - 416 E. Grace St. Richmond, VA 23219 804-780-0416 www.pasturerva.com M-Thurs 11:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 10pm Fri - Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm and 5pm - 11pm - [Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mr-bills-wine-cellar/) - 2825-B Brambleton Ave. Roanoke, VA 24015 540-400-7771 www.mrbillswinecellar.com Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm With over 35 years of experience in the Wine Industry, Mr. Bill specializes in wine sales, customer service, wine education, training, and event planning. - [Mona Lisa Pasta](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mona-lisa-pasta/) - 921 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-295-2494 www.monalisapasta.com M - F 10am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 6pm Mona Lisa Pasta of Charlottesville, Virginia is locally owned and operated. We offer homemade gourmet pizza, specialty Italian sandwiches and salads, homemade pasta, ravioli, pesto sauces and a variety of homemade Italian sauces. In addition we can - [Market Street Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/market-street-market/) - 400 E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-293-3478 www.marketstreetmarket.net/ Mon-Sat 8:30am - 9pm, Sun 10am - 7pm We are a full service grocery store conveniently located on the corner of 4th and Market in Charlottesville, Virginia...just one block off of the downtown mall! - [Locke Store](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/locke-store/) - 2049 Millwood Rd. Millwood , VA 22646 540-837-1275 www.lockestore.com/ Tues -Fri 9am - 6pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 5pm Locke “Modern Country” Store provides a variety of quality goods for our customers. Whenever possible we offer exceptional local and regional products, supporting our neighbors in sustainable agriculture and cottage industry. We are increasingly intent on providing - [Keswick Hall](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/keswick-hall/) - 701 Club Dr. Keswick, VA 22947 434-979-3440 www.keswick.com Named 'Number 1 Top Small Resorts' in the Mainland USA by Cond Nast Traveler. History and spectacular landscapes come together at Charlottesville, where Thomas Jefferson country meets Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of - [Gibson's Grocery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/gibsons-grocery/) - 703 Hinton Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-977-4906 Gibson's Grocery Facebook M-Sat 8am - 8pm A Neighborhood Store on the corner of Hinton Ave and Avon St in the Belmont Neighborhood. - [Elmwood at Sparks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/elmwood-at-sparks/) - 124 West Main St. Orange, VA 22902 540-672-0060 www.elmwoodcatering.com LunchM - Sat 11am -3pm DinnerThur - Sat 6pm - 9pm - [Culpeper Cheese Company](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/culpepper-cheese-company/) - 129 East David St. Suite 100 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-827-4757 http://www.thefrenchmanscellar.com/ Mon - Thurs 11am - 6pm, Fri. 11am - 8pm, Sat. 10am - 7pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm A place for the everyday gourmet. - [Corks & Kegs](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/corks-kegs/) - 7110 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23229 (804) 288-0816 Mon-Sat 10am–9pm, Sun 12–7pm Corks & Kegs has been a Richmond institution since 1990. Over the years, some things have changed. We have vastly improved our inventory, selection and prices. We still maintain the neighborhood feel of the local wine and beer shop. We offer unparalleled service - [Camden's Dogtown Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/camdens-dogtown-market/) - 201 W. 7th St. Richmond, VA 23224 804-745-6488 www.cdmrva.com Market Hours: M-Sat 8:30am - 10pm Restaurant Hours: M-F 11am - 4pm and 5pm - 10pmSat 10am - 3pmSun Closed - [Birch & Barley](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/birch-barley/) - 1337 14th St. NW Washington DC, 20005 (202) 567-2576 birchandbarley.com Mon Closed Tue-Thu 4–11pm Fri-Sat 4pm–12am Sun 11am–8pm Birch & Barley is a ground-breaking Washington DC restaurant dedicated to an unparalleled collection of 555 artisanal beers. The restaurant delivers a completely unique food and beer experience celebrating a full spectrum of styles, traditions, regions and - [Wine Made Simple](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/wine-made-simple/) - 2214 Ivy Rd. Townside Center Ste. 108, Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-296-9463 www.wine-made-simple.com/ M-W 10am - 7pm, Thur - Fri 10am - 8pm, Sun noon-5pm Wine Made Simple offers a variety of affordably priced wine to drinkers of all ages and palates - [Whole Foods Market - Charlottesville](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-charlottesville/) - 1797 Hydraulic Rd. Charlottesvilel, VA 22901 434-973-4900 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/charlottesville M - Sat 8am - 10pmSun 8pm - 9pm - [Whole Foods Market - Reston](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-reston/) - 11660 Plaza America Dr. Reston, VA 20190 703-736-0600 wholefoodsmarket.com - [Urban Farmhouse - Midlothian](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/urban-farmhouse-midlothian/) - 13872 Coalfield Commons Place Midlothian, VA 23114 (Suite 102) http://theurbanfarmhouse.net/menus/ 804.378.3366 Mon – Thur: 6:30 am – 9:00 pm Fri: 6:30 am – 10:00 pm Sat: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am – 8 pmOur menu reflects our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle. We offer organic and all natural, locally sourced ingredients. - [Urban Farmhouse Downtown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/urban-farmhouse-downtown/) - 1217 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA 23219 804-325-3988 www.theurbanfarmhouse.net M - F 6:30am - 8pmSat 7:30am - 9pmSun 7:30am - 8pm Welcome to the Urban Farmhouse, a casual market café and coffee & tea house featuring a simple menu of fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The décor is rustic and reminiscent of a farmhouse - [Total Wine Fredericksburg](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/total-wine-fredericksburg/) - 1641 Carl D. Silver Parkway Fredericksburg , VA 22401 540-785-6737 www.totalwine.com/StoreList.aspx?state=VA&store=208 Mon-Thu 10am - 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 8pm - [The Local](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-local/) - 824 Hinton Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22902 4349849749 www.thelocal-cville.com Sun - Th 5:30pm to 10pm F- Sat 5:30pm to 11pm Come visit and experience The Local! We believe everyone should experience meals that feature delicately prepared fresh local ingredients in a great atmosphere. In our corner of the world, everyone's a Local. EAT, DRINK, & BE - [South Street Brewery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/south-street-brewery/) - 106 W. South St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-293-6550 www.southstreetbrewery.com/ Mon-Sat 4:30pm–2am The South Street Brewery was founded in 1998, and is housed in the renovated H. H. Hankins Hay and Grain warehouse built in the late 1800’s. Old brick walls, hardwood floors and thick timber pillars provide a striking setting for our custom built brew - [Rio Hill Wine & Gourmet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/rio-hill-wine-gourmet/) - 1908 Rio Hill Center Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-296-8466 wine-gourmet.com M - Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm We are a Virginia family owned & operated fine wine, beer, gourmet & Cajun foods and accessories retail store. We strive to offer the best purchasing experience by offering a large selection of quality products at - [Once Upon a Vine South](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/once-upon-a-vine-south/) - Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2817 Hathaway Rd. Richmond, VA 23227 804-864-9463 www.onceuponavine.us 11am - 9pm We are a unique source of wines and beers of the world. Please take the time to browse our web site and pay us a visit - [Mountfair Vineyards](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/mountfair-vineyards/) - 4875 Fox Mountain Rd. Crozet, VA 22932 434-823-7605 www.mountfair.com Fri - Sun 12pm - 6pm Located on the Eastern Slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlottesville, Mountfair Vineyards crafts small-batch, blended red wines using the classic grapes of Bordeaux: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. - [Miller's Downtown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/millers-downtown/) - Miller's Downtown 109 West Main st. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-971-8511 www.millersdowntown.com 11:30am - 2:30 am 7 days a week - [Market Street Wine Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/market-street-wine-shop/) - 311 E. Market St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-979-9463 www.marketstreetwine.com Mon-Sat 8:30am9pm Sun 10am7pm Market Street Wineshop has been selling a large and carefully chosen selection of wines and beers in Downtown Charlottesville since 1986 and at our Uptown location since 1996. For the last 12 years we've been voted "Best Wine Shop" by the readers - [Local Roots](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/local-roots/) - 1314 Grandin Rd. SW Roanoke, VA 24015 540-206-2610 www.localrootsrestaurant.com Mon Closed Tue - Thur 5pm -10pm Fri - Sat 5pm - 12am Sun 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm Our roots are deeply embedded in the lush farmlands of Southwest Virginia. They are nourished by modern-day farmers who employ age-old techniques, hard-working heroes who nurture - [J. Emerson Fine Wine](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/j-emerson-fine-wine/) - J. Emerson Fine Wine 5716 Grove Ave. Richmond, VA 23226 (804) 285-8011 www.jemersonfinewine.com/ M 10am -8am, Tues - Sat 9am - 8pm Serving the Richmond, Virginia community from our location at Libbie and Grove Avenues since 1985, J. Emerson is the area’s longest-established fine wine retailer. Since we started, the wine world has grown and - [Garnett's Cafe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/garnetts-cafe/) - 2001 Park Ave. Richmond, VA 23220 804-367-7909 www.garnettscafe.com Sun - Thurs 11am - 10pmF - Sat 11am - 11pm - [Ellwood Thompson's Local Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/ellwood-thompsons-local-market/) - 4 N. Thompson St. Richmond, VA 23221 804-359-7525 www.ellwoodthompsons.com Sun - Sat 7am - 9pm Welcome to Ellwood Thompson's Natural Food Market, where our commitment to local and organic foods really shines. We offer a varied selection of locally grown and produced food items in our Richmond market, ensuring you'll find just what you're looking - [Crozet Great Valu](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/crozet-great-valu/) - 5728 Three Notch'd Rd Crozet, VA 22932 (434) 823-4774 Crozet Facebook Mon - Sun 7am - 8pm A community store with community ties. Locally owned and operated for over 64 years. - [Clifton Inn](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/clifton-inn/) - 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. Charlottesville, VA 22911 434-971-1800 www.cliftoninn.net Clifton, a Charlottesville hotel and member of the esteemed Relais & Chteaux, puts guests in the best of both worlds with the intimacy of small inns and exquisite comforts and luxury of world-class hotels. 17 uniquely appointed rooms and suites. A spectacular 100-acre setting in the - [Zocalo](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/zocalo/) - 201 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-977-4944 http://zocalo-restaurant.com/ Mon Closed Tue-Sun 5pm–12am Zocalo, which stands for 'center of town' in Spanish colloquial speech, is conveniently located in the exact center of Charlottesville. - [Wine Cellar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/wine-cellar/) - 8 Byers St. Staunton , VA 24401 540-213-9463 www.stauntonwine.com/ Mon- Sat 11am Featuring great wines and beers from around the world. And the best hand made chocolate truffles in the valley! - [Whole Foods Market Vienna](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-vienna/) - 143 Maple Avenue East Vienna, VA 22180 703-319-2000 wholefoodsmarket.com - [Whole Foods Market at Fair Lakes](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/whole-foods-market-at-fair-lakes/) - 4501 Market Commons Drive Fairfax, VA 22033 703-222-2058 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/fairlakes/ Mon-Sun 8am–9pm - [The Whiskey Jar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-whiskey-jar/) - 227 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-202-1549 www.whiskeyjarcville.com Monday - Saturday Dinner 5pm - 9:30pm Lunch 11am - 2:30pm Here at The Whiskey Jar we are dedicated to bringing our guests traditional Southern food as would be known in Virginia's Piedmont Region prior to the period in Southern cooking that embraced prefabricated and canned - [The Harvest Table Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/the-harvest-table-restaurant/) - 13180 Meadowview Square Meadowview, VA 24361 276-944-5142 www.meadowviewfarmersguild.com/HarvestTable.html Mon closedTue 11am - 2pm Wed - Sat 11am - 2pm, 5pm -9pm Sun 11:30am - 2:30pm Welcome to the Harvest Table Restaurant, the most dedicated farm-to-table restaurant in Southwestern Virginia. At The Harvest Table, we work with seasonal produce and meats from local and regional sources, - [Tavola](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/tavola/) - 826 Hinton Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-972-9463 http://www.tavolavino.com/ Tue-Thu 5–10pm, Fri-Sat 5–11pm Meaning "food table" in Italian, tavola is a rustic neighborhood restaurant where patrons can eat like Italians--sharing local, seasonal cuisine and relishing in one of life's pleasures around a table with family and friends. tavola is an intimate, lively restaurant with a staff - [Shenandoah Hops, Gourmet Shoppe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/shenandoah-hops-gourmet-shoppe/) - 29 Byers St. Staunton, VA 24401 540-213-2213 www.shenandoahhops.com Tues - Sat 12pm - 8pm - [Rebecca's Natural Foods](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/rebeccas-natural-foods/) - 1141 Emmet St. Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-977-1965 www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com/ Mon-Fri 9am–8pm Sat-Sun 10am–6pm For over 24 years, Rebecca’s has been offering the Charlottesville community personalized service in choosing the highest quality natural supplements and bodycare items, specialty food, and organic bulk spices in a fun, comfortable, clean environment. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will provide you with the - [Piedmont Store](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/piedmont-store/) - Piedmont Store 2958 Browns Gap Tpke White Hall, VA 22987 434-823-6670 www.facebook.com/pages/Piedmont-Store/133510070027076 - [Once Upon a Vine North](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/once-upon-a-vine-north/) - 4990 Mac Arthur Ave. Richmond, VA 23227 804-726-9463 http://www.onceuponavine.us/ Sun-Thur 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm We are a unique source of wines and beers of the world. - [Montpelier Museum Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/montpelier-museum-shop/) - 11395 Constitution Hwy Montpelier Station , VA 22957 540-672-4396 montpelier.org MONTPELIER was home to President James Madison, Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady." It was here at Montpelier where James Madison shaped the ideas that would become the U.S. Constitution. The museum shop - [Michie Tavern](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/michie-tavern/) - 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-977-1234 www.michietavern.com 9:30am - 5:30pm A Virginia Historic Landmark MICHIE TAVERN, located mile below Jefferson's Monticello, accommodated travelers with food, drink and lodging more than 200 years ago. Today, visitors experience the Taverns past through an historical journey which recreates 18th-century tavern life. Servers in period attire offer - [Main Street Arena](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/main-street-arena/) - 230 West Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-817-2400 www.mainstarena.com Mon-Sat 8am - 2am, Sun 9am - 2am The Main Street Arena is located in the heart of Charlottesville, Virginia on the historic Downtown Mall. Our freshly renovated lobby features a 60 foot stainless steel bar and 6 HDTV's with all the sports you can imagine. - [Inari Wine Shop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/inari-wine-shop/) - 39 Piedmont Ave. Bristol, VA 24201 276-821-9463 www.inariwines.com Mon - Sat 10am - 7pm Inari Wines is a gourmet market offering fine wines, unique beers, gourmet cheeses and other foods, and fine gifts. - [Hamilton's Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/hamiltons-restaurant/) - 101 W. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-295-6649 www.hamiltonsrestaurant.com Lunch M - Sat 11:30am - 3pm Dinner M - Sat 5pm - 10pm Located in the heart of Charlottesville's Downtown district, Hamilton's is the perfect spot for a delicious afternoon lunch or a romantic evening dinner. A cheerful, cozy atmosphere and attentive service ensure our - [Foods of All Nations](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/foods-of-all-nations/) - 2121 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-296-6131 www.foodofallnations.com M - Sat 7:30am - 8pmSun 8:30am - 6pm A destination point for over fifty years; Foods Of All Nations has been providing Charlottesville and the surrounding area with imported and exceptional domestic foods. Foods of All Nations prides itself on it's extensive, varied inventory and courteous, - [Croftburn Market](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/croftburn-market/) - 16178 Rogers Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-9044 http://www.croftburnmarket.com/ Tue-Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm Your local butcher shop and more! - [Citizen Burger Bar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/citizen-burger-bar/) - 212 E. Main St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-979-9944 www.citizenburgerbar.com 7 days a week11:30am - 2am Kitchen11:30am - 10:30 At Citizen Burger Bar, we believe kicking back with a tasty burger and a beer is one of lifes essential liberties. To secure that sacred right for the people of Charlottesville, we teamed up with a few - [C&O Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/co-restaurant/) - 515 East Water St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-971-7044 www.candorestaurant.com Sun - Thur 5pm - 10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm - 11pm, Late Night Sun - Thur 10pm - 1am, Fri & Sat 11pm - 1am From its humble beginnings as a railroad bunkhouse the C&O Restaurant has grown to a full engaged fine dining experience - [Blue Mountain Brewery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/blue-mountain-brewery-2/) - 9519 Critzer Shop Rd. Afton, VA 22920 540-456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com M-Sat 11am - 10pmSun 11am - 9pm All our ales and lagers are produced onsite on a 15 x 30 barrel Premier Stainless brewing system, where we hand craft 2,500 barrels per year (about 80,000 gallons). The brewery’s water source is a 300-foot well drilled by - [Early Mountain Vineyards](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/early-mountain-vineyards/) - [Belmont Butchery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/belmont-butchery/) - [Beer Run Restaurant](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/beer-run-restaurant/) - [Basic Necessities](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/basic-necessities/) - [Cardinal Point Winery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/cardinal-point-winery/) - 9423 Batesville Road Afton, VA 22920 540-456-8400 http://www.cardinalpointwinery.com/ At Cardinal Point, we take great pride in creating high quality, delicious, and food-friendly wines. But we take the most pleasure in creating wines that put a smile on our customers’ faces, and that inspire the chef in all of us to achieve the perfect pairing - [Apple House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/apple-house/) - 4675 John Marshall Hwy Linden, VA 22642 540-636-6329 www.applehouse.net In 1963, The Apple House began in the small community of Linden, Virginia. Today, just as then, we remain a family business serving friends and travelers from around the globe. We are located in beautiful Warren County at the Northern Entrance to the spectacular Skyline Drive. - [Amuse](https://virginiacider.org/cw_locations/amuse/) - Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4007 804-340-1580 www.vmfa.state.va.us/amuse/ Sunday - Saturday 11:30am to 2:30pm Thursday - Friday 5pm to 8:30pm The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to present Amuse, the brand new dining room and bar nestled on the third level overlooking the spectacular Cochrane Atrium. Our ## Press - [Can’t Miss Food Events This Week: Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/restaurantsbars-clubseventsdoctorsdentistsneighborhoodsspaswedding-vendorlawyerfinancial-plannersalonhomegarden-contractorpet-care-supplies-cant-miss-food-events-this-week-virginia-cid/) - Drink more cider: Apple lovers, rejoice: Virginia Cider Week is here. While many of the events are held in the southern part of the state, you’ll find a number around Washington including tastings, pairing dinners, tap takeovers, and more. See the full lineup of events for details. - [13 things to do in the D.C. area on the weekend of November 13-15](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/13-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-on-the-weekend-of-november-13-15/) - Friday-Sunday: Cider Week Virginia events start Friday, including a handful in Alexandria. Daniel O'Connell,s, a King Street pub, hosts a Virginia Cider Tap Takeover on Friday and Saturday, featuring Bold Rock and Potters. And Rustico on Slater's Lane will have food pairings with ciders from Castle Hill, Albemarle Ciderworks and Foggy Ridge. Find more details - [Richmond Food News Week of Nov 9-13th](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/richmond-food-news-week-of-nov-9-13th/) - Ready your palates for cider in its best, boozy form because Cider Week Virginia is back, starting tomorrow, with tastings, classes and cider-inspired dinners that showcase local cideries. Blue Bee Cider holds a cidermaking workshop, the 17th Street Farmers’ Market throws a cider festival, and Pasture, Saison, Acacia Mid-town and more host cider dinners throughout the week. - [Sip Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/sip-cider/) - SIP: VIRGINIA CIDER Cider lovers, your week starts this Friday! There are a ton of cider-related activities, including but not limited to a Potter’s Cider Paired Dinner at Harvest Grocery + Supply, a Cucpake and Cider pairing at Carytown Cupcakes, a Food Truck Takeover with Dutch & Company chefs, and a Potter’s Cider and Fried - [Top 8 Events at Ciderweek Virginia 2015](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/top-8-events-at-ciderweek-virginia-2015/) - Now in its fourth year, Cider Week Virginia celebrates all things cider with special tastings, dinners, workshops, tap takeovers and more throughout the Commonwealth. We’ve picked out eight highlights from among the dozens of events taking place November 13-22, but be sure to check out the full schedule at ciderweekva.com. - [Celebrate the art of craft cider at the 3rd Annual Cider Week Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/celebrate-the-art-of-craft-cider-at-the-3rd-annual-cider-week-virginia/) - RICHMOND, Va – Courtney Mailey, of Blue Bee Cider, invites you to the 3rd Annual Cider Week Virginia, where you can celebrate craft ciders from across the Commonwealth with tastings and accompanying foods. Eight Virginia cideries will come together for the event and provide delicious tastings, workshops, and other entertainment to showcase the fast-growing industry. - [Cider, fit for Thanksgiving feasts old and new](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-fit-for-thanksgiving-feasts-old-and-new/) - Today, the craft cider movement taps into our culinary zeitgeist of eating local foods made from heirloom varieties and drinking local wines and beers. The cider movement is helping restore orchards of heritage apple types that disappeared when we started eating, rather than drinking our apples. - [RVA Food News: Cider Week, RVA Beer History + More.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/rva-food-news-cider-week-rva-beer-history-more/) - Virginia Cider Week, held Nov. 14- 23, offers opportunities to imbibe all week long. - [How To Drink Craft Apple Cider With Everything](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/how-to-drink-craft-apple-cider-with-everything/) - Sweet, tart apple cider -- served either hot or chilled -- has a distinctive, simplistic crispness that tastes wonderful on its own, in a cocktail and alongside a cheese plate. The craft variety is different than the commercial stuff in a couple of ways: Craft cider tends to be made from apples cultivated specifically for - [Cider Mill](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-mill/) - Apples are iconic in our culture; they have been for years. As American as apple pie. The apple of my eye. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. How ’bout them apples? Comparing apples and oranges. Colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries drank hard cider like water (literally—the water wasn’t safe to drink, - [Behind the Scenes at Richmond’s Blue Bee Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/1048/) - After a long disappearance, hard cider is making a comeback in the Commonwealth. Often created from organic and heirloom apples, nearly a dozen cideries across the state are creating the fermented libation. Virginia Currents Producer Catherine Komp takes you to one of them, Richmond’s Blue Bee Cider. - [Apple Juice with a Bite: Celebrate Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/apple-juice-with-a-bite-celebrate-virginia-cider-week/) - In honor of this growing industry, the state is celebrating Virginia Cider Week from Nov. 14-23. Richmond will be toasting the 10 days with cider dinners, tastings, workshops and a festival. - [Cider Week Rules](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-week-rules/) - [6 Hard Craft Cider Cocktails For Fall](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/6-hard-craft-cider-cocktails-for-fall/) - Straight up, hard cider is pretty damn good. But why not take it to the next level and use it as a base for a boozy beverage? From mixing it in a classic gin and tonic to creating a fall-friendly sangria, cider provides a sweet, light and effervescent foundation for a range of cocktails. A - [Cider 101 - Your Ultimate Cider Cheat Sheet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-101-your-ultimate-cider-cheat-sheet/) - Cider might have been the drink this nation was built on, but post-Prohibition it became something of a no-man's drink, occupying space somewhere between fizzy beer and supermarket wine and becoming synonymous with drunk sorority girls. Now restaurateurs, sommeliers and bartenders are acknowledging its unique merits once again, stacking their drink lists with at least - [VA Apple Cider Makers are Getting Serious About Their Craft](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/va-apple-cider-makers-are-getting-serious-about-their-craft/) - There’s a new appreciation for well known fruit and Virginia is leading the way. Heirloom apples, coveted for their nuanced flavor, are in demand for making hard cider. And if a recent tasting is any indication, that demand will surely grow. - [Virginia is for Apple Lovers](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-is-for-apple-lovers/) - Pippin, York, Winesap, and Pink Lady—grab a bushel of Virginia apples while you still can. This weekend is officially last call for you-pickers at many Commonwealth orchards like Carter Mountain and Stribling. Even if you can’t make it to the field, there are plenty of other ways to savor fall’s sweetest flavor for weeks to - [An Apple a Day for 47 Years](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/an-apple-a-day-for-47-years/) - DECORAH, Iowa — In the early spring of 1983, Dan Bussey started a file on his computer. The event would prove to be momentous in the annals of American pomology, though no one realized it at the time, including him. - [Virginia Cider Week Proclamation 2014](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-week-proclamation-2014/) - By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized: VIRGINIA CIDER WEEK. - [Cider House Rules](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-house-rules/) - [Virginia Cider Industry Grows Alongside Wineries](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-industry-grows-alongside-wineries/) - "Washington Post Beverage Editor Dave McIntyre writes about VA cider and VA wine collaborations." - [5 Things You Need To Know In The South Right Now](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/5-things-you-need-to-know-in-the-south-right-now/) - Photo courtesy Fulton Alley Every Monday we bring you the SL Hot List, a round up of the five latest and greatest things to hit the South. Consider it your weekly update on our region’s most buzzworthy food, culture, and style news. 1. Boutique bowling in the Crescent City. Leave it to the seasoned cocktail pros - [Overheard on the restaurant scene: this week’s food and drink news](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/overheard-on-the-restaurant-scene-this-weeks-food-and-drink-news/) - Cider Week Virginia (November 15-24) is just around the corner, and apple enthusiasts from Ashland to Roanoke are prepping for pairings, workshops, and sit-down dinners. - [Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-week/) - This is the second annual Virginia cider week, a promotion created last year to shine a light on the rapidly growing craft cider movement in Virginia. The Old Dominion now boasts eight cideries, drawing on the Commonwealth’s history of apple growing and rejuvenating the favorite colonial tipple. I wrote about it in The Washington - [Hard cider orchards: Virginia's other wine country](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/hard-cider-orchards-virginias-other-wine-country-3/) - WASHINGTON - Chances are, you've heard it all before: The Washington area is accumulating an impressive list of craft breweries, and vineyards in Virginia and Maryland are producing some notable wines. But there's another beverage that's filling locals' glasses and the need for a homegrown, seasonal taste — and it's got a crisp, hard edge. - [The State of Cider: Virginia. The Ciders of Virginia Prepare to Celebrate Cider Week Virginia.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/the-state-of-cider-virginia-the-ciders-of-virginia-prepare-to-celebrate-cider-week-virginia/) - There will be tastings, pairings, home cider making workshops, cider cocktail competitions, an East vs West Cider Smackdown and that’s not all. Check the Cider Week Virginia website for all the details and get ready to Celebrate Cider Week Virginia! - [Virginia Cider Week 2013 will showcase locally fermented ciders from across the Commonwealth.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-week-2013-will-showcase-locally-fermented-ciders-from-across-the-commonwealth/) - Virginia Cider Week 2013 will showcase locally fermented ciders from across the Commonwealth. From Nov. 15-24, a bevy of tastings, workshops and other events invites cider lovers to experience this historic craft firsthand while fostering economic growth and tourism. This year marks the second annual Virginia Cider Week. In 2012, Gov. McDonnell made a - [Celebrating Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/celebrating-cider/) - Last year, for the inaugural Virginia Cider Week — which started in 2012 by way of an official proclamation by Gov. Bob McDonnell — Old Hill Cider didn’t have enough of the fermented beverage... - [Virginia Toasts the Apple for Hard Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-toasts-the-apple-for-hard-cider/) - 'Tis the season to be jolly and... celebrate the coming of Virginia Cider Week, Nov. 15-24. (Wait, what did you think we were going to say?) Hard cider fever is spreading (the tangy drink brings in more than $50 million in sales nationally), becoming a potential adult beverage kingpin. While Virginia's home to a seemingly - [Cider Week Comes to Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-week-comes-to-virginia/) - Cidermaking is undergoing a resurgence in Virginia. So much so that an entire week in November (15-24) is being dedicated to the tasty brew. Many Virginians believe as did that venerable statesman Benjamin Franklin when he said “It is indeed bad to eat apples. It is better to make them all into cider”. - [Cider on the Rise](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-on-the-rise/) - There was a time, not that long ago, when it seemed like hard cider was consigned either to Rip Van Winkle-like New Englanders, long of beard and weird of brain, or the English. Well, that’s changed. In just the past few years, cider has become bizarrely popular: sales were up 62.6% in 2012. Woodchuck, the - [Cider Week Virginia Compiled](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-week-virginia-compiled/) - What is cider? What is the history of cider in the United States? What are some of the events coming to Virginia next week? Get the answers to these questions and more in this wonderful article by Caroline Parsley. - [Five Hard Ciders to Have Now](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/five-hard-ciders-to-have-now/) - In honor of Cider Week NY (October 18–27) and Cider Week VA (November 15–24)—a slew of local events dedicated to showcasing this tipple’s versatility—Wine Enthusiast gives you top ciders to taste during festival week and beyond. Happy picking. - [Celebrate Virginia's Hard Apple Cider History with Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/celebrate-virginias-hard-apple-cider-history-with-virginia-cider-week/) - Later this month, the state of Virginia will celebrate its rich history of apple cider-making with Virginia Cider Week. The celebration will take place with events all over the state from November 15-24, including a few in Northern Virginia (though most of them are taking place in the Charlottesville/Richmond area). Whole Foods locations in Vienna - [Autumn in Charlottesville](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/autumn-in-charlottesville/) - Meanwhile, if you crave something slightly sweeter than wine, Virginia Cider Week (Nov. 15 to 24) is an upcoming event that should not be missed. In colonial America, fermented cider was the drink of choice. John Adams attributed his health and long life to a tankard of cider before breakfast, and Thomas Jefferson’s estate-grown cider, - [Virginia Cider Makes a Comeback](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-makes-a-comeback/) - It is indeed bad to eat apples. It is better to make them all into cider. – Benjamin Franklin It was only a matter of time. Everything old is new again. The meteoric growth in the number of wineries in Virginia and the explosive expansion of the craft beer industry in the past decade leads - [Virginia cider- flavored by early America](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-cider-flavored-by-early-america/) - Diane Flynt plucks a Dymock Red from a tree, digs into it with her penknife, then hands me a wedge. The apple, a few weeks short of fully ripe on a warm, sunny early August morning, makes my mouth pucker — not with the unripe sourness of malic acid but with a searing astringency, as - [Virginia Has the Right Idea, Dedicating an Entire Week to Apple Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/virginia-has-the-right-idea-dedicating-an-entire-week-to-apple-cider/) - We know that there’s plenty of cider and associated apple goodness arriving this weekend in Massachusetts, but if that’s not enough there’s even more autumn awesomeness heading to Virginia in just a couple of weeks. However, instead of just dedicating a few days to their festivities the state really gets into things, as they have - [“Got Milk?”..... No, Got Cider!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/got-milk-no-got-cider/) - November 15 through 24 is Cider Week in Virginia . . . a perfect time to learn about this delicious beverage. Cider is having its moment, and nowhere is the cider revival more evident than in Virginia wine country. It is the fastest growing segment of the alcohol biz with over 60% category growth in - [Foggy Ridge’s Diane Flynt crafts cider from heirloom apples](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/foggy-ridges-diane-flynt-crafts-cider-from-heirloom-apples/) - But who are these folks who are making cider? History enthusiasts? Foodies? Scientists? Philosophers? Or seasoned farmers? Diane Flynt of Foggy Ridge Cider is a bit of all of the above. Her passion for crafting Virginia cider with heirloom apple varieties is fueled by her combined love of farming, history, the science of fermentation, and - [An apple a day: Your guide to Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/an-apple-a-day-your-guide-to-virginia-cider-week/) - Thomas Jefferson must be smiling in his grave right about now. The resurgence of viticulture, agriculture, and hard cider surrounding his homeplace and spanning the breadth of the state is astounding. Virginia has not seen this much activity and excitement about fruit, whether it’s fermenting or not, since the early 1800s. Even during this technological - [Hard Cider Production in Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/hard-cider-production-in-virginia/) - In every major apple-growing region in the United States, there is an exponential expansion of commercial hard cider production. One source lists more than 100 licensed commercial cideries (wineries that specialize in hard cider production) across the country. The majority of these businesses are less than 10 years old, showing the growing popularity of hard - [Hard cider orchards: Virginia’s other wine country](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/hard-cider-orchards-virginias-other-wine-country-2/) - Chances are, you’ve heard it all before: The Washington area is accumulating an impressive list of craft breweries, and vineyards in Virginia and Maryland are producing some notable wines. But there’s another beverage that’s filling locals’ glasses and the need for a homegrown, seasonal taste — and it’s got a crisp, hard edge. - [Bold Rock Cider’s Brian Shanks Brews a Hard Cider Revival](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/bold-rock-ciders-brian-shanks-brews-a-hard-cider-revival/) - World-class cider master Brian Shanks is a New Zealand native who makes hard cider in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Known to friends and fellow cider makers as Brian “Ciderman” Shanks, the president of Bold Rock Hard Cider in Nellysford, Va. has 25 years of experience in the hard cider industry. Within six - [The New Apple-Pickin Weekend](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/the-new-apple-pickin-weekend/) - LEARN THE CIDER HOUSE RULES The latest obsession in small-batch spirits takes cider back to its colonial roots. - [Hard cider orchards: Virginia's other wine country](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/hard-cider-orchards-virginias-other-wine-country/) - But there's another beverage that's filling locals' glasses and the need for a homegrown, seasonal taste -- and it's got a crisp, hard edge. - [Apple Country Road Trip](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/apple-country-road-trip/) - A hard-core hard cider revival in Virginia's apple country is casting a new (dappled) light on the region. - [Cider Week Government Proclamation](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/cider-week-government-proclamation/) - Our State proclamation creating Cider Week in the state of Virginia. - [10 Favorite Sips and Bites from Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/10-favorite-sips-and-bites-from-virginia-cider-week/) - 5 years ago, there was little hard cider in these parts. Most of the fruit went to the pick-your-own and pie markets. But thanks to efforts by people like Tom Burford, there are nearly a dozen cideries in production or in planning, and many either own their own farms or are partnering with local orchards. - [First Annual Virginia Cider Week, Charlottesville](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/first-annual-virginia-cider-week-charlottesville/) - San Francisco world travelers heading for the Charlottesville area should be sure to check out artisanal cideries dotting the landscape and take part in toasting the First Annual Virginia Cider Week! Central Virginia may be known for its vineyards, but not to be missed are its six cideries. Each week before Thanksgiving is designated as - [Contemporary cideries are key to keeping heirloom apple varieties alive](https://virginiacider.org/cw_buzz/this-is-a-test-blog-post/) - Appalachia is home to more apple varieties than the rest of the country combined, legacy of a bygone era when mountain settlers experimented with fruit trees in relative isolation. According to Gary Nabhan, an Arizona-based conservation biologist, sustainable agriculture activist, and “scholar in residence” during Virginia’s first annual Cider Week, the American apple is inextricably ## Blog - [Meet Potter's Craft Cider's Cider Makers](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-potters-craft-ciders-cider-makers/) - Tim Edmond and Dan Potter met at Princeton and share a love for craft beer, and now craft cider. After a few years in the corporate grind, Dan and Tim quit their jobs to pursue their passion for fermentation. Cidery PCC was the fourth cidery in the state of Virginia, and is currently available on - [Meet Old Hill Cider's Cider Makers](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-old-hill-ciders-cider-maker/) - For the Showalter’s, creating Old Hill was much more than just producing the hard cider. The Showalter family honors tradition yet embraces new methods and technologies for business and agriculture. They continue to sell apples as healthy, homegrown products as part of their family tradition, but strive to have more and more value-added products and - [Meet Bold Rock Cider's Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-bold-rock-ciders-cider-maker/) - Back in 1985, John Washburn bought a farm on the Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia, attracted by the trout river running through the property and the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding the farm. As years passed, nearby wineries began making names for themselves and award-winning microbreweries started to gain fame as the “Brew Ridge - [Meet Blue Bee Cider's Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-blue-bee-ciders-cider-maker/) - Courtney Mailey who lives in Richmond with her husband, Liam, founded Blue Bee after a previous career working in economic development. The genesis of her cider venture goes back to her high school days and a career aptitude test. Many of her classmates tested as engineers or lawyers, but as Mailey puts it, “I came - [Meet Big Fish Cider, Co.'s Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-big-fish-cider-co-s-cider-maker/) - Kirk Billingsley, a lifelong resident of Monterey Virginia, founded Big Fish Cider, Co after making cider as a hobby for over 20 years. Kirk grew up making sweet fresh pressed apple juice, with apples made from 8 old majestic heritage apple trees that grew around his family’s home right outside of Monterey. Upon purchasing “store - [Meet Foggy Ridge Cider's Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-foggy-ridge-ciders-cider-maker/) - In 1997, owner Diane Flynt planted the first 20th century southern cider orchard with over 30 apple varieties, all chosen for the tannin, acid and complex flavors necessary for excellent hard cider. Flynt is active in the Virginia wine industry, as a member of the governor appointed Virginia Wine Board, and is on the board - [Meet Buskey Cider's Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-buskey-ciders-cider-maker/) - Harrison Barronian brings his brewing experience and passion for fermentation to Team Buskey and handles production as well as playing a major role in strategic planning. Matthew Meyer, a founding partner Buskey Cider and a UC Davis Fermentation Alumnus and former Napa Valley winemaker, brings his extensive wine, distribution, and business experience to an otherwise - [Meet Albemarle CiderWorks' Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-albemarle-ciderworks-cider-maker/) - After retiring in 2005, Chuck Shelton moved from North Carolina back home to Virginia to help with the family’s new business, Vintage Virginia Apples. He became interested in fermentation and started creating small batches of cider. After consulting with other cider makers and experimenting on a smaller scale, he and his siblings started Albemarle CiderWorks. - [Meet Castle Hill Cider's Cider Maker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/meet-castle-hill-ciders-cider-maker/) - Now at the start of the eighth production cycle, cider maker, Stuart Madany and his team use multiple methods and vessels to create Castle Hill Cider’s range of offerings. While most of the ciders are fermented, blended, and carbonated in stainless tanks, some are aged in barrel, and some develop natural carbonation in bottle. An - [Zynodoa Cider Dinner with Foggy Ridge Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/zynodoa-cider-dinner-with-foggy-ridge-cider/) - Four course dinner featuring Staunton favorite's always superb cuisine. Each course will be paired with Foggy Ridge Cider. If you need more convincing here is the menu... - [Old Hill Cider Brunch at the Joshua Wilton House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/old-hill-cider-brunch-at-the-joshua-wilton-house/) - If you needed a little more inspiration to join us for a cider week brunch, here you go... - [Shenandoah Seasonings - Hard Cider Dinner](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/shenandoah-seasonings-hard-cider-dinner/) - Another cider temptation - check your calendar for November 21st and make your reservation. - [Apfelwein Dinner at Metzger Bar & Butchery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/apfelwein-dinner-at-metzger-bar-butchery/) - Just to whet your appetite for this featured Cider Week Event. Check out this menu, do not miss this.... - [Cider House Rules](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/cider-house-rules/) - The media gurus at Padilla/CRT designed this nifty graphic to showcase craft cider. Take a look, and learn about cider styles, food pairings and the top cider bars around the country. We're especially pleased to see our cider friends from Husk Restaurant, FullSteam Brewery, MeridianPint and QueensKickshaw showcased. They all serve #VACider! - [Cider Week VA 2013 Highlight: Comfort Cider Dinner](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/cider-week-va-2013-highlight-comfort-cider-dinner/) - By Nicole Lang, events manager and cheese monger at Secco Wine Bar and blogger at Food Punk | December 2, 2013 As I type this I am sipping Virginia cider and snacking on Virginia cheese. It's December first, and I guess I just can't let go of cider week, but why should I? Autumn has - [Celebrating Virginia Cider Week – A Hard Cider Primer](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/celebrating-virginia-cider-week-a-hard-cider-primer/) - Hard cider was once the daily drink in early colonial America and was especially popular with presidents like John Adams, George Washington and noted oenophile Thomas Jefferson. The Industrial Revolution and changing tastes influenced by a growing immigrant population that prefered beer led to a decline in fermented cider production and consumption in America. Prohibition - [Cider Gone Wild | Timberville’s Old Hill Cider Revives an Authentic American Tradition](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/cider-gone-wild-timbervilles-old-hill-cider-revives-an-authentic-american-tradition/) - By Shannon and Sarah Showalter, Cidermakers and Owners at Old Hill Cider In the early days of this nation, hard cider was commonly enjoyed by many Americans, with as many as 1 in 9 of America’s farms using cider presses to produce the flavorsome beverage. That custom may have changed in the early 20th century - [The Accidental Bartender meets Pippin Gold](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/the-accidental-bartender-meets-pippin-gold/) - By Micah LeMon, Bartender in Charlottesville and blogger at The Accidental Bartender | November 11, 2013 I get really anxious when someone hands me a sample of something and says, “What do you think?”. My anxiety comes from two things. One, like any normal person, I like the things I like. Did you hand me a - [Thoughts on Virginia's First Urban Cidery](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/thoughts-on-virginias-first-urban-cidery/) - By Courtney Mailey, cidermaker at Blue Bee Cider | November 4, 2013 In many ways, being an urban cidery is not all that different from a rural one. In the fall, our press room smells of apples and our cold room smells of cider. We buzz around the tasting room keeping customers’ glasses filled and laugh - [Virginia wineries and Cidermakers learn, Grow together](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/virginia-wineries-and-cidermakers-learn-grow-together/) - By Jessica Strelitz, freelance food and libations writer | October 28, 2013 Professionals coaxing the best out of Virginia’s apples and grapes are collaborating in and out of the tasting room. Foggy Ridge cidermaker Diane Flynt approaches her craft the same way winemakers do, with a lot of tasting and plenty of education. Cider and wine - [Local Cider, Local Cheeses](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/local-cider-local-cheeses/) - By Colleen Levine, local cheese blogger at Cheese and Champagne | October 16, 2013 No celebration is complete without a cheese board, so I’m happy to be here to recommend some cheese pairings for Virginia Cider Week. Cider is a food-friendly beverage that is far less fussy to pair with cheeses than wine. Without wine’s harsher - [Start Your Engines](https://virginiacider.org/cw_blog/start-your-engines-2/) - By Diane Flynt, Owner of Foggy Ridge Cider | October 6, 2013 In my southern Appalachian orchard, summer slips into fall like a hand thrust into a well worn glove. Reading on the porch at dusk, I pull on a sweater and squint in fading light before my brain registers “It’s chilly and dark”. Blue ## Cider Makers - [Winery at Kindred Pointe](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/winery-at-kindred-pointe/) - Hand-crafted Hard Cider made on site with locally sourced apple juice in the beer-style of cider-making. In addition to our original three hard ciders (Hard Core, Hard Times and Hard Luck) we currently have on tap: Hard Up, Hoppy, and Ginger! Available by the glass, by the growler and by 4-pack prowlers. - [Wild Hare Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/wild-hare-cider/) - Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wild Hare Cider is born and bred. We are a boutique, micro-cidery that started from a desire to craft something with our hands, and let time and nature work together through modern fermentation techniques. Our fruit comes directly from our orchard located in the heart of - [Winchester Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/winchester-ciderworks/) - Located on our fifth-generation family apple orchard, Winchester Ciderworks crafts English style, off-dry ciders. Produced traditionally with an emphasis on aging, we find it takes a minimum of nine months to produce the proper balance and complexity of flavors. Certain ciders undergo further barrel aging to add even more depth. We invite you to explore - [Sly Clyde Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/2064/) - The Smith family has been in business on this site in Phoebus for more than 100 years. There have been florists, carpenters, and funeral homes for generations in the area, but we have decided to create something new in Hampton Roads – a hard cidery. Today, Sly Clyde is two brothers who believe that the local - [Potter’s Craft Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/potters-craft-cider/) - Potter’s Craft Cider is a revival of authentic American farmhouse cider. It is made using nothing but high-quality traditional cider apples, including Virginia Winesap and Albemarle Pippin. Our apples are grown locally in family-run orchards from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Potter's Craft Cider is available on draft and in bottles in Central - [Old Hill Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/old-hill-cider/) - Old Hill Cider is located on one of the oldest orchards in the Shenandoah Valley, Showalter’s Orchard. Sarah and Shannon’s family has been growing apples on their Old Hill for almost 50 years. The Showalters are working to revive an American Tradition, crafting cider in a way that the Colonial cidermakers of early America would - [Coyote Hole Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/coyote-hole-ciderworks/) - Located in the town of Mineral, a town rich in mining history. A Coyote Hole is a small blast hole used in mining operations looking similar to the holes that coyotes use as their dens. Coyote Hole Ciderworks' mission is to make premium, naturally gluten free hard cider from 100% Virginia apples sourced from some - [Courthouse Creek](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/courthouse-creek/) - Courthouse Creek Cider is the vision of a family sharing common goals and values, coming together to produce heartfully crafted, Virginia cider.We follow a natural method of cider making, also referred to as a rustic style. We use minimal preservatives (if any at all), barrel ferment and/or age all of our ciders, currently bottle condition - [Castle Hill Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/castle-hill-cider/) - The famous ‘Albemarle Pippin’ first came to Albemarle County in a planting at Castle Hill, home of Thomas Walker, guardian and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. Albemarle Pippins and twenty-seven other varieties are now raised in accordance with the organic standard at Castle Hill Cider, which occupies a beautiful 600 acre portion of the original Castle - [Buskey](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/buskey/) - Located in an architecturally-unique, old Richmond train car loading building in Scott's Addition, We have sought to marry the old Richmond industrial charm to sleek modern/minimalist design while focusing on up-cycling and reclaiming. Come visit us to learn about cider, sample small release batches, or mingle and have a few pints with friends. The smell of - [Bryant's Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/bryants-cider/) - From an old farm garage, we built our cidery to produce premium ciders using only local apples. Fermenting only in small batches, we take pride in our ciders. We never use concentrates, preservatives, artificial flavors, or any other chemicals in our cider. Our product is made by hand and we age our cider no less than three months - [Bold Rock Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/bold-rock-cider/) - Bold Rock Cidery crushes Virginia apples at their farm cidery along Rt. 151 at Wintergreen beneath the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Tours, tastings and hard cider to go. Come drink in the scenery! Bold Rock six-packs are available at our cidery and a wide variety of stores and pubs/restaurants throughout most of Virginia and our - [Blue Toad Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/__trashed/) - Blue Toad Hard Cider was conceived in 2013 in the back of a cold garage in Scottsville, New York by three childhood friends with diverse backgrounds – Todd Rath, Scott Hallock, and Greg Booth – who share a common upbringing and a common desire to consume high quality alcoholic beverages. All three graduated from Wheatland-Chili - [Blue Bee Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/blue-bee-cider/) - Virginia’s first urban cidery, Blue Bee Cider is located in the heart of downtown Richmond’s Old Manchester district at the fall line of the James River. Our ciders are made with rare and heirloom variety Virginia apples that are prized for their tannin, acidity and flavor. At Blue Bee Cider, we aim to create balanced ciders - [Big Fish Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/big-fish-cider/) - A micro cidery in Moneterey, VA making cider with traditional apples, traditional techniques and a completely new flavor. Meet The Cider Maker - [Albemarle Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_makers/albemarle-ciderworks/) - Albemarle Ciderworks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces hard cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County, Virginia. Meet The Cider Maker ## Events - [Silent Book Club](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/silent-book-club-2/) - 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 Charlottesville's second chapter of Silent Book Club, an international organization bringing bibliophiles together. From the official website of Silent Book Club: - [Local Open Mic Night](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/local-open-mic-night/) - Enjoy a fun Friday evening with family and friends in relaxed setting! Join us for a musical get together with our local, multiple award winning musician Nicole Giordano who will be hosting an open mic night and introducing us to various singers, songwriters and performers. If you want to participate, whether you're a seasoned pro - [Cider & Yoga](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-yoga/) - Unwind with Cider & Yoga! You'll be guided by Ellen Goldlust, an RYT-200 Yoga Alliance-certified instructor who has been teaching yoga since 2016 (and practicing for much longer!). This class will be beginner-friendly and appropriate for all levels of fitness, with modifications offered to make the practice more or less challenging. This experience will focus - [Loco Cider Fest](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/loco-cider-fest/) - Looking for the perfect way to spend a crisp autumn weekend near Washington, DC? Whether you're searching for a fall festival in Northern Virginia, a unique day trip from the DMV, or just an excuse to sip hard cider in the countryside, LoCo Cider Fest at Great Country Farms in Bluemont, Virginia is your can’t-miss - [Annual Cider Smackdown 2025!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/annual-cider-smackdown-2025/) - Join us for a night of tasting, snacks, and a chance to chat with cider enthusiasts across Virginia. Virginia cideries go head-to-head in this annual competition to showcase the state's best in certain styles of ciders. This year’s theme will compare the humble Crab apple either as a blend or single varietal from each cidery. - [Crab Smackdown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/crab-smackdown/) - Virginia cideries go head-to-head with their Crab Apple ciders in this Crab Smackdown Event. Join us for a night of tasting, snacks, and a chance to chat with cider enthusiasts across Virginia. Tickets include: -Heavy hors devours -Taste training -Seated tasting of crab apple ciders from around the state -Meet & Greet with Virginia cider - [Live Music - Her Checkered Past](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/live-music-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 your heart. This duo will keep you humming along to popular songs. The cider will be flowing so bring a thirst, and treat yourself to a little relaxation. - [Miniture Botanical Art Workshop - Heirloom Apples](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/miniture-botanical-art-workshop-heirloom-apples/) - In this mini workshop, you will: - Study light and form. - Practice drawing techniques. - Learn about the history of heirlooms. - Experiment with toned drawing, underpainting, layering colored pencils, and burnishing. All experience levels welcome - workshop is limited to 15 participants. Cost: $40 – all materials included. Class fee includes a take- - [Tasting at Whiskey Jar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/tasting-at-whiskey-jar/) - Come by The Whiskey Jar and find out about the fascinating history behind Albemarle CiderWorks cider and get to sample some as well. - [Wegmans Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/wegmans-tasting/) - Tasting of Albemarle Ciderworks Cider. Exploring the rare vintage apple varieties their history and why they were and are still used to create amazing ciders. - [Live Music - LUA Project](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/live-music-lua-project/) - Enjoy live music by Lua Project! Lua is a cultural pollinator, bridging musical styles from different continents and different centuries. They write about contemporary themes, about families, and people and work and loss, but draw on the musical traditions of their own families' past. The music is inspired by Mexican Son, Appalachian song forms, Jewish - [Buskey Cider Tasting Event & Book Signing for Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History w/ Alistair Reece](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-cider-tasting-event-book-signing-for-virginia-cider-a-scrumptious-history-w-alistair-reece/) - Celebrate Virginia Cider Week at Buskey Cider! Visit with Alistair Reece the author of Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History while sipping on a flight from cideries around Virginia. Doors open at 5pm for a Meet the Makers happy hour. Program with Alistair Reece at 6:15. - [Silent Book Club](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/silent-book-club/) - 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 Charlottesville's second chapter of Silent Book Club, an international organization bringing bibliophiles together. From the official website of Silent Book Club: - [Blue Ridge Irish Music School Family Social & Beginner Session](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/blue-ridge-irish-music-school-family-social-beginner-session/) - 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 out more about BRIMS' offerings in an informal setting while enjoying some delicious cider!Starting at 3:00 there will be a slow/beginner session - [Harry Potter Trivia Night](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/harry-potter-trivia-night/) - Every third Wednesday is Trivia Night at Albemarle Ciderworks, but this wednesday you can be a wizard / witch! Do you have what it takes to pass our wickidly Wizarding Test? You will have to have your "wands at the ready" for this quiz to see if you are ready to graduate from Albemarle School - [Murder Mystery with Bent Theatre](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/murder-mystery-with-bent-theatre/) - Join us for a Murder Mystery night with Bent Theatre! This fun night will be brought to you by the cast of Bent Theatre. Can you uncover the murderer before the professionals? If not, no problem, sit back and take in the situational comedy, enjoy some cider and let the story unravel before your very - [Live Music in the Orchard: Tara Mills](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/live-music-in-the-orchard-tara-mills/) - 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 mountain americana;" an original blend of folk, bluegrass, and americana. Writing and singing most of her life, it wasn't long before Tara picked - [Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History - Book Signing](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/virginia-cider-a-scrumptious-history-book-signing/) - We are excited to host a book signing and talk by Alistair Reece & J. Mark Stewart, on their newly released book: "Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History"! Come meet and mingle with these local authors, as they launch their project. - [Live music in the orchard with Sue Harlow](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/live-music-in-the-orchard-with-sue-harlow/) - Grab a glass and join us for live music by Sue Harlow! Sue Harlow is an Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter whose haunting vocals delve into the depths of what makes people real. A thread of emotion runs through Sue's music and binds together life's moments. Sue's songs cut down to the bone and take you on a - [5-Course Cider Dinner at The Wilton House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/5-course-cider-dinner-at-the-wilton-house/) - 5 courses designed by Executive Chef Tom French to pair with ciders from our local partner: Sage Bird Ciderworks Payments today include all Food, Beverage, Taxes, and Gratuities. - [Fall Harvest Cider Dinner with Daring Wine & Cider Co.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/fall-harvest-cider-dinner-with-daring-wine-cider-co/) - Daring Wine & Cider Company is delighted to join forces again with our good friends from Pickle & Ash for a unique food and cider pairing experience as part of the upcoming Virginia Cider Week! Join Daring's cidermaker, Jocelyn Kuzelka, along side Pickle &Ash Chefs Mitch and Chelsea for their Fall Harvest Cider Dinner! The - [Virginia Cider (A Scrumptious History) Book Release and Author Meet-and-Greet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/virginia-cider-a-scrumptious-history-book-release-and-author-meet-and-greet/) - Celebrate the release of a special book, "Virginia Cider (A Scrumptious History)" by Alistair Reece and J. Mark Stewart, highlighting Virginia apples & the cider industry on Saturday, November 16, at Sage Bird Ciderworks. Stop in at 4pm, grab a cider, and meet the authors to purchase a signed copy of the book! - [Appalachian Music + Barrel Aged Cider Flights!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/appalachian-music-barrel-aged-cider-flights/) - Thursday, November 21st, we welcome back Tristan Dougherty to the taproom accompanied by his band, The Heart Pines! Dougherty is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and finger picking guitar player based out of Richmond, VA. Celebrate Cider week and all the goodness Virginia has to offer with the sounds of Appalachian folk music and a crisp - [Cheese & Cider Pairing Workshop with Truckle Cheesemongers](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cheese-cider-pairing-workshop-with-truckle-cheesemongers/) - Celebrate Virginia Ciderweek with our annual cheese and cider pairing workshop with Truckle Cheesemongers! Discover the art of pairing and how different flavors complement each other while sampling a variety of carefully selected ciders and cheeses. Expand your palate with new and exciting flavor combinations. Enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere with fellow cider and - [Cider Pairing Dinner with Nam Prik Pao](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-pairing-dinner-with-nam-prik-pao/) - Celebrate VA Ciderweek and join us for another unforgettable cider pairing dinner with Nam Prik Pao, where vibrant Thai flavors meet perfectly paired ciders! This three-course dinner showcases the bold, aromatic spices of Thai cuisine, expertly balanced with unique cider selections that highlight each dish’s flavor profile. - [Cider Making Workshop](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-making-workshop/) - Join Cidermaker Taylor for an educational and fun Virginia Ciderweek event! Get a hands on experience about the cidermaking process. In this workshop you will learn about evaluating juice, making additions before fermentation, monitoring progress during fermentation and options for customizing your cider before bottling. Workshop ticket includes one gallon of juice, carboy with airlock, - [Blue Bee Cider Pop-Up at The Mayor Meats](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/blue-bee-cider-pop-up-at-the-mayor-meats/) - Join us for a fun Virginia Ciderweek event! We'll be popping up at The Mayor Meats 'Hots & Brats' spot where we'll provide complimentary tastings and if you purchase a glass of cider, you get to keep the glass! Not to mention - the Mayor Meats team will be creating a special sausage made with - [Drink with the Extinct](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/drink-with-the-extinct/) - You’re Invited to the Dinosaur Maze Adventure at Henway Hard Cider! Join us for a unique 21+ event where dinosaurs have taken over the corn maze! Step aside, kids—this one is for the adults! Experience the inaugural Henway Hard Cider “Drink with the Extinct”, a thrilling night under the starlit sky, celebrating the peak of - [Cider and Sides](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-and-sides-2/) - Celebrate Virginia Cider Week, November 15-24, 2024 with Us! Raise a glass as we celebrate Virginia Cider Week! As a proud Virginia Farm Cidery, Henway Hard Cider is dedicated to crafting traditional ciders with a unique twist, cultivating taste and terroir in every sip. Let's toast to another year of delicious Virginia cider! Gobble, Gobble! - [Cider Week Trivia Takeover](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-week-trivia-takeover/) - Trivia Tuesday at Clementine Cafe is hosting Sage Bird Ciderworks & Ciders From Mars on November 19! Meet the cider professionals, try locally made cider, & win prizes from these cideries as you play General Trivia at Clementine! - [Dry Cider Duel at Sage Bird Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/dry-cider-duel-at-sage-bird-ciderworks/) - Virginia cideries go head-to-head with their Flagship Dry Ciders in this Dry Cider Duel. Join us for a night of tasting, charcuterie, and a chance to chat with cider enthusiasts across Virginia. Tickets include: -Heavy hors d'oeuvres -Taste training & table service with staff -Seated tasting of Virginia Hewe's Crab Ciders from around the state - [Pet Nat Lesson & Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/pet-nat-lesson-tasting/) - Pét-nat (petillant naturel) is a style of sparkling wine made in a manner that predates the better-known Methode Champenoise or the Charmat method used in Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava production. Rather than inducing a second fermentation in bottle to create carbonation, makers of pét-nat capture the end of primary fermentation and bottle before fermentation is - [Cider tasting with Albemarle Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-tasting-with-albemarle-ciderworks/) - You are invited to sample a range of Ciders From the oldest working Cidery in Virginia Albemarle Ciderworks. Amongst the rolling hills and luscious fields tucked away close to Barboursville you will discover a welcoming environment which celebrates open space, agriculture and the farm-to-table philosophy. While successfully providing exemplary products you will also find multiple - [Trump Cidery: Cider Week Specials](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/trump-cidery-cider-week-specials/) - Celebrate Cider Week at Trump Cidery! Join us for a delightful culinary experience as we showcase our special offerings for Cider Week. Indulge in our exclusive Cider and Sliders Pairing Flight, featuring three expertly crafted ciders paired with delicious sliders that perfectly complement each unique flavor profile. Each pairing is designed to enhance your tasting - [Cider Dinner with Albemarle Ciderworks and Daring Wine & Cider Co.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-dinner-with-albemarle-ciderworks-and-daring-wine-cider-co/) - Join us for a 4 course paired dinner featuring 2 Virginia Cideries. - [Sparkling Cider Brunch](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/sparkling-cider-brunch/) - Join us both Sundays during Cider Week and meet the makers behind Daring Cider Company while enjoying apple centered brunch specials, Cider-mosa’s, cider by the glass and cider cocktails. - [Nikki Nargi](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/nikki-nargi/) - Bourbon/ Port Barrel Aged Cider: As with our Bourbon barrel aged cider, our 7% cider base was aged 75 days in Bourbon and second use Ruby Port barrels from A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Va. Carefully blended with our semi sweet cider and conditioned over deep red wine staves, this cider is sure to - [Virginia Cider Week: Double Barreled Port and Pear Cider:](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/virginia-cider-week-double-barreled-port-and-pear-cider/) - Celebrate Virginia Craft Cider Week w/ Hermitage Hill Cider at Stable Craft Brewing Double Barreled Port and Pear Cider: The brilliance of cider blending! Once again, our very own 7% cider base aged in A. Smith Bowman Distillery barrels. The magical blend of combining Bourbon whiskey and second use Ruby Port barrels, adding a bit - [The Dry Cider Duel](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/the-dry-cider-duel/) - Virginia cideries go head-to-head in this annual competition to showcase the state's best dry ciders. This year’s theme will compare each cidery’s flagship dry ciders. Your experience will include: - A mini-workshop on how to taste cider - The blind tasting competition - To vote on your favorite - enjoy some snacks from our grazing - [Buskey Bourbon Aged Old Fashioned Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-bourbon-aged-old-fashioned-cider-release/) - Long awaited cult classic returns from Buskey Cider - the Bourbon Aged Old Fashioned Cider! Evoking sensations of comfort and warmth, this cider is like sipping an old fashioned. Crafted with cherries, orange zest, and heritage blend of apples that were double bourbon barrel aged in Brown-Forman and A. Smith Bowman barrels for a year. - [How 'Bout Them Apples: An Apple & Cider Pairing with the Orchardist](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/how-bout-them-apples-an-apple-cider-pairing-with-the-orchardist/) - Celebrate Virginia Cider Week at Buskey with a unique opportunity to taste a flight of 4 of the heritage apples paired with the ciders they make! Enjoy this fun flight on Friday, 11/10 @ 5:30pm. Apple & Cider Pairings: 🍏Gold Rush Apple & Gold Rush Single Varietal Cider 🍏Hewe's Crab Apple & Hewe's Crab Apple - [Cider & Seafood](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-seafood-2/) - Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1-5pm Join us for cider, seafood, and a beautiful afternoon on the Castle Hill Grounds. All items priced a la carte - no entry fee! Salty Bottom Blue Oysters Croby’s Lobster Rolls / Shrimp & Grits / Mac & Cheese Castle Hill CiderSeafood Chowder / Charcuterie Cups / Apple Cider Donuts - [Castle Hill Cider Week Promotions](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/castle-hill-cider-week-promotions/) - November 10-19in the Tasting Room & Online! Friday - Sunday Nov. 10-12thStart a tab, and spin the wheel to win! One lucky customer per day will get 50% off. Wednesday, Nov. 15th15% off your choice of a glass of cider or a flight20% off case purchases - mix and match!Thursday, Nov. 16th16% off any food - [Virginia Cider Trivia @ Buskey Cider](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/virginia-cider-trivia-buskey-cider/) - SPECIAL EDITION BUSKEY TRIVIA: Virginia Cider Week Trivia! If you're the biggest cider fan ever, this one is for you. Push your trivia skills to the limit with this special edition trivia at Buskey Cider. Starts at 7pm on Wed, 11/15. - [Age Old Apples Tap Takeover](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/age-old-apples-tap-takeover/) - Taste & compare single varietal ciders as they make their way on tap for a special Single Varietal Flight during Cider Week! Harrison Black Twig Winesap (regularly on tap) Wickson (regularly on tap) VA Hewe's Crab - [Alexandria Cider Festival](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/alexandria-cider-festival-2/) - Held in the garden of the historic Lloyd House 220 N. Washington St. November 18, 2023, 1-5 p.m. Hosted by the Office of Historic Alexandria in partnership with the Virginia Association of Cider Makers, this event includes cider tastings, live music, a tasting glass, and a little history too! While enjoying a selection of Virginia - [Rocktown Light TWIST Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/rocktown-light-twist-cider-release/) - NEW Rocktown Light TWIST flavor releasing for Virginia Cider Week! CRANBERRY ORANGE SPICE Cider Society Exclusive Release: November 8 Public Release: November 15 - [Cider and Chocolate Pairing](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-and-chocolate-pairing/) - Enjoy a flight of select ciders from Ciders from Mars, paired with a flight of confections from Laurie's Chocolates (https://www.laurieschocolates.com/#/)! Hand picked by the cidermakers and chocolatiers, this pairing is sure to be a Cider Week treat! Supply is limited, so be sure to stop by early! Laurie's Chocolates will be on site selling their - [Buskey Ruby Red Crab Apple Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-ruby-red-crab-apple-cider-release/) - This cider has been over a year in the making! Introducing, Buskey Ruby Red Crab Apple Cider. Made with 100% Virginia grown ruby red crab apples. Available on draft and in 500ml bottles. Enjoy a pour at the cidery, take a bottle home to Thanksgiving, and celebrate Virginia Cider Week at Buskey Cider! - [4-Course Cider Dinner with The Ridge Room at Sage Bird Ciderworks](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/4-course-cider-dinner-with-the-ridge-room-at-sage-bird-ciderworks/) - Sage Bird Ciderworks and The Ridge Room present a cider-paired, seated dinner in the taproom to celebrate Virginia Cider Week. Enjoy a nice night out as Sage Bird transforms into a fine dining restaurant. The entire dinner is Gluten-Free and has a vegetarian option in each course. After selecting your reservation seat, you will be - [Hewe's Crab Smackdown](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/hewes-crab-smackdown/) - We've had the Harrison Comparison, the Sippin' Pippin, and now the king of all the ciders steps up for a comparison event: It's a Hewe's Crab Smackdown! Virginia cideries go head-to-head in this Cider Tasting to showcase our state's best Virginia Hewe's Crab single varietal ciders. Join us for a night of tasting, appetizers, and - [Mother's Day Brunch at Buskey Cider \ Urban Myth Street Food](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/mothers-day-brunch-at-buskey-cider-urban-myth-street-food-2/) - Bring your mother to Buskey Cider for the kickoff of Urban Myth Street Food’s brunch on Mother’s Day. Located in Scott’s Addition and serving up 100% gluten free Southern x Asian fusion food. - [Hot Mulled Cider Weekend](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/hot-mulled-cider-weekend/) - Mulling spices are not just for wine–-mulled hard cider is taking over the Virginia Cider Trail for Hot Mulled Cider Weekend December 16-18, 2022. Participating cideries will feature warmed Virginia hard cider blended with spices like cinnamon and citrus. Hot mulled cider may trace its roots back to wassailing, which has its origin in pre-Christian - [Toast The Holidays](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/toast-the-holidays/) - We are excited to welcome back musical guests, Davis Bradley. - [Ashmead's Kernel Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/ashmeads-kernel-tasting/) - This VA Cider Week, try a flight to compare the terroir and see how factors like soil, topography, and climate produce a different outcome by region. ⛰️ - [Brisket and Barrels](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/brisket-and-barrels/) - Barrel aged tasting flight and 3 tacos: $25 this VA Cider Week. Nothing pairs better with brisket than ciders aged in rum, brandy, scotch, and bourbon barrels. - [Season's Greeting Cider Week Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/life-is-hard-seasons-greeting-release/) - We are celebrating VA Cider Week & welcoming the holidays with the release of our Season's Greeting cider. Ciders at Life is Hard are made here at The Pointe. - [Cider, Cocktails, and Games](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-cocktails-and-games/) - FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room in Charlottesville has special VA Cider Week specials and cider cocktails. 👾 🍎 Or… bring your own game. - [Albemarle CiderWorks + Apple Tasting Class](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/albemarle-ciderworks-apple-tasting-class/) - This VA Cider Week, join Charlotte Shelton, CEO of Albemarle CiderWorks and Vintage Virginia Apples, on a journey through culinary history and apples. 🍎 - [Try 10 cideries at Alexandria Cider Festival](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/alexandria-cider-festival/) - Enjoy a selection of 10 ciders for VA Cider Week. Ticket includes cider tastings, a souvenir glass, live music, and a little history too! - [Harvest Dinner and Cider Pairing](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/harvest-dinner-cider-pairing/) - For VA Cider Week, the chefs at Mise En Place welcome Andy Hannas, of Potter's Craft Cider, for a multi-course pairing dinner. 🍽️ - [Harrison Comparison](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/harrison-comparison/) - In this VA Cider Week competition, cideries go head-to-head in to showcase our state's best Harrison single varietal ciders. Tasting & charcuterie. - [Heirloom Cider Tap Takeover Harrisonburg](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/heirloom-cider-tap-takeover/) - Taste 4 heirloom apples from our Age Old Apples Series for VA Cider Week in Harrisonburg. Enjoy a flight or a full glass of each, supplies are limited! 🍎 - [Taste Hewe's Crab Apple Cider at Buskey](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-hewes-crab-apple-cider-release/) - Announcing Buskey Cider's 2022 Hewe's Crab Apple Cider release for VA Cider Week. Dropping in 500ml bottles & on tap. On draft and in 500ml bottles. We deliver! - [Potter's Guest Tap at Kardinal Hall](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/potters-craft-cider-guest-tap-at-kardinal-hall/) - Celebrate VA Cider Week at Kardinal Hall with a Potter's Craft Cider guest tap event! Taste 4 limited release ciders on draft. Logo glass is yours to take. 🍎 - [Inaugural Lake Anna Cider Festival](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/lake-anna-cider-festival/) - Family friendly/food trucks/cider. Back Bay's Farmhouse Brewing, Son of A Bear, Blue Toad, Buskey, Sly Clyde, Bold Rock, Sage Bird, Castle Hill, Saga Meadery - [CIDER AND SIDES](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-and-sides/) - This VA Cider Week, a foodie-inspired event in Bluemont highlights all of your favorite holiday sides, paired with Henway Hard Cider. - [Chef's Tasting Menu - All Week!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/chefs-tasting-menu-all-week/) - Enjoy a cider-featured Chef's Tasting Menu at Zynodoa all through VA Cider Week! 4 gluten-free courses will be expertly paired with ciders . 🍎 - [Buskey Trivia Night: Virginia Cider Week Themed](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-trivia-night-virginia-cider-week-themed/) - Join Kevin Pusak in a VA Cider Week themed trivia at Buskey Cider in Scott's Addition, Richmond, VA. 6:30pm. Free. 🍎 🎤 - [Donut, DIY, CiderTails at Sly Cyde](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/donut-diy-cidertails-at-sly-cyde/) - Donut and DIY Cider and CiderTails, Nov 11-20th at Sly Clyde Ciderworks in Hampton, VA - [Exclusive Cider Club*--Buskey Cider Club Party & Inaugural Batch Off](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/exclusive-cider-club-buskey-cider-club-party-inaugural-batch-off/) - VA Cider Week: Join us for the Inaugural Buskey Batch Off, where our 3 cidermakers have independently made their own batch homebrew style. Cider Club Exclusive. - [Cider Smackdown: Attack of the Crab](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-smackdown-attack-of-the-crab/) - Virginia cideries go head-to-head VA Cider Week in this annual competition to showcase the state's best ciders with Crabapples. Tasting/Tapas/Workshops. 🍏🍏 - [Potter's Hopped Session Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/potters-hopped-session-cider-release/) - Potter's Craft Cider in Charlottesville is celebrating VA Cider Week with the release of their brand new cider, Hopped Session. - [Vibrissa Can Takeover](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/vibrissa-can-takeover/) - Old Town Cidery in Winchester, VA, is taking over the beer can cooler for VA Cider Week and will be sampling ciders along the way. Take home your favorite. - [Cider and Seafood at VA Cider Week Keswick](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-seafood/) - Meet the Cider Maker, Oyster Platters, Lobster Rolls, live music from Haley Griffith from 12-2pm, Yoga, Fall Farmer's Market. VA Cider Week. Keswick, VA. - [Potter's and Graft Tap Night](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/potters-and-graft-tap-night/) - Come meet the folks behind Potter's Craft Cider and Graft Cider, taste their cider, and play some arcade games! - [Groundhog Day Tap Night with Potter's](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/groundhog-day-tap-night-with-potters/) - Come meet the cidermaker and celebrate the end of winter (hopefully) - [ACE Cider Team Meet & Greet](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/ace-cider-team-meet-greet-quirk-hotel-lobby-bar/) - Join the ACE Team and House Brothers at The Quirk Hotel Lobby Bar for a selection of ACE Ciders as the in-house mixologist pours up an ACE cider-infused cocktail. The Quirk Hotel is just a few blocks from the Marriott on Broad and has a rich, creative menu emphasizing artisanal ingredients, local growers and farmers, - [Pomme Pride Meetup for LGBTQIA+ Cider Pros and Allies](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/pomme-pride-meetup-for-lgbtqia-cider-pros-and-allies/) - Join the first meetup of Pomme Pride, a newly-formed industry support initiative of industry peers and beverage allies supporting advocacy, education and development for LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals in the North American craft cider industry. - [Bryant's Winter Flight Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/bryants-winter-flight-tasting/) - Warm up and stay DRY with our limited winter flight. Banana Bread, Bourbon Apple Pie, Crackberry, and Dirty Chai will blow your mind! Visit and tour Bryant's Cider Lab in Historic Shockoe Bottom with the owner and cider maker. 10 distinct dry ciders on tap. Bryant's 1855 storefront is one of the most unique spaces - [Bryant's Open House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/bryants-open-house/) - Open house at Bryant's all week for Cider Con attendees. The owner can cider maker will be on site Tuesday -Friday for Q&A, guided tastings and general cider chat. See you there! - [ACE Cider & BBQ Dinner](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/ace-cider-bbq-dinner/) - Follow the ACE Team and House Brothers down to Main Street to visit Oak & Apple, a quick 5 minute drive from the convention center, for all-day ACE Specials, Drafts, Cider Cocktails, and Southern BBQ Food Pairings. The Ole Hickory charcoal smoker at Oak & Apple was first introduced in 1974 and has an excellent - [Bryant's Cider Lab Tour](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/bryants-cider-lab-tour/) - Visit and tour Bryant's Cider Lab in Historic Shockoe Bottom with the owner and cider maker. 10 distinct dry ciders on tap. Bryant's 1855 storefront is one of the most unique spaces in Richmond featuring period pieces and a steampunk vibe. - [Industry Night Cider Takeover](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/industry-night-cider-takeover/) - Cider Bones! After hours (8 pm onward) Kitchen closes at 9:00. Cider makers in attendance. - [Potter's Guest Taps at Ardent Craft Ales!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/potters-guest-taps-at-ardent-craft-ales/) - Ardent will be featuring a rotating tap of ciders from Potter's Craft Cider all week starting Wednesday. - [Free Tasting With the Cidermaker](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/free-tasting-with-the-cidermaker/) - Join us for a free cider tasting with Potter's cidermaker Andy Hannas. He will be sampling some tasting room only releases, and all bottles of Potter's are 10% off during the tasting! - [Cider Con Jackson Ward Tour](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/jackson-ward-tour/) - Celebrate Black History Month in Richmond’s Jackson Ward, once known as Black Wall Street for the many financial services, cultural icons, and entrepreneurs who made the neighborhood thrive. This guided bus and walking tour includes history, food and of course cider, within walking distance of the conference if you want to circle back for more - [Cider Con Open House](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/open-house-2/) - January 31 & February 1, 2, & 4 CIDERCON IS HERE - and we're so excited to share our beloved city with our fellow cider lovers. Each day we will be hosting special flights, prize drawings, and free cidery tours at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Keep an eye on social media for updates about - [CINA Happy Hour at CiderCon](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cina-happy-hour-at-cidercon/) - Join the Cider Institute of North America for a CiderCon happy hour at Blue Bee Cider. Thursday, Feb 3 from 6-8 PM (last call is at 7:30). - [Rappahannock Cider Con Specials](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/rappahannock-cider-con-specials/) - Cider Con | Rappahannock Draft and Cans Potter’s Farmhouse Dry (12oz|draft) | 7 Potter’s Petite Cider (12oz|can) | 7 Original Sin Black Widow (12oz|can) | 7 Isastegi Basque Cider (12oz|can) | 8 Eden Brut Rose Cider (12oz|can) | 8 Other Things Eden Orleans Herbal Cider over ice with a twist | 7 Eden Honeycrisp Ice - [Cider & Cheese Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-cheese-tasting/) - We will be pairing five single varietal ciders with five local (some vegan) cheeses provided by Truckle Cheesemongers. This event is less structured like our past workshops and is meant to be informal, fun, and educational! There will be stations for each pairing that you can enjoy at your leisure. - [Crab Franc Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/crab-franc-release/) - We were proud to pioneer the vinous cider style (grape & apple) in Virginia back in 2019. Now, we're introducing a completely new take... Crab Franc. A wine, cider, and spirit in one glass, this beguiling creation features a blend of Cabernet Franc grape with Hewe's Crab apple, matured for one year in a Catoctin - [Five Year Vertical Flight: Hewe's Crab](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/five-year-vertical-flight-hewes-crab/) - Taste through five harvest years of Virginia Hewe's Crab, a rare single varietal cider, with Courtney Mailey, Blue Bee Cider's founder and first cidermaker. Tickets include cheese nibbles from Truckle Cheesemongers. - [Cider Science Summit](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-science-summit/) - Join us for the annual soiree of the Cider Institute of North America (CINA)! Meet and greet pomologists, enologists, food scientists, and other research scientists advancing the cider industry. This special group of people is meeting up in Richmond for the very first time! - [Northern Shenandoah Valley Tour](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/northern-shenandoah-valley-tour/) - The Shenandoah Valley, nestled between the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains, is the heart of historic Virginia apple country. Come join a tour of some of the valley's orchards and discussions on growing apples and cider production techniques in the valley. We will visit six cideries, starting with Lost Boy Cider for lunch on - [Troddenvale Pop-Up at Celladora Wines](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/troddenvale-pop-up-at-celladora-wines/) - Join Troddenvale at Richmond’s newest Natural Wine Shop and Café for a tasting during open hours. A ticketed 5 course pairing dinner to follow. - [Richmond Cider Tour](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/richmond-cider-tour/) - Enjoy getting to know the Richmond area and cider scene with this tour of five cideries. You’ll start out your day with tastings at Bryant’s Small Batch, then head on to Hardywood Craft Brewing to taste their line-up as well. Following lunch (and cider) at Courthouse Creek Cider you’ll take a tour of their facility - [Guided Buskey Barrel Aged Cider Series Tasting](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/guided-buskey-barrel-aged-cider-series-tasting/) - Please join us at Buskey Cider for a guided tasting of 5 of our barrel aged projects that we’ve made over the past year, and a sneak peak of one that will be released in a couple of months. Thursday, February 3rd at 5:30pm. Event: Buskey Barrel Aged Cider Guided Tasting When: Thursday, February 3rd - [An Evening with Eden Ciders](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/an-evening-with-eden-ciders/) - Eleanor Leger, Riley Duffie and Pete Bresnehan from Eden Ciders in Vermont will be pouring and talking about their lineup of wonderful ciders. - [Troddenvale Pop-Up at Celladora Wines](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/troddenvale-pop-up-at-celladora-wines-2/) - Join Troddenvale at Richmond’s newest Natural Wine Shop and Café for a tasting during open hours. Join us for walk-in tastings 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Open to the public. (Ticketed 5 course pairing dinner SOLD OUT.). - [Richmond Cider Days: Cideries from Across Virginia](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/richmond-cider-days-cideries-from-across-virginia/) - Hey cidermakers! During CiderCon 2022 in Richmond, VA, we'll be throwing a Richmond Cider Days celebration at Buskey Cider featuring 10+ cideries from across Virginia on Wed, Feb. 2nd. Our cidery is located in Scott's Addition, the epicenter of craft in our city and only 7 minutes from the Richmond Convention Center, and we're excited - [Cider Pairing Dinner at Fall Line Kitchen & Bar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-pairing-dinner-at-fall-line-kitchen-bar/) - Join the Albemarle CiderWorks staff on February 3rd for an Exclusive Cider Pairing Dinner with a curated menu: First course: oysters- apple mignonette, celery, cider gelee – paired with Brut D’Albemarle Second course: fluke crudo- pickled granny smith apple, creme fraiche, grapes, nasturtium – paired with Goldrush Third course: lacquered duck breast- fennel honey, charred - [Dabinett Single Varietal Face-off with Dan Pucci](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/dabinett-single-varietal-face-off-with-dan-pucci/) - Celebrate the beloved Dabinett cider apple with a “showdown” featuring single varietals from all over the world! This event will be hosted by renowned author Dan Pucci. Copies of Pucci’s American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets are $20 and include cheese nibbles. Limited to - [Botanist and Barrel Pop Up at JewFro!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/botanist-and-barrel-pop-up-at-jewfro/) - Come hang & taste with the Makers and Foragers of Botanist and Barrel at JewFro, Richmond's hippest restaurant! Botanist and Barrel, the South's Natural Cidery & Winery wants to have a Porron Party with all you lovely cider lovers and makers in town for Cidercon! Join us for a complimentary tasting of wild fermented ciders, - [Artifact Cider Project at Bingo Beer Co.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/artifact-cider-project-at-bingo-beer-co/) - Massachusetts based Artifact Cider Project brings some of their signature ciders along with some exclusive cellar releases to Bingo Beer Co. in Richmond. Team will be there hanging out from 6-8pm feel free to swing by! - [Bold Rock Hard Cider Showcase @ Tang & Biscuit](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/bold-rock-hard-cider-showcase-tang-biscuit/) - Join the Bold Rock Team at one of Richmond's premier social hang-outs for Virginia craft cider, tasty eats and fun games like shuffleboard, foosball, ping-pong and more! Bold Rock will feature a number of our favorite selections on tap including Apple, Premium Dry and IPA. - [Buskey, Potter's and Bold Rock, Oh my!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-potters-and-bold-rock-oh-my/) - Capital Ale House is proud to be included in the cider week line up! Our 8 cider tap takeover includes everything from Potter's amazing Farmhouse Dry, Bold Rock's fabulous Apple, Buskey's outstanding Honey Habanero, and more! Flights will be offered so you can sample as many as you like. Come join us Friday, November 10th, - [Buskey Mulled Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-mulled-cider-release/) - Release of Buskey Cider's Mulled Cider for the colder winter months at the Buskey in Scott's Addition, Richmond. - [Albemarle CiderWorks Tasting at Vintage Cellar](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/albemarle-ciderworks-tasting-at-vintage-cellar/) - Taste through cider selections from Albemarle CiderWorks. - [VA Cider Celebration](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/va-cider-celebration/) - Tastings, Live Music, Food & More! Come enjoy an afternoon surrounded by 360* views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the best ciders Virginia has to offer! Grab your favorite Ciders in one spot before the "Turkey Day" Holiday! Try before you buy... It's time to kick back and let the people enjoy the fruits or - [Twisted Track Brewpub Virginia Cider Week](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/twisted-track-brewpub-virginia-cider-week/) - Starting Friday 11/12 until Sunday 11/21 Come visit Twisted Track for Virginia Cider Week! We will have tons of cider on tap for you to try out🍻 ❤️Downeast Cider Donut ❤️Bold Rock Honeycrisp ❤️Austin Bloodorange ❤️Tumbling Creek Ridgerunner ❤️Tumbling Creek High Trestle ❤️Downeast Blueberry Located at 523 Shenandoah Avenue Roanoke, VA 24016 Hours: Monday-CLOSED Tuesday-Thursday- - [Cider & Charcuterie](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-charcuterie/) - Nothing pairs with cider like a cheese and charcuterie board. The trick to an exciting experience is variety (and of course some rudimentary design skills to make your board Insta-worthy 📸). We've partnered with Kaas & Cure Board Co...and they've done all the hard work for you! Join us for a day of cider, 🧀, - [Cider & Chocolate Pairing w/ Taylor Made Chocolate](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-chocolate-pairing-w-taylor-made-chocolate/) - What is the best way to experience cider? With food! In this case...with dessert! 🍫 Join us for an afternoon of culinary discovery with our friends at Taylor Made Chocolate. Try one-of-a-kind truffles created using two of our ciders; Cidermaker's Choice #6 and Old Virginia Winesap. Learn the ins and outs of truffle making and - [Cider-Sangria Sundays](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-sangria-sundays/) - Celebrate the Kick-Off of Virginia Cider Week with a beverage staple: the cocktail. 🍹 Don't miss this chance to add a new cider-centric beverage to your mixology toolbelt. We've developed a slew of Cider Sangrias to excite your tastebuds. From mimosas to craft creations, there is something for every palate. This Week's Menu: - Cider-mosa - [Potter's Friendsgiving featuring Autumn Olive Farms and Laird & Co.](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/potters-friendsgiving-featuring-autumn-olive-farms-and-laird-co/) - A celebration of old friends and Virginia's bounty. Potter’s Friendsgiving Cider Week Dinner with Autumn Olive Farm and Laird’s Apple Brandy Arrival- Farmhouse Dry 1st Course- Snack Trio AOF Orielles de Cochon, Chicken Liver Mousse, Autumn Olive Gastrique AOF Whipped Lardo Toast, Hazelnuts, Fines Herbes AOF Fatback & Shrimp Farce Collard Green Cigarillo, Apple brandy - [Charlottesville Cider Week Celebration](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/charlottesville-cider-week-celebration/) - FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room offers a wide selection of ciders year-round, but during Cider Week we have at least 15 Virginia ciders represented, plus: cider cocktails and cider-centric food options. Reservations recommended to join us for dinner: 434-202-1050. Bar area first come first served. - [Tasting Pop-Up](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/tasting-pop-up/) - Visit the beautiful Fine Creek property and enjoy tastes of four different ciders. Draft pours and bottles to-go will also be available. - [Cider Pairing Dinner](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-pairing-dinner/) - Award-winning Chef David Dunlap of Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen has paired four courses with four ciders, all carefully selected and created. - [Cider & Cheese: Back to the Basics](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/cider-cheese-back-to-the-basics/) - We're hosting our annual workshop with Maggie Bradshaw from Truckle Cheesemongers and Rachel Juhl from Essex Street Cheese. Join us for a fun evening tasting butter, cheese, and cider. - [Fall Fest!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/fall-fest/) - This harvest celebration features a pig roast and an array of Virginia cider, wine, and beer. - [Rock the Core Festival](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/rock-the-core-festival/) - A celebration of cider, beer, and great tunes. Includes two hours of unlimited cider samples, live entertainment, seasonal surprises, and full pour options. More info here. - [Buskey Sherry Barrel Aged Cider Release](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/buskey-sherry-barrel-aged-cider-release/) - Elle Correll lived in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, located in the sherry triangle, and enjoyed many a glass of sherry. After helping open the Buskey Cider in April 2016 with her husband, Will, she began the campaign to get a couple of sherry barrels to add to Buskey’s growing barrel program. Last year, the - [Virginia Cider Week 2020, showcasing the Guest Cider Feature Event!](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/virginia-cider-week-2020-showcasing-the-guest-cider-feature-event/) - Celebrate Virginia Cider Week at your favorite Virginia Cideries this November 13th-22nd. Showcasing the Guest Cider Feature Event at participating locations. Brought to you by the Association of Virginia Cidermakers. Participating Cideries in Virginia Cider Week 2020: Albemarle CiderWorks -- Blue Bee Cider -- Blue Toad Hard Cider - Virginia -- Big Fish Cider, Co. - [Music in the Orchard: Jelly Street Jazz](https://virginiacider.org/cw_events/music-in-the-orchard-jelly-street-jazz/) - Spend an afternoon in the orchard with Jelly Street Jazz. At the crossroads of low-down dirty blues, straight-ahead ballads and hard-swinging jazz, each performance is a smokin’ hot trip! ## Testimonials - [Stephanie Breijo](https://virginiacider.org/testimonials/stephanie-breijo/) - Ready your palates for cider in its best, boozy form because Cider Week Virginia is back, starting tomorrow, with tastings, classes and cider-inspired dinners that showcase local cideries. Blue Bee Cider holds a cidermaking workshop, the 17th Street Farmers’ Market throws a cider festival, and Pasture, Saison, Acacia Mid-town and more host cider dinners throughout - [Stephanie Ganz](https://virginiacider.org/testimonials/test-testimonial/) - SIP: VIRGINIA CIDER Cider lovers, your week starts this Friday! 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