September in Charlottesville, VA is packed full of festivals and events to celebrate the end of summer and welcome the start of fall. Here at Foxfield Inn, we are so excited for all the options that this month provides to showcase our region’s specialties and pride. Whether you want to check out a festival, taste our area’s bounty, or enjoy the great outdoors, Charlottesville has much to offer this September.
Festivals
In tribute to the traditional harvest celebrations, this month is jam-packed with festivals of all different varieties for you to enjoy, from food to music to history to beer. Click on the links to learn more about each festival.
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| Meet Yer Eats |
Labor Day Celebration at Wintergreen Resort
Monday, September 1, 10am-5pm
Meet Yer Eats at select nearby farms
Monday, September 1, 10am-4pm
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival
9/7, 9/11, 9/12, 9/13, 9/18 at various times and locations
Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello
Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 9am-4pm
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| Fall Fruit – Tomatoes |
Fall Fruit Festival at Edible Landscaping
Saturday, September 20, 9am-5pm
Top of the Hops Beer Fest at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
Saturday, September 20, 3pm
Constitution Day Celebration at Montpelier
Taste of Freedom Wine Festival
Saturday, September 20, 10am-9pm
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| Top of the Hops |
Oktoberfest at Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company
Thursday, September 25, 1130am-10pm
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Brewery
Saturday, September 27, 11am-9pm
Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival at Lee Park
Saturday, September 27, 11am-5pm
Of interest to foodies, oenophiles, and beer-lovers
As the weather cools down and the summer humidity dissipates, the sunsets become more brilliant and Virginia landscapes come to life. Why not relax with a glass of wine or craft beer and take it all in?
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| Carter Mountain Apples |
First Wednesdays at King Family Vineyards
Wednesday, September 3, 5-830pm
Thursday Evening Sunset Series at Carter Mountain Orchard
Thursdays, 6-9pm
Woodson’s Mill Tour
Saturdays, September 6 through October 18, 12-4pm
Vine & Dine Harvest Dinner at Trump Winery
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| Trump Winery |
Thursday, September 11, 630-9pm
New Belgium CLiPS Beer & Film Night at Washington Park
Friday, September 12, 730pm
Starry Nights at Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Saturday, September 13, 7-11pm
Third Thursdays at Trump Winery
Thursday, September 18, 6-8pm
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| Veritas Vineyard Patio |
Johnny Appleseed’s 240th Birthday Celebration at Carter Mountain Orchard
Saturday, September 27, beginning at 1030am
Other
If the start of football season lures you outside in September, here are some additional outdoor events you may want to attend.
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| CavMan – UVA Football |
UVA Football Games
Saturday, September 6, 330pm vs. Richmond
Saturday, September 13, vs. Louisville
Gardens & Grounds Tour (free) at Montpelier
Sundays, September 7 through October 26, 2pm
Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards
Sundays, 1pm
Flower-Arranging with Foxie at Afton Mountain Vineyards
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| Foxfield Races |
Sunday, September 28, 1-4pm
Fall Foxfield Races
Sunday, September 28, 10am-5pm
What events are you excited to attend this September in Charlottesville? Let us know how else we at Foxfield Inn can make your stay as special as possible.
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Your Innkeepers,
Dan & Kathryn Bundy
Foxfield Inn | A Charlottesville, VA Bed and Breakfast
