Activities

Calendar of Events

Orange Farmers Market

May thru October:
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon and Wednesdays 1 to 5 PM
At Taylor Park, West Main Street Downtown Orange 540-672-2540

November thru April:
Saturdays 8 AM - Noon
At the Orange Train Station, East Main Street Downtown Orange 540-672-2540

April


April 3 (Sunday) James Madison's Montpelier

Spring Big Woods Walk

Tour the 200-acre old-growth James Madison Landmark Forest known as the "Big Woods," designated a National Natural Landmark. (540) 672-2728.

April 17 (Saturday) Historic Virginia Garden Week in Virginia, Orange & Louisa Tour
The 78th Anniversary season of Garden Week takes you into some magnificent gardens and homes in nearby Louisa County.
Westend, Hall's Tavern, Old Rpator Farm, St. John's Chapel, Sunny View Plantation and Fair Oaks.

April 16 - 17 (Saturday & Sunday) Barboursville Vineyards
Spring Barrel Tasting
E nhanced tasting, focusing on valuable older vintages, along with a traditional sampling of new Octagon from the barrel. Caromont Farm will present award-winning artisan cheeses and fresh breads from Palladio Restaurant.
11 - 4:30 pm


April 17 (Sunday) James Madison's Montpelier
Freedman's Farm Tour, and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour

Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-1864 Confederate winter encampment site. 2:00 p.m. (540) 672-2728

May

May 7-8 (Saturday & Sunday): Montpelier Wine Festival

On the grounds of James Madison's Montpelier

Sample award-winning wines and relax on Montpelier's splendid 2,650-acre grounds while enjoying specialty foods, children's activities, kite contests, vendors, crafters and more!



May 20 (Friday) James Madison's Montpelier
Dolley Madison's Birthday

Celebrate the birthday of the woman who inspired the title "First Lady." Free cake for all, and free admission for anyone born on this date. (540) 672-2728.