Friday, June 30: Pre-Festivities

If you’re in town at the start of the weekend, don’t miss the live music happening Friday evening in downtown Charlottesville and at wineries throughout Albemarle County. Visit our Mobile Visitor Center at the Shops at Stonefield from 11 AM – 3 PM.

Live Music

Fridays After Five: Sisters and Brothers with Runawayz
| Ting Pavilion
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Free to Attend with drinks and food available for purchase

Oysters and Local Live Music
| Eastwood Farm and Winery
5 pm – 8 pm

Silent Disco | Pro Re Nata Brewery
5:30 pm – 11 pm

Isabel Bailey | Chisholm Farm & Winery
6 pm – 8 pm
*Must be 21+ years old

Hungry Hardluck Heroes | Glass House Winery
6 pm – 8:30 pm


DJ ‘70s Dance Party | Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm
6 pm – 9 pm

Barstool Rodeo | Southern Café & Music Hall
8 pm
$15 a ticket



Shows & The Arts

Paramount at the Movies Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971 version)
|The Paramount
Screenings at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
Tickets are $6 - $8 per person

Author Talk with Boo Trundle
| New Dominion Bookshop
7 pm – 8 pm
Free to Attend

Saturday, July 1

Saturday marks the start of official Independence Day Celebrations! Start your day at one of our local farmers markets or get moving at the annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5K. Later, visit downtown Crozet for their Independence Day Parade and Celebration – a great activity for families and those who want to experience the charm of a small town celebration. Visit our Mobile Visitor Center at the Scottsville Farmers Market from 9 am – 1 pm.

40th Annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5K
Race starts at 7:30 am
Register online
by June 30 / $40

  • Packet Pick-up at Lakeside Middle School (2801 Powell Creek Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911) June 30 from 5 pm- 7 pm, and July 1, 6:30 am- 7:15 am
  • Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge.
  • Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome.


Annual Crozet Independence Day Parade and Celebration

In Downtown Crozet and at Claudius Crozet Park

  • Annual Fireman’s Parade 5 pm – 6 pm
  • Activities at Claudius Crozet Park 6 pm – 9 pm ($5 suggested donation)

Farmers Markets


Live Music & Events

FestivALL: Arts for All hosted by Charlottesville Opera
|
Ting Pavilion
5 pm – 8:30 pm
Take part in activities and community art projects from 5 pm – 7 pm. The concert begins at 7 pm.

Book Talk: The Inner Ear of Don Zientara
: A Half Century of Recording in One of America’s Most Innovative Studio
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| New Dominion Bookshop
7 pm – 8 pm

Landan Frazier
| Chiles Peach Orchard
1 pm – 4 pm

The Currys
| Hark Vineyards
4 pm – 7 pm

Buzzard Hollow Boys
| Knight’s Gambit Vineyard
5 pm – 8 pm

Who Shot John
| Pro Re Nata Brewery
7 pm – 10 pm

Credit: Wahoo Photography

Sunday, July 2

Enjoy more Fourth of July celebrations and local traditions on Sunday July 2nd! Take in a game of Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards (weather permitting) or a Charlottesville Tom Sox baseball game at Charlottesville High School. If you’re ready to get the 4th of July party started, swing by the Independence Day Party at Boar’s Head Resort. Visit our Mobile Visitor Center at King Family Vineyards from 11 am – 3 pm.

Events & Celebrations

Roseland Polo
| King Family Vineyards (Weather permitting)

Winery hours: 10 am – 5:30 pm

  • Polo matches usually held at 12 pm and 2 pm
  • Attendance is free! BYO Picnic with wine and food truck fare available for purchase.

Independence Day Party with Yard Games & More | Boar's Head Resort
3 pm – 9 pm

  • Enjoy Food Truck fare from It’s Poppin’ Time, Raclette on the Run, Vision BBQ, and Farmacy, and Live music by Chamomile & Whiskey & Friends.
  • Fireworks begin at dusk.

Tom Sox vs. Culpeper Cavaliers | Charlottesville High School

7 pm – 10 pm
$5 - $10 per car



Live Music

FarAway Duo | Chiles Peach Orchard
1 pm – 4 pm

Richelle Claiborne & Tucker Rogers | Chiswell Farm & Winery
1 pm – 4 pm
*Must be 21+ years old

Monday, July 3

Enjoy an all-American Monday evening with a Charlottesville Tom Sox baseball game! The team is one of the newest teams in Virginia’s Summer League Baseball and have won three Valley League Championships in just eight years. Their annual 4th of July game will take place on July 3rd against the Waynesboro Generals.

Note: The Mobile Visitor Center will be closed July 3rd due to the holiday.

Tom Sox vs. Waynesboro Generals
| Charlottesville High School
7 pm – 10 pm, $5 - $10 per car

Music Monday with Josh Rogan
| Birdwood Grill at Boar’s Head Resort
5 pm – 8 pm

Tuesday, July 4

Happy Independence Day! Whether you prefer to dig into history, watch a smalltown parade, or enjoy a night of music and food from a mountaintop, there’s an event in Charlottesville and Albemarle County for you.

Note: The Mobile Visitor Center will be closed July 4th due to the holiday.

61st Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello
Ceremony starts at 9am

Details:

  • Featured Speaker: Jim Ryan, President of the University of Virginia
  • Shuttle service provided from PVCC parking lot - registration required!
  • Live music from Charlottesville Band, Charlottesville Opera, Old Line Fife and Drum Corps, and The Oratorio Society of Virginia.
  • Kids activities and root beer floats after ceremony


Reds, Whites and Bluegrass at Keswick Vineyards
Noon-4pm
FREE and open to the public

Details:

  • The winery is open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Event hours are Noon – 4:00 p.m.
  • Performances by Tara Mills Band
  • Food Trucks include Keswick Cafe, Catch the Chef, Kona Ice, Rice Bowl Express, and Dreamsicle Ice Cream


Independence Day Concert and Celebration at James Monroe’s Highland

2 pm – 4 pm
FREE and open to the public.

Details:

  • Concert by classically-inspired ensemble from the Heifetz International Music Institute 2 pm – 4 pm.
  • Limited seating available under Hilltop Pavilion or bring blankets and lawn chairs to maximize social distancing in Pavilion Yard.
  • Regular, ticketed admission ($13 - $18 per person) available throughout day.
  • No pets allowed.


Happy Birthday America at Carter Mountain Orchard
6 pm – 9:30 pm
$20 Adults (16+) | $10 Children (15 & under); Reserve tickets here

Details:

  • Enjoy Carter Mountain’s classic sweet treats like fresh peaches, ice cream, and apple cider donuts
  • Live music from Don’t Look Up.
  • Note: Carter Mountain will not have a fireworks display this year but it's the perfect mountain-top spot to watch the sunset over Charlottesville and Albemarle County.


Scottsville's Fourth of July
9 am traditional parade, live music 5 pm – 8 pm, and fireworks at dusk
Check Town of Scottsville's Facebook page for more details as July 4th approaches

Details:

  • Annual Fireman’s Parade: 9 am
  • Farmers Market: 9 am – 1 pm
  • Visit the Scottsville Museum: 10 am – 5 pm
  • Classic Car Show: 10 am – 2 pm
  • Fireworks: Begin after 9 pm
Author

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Staff