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1/29/2019

Tom Tom Launches Competition & Grant Applications for 2019 Festival

Details for $100,000 of cash and mentoring open now; rolling deadlines Charlottesville, VA — The eighth annual Tom Tom Festival (April 8–14) will include high-impact competitions that celebrate national creators, changemakers, and entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurial competitions and...

1/24/2019

Slate Political Gabfest to Join 8th Annual Tom Tom Festival

January 24, 2019 Slate Political Gabfest to Join 8th Annual Tom Tom Festival The acclaimed podcast will cap off a week of national conversations about democracy, innovation, and equity. Charlottesville, VA: The Tom Tom Festival is thrilled to announce that the Slate Political Gabfest—among...

12/14/2018

Finalists Announced for City Art Bus Competition: Public Vote Opens Today

Finalists Announced for City Art Bus Competition: Public Vote Opens Today 5th Annual mobile mural initiative enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of commuters Charlottesville, VA – The finalists for the 2019 City Art Bus Competition were announced today. The competition drew 54 submissions from...

12/7/2018

City Announces Dockless Scooter and Bicycle Policy Pilot Program

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville has approved the first Dockless Scooter and Bicycle Policy Pilot Program permit to Lime. Lime plans to deploy 100 electric scooters and 100 electric assist bicycles as early as December 8th. The City recently adopted a dockless scooter and bicycle

11/8/2018

8th Annual Tom Tom Festival Launches Presale Tickets

First Wave of Badges for 2019 Summit and Festival Charlottesville, Va. (November 8, 2018) — Tom Tom has officially unlocked its online ticketing platform and launched discounted presale tickets for its eighth annual Summit and Festival (April 8–14, 2019). In concert with this...

11/7/2018

Montfair Resort Farm to Host 4th Annual Fall Festival and Open House

Crozet, Virginia – On Sunday, November 11th from 12:00–6:00 pm, Montfair Resort Farm will host its 4 th Annual Fall Festival and Open House. The resort, which is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is hosting this popular fall event, free of charge, to celebrate the...

11/1/2018

James Monroe’s Highland to Commemorate Veterans Day on Monday, November 12

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Highland, the home of President James Monroe, will host a Veterans Day ceremony from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 12 . The University of Virginia Army ROTC Cadets, the Buford Middle School band, and featured speaker Colonel James O’Kelley, USMC, Ret., will...

10/25/2018

Downtown Safe Halloween Festival Returns Saturday, October 27, 2018

This Saturday rain or shine from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sprint Pavilion CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville Parks & Recreation’s annual Downtown Safe Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sprint Pavilion on the Downtown...

10/23/2018

Actor Christoph Waltz Announced as Special Guest at 2018 VAFF

Two-Time Academy Award-Winning Actor Christoph Waltz Announced as a Special Guest at the 2018 Virginia Film Festival Festival Officials Also Announce High Profile Additions to 2018 Program Including Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk and Julian Schnabel’s At Eternity’s...

10/23/2018

James Monroe’s Highland to host Home Educator Day on November 7

2050 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 293-8000 | fax (434) 979-9181 Contact: Jason Woodle, Marketing and Events Manager jwoodle@highland.org | highland.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2018 James Monroe’s Highland to host Home Educator Day on November 7...

10/18/2018

James Monroe’s Highland to host Halloween at Highland on October 28

2050 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 293-8000 | fax (434) 979-9181 Contact: Jason Woodle, Marketing and Events Manager jwoodle@highland.org | highland.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2018 James Monroe’s Highland to host Halloween at Highland on October 28

5/1/2018

Kirby Hutto of Charlottesville Pavilion Receives 2018 Tourism Achievement Award

Contacts: UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 5:30 P.M. TODAY Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org KIRBY HUTTO OF CHARLOTTESVILLE PAVILION RECEIVES 2018 TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Annual award ceremony held today at the Omni

4/30/2018

Charlottesville Businessman Launches Day4Days.org

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE BUSINESSMAN LAUNCHES DAY4DAYS.ORG Local tourism partners join in creative endeavor to promote the destination while raising money for local charities Charlottesville, VA (April 30, 2018)...

4/2/2018

Tourism Marketing Sponsorship Program Now Accepting Applications

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner, 434.970.3632 warnerb@charlottesville.org TOURISM MARKETING SPONSORSHIP GRANT PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Program gives organizations the opportunity to apply for marketing funding for events that occur between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019

3/28/2018

Regional Tourism Director Announces Retirement

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner, 434.970.3632 warnerb@charlottesville.org REGIONAL TOURISM DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Kurt Burkhart to step down May 1, 2018 Charlottesville, VA (March 28, 2018) – For more than nine years, Kurt Burkhart has been at the helm of local tourism as the

3/13/2018

Nominations Now Being Accepted For The Charlottesville & Albemarle Tourism Recognition Awards

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 - usseryb@charlottesville.org NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE charlottesville & ALBEMARLE COUNTY TOURISM RECOGNITION AWARDS Winners will be celebrated at the 2018 CACVB

3/2/2018

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Features a Variety of Fun Festival This Spring

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY FEATURES A VARIETY of FUN FESTIVALS THIS SPRING Virginia Festival of the Book, Dogwood Festival,...

3/1/2018

Monticello Wine Trail Wineries Account for Nearly Half of All Gold Medals in VA Governor's Cup

CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 - usseryb@charlottesville.org MONTICELLO WINE TRAIL WINERIES ACCOUNT FOR NEARLY HALF OF ALL GOLD MEDALS IN VA GOVERNOR’S CUP WINE COMPETITION King Family Vineyards won the...

2/1/2018

James Monroe's Highland Announces Groundbreaking Augmented Reality Tours

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org Jason Woodle: 434.293.8000 – jwoodle@highland.org JAMES MONROE’S HIGHLAND ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING AUGMENTED REALITY TOURS ARtGlass powered augmented reality tours launching to bring...

1/9/2018

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Offers Up Several Foodie-Themed Events This Winter

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE & ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFERS UP SEVERAL FOODIE-THEMED EVENTS THIS WINTER The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice...

12/29/2017

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: The Perfect Winter Escape

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: THE PERFECT WINTER ESCAPE The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice for a winter getaway, with...

12/28/2017

CACVB Earned Positive Media Coverage for the Destination on Regional, National, International Scale

Contacts: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org ChARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU EARNED POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THE DESTINATION ON A REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND...

11/16/2017

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Festive & Fun Wonderland to Visit During the Holidays

CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner: 434.970.3632 – warnerb@charlottesville.org Brantley Ussery: 434.970.3008 – usseryb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: A FESTIVE & FUN WONDERLAND TO VISIT DURING THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is a wonderful time to...

10/30/2017

Charlottesville & Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Taste Buds in Late Fall

CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bri Warner 434.970.3632 - warnerb@charlottesville.org CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY: A FEAST FOR THE EYES, THE MIND, AND THE TASTE BUDS IN LATE FALL This area is a wonderful choice for a late-fall getaway, with TEDx Charlottesville, the Virginia Film Festival,

10/5/2017

Monticello Artisan Trail Announces Official Re-Launch at Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center

The Monticello Artisan Trail is made up of nearly 100 sites comprised of artisan studios, agri-artisan farms, restaurants, lodging, and other points of interest located throughout Albemarle County, Nelson County, and the City of Charlottesville

8/31/2017

Late Summer is the Perfect Time to Visit Charlottesville & Albemarle County

A season full of fun festivals, live music, and exciting events!

6/28/2017

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Celebrates the Summer Season with a Variety of Fun Festivals

Summer is all about the arts and agriculture with events such as the Heritage Theater Festival, Charlottesville Opera, the Virginia Craft Brewers Festival, the Albemarle County Fair and more

6/22/2017

This Summer, "Stay Local, Play Local" in Charlottesville & Albemarle County

Play tourist in your own backyard this summer and take advantage of the plethora of local activities in Charlottesville and Albemarle County!

6/8/2017

The Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center Invites Families to "Snails, Trails and Tails."

Local artist to present outdoors-themed workshop on June 10, 2017

4/28/2017

Late Spring Events 2017

The Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, Know Good Beer and Bourbon Festival, Festival of Cultures, Mother’s Day festivities, and many more events all prepare to engage locals and visitors alike in late spring

4/14/2017

C-Span Television Network to Put the Charlottesville Area in the National Spotlight

Network will feature a series of segments revealing the region's rich history and highlight several local authors and historians April 15-16, 2017.

4/4/2017

New Tourism Marketing Sponsorship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Revamped program gives organizations the opportunity to apply for marketing funding for events that occur between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018

3/29/2017

Sixth Annual Tom Tom Founders Festival Returns to the Charlottesville Area April 10-16, 2017

Tom Tom Founders Festival is a week-long celebration of music, art, innovation, and food drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Charlottesville & Albemarle County

3/22/2017

The Albemarle Tourism & Adventure Center Invites Families to Program Featuring Local Author Jeff Alt

Author to present THE ADVENTURES OF BUBBA JONES on March 25th

3/8/2017

Charlottesville & Albemarle County Features a Variety of Fun Festivals Again This Spring

Virginia Festival of the Book, Dogwood Festival, Taste of Monticello Wine Trail, Tom Tom Founders Festival, Foxfield Spring Races, Historic Garden Week, Festival of Cultures, and Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival all prepare to engage locals and visitors alike

2/24/2017

Monticello Wine Trail Wineries Account for 60% of all Gold Medals in VA Governor's Cup Competition

Nine Charlottesville area wines won a spot in the Governor’s Case, which is comprised of the top twelve wines in the competition Charlottesville, VA (February 24, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that members of the...

2/1/2017

Charlottesville to Host the Virginia Green Travel Conference & Travel Star Awards

The fourth edition of this annual event will be held at the UVA Darden School of Business Conference Center Charlottesville, VA (February 1, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau encourages organizations across the state of Virginia to register for the fourth...

1/27/2017

Charlottesville Named One of "17 Places You Must Visit in 2017" By Expedia

The Charlottesville area also featured in Air Canada's in-flight magazine, Ortitz.com & on TravelChannel.com Charlottesville, VA (January 27, 2017) - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that the trusted travel website Expedia has named...

1/12/2017

Visiting Washington, D.C. This Month? Extend Your Stay and Include Charlottesville/Albemarle County

With three presidential homes and other historical sites, the Charlottesville area is the perfect complement to a Nation’s Capital getaway Charlottesville, Va. (January 12, 2017) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) invites everyone to consider...

12/7/2016

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Festive & Fun Wonderland to Visit in Early Winter

The Charlottesville area is a wonderful choice for an early-winter getaway, with shopping options galore, special evening tours at Monticello and Highland, First Night Virginia and a performance at the Paramount Theater by Tony Bennett! Charlottesville, Va. (December 7, 2016) – The...

10/25/2016

Charlottesville Welcomes Train of Leaf-Peepers on Saturday, October 29

Approximately 1,000 visitors from North Carolina will take the City by storm for a period of three hours Charlottesville, VA (October 25, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) announces the visit of a very special group of leaf-peeping enthusiasts...

10/23/2016

Charlottesville and Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, The Mind, and the Tastebuds This Fall

This area is a wonderful choice for a fall getaway, with Virginia Wine Month, Virginia Artisan Month, the Spirit Walk, TedX, the Virginia Film Festival, Virginia Cider Week, and breathtaking fall foliage Charlottesville, VA (October 23, 2015) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and...

10/20/2016

CACVB Announces Winners in the 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Summer Photography Contest

Judges Choose 3 Winning Images from the 500+ Photos Submitted Charlottesville, October 20, 2016 - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of the ‘Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle’ Photography Contest. This lucrative...

10/20/2016

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau's Facebook Channel Reaches 100,000 Fans

Growth continues in the midst of a rapidly changing social media landscape CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October 20, 2016) – The official destination marketing organization for Charlottesville and Albemarle County, the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB), reached a...

10/18/2016

The Albemarle Tourism and Adventure Center in Crozet Hosts "Meet the Author" Book Signing Event

Mary Buford Hitz to present her latest novel, For Love of the Land, on October 21st. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (October 18, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) announces another book signing event with a local author, to be held at the Albemarle Tourism...

9/29/2016

Charlottesville & Albemarle County: A Feast for the Eyes, the Mind, and the Taste Buds this October

This area is a wonderful choice for a fall getaway, with Virginia Wine Month, Virginia Artisan Month, Starr Hill Brewery’s Oktoberfest, the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, the Spirit Walk, Doggy Howl-O-Ween, Harry Potter Halloween and breathtaking fall foliage Charlottesville, VA...

9/15/2016

Tourism Revenue Grew in Charlottesville and Albemarle County in 2015

Charlottesville, Virginia – September 15, 2016 - Data released by the U.S. Travel Association reveals that all regions in Virginia posted an increase in tourism revenue last year. According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism in Virginia generated $23 billion in travel spending. Tourism...

9/13/2016

Autumn is the Perfect Time to "Fall" for Charlottesville & Albemarle County

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (September 13, 2016) – The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) invites visitors and locals alike to enjoy a multitude of festivals and other fun events in our area this fall.

8/30/2016

Lodging Demand and Hotel Room Revenue Significantly Increased in Charlottesville & Albemarle County

Charlottesville, August 30, 2016 - The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau (CACVB) is thrilled to announce the results of a report provided by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) that shows significant increases in both hotel room demand and room revenue. The monthly...

7/26/2016

CACVB Announces the 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Photography Contest

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today a lucrative summer photography contest designed to identify the most captivating pictures of both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The 'Capture Charlottesville and Albemarle' Photography Contest asks visitors...

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