Good morning!
I hope you all are excited for Mothers day this Sunday! There are lots of great markets and events for either some nice family time or gift getting.
Also, if you want some great Serbian food, this Saturday is your chance at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Louisa.
— James
P.S. If you go to the Eastwood Farm & Winery market on Sunday, there will be live harp music from 1pm - 4pm.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Serb Fest! 🇷🇸
This Saturday, May 9th, from 11am - 9pm is the 4th Annual SerbFest.
SerbFest is back for an even bigger festival this year. Full of great Serbian food, wine tasting, kids activities, and this year their first ever Traditional Serbian Dance Performance!
It is taking place in Louisa about half way to Richmond.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Fishersville Antiques Expo
Wonderous articles of antique quality craftmanship to be found! Take a stroll though different worlds & times in the fresh spring air while keeping an weather eye for that elegant garden chair & flower pot, beguiling candle holders or that tone specific previously unspecified statement piece for your home!
Fishersville, VA
May 8th & 9th 2026
THINGS TO DO
Friday - 8th
Potters Craft Cider, Charlottesville Catch a Friday evening square dance to start your weekend off well! Beginner friendly with a dance instructor as host & fantastic live tunes! Square Dance 5:30pm - 8:30pm More Info.
McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville - Art exhibition at The Connaughton Gallery, through June 19th 2026 open Mon-Fri 8am- 7pm. More Info.
Saturday - 9th
James Monroe's Highland, Charlottesville - Join other gardeners and plant enthusiasts for the Piedmont Master Gardeners’ Plant Swap. Registration is recommended. 10am - 12pm. Details.
Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos Orthodox Church, Louisa - The 4th annual Serb Fest full of great Serbian food, wine tasting, kids activities, and their first ever Traditional Serbian Dance Performance! 11am - 9pm. More info.
Paramount Theater, Charlottesville - An HD livestream from the Met of the operatic adaptation of Pushkin Eugene Onegin. Soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana after her acclaimed debut in 2024. 1pm - 5pm. Tickets & info.
IX Art Park, Charlottesville - Catch the local market for c-ville’s most delightful spring vignettes afresh! 8am -12pm More info.
Sunday - 10th
Thistlerock Mead Co. Charlottesville - Thistlerock Mead Co. is calling for Mother’s Day with live music, flower meadows with cut your own bouquet, honey wine & lovely surroundings! Peony bouquet also to be found prepared to go with you from the tavern the 8th & 9th! More Info.
Eastwood Farm & Winery - Mother’s Day Market with artisan market, live music, flower pop-up bar & food trucks & more! 12pm - 5pm. More info.
Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville - Mendelssohn's "Elijah" presented with full orchestra, outstanding professional guest soloists, and 100+ voices in harmony. 3:30pm - 6pm. Details. NOTE: Tickets for this event are available for purchase beginning one hour before the performance at Old Cabell Hall. $10 - $40 seems to be the price range.
Tuesday - 11th
The Scrappy Elephant, Charlottesville - Reserve The Photo Booth Space, located at The Scrappy Elephant for your latest photography project or headshot commission. More Info.
Friday - 14th
Eastwood Farm & Winery - Salty Bottom Blue Oyster from Gwynn Island VA will be at the beautiful & lively Eastwood Farm on Fridays 5pm - 8pm until October! More Info.
That’s all for today!
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