Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm

It’s September, which means summer is winding down, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of festivities to enjoy. This month is packed with food, wine, beer, and cider festivals to celebrate these last days of warmer weather. Check out our list below for some outdoor foodie fun.

Charlottesville brings to mind three things: Thomas Jefferson, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and GOOD FOOD! Seriously though, the folks in Charlottesville are doing locally sourced RIGHT. C-Ville is smack-dab in the middle of an agricultural hotspot and the local produce served in restaurants, markets, and cafés is majorly yummy. Charlottesville is a college town, sure, but has a vibrant social scene and the local restaurant scene has exploded in the last few years, making it a must-visit spot for foodies all over the Commonwealth.

Whether you’re crunching the shells under your feet at the bar, digging into a bag during the ninth inning, or whipping up a classic PB&J, peanuts rank among America’s most iconic foods. Virginia has been a peanut hotspot since the 19th century, and gives its name to a variety celebrated as the “Cadillac of peanuts.”