Summer 2015: What to Do in Charlottesville | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Summer 2015: What to Do in Charlottesville

If you're staying in Charlottesville this summer, here's a list of things happening that range from free concerts to food festivals.

22
Summer 2015: What to Do in Charlottesville

Whether you're broke or have money to spend, here's a list of things happening suitable for the concert-goer, arts enthusiast and the food lover in Charlottesville this summer. Mark your calendars or save this article so you don't miss out on any of these fun events!


1. Wiz Khalifa concert

If you have some money saved up, don't miss out on this concert! Wiz Khalifa is making a pitstop from his summer tour with Fall Out Boy to come to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville on Thursday, July 16! Tickets are $45 for general admission and are on sale here. And, if you're not in Charlottesville, don't fret — Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy are also touring all over to cities such as Toronto, Virginia Beach, Nashville, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, and Los Angeles throughout the summer. Check out all the tour dates here.

2. Farmers Market

We all know that during the school year, waking up before noon on a Saturday is a definite no-no. However, in the summertime when you can finally relax, head downtown to the weekly Farmers Market, from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. every Saturday. It's the perfect time to find fresh and in-season strawberries, cherries, peaches, and tomatoes, all from local vendors. While you're there, check out the food stands, or even get a crepe from The Flat right across the street.

3. National Doughnut Day at Krispy Kreme

Mark your calendar for National Doughnut Day: Friday, June 5. You can get a FREE doughnut of choice at any Krispy Kreme location, no strings attached! How can anyone pass up an offer for a free doughnut? Check out the Facebook event here.

4. FleaVILLE: Fleamarket at the IX Art Park

On Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., head downtown to the IX Art Park to check out fleaVILLE, an outdoor market that features a dynamic and vibrant local art scene. The flea market has various vendors selling vintage jewelry, vintage apparel, art, handcrafted home goods, and even furniture. If you can't make the June market, fleaVILLE actually occurs once a month, again on July 11 and August 8. For more about fleaVILLE, click here.

5. Paul McCartney concert

Not a fan of Wiz Khalifa? Don't fret, you can watch this former Beatles member perform at John Paul Jones Arena on Tuesday, June 23! Tickets, however, range from $57.50 for upper level seats to $250.00 for front row seats. Don't miss out on this opportunity, because afterwards, McCartney leaves to tour in England, France, and The Netherlands. You can find tickets here.

6. Sunset Series at Carter Mountain Orchard

Every Thursday this summer until September 24, Carter Mountain is open until 9 p.m., and features a dinner menu at their Mountain Grill, as well as live musical entertainment each week! What better way to spend your Thursday evenings than to pick some apples, grab some donuts and cider, and eat a picnic dinner while watching the sunset AND listening to live music? What makes the deal even sweeter is that admission and parking are completely free! For a schedule of weekly entertainment and the dinner menu, click here.

7. Go see a movie

Tons of great movies are coming out this summer, and if you haven't already seen Pitch Perfect 2 or Mad Max: Fury Road, which came out last weekend, they're worth a trip to the movie theater. Some of the most anticipated movies releasing this summer include: Ted 2, Magic Mike XXL, Terminator: Genisys, Minions, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, and Fantastic Four. Evidently, this summer is huge for action movies and sequels, and I know that I'll definitely be trying to watch some of these.

8. 3rd Annual Richmond Bacon Festival

If you're willing to make a short road trip, Richmond is only an hour away, and on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., the city is hosting the 3rd Annual Richmond Bacon Festival! This festival is located on 17th Street and is packed with food vendors, beverage stations, live music, and shopping. This is perfect for all you bacon lovers, so be prepared to stuff your face with bacon sliders, bacon ice cream, maple bacon patties, and bacon mac and cheese. Check out the Facebook event here.

9. Chiles Peach Orchard

So maybe you're not into apple picking. Fear not, Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet allows you to pick fresh peaches, strawberries, and cherries, and also features an ice cream and frozen yogurt parlor. Those strawberry cider donuts sure sound mouthwatering! On certain days of each month, the orchard features all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, such as on June 13-14, July 11-12, and August 8-9. Here's the complete schedule.

10. Fridays After Five at nTelos Wireless Pavilion

All throughout the summer, the Charlottesville nTelos Wireless Pavilion downtown is featuring a FREE concert series every Friday at 5:30 p.m. with live music! Some of the bands playing include Superunknown, Abbey Road, and Lord Nelson. Go here for the entire Fridays After Five Lineup.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

444310
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

17854
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

42257
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

21685
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

322096
A dog and a frog
Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments