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Crozet Park capital campaign
Claudius Crozet Park is raising $15M toward a 45,000 sq ft year-round indoor pool, gymnasium, walking track, and community space. Donations go directly to the park.
Nothing on the calendar for this day.
Sat, Jul 4, 5:00 PM
King Family Vineyards (fireworks); parade down Crozet Avenue 5 PM
Saturday closest to July 4. 5 PM parade down Crozet Avenue; fireworks at 9:30 PM at King Family Vineyards. 250th US independence anniversary in 2026.
Event detailsSat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM
Chiles Peach Orchard, 1351 Greenwood Rd
14th annual: apple butter making, pie contest, pumpkin patch opening.
Event detailsSat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM
Henley's Orchard, 2192 Holly Hill Farm
Every weekend in October.
Event detailsSat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM
Claudius Crozet Park
Twice-yearly juried festival benefitting Claudius Crozet Park.
Event detailsSat, Oct 24, 9:00 AM
Crozet Park
Annual fundraiser. First-place finishers get a bridge named after them. Post-race party at Starr Hill.
Event detailsSat, Dec 5, 2:00 PM
Downtown Crozet, ending at the firehouse
Saturday 2 PM; ends at the firehouse with Santa, refreshments, bounce house.
Event details
King Family Vineyards· Jun 15
Since 2024 the village's July 4 fireworks have launched from King Family Vineyards' back acreage at 9:30 PM, with the Blue Ridge as the backdrop. 2026 is the 250th US independence anniversary.
Crozet Festival· Apr 30
The 46th Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival returns May 9 and 10 with 125+ juried artists, food trucks, live music, and kids' activities. All proceeds benefit the community-owned Claudius Crozet Park.
Crozet Gazette· Apr 25
Valley Road Vineyards' 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve, made by winemaker Corry Craighill, won Virginia's top wine award this year. Two other Crozet-area producers also picked up gold medals.
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Miller School of Albemarle
1000 Samuel Miller Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Crozet Seafood Supply
375 Four Leaf Lane, Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959
The Batesville Market
6624 Plank Rd, Batesville, VA 22924
Starr Hill Brewery Crozet
5391 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
Fardowners Restaurant
5773 The Square, Crozet, VA 22932
Crozet Market
5728 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
Crozet Hardware Co.
5783 The Square, Crozet, VA 22932
Help build the new Crozet Park
A 45,000 sq ft year-round indoor pool, gym, and walking track. Donations go directly to Crozet Park.
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