Summer Concert

Botetourt County has three wineries, and they have joined together with WSLS and Lewis Gale Regional Health System and a number of other businesses (including The Fincastle Herald) to sponsor a series of summer concerts. The concerts have been going on for several years. You can see a list of the businesses that sponsor the event at the link.

Last night my other half and I decided to check out the concert at Virginia Mountain Vineyards. It is located about 10 miles away, outside of Fincastle, on Old Fincastle Road.

The place was rocking when we arrived. Note the grape

vines in the background.

Another shot of the grapevines in the distance.

The line to pay to get in was long. We went in as

non-drinkers, which only cost $5 each. It was $10

each if you wanted to sample the wine offerings.

The vineyard offers some spectacular views of the

Blue Ridge Mountains.

The band, SolRevolt, played under a tent. The offered

up a mix of 1970s rock and blues.

We sat under the tent for a while, but the band

was louder under there. After the inconsiderate

man next to us lit up a cigar, we picked up our

chairs and moved to the rear of the event.

My husband greets his cousins, who joined

 us for the evening.

The vineyard had a nice gazebo. It would be a good spot

for a wedding.

We sat and chatted and listened to music for several

hours.

Final shot as the sun went to sleep.

Nice event. The next one is August 11 at Blue Ridge Vineyards in Eagle Rock.