Potter's Craft Cider

Cheers to Sunday Funday with your crew! Join us for $2 off cocktails/mocktails (11am-2pm), cold cider, delicious food, and live music on the back porch from (2-5pm) 🤗

Saturday snacks and ciders 👌

Our food and beverage menu has something for everyone to enjoy, including our gluten free and alcohol free friends!

Live Music Today 8|17
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The Front Porch Presents: Mariana Bell Live TONIGHT at Potter’s Craft Cider

“Intimate, subtle, yet powerful & poignant, singer-songwriter Mariana Bell is a lion on stage.”

• Friday | August 16 | 7-9pm
• Doors open at 5:30pm | tasting room closes to the public at 5pm
• Tickets are available online and at the door | kids 12 and under are free!
• The show is OUTDOORS on the lower lawn, picnic blankets and lawn chairs encouraged
• Food available from the Potter’s kitchen

About The Artist
Cville native is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose career has spanned several decades and genres, from acoustic folk to cinematic indie rock to EDM. Her evocative, soulful lyrics and powerful, crystal clear vocals have created a signature sound as she has evolved and toured from Charlottesville to Australia, Europe and beyond. Playful and jazzy, sultry and folky, or just a bit of rock, her unique live performances will keep your heart full and your ears engaged. A songwriting teacher at Village School, she believes the power of our words with music can transcend our traumas, elevate our joys, and allow creativity to give depth and meaning to our humanity. Mariana is thrilled and proud to present her 8th studio release, Still Not Sleeping, with an incredible local band.

We have a stellar musical lineup (and beautiful weather!) on tap for you this week/end 💫

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• and are hosting their monthly Songwriter’s Open Mic Night 🎤 Come share or listen to original songs by talented musicians in our community! Signups start at 6:30pm

FRIDAY | 12-9PM
• presents live on the lower lawn from 7-9pm! *Tickets required at the tasting room after 5pm*
• Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and meet us on the lawn for a night of soulful and powerful music from an award-winning singer/songwriter

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• Our good friend will take the stage for a folky set at 6:30pm followed by Berklee College of Music grad, . This is a night you won’t want to miss!!!

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
• will be performing live from 2-5pm on the back porch — a blend of folk and pop, delivering a lively mix of catchy tunes for your Sunday vibes

Join us this Saturday 8|17 for a night to remember as we welcome two incredible artists to our back porch. The night kicks off at 6:30pm with a set from Charlottesville’s very own followed by the gentle melodies of 🎶

Nan and Matthew’s music will set the perfect tone for a night of reflection and connection. Grab your friends, sip on your favorite ciders, and let’s enjoy an unforgettable night of music together

Thanks for a great weekend friends! We look forward to seeing everyone again Thursday ✌️

And special thanks to for this great shot of our NEW flight ware and delicious charcuterie board ☀️

Cheers!

Power is back on 💡 The tasting room will OPEN AT 3PM today, Friday 9 August 🙌

Join us for cider, games, live music from and Paint & Sip with

Welp, we lost power with the storm 🌧️ The tasting room is c l o s e d this evening. We’ll keep you posted on tomorrow’s status.

Stay dry!

We have another week/end of specials, events, and live music on tap for you. Take a look and mark your calendars

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• POSTPONED DUE TO IMPENDING STORM! It’s that time of the month, lyao with at 7pm. Come early, grab a table, some cider carafes, and order dinner for the show

FRIDAY | 12-9PM
• The are back with their six piece party music. Put on your dancing shoes for a night of your favorite covers, starting at 5:30pm
• is hosting Paint & Sip on the Mezzanine at 6pm. Sip cider and learn to paint a “vibrant sunset” landscape on your very own 11x14 canvas. Tickets required

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• We’re excited to welcome and their improvisational music to the stage at 5:30pm; they’re a rock/blues/funk/fusion band peppered with psychedelic flavor

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
• It’s time for another with your favorite DJs spinning records all afternoon

How refreshing does this look? Sip on a bitter-sweet Amaro Cider Spritz any day of the week and savor the rest of your summer vacation 🍊

Big thanks to for creating and featuring Potter’s in their spritz. Follow the link below to read the full article and find four other ‘Fruity Cider Spritzes for Maximum Refreshment’

To Make Amaro Cider Spritz:
• Fill a glass with ice and pour about 2/3 full with Potter’s Grapefruit Hibiscus Cider
• Add about an ounce of amaro
• Top with grapefruit juice
• Stir, and garnish with a slice of fresh grapefruit.

https://www.ciderculture.com/fruity-cider-spritz-recipes/

Sunday Funday ftw! We have an ever growing selection of cider cocktails and mocktails on our menu AND they’re on happy hour on Sundays from 11am-2pm 💫

Today is also our first Cider & Strings, an afternoon of bluegrass from South River Strings band. They’ll be playing live from 3-6pm.

Cheers!

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We’re back with regular hours today, 12-9pm, plus this Ricotta Toast special 🌽

It’s a delicious medley of housemade buttermilk ricotta with charred corn, lemon-pickled cantaloupe, prosciutto, basil, jalapeño, toasted walnuts, and honey on country bread

Come hang out, sip cider, order food, soak up the sun, and savor the sounds of this afternoon. Live music starts at 5:30pm

We’re swooning over these pictures fresh from M & L’s wedding a few weeks ago! It was the most beautiful summers day to celebrate a beautiful couple 💛

Interested in hosting your private event at our unique and historic venue? Submit an Event Inquiry Form through the link in our bio

A special shout out to our team and wonderful vendors, y’all are superstars
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Join us Sunday afternoon at the Apple Chapel for “Cider & Strings” soaking up the soulful sounds of South River Strings band. From 3-6 PM, South River Strings will bring their eclectic mix of rock, blues, and bluegrass to the stage, creating the ultimate Sunday bluegrass vibe.

Savor special dishes from the Potter’s Kitchen, crafted to delight your taste buds alongside our cider.

About the Band
SouthRiverStrings is a four piece string band from the Charlottesville area that produces an eclectic mix of rock, blues, and bluegrass from the rich harmonies and soulful blends of genres South River Strings is bound to keep you at the edge of your seat.

How is it the end of July already?!

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• Enjoy this month’s charlottesvilleband Craft Ensemble Series featuring Rivanna Winds 🎺

FRIDAY | 12-4PM
• The tasting room will be closing to the public at 4pm for a private event. Last call at 3:15pm

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• We’re excited to welcome real_stiff_peaks to the stage at 5:30pm

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
• Join us for Cider & Strings: An Afternoon with South River Strings Live from 3-6pm

What says summer more than a BLT? Check out these two specials coming out of the Potter’s kitchen this weekend 😋

🍅 BLT | Local Tomatoes, Local Bacon, Romaine, Basil, Chili Crisp Aioli, Pain de Mie

🫑 Bruschetta | Blistered Shish*tos, Fennel Goat Cheese, Crispy/Spicy Salami Bits, Fresh Oregano, EVOO, Soft Toasted Baguette, 3 per order

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Have you tried our Imperial Dry yet? It’s a full-bodied, truly dry, imperial cider made from a blend of fresh pressed Virginia apples 🍎 Available in 12oz cans, perfect for doing all the things and going all the places this summer

Get your hands on Imperial Dry at the tasting room Thursday-Sunday or tap the Cider Finder through the link in our bio to locate a retailer in your zip code 👉 MD, DC, VA, TN, NC, SC, AL, GA, FL

In the spirit of Trivia on Thursday, here’s a question for ya: Which Greek goddess has an apple for her symbol 🍎? Just for fun, post your answer below, and join us on Thursday at 6:15pm for Trivia with Mike & Miranda!

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• It’s time for Trivia Night once again. Play alone or bring a team and let the good times roll! We’ll be pouring $15 cider carafes and slinging food from the Potter’s kitchen. Game starts at 6:15 sharp with 5 rounds and epic prizes per round

FRIDAY | 12-9PM
• is back on the Potter’s stage to bring you a night of incredible music. Join us for a summer evening filled with honky-took tunes and refreshing cider 🤠

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• We’re open all day with cider, food, and good vibes ✌️
• UPDATE: Rick Olivarez will be playing live Gypsy Jazz at 5:30pm

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
• Join for their monthly Ceol and Ceili. Musicians will join together with BRIMS instructors to play reels, jigs, and polkas for dancers. All ages welcome and no previous experience needed

Introducing The Lion and The Wheel, a special cocktail featuring Sod Cutter Cider 🍍🍊 🦁

Join us for Sunday Happy Hour: $2 off cocktails (including this beauty) and mocktails from 11am-2pm today

And to elevate your Sunday Funday even further, from NC is performing live 2-5pm

Cheers!

We have ✌️ special sandos coming out of the kitchen this weekend, including this Grilled Ham & Cheese Panini with bistro ham, local tomatoes, arugula, white cheddar with black truffles, garlic aioli and Calabrian oil on yeasted corn bread 😋

We’re also serving Sweet Italian with finocchionia, sweet capicola, prosciutto, shredded lettuce, red onion, vin, aioli, pepper relish, 1yr provolone, and parm on sub roll 🇮🇹

Come for food, cider. And live music. and are bringing the tunes at 5:30pm

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Join us for Happy Hour, live music, and good food all evening. And to kick your weekend off on the right foot we’re open til 10pm tonight with a six piece party band on the Lower Lawn🕺🏼

Happy Hour | $1 off draft pours 3-9pm
Live Music | 6:30-9:30pm

You don’t want to miss at the tasting room tomorrow 7/19! This six piece party band is gonna bring big energy for dancing into the night. We’ll be open until 10pm for this special outdoor show, with an epic surprise element 💫

ABOUT THE BAND
“The Lone Rangers is a 6 piece cover band, comprised of drums, guitar, bass, keys, saxophone, and a female lead singer. They cover genres such as Motown, Disco, Dance, Top 40, Hip Hop & R&B. Their high energy and interactive approach to shows keeps dance floors busy all night long!”

Show starts at 6:30

Exciting stuff this week/end, including extended hours on Friday for an extra special performance

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• Calling all songwriters, come share your original work at our monthly Open Mic, hosted by our friends at . Not a songwriter? Come listen and support the talented people in our community. Sign ups begin at 6:15pm

FRIDAY | 12-10PM
• we’re super excited to welcome for a special evening show. They’ll take the stage at 6:30pm and we’ll be open until 10pm!!! Come ready to dance and be wowed by the night sky 🕺🏼 💫

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• will perform live with opening — a double header of great music starting at 5:30pm

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
• will be playing live as a trio from 2-5pm , and of course we’ll be running our Sunday Happy Hour special from 11-2

Cider and vinyl for your Sunday! is here spinning records all afternoon, it’s day two of Sangria Ramble, and we’re serving ice cold cider and non-alcoholic bevvies. Join us until 8pm ☀️

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Join us for the 5th Annual Sangria Ramble and savor the flavors of summer like never before! 7 exceptional wineries and cideries are each crafting a refreshing and unique sangria, ready to delight your senses.

We are serving this banger Cider Sangria, available today and tomorrow for the ramble - made stone fruit and grapefruit, Rosemont Vermouth, blackberry syrup, Farmhouse Dry Cider, fresh fruit and mint 🌿

Sangria Ramble Details:
Embark on a journey through scenic vineyards and orchards, where each stop offers not just a delicious sangria but also a chance to enter a raffle to win fantastic prizes. In order to enter the raffle, capture the essence of your visit with a selfie with your sangria at each venue, tag the venue and on Instagram or Facebook, and then kick back and relish your drink. Cutoff for entries will be Monday July 15th at 12 noon. You must have a tagged photo of you with your sangria from each venue to enter. Prizes TBA.

Participating Locations:

Sod Cutter is back and better than ever! A pineapple margarita gose cider with lime, orange peel, agave, and sea salt … it’s the perfect summer sipper with zero sugar and only 150 calories per 16oz can 🍋‍🟩🍍

Available in the tasting room, and online for direct shipping in 39 states!

Cheers to summer adventures and refreshing beverages☀️

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After a month of early closings for private events, we are OPEN REGULAR HOURS this week/end 🙌 And we have some pretty great programming for you to enjoy at the tasting room, take a look and mark your calendars

THURSDAY | 3-9PM
• is hosting their monthly Improv night starting at 7pm. Share happy hour carafes and some laughs with your friends!

FRIDAY | 12-9PM
• Join for Paint & Sip at 6pm. Come early, grab some cider and snacks, and learn to paint a “Field of Fireflies” landscape on your very own 11x14 canvas. Tickets required

SATURDAY | 12-9PM
• Who’s ready to ramble? Week ✌️ of the 5th Annual Sangria Ramble kicks off. We’ll be serving cider sangria, and our neighbors on Route 29 South will also have their own twists on sangria!
• We’re excited to welcome back to the potter’s stage with opening act . Weather permitting, we’ll be enjoying the show outdoors!

SUNDAY | 11AM-8PM
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• It’s a kinda Sunday! Your favorite DJs will be spinning records all afternoon

A recipe to beat the heat: cold cider and good food! Come get both, plus live music, at the tasting room today ☀️

Spicy Italian Sandwich special all day, $1 off draft pours from 3-9pm, and Rick Olivarez live at 5:30pm

Happy 4th of July! Crack a cold one and make a toast ✌️

The tasting room is OPEN today from 3-9pm with a FLASH SALE on full cases of cider - 20% off! Then we’re back again tomorrow 7/5 with regular hours and holiday weekend vibes. Reminder we are CLOSING EARLY Sat 7/6 for a wedding, and have Bluegrass Brunch on Sunday 7/7

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