Thursday Evening Sunset Series

It’s the high note of your week!

April 18–September 26, 2024
6 PM–9 PM

Join us for live music, food trucks, Carter Mountain Wine, Bold Rock Hard Cider, and the best view of a sunset from anywhere around! Bring lawn chairs and blankets, or come early for a picnic table on our terrace or decks.

Visitors can now reserve Sunsets Season Passes! If you’re a Thursday Evening Sunset Series regular and want to make this fun-filled event a weekly tradition, this new deal is for you! (Pick a date to load ticket options on the ticketing page)

2024 Season Lineup

April 18, 2024

Music: Ramona & The Holy Smokes — Charlottesville-based Honky Tonk band whose original country music recalls classic country from the 1950s and 60s

Food Trucks: Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill, Khadija’s Kitchen, and Vision BBQ

April 25, 2024

Music: The Root Cellar Remedy — “Bonfire Rock,” rooted in an ever-evolving hybrid of rock, folk, blues, alternative & outlaw country

Food Trucks: Popito’s Pizza, Arepas on Wheels, and Raclette on the Run

May 2, 2024

Music: Los Alacranes de RVA — Bringing the Rock and Roll in English and Español with originals and covers inspired by Los Lobos, The Mavericks, and Tito & Tarantula

Food Trucks: Sweet Jane’s Kitchen, Blue Ridge Pizza, and Farmacy

May 9, 2024

Music: Ian Gilliam & The Fire Kings — Taking audiences on a trip through Rock and Roll, country, rockabilly, and Americana

Food Trucks: Good Waffles & Co., Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill, and Khadija’s Kitchen

May 16, 2024

Music: The Wavelength Band — Playing vintage rock, blues, and original tunes

Food Trucks: Vision BBQ, Arepas on Wheels, and Popito’s Pizza

May 23, 2024

Music: South River Strings — A four-piece bluegrass, country, new grass band bringing the full Appalachia experience

Food Trucks: Raclette on the Run and Sweet Jane’s Kitchen

May 30, 2024

Music: The Farmhouse Blues Band — Playing a timeless blend of American blues and rock

Food Trucks: Farmacy and Good Waffles & Co.

June 6, 2024

Music: Kurt Crandall & True Story — Blending Chicago blues, West Coast swing, and Kansas City jump

Food Trucks: Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill and Vision BBQ

June 13, 2024

Music: The Gladstones — Playing straight, old school Rock ‘n’ Roll of every variety ranging from Johnny Cash to The Clash, from Rolling Stones to Grateful Dead

Food Trucks: Popito’s Pizza and Sweet Jane’s Kitchen

June 20, 2024

Music: Eddy & The JackWagons — Originals and fan favorites that’ll have you keeping the beat and singing along

Food Trucks: Blue Ridge Pizza and Raclette on the Run

June 27, 2024

Music: The Invasion Band — An energetic British-invasion tribute band specializing in British rock and roll from the 1960s and 1970s.

Food Trucks: Farmacy and Good Waffles & Co.

July 4, 2024

Join us for our annual Happy Birthday America celebration!

July 11, 2024

Music: Josh Mayo & The House Sauce — Masterful originals and covers

Food Trucks: Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill and Raclette on the Run

July 18, 2024

Music: The Deja Vu Band

Food Trucks: Blue Ridge Pizza and Farmacy

July 25, 2024

Music: The Unsuitables — Playing Rock and Roll with a twist of Funk and Soul

Food Truck: Sweet Jane’s Kitchen

August 1, 2024

Music: Tara Mills Band — Original Blue Ridge Mountain folk with inspiration from the rich musical traditions tied to them

Food Trucks: Arepas on Wheels and Good Waffles & Co.

August 8, 2024

CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE DEBBY

Music: The Boomerangs — Playing rock music that spans multiple generations with tight harmonies and rich leads

Food Trucks: Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill and Popito’s Pizza

August 15, 2024

Music: Mayday — Mayday is a pop-rock band from Cville and Richmond featuring four-part harmonies, trumpet solos, and original music by frontman Theocles.

Food Trucks: Raclette on the Run and Blue Ridge Pizza

August 22, 2024

Music: James 3 Band — Enjoy an evening of Country, Rockabilly, and blues!

Food Trucks: Sweet Jane’s Kitchen, Vision BBQ and Good Waffles & Co.

August 29, 2024

Music: Boxed Lunch — A Charlottesville-based indie rock/folk band led by the songwriting duo of Justin Storer and Joel Streeter. Known for their killer vocal harmonies and catchy songs, Boxed Lunch recalls classic ’70s bands like Fleetwood Mac.

Food Trucks: Farmacy, Vision BBQ, and Raclette on the Run

September 5, 2024

Music: Small Town Rodeo — A traditional string band wrangling a perfect mix of bluegrass, outlaw country, classic rock, Americana, and newer roots music

Food Trucks: Vision BBQ, Arepas on Wheels, and Blue Ridge Pizza

September 12, 2024

Music: The Root Cellar Remedy — “Bonfire Rock,” rooted in an ever-evolving hybrid of rock, folk, blues, alternative & outlaw country

Food Trucks: Two Brother’s Southwestern Grill, Raclette on the Run, and Popito’s Pizza

September 19, 2024

Music: Ken Farmer & The Authenticators — Fresh originals and vintage covers rooted in classic blues, country, and rock

Food Trucks: Raclette on the Run, Popito’s Pizza, and Sweet Jane’s Kitchen

September 26, 2024

Music: Don’t Look Up — Music in many styles, including traditional Chicago and Delta blues with a touch of vintage rock & roll

Food Trucks: Farmacy, Arepas on Wheels, and Vision BBQ