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When & Where to Find Local Farmers Markets
Living near rural areas means we can find fresh produce, dairy, and meat all around us.
And you can find all of those nearly every day of the week at our local farmer's markets.
Of course, most people know about the Charlottesville City Markets on Wednesday at Pen Park and Saturday near the Downtown Mall.
But did you know that Fluvanna County has their own market near Ace Hardware on Sunday mornings? And what about the The Little Market on Lampo on Tuesday nights?
Here is a list of farmers markets around Charlottesville (and the surrounding areas) that you won't want to miss!
SUNDAY
Fluvanna County Farmers Market
Crofton Plaza (by Ace Hardware)
11AM - 2PM April through October
facebook.com/fluvannafarmersmarket
TUESDAY
The Little Market at Lampo
205 Monticello Rd Charlott...
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5 Words & Phrases to Know Before Moving to Charlottesville
When I first moved to Charlottesville, I made the mistake of thinking I knew how to say local words & phrases. But I quickly realized that I was making it very obvious that I wasn't from around here. Over ten years later, you'll still know I'm a New Yorker from the way I say "cawfee" but at least I've learned how to say "Crozet."
Crozet is said "crow-zay." It does not rhyme with "closet." The first time I went to King Family Vineyards and they poured me a glass of "rosé from Crozet" and the pronunciation rhymed, it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. And that is officially the way I explain it to people now.
"Rye-oh Road." Not "Ree-oh." There are a few stories about how this pronunciation came to be. One is that an old map showed "R10" for a road or railroad stop named Route 10 in the area. Another story says that the pronunciation was changed to make outsiders stand out during the Civil War. Whatever the reason, we still say "Rye-oh" today.
"Icks"...
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Frozen Treats to Beat the Heat
When the temperature starts to climb, it seems like the perfect excuse to get some ice cream for an afternoon treat. Lucky for us, this area of Virginia has a great selection of shops where you can get classic ice cream sundaes and unique local flavors.
Here's a scoop-by-scoop guide on some of our summertime favorites.
Chandlers Ice Cream
936-962 River Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Don't blink or you'll miss this old school stand in Pantops serving soft-serve cones and shakes! Their menu of classic flavors & toppings is sure to hit the spot on a hot...
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Our Favorite Golf Courses in Charlottesville
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Make the Most of Your Home Tours
When you're on the hunt for a new home, the internet is typically the first place you'll go to see if a home fits your needs. While you can tell a lot from the photographs and information provided by a listing agent, nothing quite compares to walking into a house for the first time and seeing if it really has what you need in a home.
For many buyers, it is easeir to spend a weekend house hunting rather than trying to schedule home showings around work schedules, hobbies, and kids activities. But that can mean spending a few hours in the car on the weekend viewing different properties.
Here are some tips to make your weekend house hunting go more smoothly.
1. Plan Ahead
We set every buyer up on a home search to find all properties on the market that match their needs. Depending on how broad or narrow those fields are set can determine how many new homes are sent to you daily. When planning a weekend of house hunting, take yo...
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