Big Band Bash Benefitting Friends of the Rappahannock at DuCard Vineyards
Event Date
Sunday, May 25, 2025
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Put on Your Dancing Shoes for a Big Band Bash Benefiting Friends of the Rappahannock!
Join us on the lawn at DuCard for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, great food, and local wine—all to support the vital work of Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR).
FOR, our region’s leading environmental nonprofit, is facing a major challenge with the loss of millions in federal funding that powers their mission to act as the voice and active force for the Rappahannock River through advocacy, restoration, and education. They plant thousands of trees in Madison County and beyond every year (including through our joint Sipping for Saplings giveaway!)
They also had plans—now on hold – to build an outdoor education classroom to provide hands-on environment education for our kids and grandkids, including a River Explorers camp for 5th-7th graders on the banks of the Robinson River here in Madison (check out https://riverfriends.org/education/ for more information on FOR programs)
So, we’re throwing a classic DuCard-style summer party to help keep their incredible local work going strong! Together we can go a long way toward funding this important and unique outdoor environmental classroom
Live Music by Sentimental Journey Enjoy the sounds of a full 17-piece brass Big Band playing timeless favorites made famous by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more. Grab a sneak peek of their incredible sound here.
Delicious Local Fare Try Fabulous Foods Truck will be on site with fantastic eats, local Piratewench rum Cakes and more. DuCard will also offer a selection of gourmet local food options.
Tickets Tickets are $50.00 per person and include:
A one-year membership to Friends of the Rappahannock
A DuCard logo wine glass (for plenty of use and yours to take home!)
Admission to a beautiful afternoon of music and celebration
Kids and guests under 21 get in free!
Already a FOR member? Reach out to Katie Pomeroy (katie.pomeroy@riverfriends.org) for a discount code before purchasing.
Let’s make this event a success and help FOR continue their essential work to protect the river, our community, and the next generation of environmental stewards – and fund this important outdoor environmental education classroom.
