On July 3, bask in the bright July sun and beautiful grounds of Montpelier at the Orange County Music Fest—a celebration of music, summer, history, and America. After you explore the Madisons’ home and gardens, rock out to country music favorites, including Chris Cagle, The Kentucky Headhunters, James Tamelcoff, and more lively acts all night long. “We want to bring togetherness and something spectacular to the community and celebrate the history of Virginia as well as the history of Montpelier,” says Tina Viramontes, Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s executive director. The festival will also highlight local breweries, food, and art vendors throughout the venue for an extra tie-in to community uplift. OrangeVaChamber.com
Featured photo of country music artist James Tamelcoff performing in February at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville; photo by James Tamelcoff. This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2026 issue.
