A Fest Less Ordinary

A full day of music, wine, food, beer, and vendors, all raising funds for A Farm Less Ordinary

🎶A Fest Less Ordinary: Year Three!

Great Music. Excellent Wine. Incredible Cause.

Join us for the third annual A Fest Less Ordinary! This year, A Fest Less Ordinary will be at the stunning 868 Estate Vineyards where we will have more space, great parking, and family-friendly amenities while continuing to raise money for A Farm Less Ordinary.

It's a day of incredible bands, set against a backdrop of Loudoun’s most scenic vines and delicious wines. Whether you’re here for the mission, the music, or the Merlot, this is a great way to spend a Sunday in Northern Virginia.

✨The Lineup & Experience

Set on the expansive 868 lawn, surrounded by lush vineyards and Blue Ridge views, A Fest Less Ordinary is a full day of live music from noon to 7PM featuring regional favorites:

• The Plate Scrapers – bluegrass jam (6:00PM)
• Black Masala- brassy New Orleans funk (1:00PM)
• Justin Trawick and the Common Good - Americana at its finest (4:00PM)
• The Woodshedders – Gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and honky-tonk tunes (2:00PM)
• Jane O'Neill - folk Americana singer-songwriter and storyteller(3:00PM)
• Wicked Sycamore - contemporary folk, Americans, and bluegrass blend (5:00)
• The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble - big band jazz! (noon)

For more details on the bands, see the Line Up section below.

Local Flavors: Hungry? Pair your music with delicious eats from our lineup of local food trucks.

Sips: Enjoy 868’s award-winning estate wines, ranging from crisp Chardonnays and bold reds to icy cold wine slushies. Not a wine drinker? We’ve got you covered with local beer from Lost Rhino and plenty of non-alcoholic beverages as well!

Marketplace: Shop our curated makers’ market featuring local vendors and artisans.

Community: Meet AFLO’s Growers, who will be there selling AFLO’s famous “punny” t-shirts and other farm products, practicing their retail and social skills.

❤️ Why Your Ticket Matters

We’re bringing the community together for a day of live music and local flavors in support of A Farm Less Ordinary (AFLO) which provides meaningful employment and a welcoming community to adults with intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities in our community. Ticket proceeds from this event go directly to A Farm Less Ordinary. You aren't just buying a ticket; you're growing opportunities. Come help us create a more inclusive world—one song at a time.