Upcoming Events in Charlottesville

Boar’s Head Resort comes alive every season with several community and private events that allow guests to recreate, spectate and participate while enjoying the resort’s beautiful natural surroundings. Plan your next day trip or overnight adventure. If you are planning to stay, view our offers page for package deals, many of which include savings toward our seasonal events.

Alongside all of our exciting community events comes an array of elegant dining affairs that are open to the public. For ticket pricing and additional details, you can view our event calendar.

Special Olympics Xperience

Annual Event In January

"Xperience" Special Olympics tennis at its best. This three-day tennis extravaganza takes place at The Sports Club at Boar's Head Resort, one of the country’s finest tennis venues and a fitting location for the best Special Olympics tennis athletes in the nation. With the proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Virginia, this is an ace of an event!

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Dueling Pianos

Killer Keyz is one of America's top-rated dueling piano shows. This high-energy, interactive show has quickly become a favorite here at the resort.

Murder Mystery

Step into a world of mystery and become the detective you always wanted to be. Throughout the evening, you'll engage in captivating conversations, interrogations, and gather clues from your fellow suspects. Each show comes with a flavorful dinner, a new theme and an intriguing mystery to solve.

LOL! Comedy Weekend

Annual Event In February

Travelers and locals to the Charlottesville area looking for a laugh can join us for our annual LOL! Comedy Weekend. Welcoming professional jokers from all around, this festive weekend of comedy is accompanied by a fully stocked cash bar to get everyone primed and ready for the show.

Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival

Annual Event In March

Connoisseurs of craft beer will revel in a delicacy of live music combined with slow-cooked barbecue and some of the finest beers in our area. This lively, family-friendly event features local breweries and craft beers. Not into beer? No worries – ciders and kid's drinks are also available.

The Women's Open

Annual Event in Spring

Women’s professional tennis invades the clay courts at Boar's Head Sports Club. This unique outdoor tournament features top-100 talent and benefits Georgia's Friends in Charlottesville, VA.

Summer Celebration Series

Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day

The Green comes to life with live music, local food and spectacular drone and fireworks shows for holidays in the summer.

Men's Challenger

Annual Fall Event

The Charlottesville Men's Pro Challenger benefiting Special Olympics Virginia is an indoor men's tennis tournament that features top-100 talent from around the world. Spectators are invited to see the action that takes place on the indoor courts at Boar's Head Sports Club.

Turkey Trot 5k

Annual Event: Thanksgiving Morning

It's a Charlottesville turkey-day tradition! This 5k run or walk brings hundreds of runners to Boar's Head Resort every Thanksgiving morning to support UVA Children's.

Winter Wander

Event Date: November - December

The beauty of light and the whimsy of nature intertwine harmoniously at the Boar's Head Resort Winter Wander Trail of Lights. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other.

Breakfast with Santa

Annual Event in December

This holiday tradition runs on multiple weekends throughout the holiday season and comes complete with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the property.

Gingerbread Workshop

Annual Event in December

Design and build your own edible masterpiece at this ever-popular event. All of the ingredients and construction materials will be provided. Light refreshments and Boar’s Head homemade hot chocolate and cookies will be served. These workshops run for multiple days throughout the holiday season.