Every season brings a new reason to visit Charlottesville, Virginia, and there’s no better hotel for event-goers than UVA Inn at Darden.
 
Centrally located in University of Virginia’s North Grounds section, our historic property is walking distance from popular attractions and things to do like family weekend, UVA Reunion weekend, sports games and special lectures. Guests are also just 10 minutes from downtown’s cultural festivals, farmer’s markets, big-name concerts and ballet, opera and theater performances.
 
Whatever brings you to Charlottesville, UVA Inn at Darden is the perfect choice for experiencing the city like a local. View a full list of annual events on the Charlottesville tourism site. 

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UVA Basketball Home Games
John Paul Jones Arena - Click here for tickets.
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2/16 UVA Men's Basketball vs. Notre Dame 2:00 p.m.
2/21 UVA Women's Basketball vs. Louisville 7:00 p.m.
2/24 UVA Women's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech 3:00 p.m.
2/27 UVA Men's Basketball vs. Georgia Tech 7:00 p.m.
3/2 UVA Men's Basketball vs. Pitt 2:00 p.m.
3/9 UVA Men's Basketball vs. Louisville TBD

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Blind Wine Tasting Event
February 16 from 1-5:30 p.m.
Valley Road Vineyards
​Whether you are a veteran or novice wine lover, there is nothing like a blind tasting to help you truly appreciate this purely sensory wine tasting experience. A simple brown wrapper eliminates the expectations often created by labels and branding. You will identify the elements of the bouquet, savor the flavors on the palate, and describe the finish for yourself.  Click here to learn more.

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25th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book
March 20-24
The Virginia Festival of the Book brings together writers and readers to promote and celebrate books, reading, literacy, and literary culture over five days in Charlottesville and Albemarle County every March. Visit their website to learn more.

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Charlottesville 10 Miler
March 23
The area's oldest footrace. Learn more.

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Tom Tom Summit and Festival
April 8-14
Tom Tom’s signature event is a weeklong festival of ideas and culture that takes place in Charlottesville, Virginia, each April in conjunction with Thomas Jefferson’s birthday. This cross discipline, multi-venue experience transforms the historic downtown and empowers the innovators, who are envisioning a brighter future. Click here to learn more.

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Foxfield Spring Races
April 27
Tailgating and horse racing - need we say more? Click here to visit the Foxfield website.

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Historic Garden Week in Virginia
April 27-May 4
Garden tours and talks around the state. Learn more here.

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