• April 4 -- Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
  Celebration, Wine Education: Held in the foyer of the barrel room, this candlelit, black-tie optional evening features past vintages of Gray Ghost's Cabernets. The evening includes gourmet hors d'oeuvres and discussion. Advanced ticket purchase required. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• April 5 -- Oe-knowledge Seminar
  Wine Education: Tarara is wound up about getting screwed, in a good way! From this point forward, Tarara wines will be skirted and capped in revolutionary regalia and we are thrilled to pour a little of our initiative for you. Join us for an informal introduction to the marvels of this new seal including its implications for quality and convenience!
  Fee: $16 per person/free to wine club membersTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• April 17 - 19 -- Tarara's Tax-Relief Tastings
  Enjoy complimentary tastings and specials to de-stress after submitting the Big One! 13648 Tarara Ln Leesburg, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

Ongoing Events

• Year-Round -- Picnic Specials at Gray Ghost
  Recreation: Gray Ghost offers picnic specials year-round! A block of cheese and basket of crackers for $5 (serves 2-3 people). Enjoy a bottle or glass of wine and relax in the gazebo and garden or the gorgeous Mosby Lounge. We look forward to your next visit! Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• Wine Getaway Two Night Package -- Wine Dinner Getaway
  Reception: Two evenings of choice at the Inn at Monticello , gourmet breakfasts and afternoon wine and refreshments. Bottle of wine and two glasses. Dinner at upscale local restaurant, includes any menu item tax and tip, map and guide to area wineries, 1188 Scottsville Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $556 - $589Time: Choose any two evenings at the Inn Phone Number: (877) RELAX VA

• Wine Tours held Daily -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting Tours
  Wine Education: Join Arcady Vineyard, LLC for a custom wine tour of the Charlottesville Wine Country for one all-inclusive price! Arcady picks you up at 1pm, escorting you to four wineries, serving an appetizer platter midway. Rates include: owner/guide, pickup, bottled water and sodas, transportation, tasting fees, cheese platter.
  Fee: $100 Mon-Thu; $115 Fri - SunTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Saturdays, November 3 - April 26 -- Leesburg Winter Farmers Market
  Market: By buying your fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs at the Farmers Markets you are supporting local agriculture, as all the vendors are local to this area. That means you are also getting the very freshest produce possible as many crops are picked and brought to market within 24 hours. Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• January 25 - April 26 -- Tarara Winery 'Wich Wine Pairings
  Wine & Food Education: Dressed in anything from a wheat pita to Wonderbread, the sandwich matched with the refined but approachable upper crust of Virginia vino! Discover the greatest pairing since sliced bread when you sandwich yourself between seasonal twists on this classic preparation and a glass of Tarara wine! Tarara Winery, Leesburg, VA
  Fee: $16 - includes sandwich & glass of wine Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• Wednesdays -- Dinner & Dancing with Jimmy O
  Celebration: Enjoy your favorite wine with our delicious cuisine and dance to your acoustic favorites as Jimmy O performs live at South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro
  Fee: No Cover Charge Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567

• Every Thursday -- Peninsula Fine Arts Center - Arts Cafe
  Exhibition, Reception: The public is invited to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center for an evening of chardonnay, coffee and conversation in the Arts Cafe, 101 Museum Drive, Newport News
  Fee: PFAC Members Free/Non-members $3Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 596.8175

• Thirsty Thursday at Veramar -- Thirsty Thursday at Veramar
  Wine Education: "Thirsty Thursday" at Veramar. Take a break from the work week on "Thirsty Thursday" with a relaxing drive out to the mountains and receive a 10% discount on all wine purchases. Sip a glass of Veramar wine while gazing at the mountains. Bring a picnic to Veramar's wine garden. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA
  Fee: $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• Thursdays -- Terra Cotta Weekly Wine Tastings
  Wine Education: Each Thursday, we'll have a few bottles of wine open for you to taste. We'll also offer cheeses and even advice on pairing the wines with food items. Each week we will focus on a particular area of the world, or on a particular grape variety, or even on wines from a particular distributor. Terra Cotta, 3113 Valley Avenue, Winchester
  Fee: $5 Applied Toward Any PurchaseTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 723.8800

• Every Friday Night -- Fireside Friday Night Buffet
  Dining: Enjoy a light selection of food in the Ballroom, then join us fireside in the D'Vine Lounge or New Orlean's style courtyard. Potomac Point Winery, 275 Decatur Road, Stafford
  Fee: $12.99 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 446.2266

• Fridays on the Patio -- James River Cellars
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for our Fridays on the Patio events every 4th Friday of the month, select months every 2nd and 4th Friday! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food, tour and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Rain or Shine. No outside alcohol allowed. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
  Fee: $13.34 plus tax, per personTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• Every Friday Night -- Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Join us for a wine class and tasting. We will taste grape by grape and country by country. You will know what you like and why you like it by the end! The Wine Cellar, 2017 Walmart Drive, Midlothian.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 378.0165

• Fridays & Saturdays -- Weekly Tastings at D'Vine Wines
  Wine Education: Sample different wines from around the world. 25 West Jubal Early Drive, Winchester
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m./Sat. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 662.WINE

• Wine Dinners -- Themed Wine Dinner - Monthly
  Wine Education, Dining: Join us for a special wine dinner on the fourth Thursday of every month as we pair food and wine from around the world. Reservations Required. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro.
  Fee: VariesTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567

• TBA -- 16th Annual James River Wine Festival
  Festival: The popular and famous James River Wine Festival is back! Enjoy fine wines and entertainment at the Innsbrook Pavillion, Richmond, VA
  Fee: $13/advance, $18/gateTime: Sat: 12 p.m. -7 p.m. Sun., 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 353.1525

• TBA -- April Fools Wine Festival
  Festival: Join Cooper, Grayhaven, Green Springs, James River and Lake Anna for a two day wine festival on the Grounds of James River Cellars Winery. Wine tasting, live music, craft vendors, and food vendor, B&B Seafood. Picnics, children and pets welcome. Rain or Shine.
  Fee: $12 Advance/$17 Day of EventTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Poor Man's Day at Veramar Vineyard
  Celebration: Chase away those IRS blues away with an all day 5% discount on bottles of wine! Come tour the vineyard bud break. 905 Quarry Road Berryville, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- Southern Women's Show
  Festival: We have something for everyone. From savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas & healthy lifestyle tips. Plus, you won't want to miss our trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes. Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
  Fee: $8 Advance, $9 At the DoorTime: Fri 10a.m. - 8p.m./Sat 10a.m.-7p.m./Sun 11a.m.-6p.m. Phone Number: (800) 849.0248 Ext. 110

• TBA -- Appalachian Folk Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Join in a celebration of Appalachian heritage, culture, stories, and music at Virginia's Explore Park, located astride the Roanoke River in Roanoke and Bedford Counties. Entertainment includes Castlebay, Guilford Courthouse Fife and Drums, New Roanoke Jug Band, Shenandoah Sunrise, traditional musicians Joseph Helfrich and Wayne Seymour, and Ferrum's Jack Tale Players.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 Phone Number: (800) 842.9163

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Blind Wine Tasting of Old Town
  Wine Education, Auction: The 3rd Annual Blind Wine Tasting and Silent Auction look to be another outstanding event. The event benifits The Foundation Fighting Blindness. Enjoy the blues sounds of EXIT 10 BAND, gourmet food, wines for around the world and bid on one of a kind auction items. Hilton of Old Town Alexandria, 1767 King St, Alexandria, VA
  Fee: $55.00 per ticket OR $100 per pairTime: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (793) 346.4369

• TBA -- 15th Annual Spring Barrel Tasting & Focus On Cheese
  Food & Wine Education: Taste and enjoy our full range of wines with a large assortment of special international cheeses. Admission includes glass, cellar tours, unlimited cheese tasting, and a vertical tasting of our Cabernet Franc Wines. Rain or Shine. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on our deck. Autumn Hill Vineyards, 301 River Drive Stanardsville
  Fee: $7Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 985.6100

• TBA -- Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival
  Festival: Join us for the 8th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro. This outdoor event boasts non-stop lectures, live music, vendors and wine tasting.
  Fee: $12, Age 16 and under free with paying adultTime: Call for information and tickets Phone Number: (540) 836.9367

• TBA -- Spring Open House at Chateau Morrisette
  Celebration: Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, winery tours, wine tastings and discounts on gifts and wines during our salute to spring open house for Kennel Club Members, guests and visitors. 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593-2865

• TBA -- Horton Vineyards Spring Barrel Tasting
  Celebration, Wine Education: Taste the New 2007 wines and tour the cellars of our stone winery. There will be discussions on viticulture and winemaking throughout the day. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, VA
  Fee: $5 includes glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• TBA -- Monticello Wine Trail Festival
  Festival: First Wine Festival of the year! 18 to 22 of Virginia's Shenandoah Area Wineries, approximately 35 craft and food vendors, live entertainment, childrens' area.
  Fee: $15.00 advance $20.00 at gateTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 339.9463