- December 4, 5 & 6 and 11, 12 & 13
-- Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Holiday: Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours! "Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. The tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon. 3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon
Fee: $18 Adults/$12 Children 11 and underTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 780.2000 - December 4 - 5
-- Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost
Holiday, Celebration: See the world's largest cork Christmas display containing over 60,000 cork, complete with a Christmas tree, sleigh and reindeer, Santa's chair and candelabra! Enjoy a vast array of holiday foods and wine. Collect the 16th in a series of limited edition holiday glasses. Guess the corks on the new cork decoration. Admission includes wine tasting, food and collectible holiday glass. 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville
Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869 - December 4, 11 & 18
-- Dickens of a Christmas
Holiday, Family Fun: Dickens is a beloved holiday festival in the Historic City Farmers Market in Downtown Roanoke spanning the first three Fridays in December. There's fun for the entire family with horse drawn carriage rides, street performers, music and dance, vendors, outdoor holiday movie, pet costume contest, kids zone, holiday parade and much more. Downtown Roanoke
Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (540) 342.2028 - December 5 - 6
-- Prince Michel's Holiday Open House
Celebration: Come out to Prince Michel and enjoy free samples from our diverse line of gourmet foods. Shop for the most unique gifts in the largest winery gift shop in the state of Virginia! Of course you may also sample Prince Michel's wines free of charge, as always. 154 Winery Lane, Leon
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 800.9463 - December 5
-- Holiday Open House at Breaux Vineyards
Celebration: Happy Holidays from Breaux Vineyards! Join us for complimentary Holiday cookies this weekend, mulled wine and specials on your favorite wines. Browse our gift shop and take advantage of our Holiday sales. Breaux Vineyards gift certificates, wooden gift boxes and library wines available. Unique items for the wine lover are limitless! 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
Fee: $10 Tasting FeeTime: 11a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 x202 - December 5-6
-- Holiday Open House at Chateau Morrisette
Holiday, Reception: Catch the spirit of the season and start the holidays with beautifully seasonal decorations, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, mulled wine, sparkling cider, winery tours and wine tastings. Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865 - December 5 - 6
-- Rockbridge Winery Holiday Open House
Celebration: Sample our award winning wines and holiday snacks while shopping for that special gift for your favorite wine lover. 35 Hill View Lane, Raphine
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 511.WINE - December 5-6
-- Heart of Virginia Jingle Bell Wine Trail
Celebration: Tour central Virginia's 4 premier wineries, James River, Grayhaven, Cooper and Lake Anna. Fee includes souvenir glass, light fare, all tasting fees and special gift at the end of the Trail. Buy your ticket at any participating winery.
Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253 - December 5 - 6
-- Deck the Halls Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley!
Holiday, Celebration: Visit the wineries of the Shenandoah Valley and check out the Shenandoah Caverns! Along this trail sample award winning wines, experience breathtaking scenery, seasonal colors, exceptional mountain vistas, and most interesting attractions with a special regional flair. The purchase of a grapevine wreath for $20 at your starting venue is your beginning to receive these lovely ornaments free of charge at each stop you make. Limousine transportation available.
Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 436.9463 - December 8
-- French Wine Dinner at Roof Terrace Restaurant
Food & Wine Education, Dining: Join the Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar for a four-course dinner paired with a selection of French wines by Chef de Cuisine Vatche Benguian and Pastry Chef Ben McCormick. There will also be a discussion led by professional chef and author Summer Whitford. For details and reservations, call the Roof Terrace Restaurant, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Fee: $95Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (202) 416.8555 - December 10
-- Christmas Around the World Winemaker's Dinner
Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the coming of Christmas with Ms. Clause, Kristen Parsons. Share holiday cheer with friends and family by treating them to our International Christmas Dinner. It's a perfect way to start this year's season of merriment and love. Pearmund Cellars Winery, 6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
Fee: $99, plus tax & gratuityTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 347.3475 - December 12-13
-- Holiday Open House at Cooper Vineyards
Celebration: Low on liquid assets? Stock up for the holidays with wine and gifts from Cooper Vineyards. Light fare. 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253 - December 12
-- Sangria Saturday at Sans Soucy Vineyards
Celebration: Beautiful sunset, great music, great people, great Sangria! Join us for Spanish Soup or a seasonal dish with live music. Call for reservations. Sans Soucy Vineyards, 1571 Mount Calvary Road, Brookneal
Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 376.WINE - December 12
-- Champagne, Sparklers & Hors d'oeuvres
Celebration: Join us as we forget about stressful Christmas shopping & sip on fine Champagnes & Sparkling Wines. We will serve gourmet hors d’oeuvres to compliment these Merry Sparklers. Call for reservations. Willowcroft Farm Vineyards, 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg
Fee: $12Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.8161 - December 12 - 13
-- Holiday Open House at Chateau Morrisette
Holiday, Reception: Catch the spirit of the season and start the holidays with beautifully seasonal decorations, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, mulled wine, sparkling cider, winery tours and wine tastings. Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865 - December 12
-- Holiday Open House at Tomahawk Mill Winery
Celebration: Enjoy wine tasting and holiday refreshments. Special discounts for last minute gifts or stocking stuffers. 9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 432.1063 - December 12
-- Santa Claus Visits Gray Ghost Vineyards
Holiday: Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa. Free gift for each child. Bring your children and grandchildren. Cameras encouraged. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville
Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869 - December 13
-- 6th Annual Holiday Open House at Woodland Vineyard
Celebration: Celebrate the holiday season at Woodland Vineyard. Join us for wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres, our signature mulled wine and holiday cheer! We will also have hot cider and cookies for the kids. 15501 Genito Road, Midlothian
Fee: $5 per person/$8 per familyTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 739.2774 - December 18
-- Holiday Winemaker's Dinner at Valhalla Vineyards
Wine & Food Education: Come join owners James and Debra Vascik atop the property for a night of food, wine and fun. Valhalla Vineyards, 6500 Mt. Chestnut Road, Roanoke
Fee: $80Time: Call for information Phone Number: (540) 725.9463 - December 31
-- The Masked Ball at Veritas Vineyard & Winery
Celebration: Wine and hors d'oeuvers followed by a five-course winemaker's dinner at 8 p.m. in Saddleback Hall. There will be dancing until midnight, when the masks come off and the champagne flows! Breakfast follows at 12:30 a.m. So bring your mask and your dancing shoes to have great food, wine, and fun to bring in the New Year 2010. Black tie optional. Reservations required. 151 Veritas Lane, Afton
Fee: Call for reservationsTime: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (540) 456.8000
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 $6 (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! Guest are always welcome to bring their own picnic, as well. Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville
Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun & Mon Fed Holidays 11a.m. - 5p.m./Jan-Feb Open Sat-Sun & Mon Fed Hol 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) RELAXVA - Wine Tours held Daily
-- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting & Brewery Tours
Wine Education: Join Arcady Vineyard LLC for a custom wine tour of the Charlottesville Wine Country for one all-inclusive price! Rates include: owner/guide, pickup, bottled water and sodas, transportation, tasting fees, cheese platter.
Fee: $115 Mon-Fri/$125 Sat-SunTime: Call for information Phone Number: (434) 872.9475 - Saturdays in December
-- Estate Wine Club Lounge
Wine Education: Join us every Saturday in December for barrel tastings, caroling and holiday festivities. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100 - 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: (540) 723.8800 - Thursdays, October-December
-- Food & Wine Pairings at Gabriel Archer Tavern
Wine & Food Education: Gabriel Archer Tavern at The Williamsburg Winery provides a relaxed evening of good food and good wine. Our Senior Wine Consultant and Chef will create a special menu based on fresh seasonal foods that pair well with specially selected Williamsburg Winery wines. 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg
Fee: $55Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 258.0899 x117 - 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 - Third Friday of the Month
-- Firelight Fridays at Barren Ridge Vineyards
Celebration, Live Music: Please join us in the beautiful Audrey Blackford Room for an evening of wine, music, and dancing. Featuring different entertainment each month and catering by South River Grill. Pre-ordered meals are available via our website. We hope to see you there! 984 Barren Ridge Road, Fishersville
Fee: $10 includes glassTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 248.3300 - 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 - Saturday-Sunday: December 6-21
-- Christmas Time's A Coming Open House
Celebration: Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707 - Saturdays, November 7 - April 24
-- Leesburg Winter Market
Market: Every Saturday, come taste the delights of fresh produce and original local products. Parking Lot of the Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - Noon Phone Number: (540) 454.8089 - Saturday & Sunday
-- Premier Tasting Experience at Tarara
Wine & Food Education: Intimate, hour-long tastings of seven premium Tarara wines, complete with select food pairings. Purchase tickets online or call for information. Walk-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
Fee: $20Time: 12:30 p.m./2 p.m./3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100 x251 - TBA
-- Ingleside Vineyards Holiday Open House
Celebration: In December we will be celebrating the holiday season with refreshments, tours, tastings (including mulled wine), and special holiday wine and gift specials. Our gift shop has been called the best at a Virginia winery. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
Fee: Call for informationTime: Sat 10a.m.-5p.m./Sun 12p.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687 - TBA
-- Ali d'Oro Release
Holiday, Celebration: Come and celebrate the Festive Season with the First Release of our late harvest wine, Ali d'Oro, named for our owner's late father, Ali Rafat. Sample artisan chocolate made with this special, limited production wine! Wine available for sale by the glass, bottle or in our special gift box. Cross Keys Vineyards, 6011 East Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford
Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 234.0505 - TBA
-- Winter Solstice at Tarara
Live Music: Celebrating the season of winter with warming red wines, fireside and live music. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100 - TBA
-- Holiday/Christmas Open House
Celebration: Join us in tasting new releases including Riesling and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available. Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville, VA
Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828 - TBA
-- Ingleside Vineyards Holiday Open House
Celebration: In December we will be celebrating the holiday season with refreshments, tours, tastings (including mulled wine), and special holiday wine and gift specials. Our gift shop has been called the best at a Virginia winery. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
Fee: Call for informationTime: Sat 10a.m.-5p.m./Sun 12p.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687 - TBA
-- Virgina Dare Flotilla for Toys Boat Parade
Holiday; Benefit: The evening parade and it's dazzling light show cruises from the VA Dare Marina to Hales Ford Bridge, back down the Roanoke channel to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park and back to port. All participants and spectators please bring an unwrapped toy for children of need in the area.
Fee: Call for information Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 297.7100 - TBA
-- Holiday Open House at James River Cellars
Celebration: It is the season for celebrating with friends, family and of course our seasonal wines. Taste our award winning wines, check out our gift shop, visit with special craft vendors and pick up some unique Holiday gifts. Stock up on wine, gifts and especially, holiday cheer! 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen
Fee: Call for informationTime: Fri & Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m./Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516 - TBA
-- The Grand Illumination
Holiday, Family Fun: Colonial Williamsburg heralds the Christmas season with candles, fireworks and music during Grand Illumination. Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums provide 18th century music as costumed performers present holiday entertainment found in Williamsburg two centuries ago.
Fee: FreeTime: 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) HISTORY - TBA
-- Olde Towne Music Festival
Holiday, Live Music: Portsmouth celebrates the best of local & regional music groups and choirs & musicians featured in venues along High Street. Enjoy bonfires, strolling characters and children's activities.
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 393.8481 - TBA
-- Holiday Parade at the Beach
Holiday, Family fun: Celebrate the holiday season with the 14th Annual Holiday Parade at the Beach, coming to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, antique autos, decorated fire trucks, and even Santa himself arriving on his own special lighted float. Rain date is Sunday, December 7. 15th Street to 25th Street along Atlantic Avenue.
Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 425.3111 - TBA
-- Holiday Open House
Celebration: Come in out of the cold and enjoy our fruit wines and meads. We'll show you how our wines pair with foods. Find a unique gift for someone special from our gift shop or wine selection. Enjoy wine and food pairings, soup, and hot mulled wine. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery, 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford
Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (434) 361.1266 - TBA
-- New Years Eve Dinner
Dining: Celebrate the New Year with us at Palladio Restaurant. Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Melissa Close and expertly paired with five Barboursville wines. Reservations required. 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville
Fee: $155 per person, all-inclusiveTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.3824 - TBA
-- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday: Roanoke County cordially invites you to attend The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Christmas Carols by Roanoke County's After School for Kids participants. Light refreshments will be served. All activities will be held outside, weather permitting. Front Lawn of Tanglewood Mall near Cal Spa.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 387.6078 ext. 251
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