Virginia - January Events

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

• January 1 - December 31 -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting Tours
  Wine Education: Let a local vineyard grower do the driving and pamper you in casual luxury! Tour with Arcady Vineyard, recommended by Frommer's. Tour fee includes: guide/driver, pick up and return to your B&B/Hotel, all tasting fees, bottled water & soda, gourmet cheese, local chocolate and fruit plate.
  Fee: $125 per person all-inclusive feeTime: Pick up at 1p.m., return 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• 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

• 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 Weekend -- Wine Lovers Weekend in Charlottesville
  Wine Education: Check into Arcady Vineyard B&B, the only one in Charlottesville with a vineyard, on Friday. Enjoy a wine and cheese welcome! Tasting wine tour Saturday afternoon includes all expenses and a deluxe cheese plate. Jr suite amenities for the wine lover and full breakfast are complimentary. 1376 Sutlers Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $725 - $775 plus tax for twoTime: Friday check-in, Sunday check-out Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• 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

• Every Saturday -- Virgina Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste the best of Virginia wines each Saturday at Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe, 408 Mill Street, Historic Occoquan Virginia 22125. Representatives from a different Virginia Winery will provide samples of their wines.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 494.1622

• 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

• 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

• TBA -- Epiphany Tree Burning
  Celebration: Discover this 'Old World' tradition as area residents and visitors gather on the Buchanan Town Park on Lowe Street to enjoy carols and light refreshments on Twelfth Night culminating in a bon fire made from the Town's Holiday tree and dozens of family Christmas trees. Downtown Buchanan, 19753 Main Street, Buchanan
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 254.1212

• TBA -- Annual Barrel Tasting at Hartwood Winery
  Wine Education: Become a true wine connoisseur. Join Hartwood Winery to taste the wine before its time. Sample wine directly from the barrel and compare it with finished bottled wines. 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg
  Fee: $15Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 752.4893

• TBA -- Winter Wine Trail
  Wine Education: Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake Anna! Buy a passport ticket for only $10 and you will get a souvenir wine glass, tasting at each winery, visit with craft vendors, check out promotions and possibly squeeze in a Barrel Tasting or two. Please Note that Heart of Virginia Wine Trails can be completed any weekend during normal hours of operation.
  Fee: $10Time: Varies Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- New Year's Day 2010 Brunch
  Celebration: Join us to celebrate the New Year at a brunch at the winery. Menu by Genevieve DelFosse and wine from DelFosse Winery. Reservations required. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $45 per personTime: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• TBA -- Ravishing Red Days of Winter
  Wine Education: Join us for this special cellar tasting. We will be tasting our 2008 red wines from the barrel and comparing them to our award winning 2007 wines - Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Le Renard Rouge. Reservations required. Fox Meadow Winery, 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 636.6777

• TBA -- Rt. 9 Barrel Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste all that Route 9 Wineries have to offer! Ticket includes wine-tasting from the barrels and tasting rooms at Loudoun Valley Vineyards, Sunset Hills & Doukenie. Includes souvenir glass. Please call the vineyard to purchase tickets. Loudoun Valley Vineyards, 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford
  Fee: $35Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 882.3375

• TBA -- Kid's Winter Carnival
  Family Fun: The Kid's Winter Carnival is an event where families can escape the winter time blues and enjoy an indoor carnival atmosphere with rides, food and games. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem
  Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: (540) 375.3004

• TBA -- Heart of Virginia Chili Cook-off Weekend
  Celebration: Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake Anna! You will get a souvenir wineglass, tasting and a special gift upon completion of the trail. During this weekend you will get to sample chili from each winery then we ask you to vote at the end of the trail for your favorite. The winning winery will get bragging rights for a year.
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Ghost Watch at Historic Centre Hill Mansion
  Historic: Since the late nineteenth century, when the ghosts of Civil War soldiers were first heard in the mansion, January 24th has been the night of 'ghostly activity' at historic Centre Hill Mansion. Tours of the house focus on Centre Hill's numerous ghost stories. Tours begin every 15 minutes and tickets are available at the Petersburg Visitors Center in Old Towne. Centre Hill Mansion, 1 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg
  Fee: $5 AdultsTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 733.2400

• TBA -- Champagne Decadence
  Wine & Food Education: Come learn the secrets of Champagne making while flirting with diverse delicacies from the great Champagne regions of the World. Space is limited. Cocktail attire required. RSVP by January 2, 2010. Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: $50 per person/$90 per coupleTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687