• July 11 - 12 -- Gray Ghost's 15th Anniversary Celebration
  Celebration: Join Gray Ghost as we celebrate 15 years of winemaking excellence! Festivities include wine tasting, winery tours, vineyard tours, live music, Civil War camp, firing of a replica Civil War cannon and local vendors. Join us for all the fun! 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• July 18-19 -- Wine & Cheese Weekend at Burnley Vineyards
  Wine & Food Education: Compare the flavors of cheese with our wines. A fun way to learn about cheese & wine. Cheeses from Virginia, the US and Europe, and other items to nibble. 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville
  Fee: $10 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828

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

• Every Friday Night -- Friday Night Rendezvous at Veramar
  Celebration: Celebrate TGIF with extended evening hours at Veramar Vineyards. Be sure to try our famous Wine-A-Rita. Get a free glass of Wine-A-Rita when you bring in your Veramar glass and a friend. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• May 4 - October 26 -- Cascades Farmers Market
  Market: Come enjoy local produce and goods at this open-air farmers market every Sunday at The Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• 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

• 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 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

• 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 -- 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

• 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

• May 12 - October 27 -- Reston Farmers Market
  Market: Every Saturday local farmers and producers set up shop at the Lake Anne Village Center in Reston for the weekly farmers market.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 642.0128

• May 5 - October 27 -- Leesburg Farmers Market
  Market: Every Saturday, come taste the delights of fresh produce and original local products. Every Saturday in the Parking Lot of the Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• May - October -- Danville Community Market
  Market: The Danville Community Market offers an opportunity to explore the local produce and goods every Saturday. Come browse in our open air market! The Crossing, 629 Craghead Street, Danville.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 797.8961

• May 5 - October 27 -- Middleburg Farmers Market
  Market: Every Saturday stop by to taste some delights from local farmers and producers. Between 200-408 Stonewall Avenue (behind the Community Center), Middleburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• May 3 - November 29 -- Burke Centre Farmers Market
  Market: Come pick up fresh produce and goods every Saturday at the Burke Centre Farmers Market. VRE Parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 642.5173

• May - October -- Radford Farmers Market
  Market: Want to experience the wonders of local produce and goods? Come to the Radford Farmers Market every Saturday. Norwood Square, East Main Street, Downtown Radford.
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 731.3656

• 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 -- 3rd Anniversary Celebration - Gadino Cellars
  Celebration, Live Music: Wear your wildest Hawaiian shirt and enjoy a taste of the Island with our pineapple chicken and light finger foods accompanied by award winning Gadino wines. Listen to the inspired and multi-talented singer/songwriter and guitarist Danny Schneible. Win a gift certificate good toward the purchase of your favorite Gadino wine in one of our two raffles for all Hawaiian shirt participants. 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 987.9292

• TBA -- Horse & Hound Wine Festival
  Festival, Family fun: The FNB Horse & Hound Wine Festival invites you to participate in this 4th annual event. Come join us on the gracious grounds of Johnson's Orchards. Rain or shine. No coolers or other beverages allowed. 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford.
  Fee: Tasters $10 Advance, $15 Day of, $5 Non-Tasters, Children under 12 & DogsTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• TBA -- Daylily & Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Enjoy the beautiful gardens of the nationally renowned Viette Farm & Nursery, taste wines from many of Virginia's award winning wineries, sample some of the finest brewed beers, arts & crafts, seminars presented by horticultural & culinary experts and kids activities. Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, 994 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville, VA
  Fee: VariesTime: 9a.m.-6p.m Sat/12p.m.-5p.m. Sun Phone Number: (540) 949.8203

• TBA -- FloydFest
  Festival, Live Music: The beautiful 80-acre venue off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia hosts the annual event FloydFest. Featuring three days of music, art, and entertainment for the whole family. Showcasing stages of Americana, Blues, Bluegrass and Cajun and family fun galore! Blue Cow Pavillion, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 170.5, Floyd
  Fee: $30/day, $130/wkend Time: Varies Phone Number: (540) 745.3378

• TBA -- Black Dog Wine & Blues Festival at Chateau Morrisette
  Live Music: Two musical acts will perform on the festival stage. Food, local crafters, artisans and vendors. Barrel shaving demonstrations throughout the day. Admission includes music, wine glass, tour and tasting. Picnics, coolers or outside food & beverages are not permitted. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd, VA
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the gate/Children under 12 FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• TBA -- Jazz 'n July
  Live Music: The Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan, Inc. presents their third annual Jazz 'n July. The event will begin with a silent auction, followed by music from this year's featured performers, local Richmond artists, Ban Caribe. Fine Creek Vineyards, 2630 Huguenot Trail, Powhatan, VA
  Fee: $15Time: 5 p.m - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 598.5553

• TBA -- Horton Vineyards Annual Pig Roast
  Celebration: Live music, meal with all the fixin's and wine tasting make this our best event of the year. Food available from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Paid reservations required. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, VA
  Fee: $20 includes food & glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• TBA -- Key West Wine Fest at Breaux Vineyards
  Celebration, Live Music: Breaux Vineyards is taking you down to the Islands, Mon! Havanna day dreamin? Us too! Come for our 3rd annual Key West Fest and join us as we ease into a Caribbean state of mind! Live Buffet cover band and a Reggae band will take you to a different latitude. Caribbean cuisine Parrot Heads welcome! All pre-purchased are discounted. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Hillsboro, VA
  Fee: Adults 13/15 Kids 8/10 - advance/door Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 x202

• TBA -- Stars in the Sky
  Celebration: The Virginia Peninsula's biggest July 4th event features nationally known entertainers, food vendors, children's rides and fireworks over the James River. Fees for children's rides and food and beverages will be for sale. Downtown Superblock and Victory Landing Park.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 926.1400

• TBA -- Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival
  Festival, Wine Education: Come celebrate the taste of over 100 unique, diverse & flavorful wines! The Maryland Wineries want you to sample the essences of their best grapes while expanding your tongue's tastes. Wine seminars, Cooking demo's & shop amongst the unique artists. Anne Arundel Fairgrounds, Annapolis, Maryland.
  Fee: $20 Advance/$25 On-site/$18 Groups (20+)Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 830.3976

• TBA -- Oakencroft Tomato/Salsa Festival
  Reception, Live Music: Tastings of all our great wines, tours, bring a picnic, sit by the lake. Light fare and music. Music by Beleza Brasil. 1486 Oakencroft Lane, Charlottesville.
  Fee: $10 per person, includes wine glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 296.4188 x21

• TBA -- Mystery Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: We will have 4 flights of wine. One of our wines will be in each flight. We will give you a list of all wines tasted, but not in the correct order. Try to guess where each wine comes from. Items to nibble available. Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828

• TBA -- Virginia Cantaloupe Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Come experience hot fun in the summer sun, cantaloupe juice dripping off your chin, the great music of Delbert McClinton echoing through the crowd, and old and new friends calling hello. An evening of great entertainment, a tantalizing menu, and of course, plenty of juicy all-you-can-eat famous Halifax County cantaloupe. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Halifax County Fairgrounds, South Boston Speedway Entrance.
  Fee: $30 Advance OnlyTime: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 572.3085

• TBA -- Wine Down the Music Trail
  Festival: A celebration of fine wine, music, food and mountain crafts on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Wine Down the Music Trail is a two day event featuring tastings from Virginia and North Carolina wineries, live music, and an Artist's Village showcasing the finest regional artisans. Blue Cow Arts Pavillion, milepost 170.5 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd, VA
  Fee: $18 in advance, $22 at the gateTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 745.FEST

• TBA -- Wine & Whiskers
  Benefit: The event features wine tastings, a cash wine bar, light fare and desserts, silent auction, door prizes and live music from Twelve Row Barley. All proceeds benefit the Fredericksburg area SPCA's new humane care facility. Reservations required. Eat, Drink & be Charitable! Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
  Fee: $40Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085