Virginia - July Events

• July 17 -- Breaux Vineyards Key West Festival
  Celebration: Breaux Vineyards will be transformed into a "Vineyard in Paradise" at the 5th Annual Key West Festival! Caribbean cuisine, hayrides, kids activities, and wine tasting all day. The reggae sounds of Conscious Vybes will take the stage at 11 a.m. followed by the Key West Band, a Buffett cover band. Join us for a day in paradise! 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: $15 Adults/$10 Kids & Designated Drivers Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 x 202

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 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

• 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

• Saturdays, April 4 - November 21 -- Staunton/Augusta Farmers' Market
  Market: "Home-grown and home-made from local producers". At the Market dock (on the south end) of the Augusta County Government Center on Rt. 11 in Verona
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 448.1937

• Every Sunday 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

• Sunday Afternoons June 7 - October 25 -- Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette
  Live Music: What Recession? Bring the family on Sunday afternoons for live music in the courtyard. Featuring local and regional musicians and entertainers. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase beginning at noon or bring your own picnic. Bring seating. We are located in a spectacular mountain setting in Floyd County off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 171 and 172.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• 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 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

• Every Friday Night June 5-August 28 -- Friday Night Rendezvous
  Wine Education: Celebrate TGIF with extended evening hours at Veramar. 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. Light fare available for purchase. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• Every Friday July 31 - October 30 -- Meet the Winemaker
  Wine Education: Meet the wine, cider or meadmaker and learn more about the craft and art of making wine, cider and mead. The Tasting Room is located in The Station on South Locust Street in Floyd across from The Floyd Country Store.
  Fee: $5Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (276) 398.2337

• Every Third Friday Night, June 19-September 18 -- Friday Nights Live! at Chateau Morrisette
  Live Music: Every Third Friday, we'll feature local musicians playing rock & roll and alternative music. Our grill will be open selling food, wine and beer. Bring your own seating! Rain or shine. Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 171 and 172, Floyd
  Fee: $8 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• Saturdays, May 9 - October 31 -- 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

• Saturdays, May 2 - October 31 -- 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

• Saturdays, May 2 - October 31 -- Burke Centre Farmers Market
  Market: Come pick up fresh produce and goods every Saturday at the Burke Centre Farmers Market. Virginia Railway Express Parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 642.5173

• Saturdays, May 2 - October 31 -- 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

• 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, May 2 - October 31 -- 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: 8 a.m. - Noon Phone Number: (540) 454.8089

• Saturdays, May 2 - October 31 -- 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

• TBA -- Renaissance Festival
  Festival: Enter a world of Medieval and Renaissance fantasy come to life. Fluttering flags & the festive tentage of Merchants offering wares from mystical lands and times, as well as the excitement of history made reality at Living History exhibitors display life in the Middle Ages. Historic Court Circle, Gloucester
  Fee: FreeTime: Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m./Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Phone Number: (804) 695.2355

• TBA -- A "Peachy" Open House
  Celebration: Sample peaches, nectarines and apples that we make into wine. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while walking out through the orchards and vineyard. Families will enjoy our farm animals. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• TBA -- Virginia Lake Festival
  Festival: Clarksville's Annual Virginia Lake Festival has been named "One of the Top 20 Events" by the Southeast Tourism Society for many years. Sand sculptors, live bands, balloonists, vendors, juried arts & crafts show, helicopter rides, antique cars and much more. Downtown Clarksville, 105 Second Street, Clarksville
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 374.2436

• TBA -- FloydFest
  Festival, Live Music: The beautiful 80-acre venue off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Southwest Virginia hosts the annual event FloydFest. Featuring four days of music, art, and entertainment for the whole family. Blue Cow Pavillion, Blue Ridge Parkway Mile Post 170.5, Floyd
  Fee: $60 a Day/$140 Weekend Time: 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. Phone Number: (540) 745.3378

• TBA -- Daylily & Wine Festival
  Festival: 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, enjoy live music while feasting on a variety of fantastic foods. Stroll through a diverse range of artisans and crafters. Enjoy horticultural, culinary and going green seminars. Bring the kids and enjoy a variety of activities. Andre Viette Farm & Nursery, 994 Long Meadow Road, Fishersville
  Fee: $19Time: Sat 9a.m.-6p.m/Sun 12p.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (540) 949.8203

• TBA -- Black Dog Wine & Blues Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Allison King Band and headliner, Eric Lindell. Tickets $15 in advance on line or by phone; $20 at the Gate. Designated driver $15. Children and young adults accompanied by an adult are admitted at no charge! Picnics, coolers or outside food & beverages are not allowed. We are located in a spectacular mountain setting in Floyd County off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway between mileposts 171 and 172.
  Fee: $15/Advance $20/GateTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• TBA -- Sedalia Blues Festival
  Live Music: The Sedalia Blues Festival returns with its sanctioned Blues Competition in the afternoon, followed by headliner Michael Burks and E G Kight who will be featured in a Blues workshop, as well. Beer, wine & food available. Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Gate/Under 12 freeTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (434) 299.5080

• TBA -- Hartwood Winery's Mid-Summer Fest
  Celebration: Cooper Vineyards joins us with wine tastings, live music featuring the Pocket Aces and Gerry Maddox. Tours, light hors d'oeuvres and picnics welcome! 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg
  Fee: $12 Adult/Children FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 752.4893

• TBA -- South African Food & Wine Festival
  Festival: Grayhaven and the Peple/Abrams family, along with over 150 SA Festival volunteers, invite you to experience a taste of South Africa at the 4th Annual South African Food & Wine Festival. 4675 East Grey Fox Circle, Gum Springs
  Fee: Varies Time: Fri 4p.m.-7p.m./Sat & Sun 11a.m.-6p.m. Phone Number: (804) 556.3917

• 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 p.m.-2 p.m. Paid reservations required. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville
  Fee: $20 includes food & glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• TBA -- DC's Wine Country Food & Wine Festival
  Food & Wine Education: The Virginia Food and Wine Foundation welcomes you to the first annual DC's Wine Country Food and Wine Festival at historic Whitehall Manor in Bluemont, Virginia. Tastings from 20 Loudoun wineries, dining, entertainment, culinary arts and estate tours. Advance on-line ticket purchase only. Rain or Shine. No pets allowed.
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri & Sat 6 p.m. - 9 p.m./Sun 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 788.3165

• TBA -- 4th of July Stars in the Sky
  Celebration, Live Music: Everyone is invited to the Virginia Peninsula's biggest July 4th party. This waterside park, which offers spectacular views of the James River, is filled with 30,000 people who come to celebrate our nation's birthday. The evening begins as crowds gather to enjoy summer's favorite foods from a variety of vendors and children check out the rides and crafts. As the last note from the concert ends, the sky over the James River explodes with a kaleidoscope of color in a spectacular fireworks show. Victory Landing Park, 50 26th Street, Newport News
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 926.1400

• TBA -- Cajun Day at Veramar Vineyard
  Celebration: Join us at Veramar for a day of Cajun fare. Light Cajun lunch fare available for purchase. Includes wine tasting and music. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $10 per personTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- Floyd Fandango Beer & Wine Festival
  Festival: Wine Down the Music Trail and the infamous Floyd Fandango will be uniting forces this Festival season for a stellar event. Featuring over 15 wineries from the VA and NC regions and 10 of your favorite microbrews along with amazing entertainment, this is sure to be a one-of-a-kind event! Blue Cow Pavillion, Mile Post 170.5 off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 At the GateTime: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 745.3378

• TBA -- July 4th Celebration
  Celebration: Celebrate the birthday of the USA. Fee includes wine tasting, signature wine glass, grilled hot dogs, chips, lemonade, and cake while it lasts. Live original bluegrass by Whiskey Rebellion from Noon to 4 p.m. Call for reservations. King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 Under 21Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 823.7800

• TBA -- Norfolk Harborfest '09
  Festival, Live Music: Join us for the 33rd Annual Norfolk Harborfest presented by AT&T. Everyone is welcome to be a part of three exciting events, three explosive days of free entertainment and three electrifying days of fireworks displays, and the biggest outdoor dock party and picnic in Norfolk's history. Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri & Sat 12pm-11pm/Sun 12pm-8pm Phone Number: (757) 441.2345

• TBA -- Virginia Highlands Festival
  Festival: The Virginia Highlands Festival is one of the top 100 tourist events in North America offering plenty of entertainment, an enormous antiques market, juried art and photography competitions, and a juried arts and crafts show, as well as nationally-known writers, lecturers, music and much more. Historic Abingdon
  Fee: FreeTime: Varies Phone Number: (888) 489.4230

• TBA -- Fourth of July BBQ
  Celebration: Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great 4th of July barbecue. Music by Jan Smith. Wine from DelFosse Winery. Complimentary wine glass and receive a 10% discount on all wines purchased at the event. Reservations are required. DelFosse Vineyard and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $25 per personTime: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• TBA -- 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: $10 (incl logo glass, tastings & all the festivities)/Under 21 freeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• TBA -- Chincoteague Blueberry Festival
  Festival: Fresh blueberries, live music, family fun, over 110 local & regional artists, quality exhibitors, door prizes, fine foods and much more. Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island
  Fee: $5 Adult/$1 Under 12/$8 2-day Pass/$10 3-day PassTime: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 336.0614

• TBA -- Albemarle County Fair
  Fair: We have lots of new and exciting contests, beauty pageants, bake-offs, and shows for you this year. Great amusement rides will be provided by Rosedale Attractions. Great musical entertainment, livestock and agricultural education, equine tent, and the best food ever! Albemarle County Fairgrounds, Rt 692, Plank Road, North Garden
  Fee: $7 Adults/$6 Seniors/$3 Ages 6-12/Under 6 freeTime: Tues-Fri 4pm-11pm/Sat 10am-11pm/Sun 1pm-6pm- Phone Number: (434) 293.6396

• TBA -- Red, White & You-All American Celebration
  Celebration: Bring a picnic, blanket, chairs and friends to enjoy fireworks and music by Standing Room Only. This event is held outdoors rain or shine. Please bring rain gear if needed. Limited tickets so please reserve early. Cross Keys Vineyards, 6011 East Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the GateTime: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 234.0505

• TBA -- Mini Cooper Rally
  Celebration: For wine lovers and mini-lovers alike. Drive your mini-Cooper if you have one!! Fee includes mini wine glass, guest winery James River Cellars, live music and mini Goodie bag. Picnics and lawn chairs welcome. Food available for purchase from Becky's Tea Cafe. Cooper Vineyards, 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 Day of EventTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• TBA -- Keswick Vineyard's Red, Whites & Bluegrass Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Celebrate the Fourth in red, white, & blue style with Keswick Vineyards! Open a bottle of our award winning red and white wines, spread out a blanket, and listen to live bluegrass music in the afternoon. There's plenty of room to picnic outside, and our band will be playing from 1pm-4pm. 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick
  Fee: $5 Tasting FeeTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 244.3341

• 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 The Little River Band 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. Halifax County Fairgrounds, South Boston Speedway Entrance, 1121 Plywood Tr, South Boston
  Fee: $30 Advance OnlyTime: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 572.3085

• TBA -- A Day in the Park
  Benefit: A Day in the Park to benefit The Washington Humane Society. Door prizes, Dog Show, Fashion Show showcasing Doggie Couture by Barkley Square, dog treats, pet-friendly vendors, hospital tours, balloons for the kids, face painting and much more! Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital, 133 South Peyton Street, Alexandria
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 549.7297

• 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. Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
  Fee: $45Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 898.1500

• TBA -- Loudoun County Fair
  Fair: Enjoy a fun-filled week of animal exhibits, carnival rides and shows, as well as agricultural and home economics displays, with a Demolition Derby, Professional Wrestling, music, rodeo, circus thrill show, kids activities and plenty of food and beverages. Loudoun County, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg
  Fee: VariesTime: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.5936

• TBA -- Old Fashioned 4th of July
  Celebration: Wind back the clock, it's the perfect place to bring the family for an old fashioned day of fun! Lawn games, food specials, wine tastings and wines by the bottle or by the glass along with lots of picnic areas inside and out make La Grange the perfect place for the family to celebrate this summer day! The Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 753.9360