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

• May 17-June 15 Week-ends Only -- Virginia Renaissance Faire
  Family Fun: Back and bigger than ever! The Virginia Renaissance Faire returns to the Lake Anna Winery with its unique brand of educational interactive family entertainment. Join in the revelry as the little 16th century town of Staffordshire celebrates the arrival Elizabeth, Queen of England and her glittering court. 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA
  Fee: $7/Children 5 and under Free Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085

• 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 -- Jazz in the Vineyard for Father's Day
  Celebration: Don't forget Dad's special day, bring him and enjoy a feast fit for him and for you. Fee includes live jazz, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations required. Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085

• TBA -- 7th Annual Summer Solstice Wine Festival
  Festival: Join Cooper Vineyards, James River Cellars and two other guest wineries. Taste wine, listen to live music, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor, B & B Seafood (crab cakes, BBQ or hot dogs). Picnics are always welcome at our events. Rain or Shine. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
  Fee: $12 Advance/$15 Day of EventTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Nelson County Summer Festival
  Festival, Family Fun: The 16th Annual Nelson County Summer Festival will be held on the lawn of the historic Oak Ridge Estate. This non-profit, family-friendly event attracts thousands to the shaded front lawn of Oak Ridge to enjoy music, wine, crafts and more. 2300 Oak Ridge Road, Arrington, VA
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 282.8223

• TBA -- Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
  Festival: Come enjoy some of the finest wines in Virginia at the Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival. Fee includes logo wine glass, wine tastings from all participating wineries, vineyard tours. Free parking. Rain or Shine. White Fences Vineyard, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington, VA
  Fee: $20/ Designated Drivers FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 438.5559

• TBA -- 16th Annual Roanoke Valley Wine Festival
  Festival: Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs. Featuring area art and boutique vendors, wonderful music and a unique array of select Virginia wineries. This event is a celebration fundraiser for Center in the Square. Rain or Shine. Elmwood Park, 700 Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA
  Fee: $18 Advance/$25 at the gateTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 777.1418

• TBA -- Wine Fest 2007
  Festival, Live Music: Wine Fest is an annual event that benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Peninsula. Each year hundreds of wine lovers from across the region join us our annual "Taste with a Purpose". This event will feature over 60 different wines and food from over 20 local gourmet and fine eateries. We look forward to seeing you this year. All proceeds benefit BBBS. Downtown Hampton, VA.
  Fee: $30 in advance $35 at the doorTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 827.0110

• TBA -- Summer Celebration Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: : Sample wines from some of Virginia's best wineries while enjoying musical entertainment, gift vendors, food, living history, and more. Lee Hall, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 at the gate/$10 Non-tastersTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 888.3371

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Clifton Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: In partnership with Capitol Roofing USA, the town of Clifton will bring 15 Virginia wineries to this historic town. Wine tasting, music all day, arts & crafts, children's fun, gourmet cuisine. Children's Park, Historic Clifton, VA
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 Day of/$10 Designated Driver/$5 Children/Under 2 FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 270.8869

• TBA -- Father's Day Picnic
  Celebration: For that special day with Dad, picnic on the grounds of Tarara and enjoy scenic views. Reserve your family's picnic table online and bring your own picnic. Complimentary wine tasting for Dad and wine specials. Ask about our live music package upgrade. Live music from 1p.m.-5p.m.Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, VA
  Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• TBA -- 32nd Annual Norfolk Harborfest
  Festival, Live Music: Norfolk Harborfest presented by AT&T, showcases time honored festival traditions along with many new exciting features are celebrated along 3 miles of the historic downtown Norfolk waterfront, in the air, and on the river with over 700 boats and ships from massive cruise liners, a historic battleship and tall ships, to classic antique run abouts and wacky homemade rafts; breathtaking fireworks exploding over the water; more then 130 hours of live entertainment on 6 outdoor stages by local, regional and national recording and dance artists.
  Fee: FreeTime: Varies Phone Number: (757) 441.2345

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Key West Fest
  Live Music: Breaux Vineyards will be transformed into a 'Vineyard in Paradise'! Caribbean cuisine, hayrides, kids activities, and wine tasting all day. Join us for a day in paradise with live music, face painting, clowns, jugglers and more. No coolers, picnics or dogs. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville, VA
  Fee: $15/$10 kids over 6 & Designated DriversTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 668.6299 ext. 202

• TBA -- 6th Annual Wine and Swine in the Vines
  Celebration: Enjoy an incredible spread of southern BBQ like beef brisket, baby back ribs, pulled pork, and some chicken for you non-swine lovers accompanied by all the appropriate summertime trimmings, catered by Red Hot and Blue. Wash it down with our world famous, award winning wines and live music from Billy Clement and the Pickups! Reservations required. 23876 Champe Ford Road, Middleburg, Va
  Fee: $50 includes admission, tax, buffet, an state tasting with souvenir glass, plus a glass of wine from the Estate tastingTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 687.8222

• TBA -- Wine & Art Festival at Locust Grove
  Festival, Family Fun: Enjoy wine tasting, artwork, children's activities, art auctions, great food vendors and a day of music at the historic Locust Grove Farm. Artists and Virginia farm wineries will be attending the event. Walkerton, VA
  Fee: $10 Advance, $15 at the door, 12 and under FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 769.8201

• TBA -- 27th Annual Vintage Virginia Festival
  Festival, Wine Education: One of the state's oldest and longest running wine festivals, promoted by the Virginia Wineries Association. Featuring over 50 Virginia wineries and some of the finest entertainment you will find at a wine festival. Great outing for the entire family. Bull Run Regional Park, Centerville
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 745.FEST

• TBA -- University of Virginia Wine Seminar - Jefferson's Dream
  Wine Education: Led by Gabriele Rausse, a native of Italy, and one of the founders of the modern Virginia wine industry. We'll trace Virginia wine's evolution. The five-day, four-night program is open to connoisseurs and those with passion to become one. Mornings are spent learning about wine, afternoons visiting wineries, with a gourmet wine dinner each evening.
  Fee: $1,850 and upTime: Varies Phone Number: (800) 346.3882