- June 19
-- Breaux Vineyards Cajun Festival
Celebration: The 13th Annual Cajun Festival & Crawfish Boil offers wine tastings, souvenir glass, hayrides, and children's activities! Live music from Dixie Power Trio and Little Red & The Renegades will liven things up throughout the day. Cajun cuisine including jambalaya & muffaletta will be for sale. Bring the family and celebrate a Cajun style Father's Day! 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville Fee: $15 Adults/$10 Kids & Designated Drivers Time: 11a.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 - 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 - 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 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
-- Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
Festival, Live Music: Join the fun in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Wine Country and sample from the 9 wine trail wineries, food vendors with local delicacies, purchase wine gifts and visit with craft vendors. Rain or Shine. Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Gate/$8 DD or Under 21Time: 11a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687 - TBA
-- 57th Annual Potomac River Festival
Festival: This 3-day event begins with the Firemen's Parade on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and carnival. Saturday events begin with the Grand Feature Parade at noon and the fun continues with music, dancing, arts & crafts, food vendors, concert, fireworks and more! Colonial Beach Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8145 - TBA
-- Virginia Covered Bridge Festival
Festival: The annual Virginia Covered Bridge Festival will be hosted in Woolwine, Virginia between Jacks Creek and Bob White Covered Bridges. Live bands, artists & crafters, food vendors, wagon rides, tractor pulled hay rides and antique car rides will be available providing travel from one covered bridge to the other. Kids activities. Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (276) 930.2127 - TBA
-- Celebrating D-day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Celebration: Because of the great sacrifices that was made on June 6, 1944, we would like to encourage everyone to visit The National D-day Memorial. Bedford lost more men per captor than any other place. After your visit, you can then visit Peaks of Otter Winery, present your receipt and receive a 10% discount on your purchase. 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707 - TBA
-- Maison Beliveau's Lavender Festival
Festival: Picnic while sipping lavender lemonade to the sounds of a soothing harpist, hike the on-site trails, treat yourself to a lavender oil hand massage. Lavender products, plants, and food items will be for sale. Enjoy the music of Star City Sounds four part harmony chorus at 3 p.m. Bring the family. 5415 Gallion Ridge Road, Blacksburg Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 961.0505 - TBA
-- Music, Cider & Mead
Celebration: Visit the back roads of southwest Virginia and sample cider and mead and enjoy local music at two unique artisans less than 2 miles apart, Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery. The cover charge includes cider and mead tastings along with original music at both locations. 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur Fee: $4 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (276) 398.2337 - TBA
-- Chautaqua in the Park Festival
Festival: Eight days of fun, food and entertainment. Nightly entertainment and many other activities and events. Hot Air Balloon Glow on Friday, June 19 at dusk. Parade on Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Downtown, Most activities at the Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, Wytheville Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (273) 228.6855 - TBA
-- 3rd Annual Clifton Wine Festival
Festival, Live Music: Capitol Roofing USA in partnership with the town of Clifton present an Annual Wine Festival event. Wine tasting from 16 plus Virginia wineries, arts & crafts, live music, children's activities, food and much more. to this historic town. Wine tasting, music all day, arts & crafts, children's fun, gourmet cuisine. Children's Park, Historic Clifton Fee: Call for information Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 856.1775 - TBA
-- Summer Celebration Wine Festival
Festival, Live Music: The late spring splendor of Lee Hall Mansion's beautiful grounds provide the setting for the 8th Annual Summer Celebration Wine Festival. The finest vintages from Virginia's best wineries combine with live music, exquisite food and unique craft vendors to make this one of the Peninsula's most popular events. Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Gate/$10 Non-tastersTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 888.3371 - TBA
-- 2009 Festival of Wines
Festival: Wine tastings from Virginia’s very best wineries will be offered throughout the day! Enjoy an afternoon of wine, jazz, light fare and the cool mountain air. Proceeds support Wintergreen Performing Arts' extensive performance and educational activities. Tickets will be available at the Evans Center Box Office on the day of the event. No advance tickets will be sold. The Evans Center, Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen Fee: $20 includes souvenir glassTime: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 325.8292 - TBA
-- Wine & Arts Festival at Locust Grove
Festival, Family Fun: Enjoy wine tasting, artwork, live music, silent auction, alpacas, horse rides, and a day of music at the historic Locust Grove Farm in Walkerton-King and Queen County. Rain or shine. Handicap friendly. Fee: $10 Advance/$15 At the Door/12 and under Free/$5 Non-drinkersTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 769.8201 - 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 the King and for you. Fee includes live jazz with Jerry McClam and Destiny (from Washington D.C.), souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations for food are required. Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania Fee: $30Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085 - TBA
-- 8th 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. James River Cellars Winery, 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen Fee: $12 Advance/$15 Day of EventTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516 - TBA
-- Hartwood Winery's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Celebration: We are celebrating our 20th anniversary with the release of a new wine, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. Live music, BBQ, door prizes, tours, or if you prefer, bring a picnic. Please no outside alcohol. Adult admission includes a complementary anniversary glass. 345 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg Fee: $15 Adult/$5 Under 21/Under 5 freeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 752.4893 - TBA
-- Celebration of Summer Festival
Celebration: Take in fireworks, wine tasting, an arts & crafts show, car show, antique fire trucks, food vendors and Native American demonstrations. Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Drive, Dublin Fee: $5 per carTime: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 643.2500 - TBA
-- St. Joseph's Italian Festival
Festival: Come sample pizza, cannoli, pasta and an array of other authentic Italian food. Sip a glass of wine or cold beer as you listen to our professional, Richmond-area vocalists and musicians perform the "old favorites". Browse our quality crafts and Italian-themed merchandise. Enjoy games and activities for kids of all ages. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 828 Buford Road, Richmond Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 897.4624 - TBA
-- Richmond Vegetarian Festival
Festival: For vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! Vendors, non-profit organizations, including animal rescue, environmental, and the Kids' Patch, where the younger set can play games and do crafts. Non-stop music, cooking demos and speakers, and a wonderful variety of vegetarian foods for you to discover just how tasty a healthy and humane vegetarian lifestyle can be! Bryan Park, Azalea Gardens, 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 672.1457 - TBA
-- 5th Annual Pink Ribbon Polo Classic
Benefit: Join us for the 5th Annual Pink Ribbon Polo Classic at King Family Vineyards. Enjoy the world's more exciting sport-at one of the most beautiful spots in Virginia. Beautiful horses, live music, the traditional divot stomp and the Clydesdales! The purpose of this event is to raise awareness and funds to benefit breast cancer care and research in our community. 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet Fee: $20 General Admission/$25 At the GateTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 823.7800 - TBA
-- Father's Day Weekend
Celebration: Winner of five medals in International wine competitions, join us on Father's Day weekend for the release of Gray Ghost's rich, Bordeaux blend the Ranger Reserve! Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869 - TBA
-- 17th Annual Roanoke Valley Wine Festival
Festival: Bring your picnic basket and lawn chairs. Live music, wine seminar, vendors and much more. Rain or shine. Elmwood Park, Downtown Roanoke Fee: $15 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 777.1418 - TBA
-- Dad's Day at Veramar Vineyard
Celebration, Live Music: Red, White & BBQ at Veramar Vineyard. Bring Dad out to have some fun with delicious BBQ and award-winning wines. Fun for the whole family. Advance reservations required. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville Fee: $25 per person/children under 12 half priceTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510 - TBA
-- Father's Day Mediterranean BBQ
Celebration, Live Music: Join us for an afternoon of fun and enjoy a great Father's Day Mediterranean barbecue. The menu will consist of Brochettes (Kebabs) of marinated lamb, chicken and shrimp served over a bed of mixed organic greens with balsamic vinaigrette, and a potato salad. Reservations required. DelFosse Vineyards and Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber Fee: $25 per personTime: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100 - TBA
-- 61st Annual Gwynn's Island Festival
Festival: Music, arts & crafts, food vendors, children's games, square dancing, golf putting contests, free blood pressure checks, Honda motorcycle exhibit, Mathews Art Gallery exhibits, pet parade with prizes, Antique car exhibit, ultralite flyover and much more! Civic Center, Mathews Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 725.7577 - TBA
-- Father’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Celebration: Dazzle Dad with tastes of our many fruit wines. Picnic, visit The National D-Day Memorial, Bedford Museum and Poplar Forest. 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707 - TBA
-- Boardwalk Art Show & Festival
Exhibit: The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard. This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment for the entire family. Located 12 blocks along the Virginia Beach Waterfront Boardwalk, Virginia Beach Fee: FreeTime: Call for information Phone Number: (757) 425.0000
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