• October 3-4 -- 9th Annual Norton Wine & Bluegrass Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Visit Chrysalis Vineyards in the midst of harvest and experience the hottest festival of the year. Enjoy Bluegrass pickings of Jackass Flats, Hickory Ridge and others throughout the weekend. Craft and food vendors, hay rides, vineyard tours and a special 9-wine tasting with commemorative glasses! 23876 Champe Ford Road, Middleburg
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Door/VIP Club Members FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 687.8222 ext. 205

• October 9 - 11 -- Old Town Alexandria Food & Wine Festival
  Festival: Educate your palate all weekend at vintner dinners, gallery receptions, cooking demonstrations and tasting seminars held around Old Town throughout the weekend. Virginia winemakers pair with the chefs of Old Town for an epicurean adventure like no other at this premier culinary event.
  Fee: $35 online / $45 at doorTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 823.1868

• October 10 -- Black Dog Wine & Beach Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Part Time Party Time Band and the Craig Woolard Band away. We'll have all your favorite artists, crafters and vendors on site for shopping around, and plenty of great food for snacks and meals. 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

• October 17 - 18 -- Loudoun Farm Tour
  Wine Education: Ripe with Tarara wine and a broad sampling of Loudoun County's color, people and produce. Tarara Winery 13648 Tarara Lane Leesburg, VA
  Fee: Tasting fee - $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• October 24 -- 'Seeing Stars' at Tarara Winery
  Celebration: Sip our all-star wines, stargaze and enjoy classic movies projected on our lakeside stage. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
  Fee: Wines available for saleTime: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• October 25 -- 'Wich Wine: Seasonal Sandwich & Wine Pairings
  Wine & Food Education: Dressed in anything from a wheat pita to Wonder bread, the portability and versatility of the sandwich is a culinary gyro disguised in 'po boy's clothes. Discover the greatest pairing since sliced bread when you sandwich yourself between seasonal twists on this classic preparation and a glass of Tarara wine! 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
  Fee: $16Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• October 30 - 31 -- "Franc-n-Stein" Halloween Masquerade and Dinner
  Celebration: Check back for interesting developments as we plan this unique event. 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, VA
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

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

• 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

• 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 2nd Friday of the Month: May 8 - October 9 -- Wine & Wags
  Celebration: Come celebrate Friday with unique Virginia wines and your furry friends! You are invited to stroll the vineyards with your pet. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase snack baskets. Water and biscuits for Fido. Join other dog lovers for a waggingly good time. Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 462.2974

• June 7 - October 25 -- Sunday Sounds at Chateau Morrisette
  Live Music: What Recession? Bring the family on Sunday afternoons June through October for live music in the courtyard at no charge. Local and regional musicians and entainers. 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

• Every 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: 11:30 a.m./1 p.m./2:30 p.m. & 4 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• 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

• Tuesdays -- The Art of Wine Education Series
  Wine Eduation: Join CrossKeys Vineyards General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8 p.m. 1st series: $45/class or $150/4 classes 2nd series: $70/class or $250/4 classes. Please RSVP.
  Fee: $45-$70 per class, $150-$250 for seriesTime: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 234.0505

• 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 -- 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

• 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 - 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 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

• Saturday-Sunday in October -- Peak Foliage Open House
  Celebration: Enjoy breathtaking views of our farm. Sample apples and fresh cider, along with our Fruit of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm animals. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• 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 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

• 2nd Mon. of month -- Fredericksburg Wine Society
  Wine dinner pairing. We are looking for a few more members to join our wine society. The menu is typically: Soup or salad two half appetizers two half entre's dessert Each paired with 2oz wine. We meet every 2nd Monday from Sept. to June at various restaurants in the Fredericksburg area. If interested please call the President: Frank R. Altro 540-429-2626
  Fee: Price varies from $38 to $45 all inclu.Time: Starts 6:30pm until 9:30pm Phone Number: 540-429-2626

• TBA -- 6th Annual Powhatan's Festival of the Grape
  Festival: A festival for family enjoyment, tastings of 21 of Virginia's finest wines, delicious cuisine, continuous live music and entertainment, arts and crafts. Don't miss what is becoming one of the best wine festivals in Virginia. Fee includes wine glass. Powhatan Courthouse, 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan
  Fee: $20 AdultsTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 598.2636

• TBA -- Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival
  Festival: Join us for the Wine & Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyards. Featuring contests, garlic cook-off, fine wines, specialty food, arts, crafts, children's activities and more. 2229 North Amherst Hwy, Amherst
  Fee: VariesTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 946.5168

• TBA -- Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
  Festival, Live Music: Join Mount Vernon in its rain-or-shine fall celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Sample wines, learn about successes and failures of our Founding Father's wine endeavors, live blues, and meet "George Washington" on the Mansion's piazza. 3200 Mt Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (703)573.SEAT

• TBA -- 21st Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
  Festival: Join us along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront for one of the state's largest outdoor wine festivals featuring more than 30 Virginia wineries providing a sampling of wines available for purchase by the glass, bottle or case. Also enjoy gourmet, made-in-Virginia food items, specialty crafts and live musical entertainment by Lewis McGehee. Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk
  Fee: VariesTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 441.2345

• TBA -- Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival
  Festival: Come celebrate the taste of over 100 unique, diverse & flavorful wines. Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations and shop amongst the unique artists. Reston Town Center, Reston
  Fee: $18 Advance/$20 On-site/$16 Groups(20+)Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 830.3976

• TBA -- Breaux Vineyards Harvest Festival
  Celebration, Live Music: Join Breaux for a festive vineyard-side festival in celebration of the 2008 Harvest. Hayrides, winemaking demos, balloon art, face painting, wine tasting and of course lobster! Other food available for sale on site. Lobster by reservation only. 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 492.9961

• TBA -- 12th Annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival
  Festival, Family Fun: A fun-filled, action-packed family celebration unfolds with this years festival bringing balloonists and their colorful airborne crafts from far and wide to delight spectators of all ages. Wine tasting, car show, kiddie korner, arts & crafts and much more. 830 Long Branch Lane, Millwood
  Fee: $5-$10/Week-end pass $15/under 12 freeTime: Fri 4:30p.m. - 7:30p.m/Sat & Sun 7a.m. - 4p.m. Phone Number: (877) 868.1811

• TBA -- Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Fall Wine Festival on the Rappahannock River. Eight wineries, one Micro Brewery, 35 crafters, five food vendors, childrens' amusements. Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 Day of EventTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 339.9463

• TBA -- International Gold Cup Races
  Benefit: Join the 35,000 spectators who will gather at Great Meadow near The Plains, Virginia, to celebrate the 71st running of the International Gold Cup Races presented by Porsche. This event will provide a full day of entertainment including a Porsche Classic car display, seven nationally sanctioned races, Terrier and Pony Races.
  Fee: $55 Advance General Admission Car PassTime: Gates open at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (540) 347.1215

• TBA -- 4th Annual Woodland Vineyard Harvest Party
  Celebration: Celebrate the finish of the harvest season with us! Learn about the fermentation process, taste our fermenting wines, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and our "famous" wine ice-cream. Children welcome. Entry fee includes wine tasting and tours. 15501 Genito Road, Midlothian
  Fee: $5 per person/ $8 per familyTime: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 739.2774

• TBA -- Mountain Cove's Annual Blues Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Join us for great regional Blues performances. We offer wonderful catered food and our entire selection of wines will be available. Bring lawn chairs if you like, but please leave the pets at home. This time of the year the air should be full of the sounds and smells of harvest. Our performers are brought to Mountain Cove by the James River Blues Society. Mountain Cove Vineyards, 1362 Fortunes Cove Lane, Lovingston
  Fee: $10 Adults/Children under 12 freeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.5392

• TBA -- 7th Annual Chili Cookoff at Old House Vineyards
  Celebration: Join us for an afternoon of chili and wine tasting. Old House Vineyards 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 423.1032

• TBA -- Ingleside Vineyards Harvest Celebration
  Celebration: Join us for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate harvest, enjoy artwork, crafts, winemaking demonstrations, and guided tours of the vineyard and winery. Admission includes music, tours, tastings, and souvenir glass. Food concessions available or bring a picnic. No outside alcohol. Reservations Recommended. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: $15Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687

• TBA -- Kiwanis 6th Annual Lobsterfest
  Dining, Benefit: Proceeds from the Kiwanis Club of Bedford's Annual Lobsterfest are used to support Youth Programs in the area. Dinner tickets include fresh Maine lobster, coleslaw, roasted corn, dessert and beverage. Cash and carry option available for lobster only.
  Fee: $25Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.8565

• TBA -- Stone Mountain Vineyards Open House
  Celebration: Spectacular fall colors abound from our scenic overlook. Enjoy small private tours of our wine cave, sample directly from the barrel with winemaker Chris Breiner. Vertical tasting also available. Bring a picnic, and spend the day on the mountain-Stone Mountain. 1376 Wyatt Mountain Road, Dyke
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 990.9463

• TBA -- Italian Heritage & Wine Festival
  Festival, Family Fun: Italian food, tastings by 9 Virginia wineries, 40 arts & crafts vendors, kids activities, musical entertainment. Buy advance tickets online. Military free, kids 15 & under free. Free parking. Walsingham Academy, 1100 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg
  Fee: $12 Advance/$15 at Gate (includes wine tasting)Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 253.2350

• TBA -- 22nd Annual Barrel Tasting at Autumn Hill Winery
  Wine Education: Enjoy barrel samples and tasting, as well as vertical tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon vintages and cellar tour.Savor our full range of wines and enjoy the spectacular fall foliage. Fee includes glass, delicious homemade soup and wine tasting. Rain or Shine. Picnics welcome. 301 River Drive, Stanardsville
  Fee: $7Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 985.6100