Virginia - September Events

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

• Tuesdays -- The Art of Wine Education Series
  Wine Education: Join CrossKeys Vineyards General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Please RSVP. 6011 East Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford
  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

• May 12 - September 29 -- Music in the Park
  Live Music, Family Fun: Berryville Main Street offers a fun family event every Friday evening with "Music in the Park" in the Rose Hill Park in downtown Berryville. Bring a blanket and a picnic, or pizza, or dinner from any one of the wonderful restaurants in town to these free concerts featuring the musical talents of regional entertainers.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.4001

• 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

• Saturday-Sunday in September -- An Apple A Day-Open House
  Celebration: Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling our many varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Take your children to see the farm animals and picnic. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• 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

• June 2 - September 1 -- Music in the Park at Hungry Mother State Park
  Live Music: Every Saturday night, the park hosts a variety of local musicians at the gazebo. Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Boulevard, Marion, VA
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 933.7275

• April 27 - September 28 -- TGIF Monthly Outdoor Concert
  Live Music: Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and music at Martinsville Uptown's Outdoor Concerts held in the Bridge Street parking lot. Food and drink available for purchase, also kid toys and lots of great music.
  Fee: $4 adults, children 12 and under freeTime: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (276) 632.5688

• TBA -- Sugarleaf Vineyard's Annual Harvest Party
  Celebration: One of the most talked about events in town-the 4th Annual Sugarleaf Vineyards Harvest Party. Come in your comfortable clothes and bring your blanket and be prepared to taste great wine, make new friends, and relax on the estate. Fruit, cheese, olives and bread will be provided to pair with our wines. 3613 Walnut Branch Lane, North Garden
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 984.4272

• TBA -- Smith Mountain Lake Antique & Classic Boat Show
  Recreation: Our 19th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, promises to be a fun-filled opportunity to cruise the lake, display your boat, and chat with other antique boat enthusiasts. The shows venue, at The Pointe at Mariners Landing, offers one of the most scenic vistas on Smith Mountain Lake.
  Fee: FreeTime: Varies Phone Number: (540) 721.1888

• TBA -- 4th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
  Festival: Norfolk's Mid-Autumn Moon Festival commemorates one of the most celebrated of Chinese holidays, and is rich in Asian culture and tradition. The festival will host a traditional menu and feature traditional dance presentations. Town Point Park, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 441.2345

• TBA -- 8th Annual Green Hill Medieval Faire and Highland Games
  Festival: Roanoke County's Green Hill Park will once again be the site for a spectacular reenactment of medieval times. This yearly event allows spectators and participants to experience adventure, pageantry, magic and romance. You can explore the village yourself as the past comes to life with historic figures, entertainment, eccentric characters, jousting, swordplay, music, handcrafted arts and crafts, vendors, merchants and hearty food and drink. Green Hill Park, 2501 Parkside Road, Salem
  Fee: $5/Children under 5 FreeTime: Sat 10am-6pm/Masquerade Ball 5pm-6pm/Sun 10am-5pm Phone Number: (540) 387.6455

• TBA -- Virginia Wine Festival
  Festival: Come celebrate Virginia’s fabulous wines with tastings and educational seminal seminars at the number one wine event of the season, Virginia Wine Festival. Taste from more than 300 Virginia Vintages, attend seminars on tasting, pairing and winemaking, all at a beautiful outdoor venue while shopping and listening to the smooth soulful sounds of Lisa Simone. Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center, Centreville
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 Day of Event/$150 VIPTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 631.0550

• TBA -- Fall Wine Festival
  Celebration: Join your friends by the oceanfront for an afternoon hosted by Virginia's leading vineyards. Sip and savor chardonnays, merlots, rieslings and more while you meet and greet the fascinating people who are forging Virginia's new reputation for quality wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like and wine accessories from specialty vendors. Neptune's Park, 31st Street, Virginia Beach
  Fee: $25 Advance/$30 At the Gate/$400 Umbrella Table for 8Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 498.0215

• TBA -- Wolf Trap Ball 2009
  Dining, Benefit: Join a prominent cross-section of Washingtonians and guests from many cities and nations to enjoy an evening of dining and dancing to celebrate the history and culture of the Islands of America. The Ball is one of the Foundation's largest fundraisers, and all proceeds benefit Wolf Trap's education programs. Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna
  Fee: $500 and upTime: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 255.4030

• TBA -- Jazz in the Courtyard
  Celebration: Relax in our elegant European-style courtyard while sipping wine and enjoying the sounds of live jazz music. Music, tours, tastings and souvenir wine glass are included. Reservations required. Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: $35 Music & Dinner/$15 Music OnlyTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687

• TBA -- Festival of Grapes & Hops
  Festival: The inaugural Festival of Grapes and Hops will be held in Old Towne Petersburg surrounding the historic Farmer’s Market. Join us for a day of fun and entertainment featuring wine tasting from Virginia wineries, beer tasting from Virginia microbreweries, food and beverages from area restaurants, live music and artisans & crafters. Rain or shine. No pets or coolers.
  Fee: $15 Advance/$20 Day of EventTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 733.8131

• TBA -- Harvest Wine Festival at James River Cellars
  Celebration: Join us and three other guest wineries to celebrate the fall harvest. Listen to live music, taste wine from four different wineries, attend wine 101 seminar and tours, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events. This is a petfriendly event. Pet adoption with Tail Wag'n will be present to benefit the Richmond SPCA! 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen
  Fee: $12 Advance/$15 Day of Event/$2 PetsTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Herndon Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: The Labor Day Jazz & Wine Festival features an outstanding lineup of well-known regional and national jazz performers. Wine tasting from Virginia wineries offer a tasteful complement to the music filled day. Handmade items for sale and refreshments are available. The festival is held on the Town Green in historic downtown Herndon.
  Fee: $5-15Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 787.7300

• TBA -- 19th Annual KIWS Rotary Bay Seafood Festival
  Festival: The Kilmarnock-Irvington-Whitestone Rotary Club hosts this event as their major annual fund-raiser. Enjoy an abundance and great variety of different seafood from around the Chesapeake Bay. Children are not recommended. Belle Isle State Park, Route 3, Lancaster
  Fee: $50 Advance OnlyTime: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. & food service begins at 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 462.5030

• TBA -- Harvest Festival
  Festival: Over 110 vendors with handmade arts and crafts, jewelry and toys. Childrens activities and wine tasting from premium Virginia wineries in Constitution Square. Lots of great food! Downtown South Boston
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 575.4208

• TBA -- First Colony Winery Harvest Festival
  Celebration: Join us for our annual Harvest Festival. Grape stomping, traditional German food, tours and tastings. First Colony Winery, 1650 Harris Creek Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $20Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 979.7105

• TBA -- Olde Salem Days
  Festival, Live Music: Each year, the Salem Jaycees Inc. organize one of the largest arts & crafts festivals in Virginia. Antique car show, petting zoo & kid's fair. Food and beverages available for purchase. Main Street, Downtown Salem
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 772.8871

• TBA -- International Children's Festival
  Festival, Family Fun: An annual festival featuring international performers from around the world for children of all ages. Arts & crafts activities and an Arts and Technology Pavilion which offers hands-on experience with some of the world's newest creative technologies. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna
  Fee: Advance Tickets $8 Adults/$4 Seniors & Children/Ages 2 and under FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (877) WOLFTRAP

• TBA -- Maymont's Wine & Beer Classic
  Celebration: Say goodbye to summer by sampling the finest selections from Virginia wineries and breweries with hors d’oeuvres by Easy Street. Enjoy live music performed by Three Sheets to the Wind. Sponsored by the Dooley Noted Society, Maymont's young professionals group. Maymont Nature & Visitor Center, 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond
  Fee: $20 Advance/$25 At the Door Time: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 358.7166 x315

• TBA -- Rappahannock County Farm Tour
  Recreation: Friday night screening of "Fresh," a film on new thinking about what we are eating. Saturday & Sunday from 10a.m.-5p.m. Rappahannock County Farm Tour with more than 20 Rappahannock farms, orchards, and wineries are participants in this countywide, family-friendly tour. Pick up tour maps, buy local products and listen to presentations at the “All Things Rappahannock” Farmers Market. Starting point of the tour is The Link Community Center on Route 211 in Sperryville. Saturday night Barbeque Dinner and Authentic Barn Dance begins at 6 p.m.
  Fee: $15 Friday night film/$5 Tour/$50 Dinner & Dance/$25 Dance OnlyTime: Varies Phone Number: (540) 675.5330

• TBA -- Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival
  Festival: 2 Big Days. 16 Virginia Wineries. 200 Wines. And Lots of Fun for Everyone! Uncork The Wine, Uncork The Flavor, Uncork the Fun... Fee includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited samples, all performances and cooking demonstrations. Reston Town Center, 11811 Freedom Drive, Reston
  Fee: $20 Advance/$25 Day of event/2-Day Ticket $30 Advance/DD $15/Under 12 FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 830.3976

• TBA -- Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
  Festival: Two full days of live music and local wineries. Food and craft vendors will be set up, including winemakers from all over the state to answer questions and help you with your wine-tasting experience. Rain or shine. Free parking. No pets, coolers or refunds. Lake Watch Plantation, 14223 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta
  Fee: $18 /$12 DD Advance/$22/$15 DD Day of EventTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m Phone Number: (800) 676.8203

• TBA -- Harvest Picnic at Fox Meadow Winery
  Celebration: Celebrate harvest time in the vineyard with a catered lunch and harvest activities including "grape stomping", door prizes and classical entertainment. The luncheon main course is Georges famous beef brisket with sides of Red Bliss potato salad, Apple House seven bean bake and Mrs. Lauder’s coleslaw. Dessert will be a Chocolate chip cookie. Prepayment and reservations required. 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden
  Fee: $20Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 636.6777

• TBA -- Rockbridge Wine Festival
  Festival, Live Music: This annual wine festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce is held on the grounds of Theater at Lime Kiln, a unique outdoor venue built into the ruins of a 19th century lime kiln and quarry. Come and sip wines from various Virginia wineries while enjoying live music and relaxing amid the beautiful surroundings. Featuring Mercury Recording Artist Holly Williams, granddaughter of Hank Williams, Sr. Lime Kiln Theater, Lexington
  Fee: $20 Advance/$25 At the GateTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 463.5375

• TBA -- Labor Day Wine & Cheese Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate Labor Day with a gourmet wine and cheese pairing. Learn the basics of putting together our award-winning wines with specialty cheeses to enhance the flavors of both. A wonderful and educational experience. James River Cellars, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen
  Fee: $10 (incl tasting, cheese & wine glass)Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Gadino Cellars Harvest Celebration
  Celebration: There's so much excitement and activity at the winery during the harvest season! Join the Gadino family as we celebrate a bountiful grape harvest and begin making the new wines. We'll have entertainment for your enjoyment from 1:30pm-5pm and scenic fall views for gazing while sipping our fine wines. No reservations necessary, except for groups of 10 or more. 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington
  Fee: Tasting room fees applyTime: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 987.9292

• TBA -- International Wine Festival
  Festival, Wine Education: Explore wines from around the world. Over 50 wines from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California and of course, Virginia. Taste, compare, learn and enjoy. Admission includes 10 tastings. Food will also be available. Tickets available at the Evans Center Box Office on the day of the event. Wintergreen Resort, Wintergreen
  Fee: $20Time: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 325.8292

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Lucy Stomp at Three Fox Vineyards
  Celebration: Let out your inner Lucy or Ricky! This is the original Northern Virginia Wine Country “stomp like Lucy” event. Lucy/Ricky/Fred/Ethel costume contest! Competitive grape stomping at its best! Our defending champs from last year should be back, so come on out and let’s see what your feet can do Babalu! 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 364.6073

• TBA -- Last Days of Summer Jazz
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us at summers end for a savory collection of gourmet cuisine. Fee includes live music, wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations required. Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
  Fee: $30Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085

• TBA -- Potomac Point Harvest Festival
  Celebration: Grape stomping, food, entertainment, wine and live music. Join us and the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders for a 2010 Calendar signing at 1 p.m. 275 Decatur Road, Stafford
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 446.2266

• TBA -- Irvington Stomp
  Celebration: This year the Stomp will again feature a concert by Robbin Thompson, the Virginia-based songwriter/singer. Bring a blanket or chairs. No coolers, please. In addition we have added lots of new activities for the whole family from skydivers to a maize maze. Food will be available for purchase, along with soft drinks and White Fences' own Meteor wine. White Fences Vineyards, 170 White Fences Drive, Irvington
  Fee: $10 Adults/$5 kids 6-16/Under 6 freeTime: 3 p.m./Concert begins at 6 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 438.5559

• TBA -- FSPCA's 20th Anniversary Celebration
  Celebration, Benefit: Keswick Vineyards is proud to host the Fluvanna SPCA's 20th Anniversary party. There will be wine tastings, a dessert bar and even a silent auction. 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick
  Fee: $12 Advance/$15 At the DoorTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 591.0123