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Date: Friday nights August, 4:00pm –
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Event: Friday Nights Under The Stars Location: AmRhein Wine Cellars Address: 9243 Patterson Drive Bent Mountain, VA 24059 Phone: (540) 929-4632 Website: roanokewine.com Email: kirsten@amrheins.com Description of Event: Come kick off your shoes and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars with a fine bottle of Amrhein wine. Food available. Picnics always welcome. For your comfort be sure to bring a blanket. Fee: None Accessibility: Child Friendly. Date: Saturdays in August, 6:00pm – 9:30pm. Gates open at 5pm. Event: Sounds of Summer Concert Series Location: Tarara Winery Address: 13648 Tarara Lane Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 771-7100 x 233 Website: www.tarara.com Email: kim.parker@tarara.com Description of the event: Experience Tarara’s popular summer concert series with world-class wines and outrageous live music…all under the stars at Shadow Lake. Come for an evening…for the experience of a lifetime Fee: Tickets $10 in advance. $15 at the gate. Children 6 and under are Free! Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: Sundays in August, 1:00pm-4:00pm Event: Sunday Sounds - Music on the Winery Lawn Location: Chateau Morrisette Address: 287 Winery Road, Floyd, VA 24091 Phone: (540) 593-2865 Website: www.thedogs.com Email: info@thedogs.com Description of event: Local and regional musicians and entertainers will brighten up your day. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase beginning at noon. Bring seating if desired. Fee: Grill Menu Pricing. Entertainment is free. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 1 - August 17 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) Event: Blackberry Season Location: Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Address: 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 22958 Phone: (434) 361-1266 Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com Email: hilltop1@ntelos.net Description of event: Pick your own blackberries. We provide containers. Taste blackberry wine while supplies last! Taste other “True to the Fruit” wines and historical honey meads. Gates open at 9:00am during blackberry season. Fee: Blackberries sold by the quart Accessibility: Handicap accessible building-fields are on a slope/Child friendly/no pets allowed in berry fields Date: August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5:00pm – 9:00pm Event: Summer Solstice Location: Sans Soucy Vineyards & Winery Address: 1571 Mt Calvary Rd, Brookneal VA 24528 Phone: (434) 376-WINE (9463) Website: www.sanssoucyvineyards.com Email: tastingroom@sanssoucyvineyards.com Description of event: Enjoy TGIF this summer at our winery and watch the sunset while drinking our wines. Fees: none Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Pet friendly. Date: Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Event: Friday Night Rendezvous Location: Veramar Phone: (540) 955-5510 Website: www.veramar.com Email: info@veramar.com Description of event: Celebrate TGIF with extended evening hours at Veramar. Be sure to try our famous Wine-A-Rita 5–9pm. Get a free glass of Wine-A-Rita when you bring in your Veramar glass and a friend. Date: August 2, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Event: Sunset in the Vineyard Location: Fox Meadow Winery Address: 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22642 Phone: (540) 636-6777 Website: www.foxmeadowwinery.com Email: info@foxmeadowwinery.com Description of the event: On the first Saturday of each Summer month we stay open until 8 pm (weather permitting) so you can enjoy great wines and a peaceful evening at the winery while watching the sun set over the vineyard. Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 2, 9:00am - 5:00pm Event: Blackberry Harvest Festival Location: Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Address: 2800 Berry Hill Road, Nellysford, VA 22958 Phone: (434) 361-1266 Website: www.hilltopberrywine.com Email: hilltop1@ntelos.net Description of event: Taste “True to the Fruit” wines and Historical honey meads paired with samples of food and then keep your logo glass. There will be live Bluegrass music featuring Jason Ring. Shop for unique gifts in the craft vendor area and our gift shop. Enjoy an old fashioned pig pickin’ and blackberry desserts for an additional charge. Pick your own blackberries sold by the quart. Pear Sangria available by the glass. Fee: $10 (additional charge for meal). Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 2 Event: Beach Party Luau Wine Festival Location: Lake Anna Winery, Spotsylvania Phone: 540-895-5085 Website: www.HOVAwinetrail.com Date: August 2, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents Conor Malone Location: Notaviva Vineyards Address: 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6756 Website: www.NotavivaVineyards.com Email: info@NotavivaVineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy an afternoon listening to local artists while sipping some of Loudoun’s finest wines with the beautiful countryside as the backdrop. Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Date: August 2, 11:00am – 6:00pm & August 3, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: 8th Annual Blackberry Days Wine Festival Location: Tarara Winery Address: 13648 Tarara Lane Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 771-7100 x 233 Website: www.tarara.com Email: kim.parker@tarara.com Description of the event: Tarara’s “Hottest” event of the year. With wine tastings, live bands, kite-flying demos, u-pick blackberries, culinary and artisans delights, the kids’ Grape-Escape, and wagon rides. Purchase a bottle of Tarara Wine and make a day of it! Fee: $10 in advance. $15 at the gate. Under 21 $8. Children 6 and under are Free! Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 2 & 3 Event: Wine, Cider, Mead and Ales Tour Location: AmRhein Wine Cellars Address: 9243 Patterson Drive Bent Mountain, VA 24059 Phone: (540) 929-4632 Website: www.roanokewine.com Email: kirsten@amrheins.com Description of Event: Tasting Tour with Food Pairing. Come join the fun! Participants include: Foggy Ridge Cider, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Blacksnake Meadery, Shooting Creek Brewery, Villa Appalaccia, and Chateau Morrisette. Fee: Tickets available at AmRhein Winery, Amrhein Jewelers or at any of the participating businesses. Accessibility: Child Friendly. Date: August 2 & 3, 11:00am-5:00pm Event: Wine, Cider, Beer and Mead, Oh My! Progressive Food and Drink Pairing. Location: Chateau Morrisette Address: 287 Winery Road, Floyd, VA 24091 Phone: (540) 593-2865 Website: www.thedogs.com Email: info@thedogs.com Description of event: Château Morrisette, Villa Appalachia, Blacksnake Meadery, Shooting Creek Brewery, AmRhein Wine Cellars, and Foggy Ridge Cider collaborate to present this trail. Travel with a handy map to each site for selected food and beverage pairings enhanced by expert advice. Fee: $30 per person. Date: August 2 & 3, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: Blue Ridge Wine Trail Summer Tasting Tour Location: Foggy Ridge Cider Address: 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur, VA 24325 Phone: (276) 398-2337 Website: www.foggyridgecider.com Website: www.blueridgewinetrail.com Email: cidermaker@foggyridgecider.com Description of Event: Enjoy cider, wine, mead and beer paired with gourmet offerings on the Blue Ridge Wine Trail's Summer Tasting Tour. Savor food and beverage pairings at six unique sites all near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fee: $30 covers selected cider, mead, beer and wine tastings along with food pairings at six locations. Date: August 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 12:00pm – 5:00pm Event: A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery Location: Peaks of Otter Winery Address: 2122 Sheep creek Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 Phone: (540) 586-3707 Website: www.PeaksOfOtterWinery.com E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net Description of event: 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. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 3, 11:00am – 2:00pm Event: Interactive Cooking Class Location: First Colony Winery Address: 1650 Harris Creek Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: (434) 979-7105 Website: www.firstcolonywinery.com Email: info@firstcolonywinery.com Description of Event: Enjoy and unforgettable experience learning to cook from a guest chef. Class is held the first Sunday of every month. Includes interactive cooking class, 3-course meal, wines with each course, tour, tasting, signature wine glass, and all taxes. Fee: $65 per person. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 3, 2008 Event: 1st Anniversary Celebration Location: Miracle Valley Vineyard Address: 3661 Double J Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 Phone: (540) 364-0228 Website: www.miraclevalleyvineyard.com Email: joe_and_maryann@miraclevalleyvineyard.com Description of Event: Come celebrate our 1st Anniversary of the opening of our Tasting Room. We will have live music from 1 - 5 p.m., complimentary lite fare and special discounts in celebration of our anniversary. Fee: $3 tasting fee Date: August 9, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Event: Botetourt County Wine Trail Concert Series Location: Blue Ridge Vineyard Location: 1027 Shiloh Drive, Eagle Rock, VA 24085 Phone: (540) 798-7642 Website: blueridgevineyard.com Email: blueridgevines@ntelos.net Description of the event: Pack up the family and head out for a rousing concert by Fat Daddy, the King of Blues. Food available. Fee: $10.00 tasters. $5.00 no –tasters and children over 16. Accessibility: Handicapped accessible. Pet friendly (must be leashed). Date: August 9, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Twice Shy Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 9 Event: Cardinal Point Concert Series Location: Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Address: 9423 Batesville Road, Afton VA 22920 Phone: 540-456-8400 Website: www.cardinalpointwinery.com Email: contact@cardinalpoint.com Descriptin of the Event: Live music at the winery. "The Robin Wynn Band"- a blend of rock, pop, and folk that grabs the ear and goes straight to the heart. Attendees are encouraged bring a picnic and enjoy the view. In case of inclement weather, please call the winery or check website for changes/cancellations. Fee: $10 for adults - UNLESS you bring 5 non-perishable food items (per person) in which case, admission is free. Kids 18 and under admitted free. Date: August 9, 11:00am-5:00pm Event: Black Dog Wine & Jazz Festival Location: Chateau Morrisette Address: 287 Winery Road, Floyd, VA 24091 Phone: (540) 593-2865 Website: www.thedogs.com Email: info@thedogs.com Description of event: Live Jazz music, crafters, artisans, vendors, plus giveaways, wine tours and tastings. Join us for fun in the summertime, and enjoy a nice mountain breeze in August! Picnic baskets, coolers and outside food/beverages are not permitted. Fee: Tickets are $15 in advance. $20 at the Gate. Date: August 9, 2-4pm Event: Summer Celebration Location: Chrysalis Vineyards Address: 23876 Champe Ford Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117 Phone: (540) 687-8222 Website: www.ChrysalisWine.com Email: Description of the event: Relax and enjoy the dog days of summer with some of Chrysalis' award winning wine while taking in the beautiful countryside. This summer festival will feature local musicians, The Deaf Aids, a Beatles cover band. Fee: Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 9, 4:00pm-8:00pm Event: Hickory Hill’s music series - Sunset Saturday Location: Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery Address: 1722 Hickory Cove Lane; Moneta, VA 24121 Phone: (540) 296-1393 Website: www.hickoryhillvineyards.com Email address: info@hickoryhillvineyards.com Description of the event: Listen to live music as you enjoy an evening of good friends, fun and wine. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic and settle in to watch the sun set over the vineyard. Fee: $5 general admission. $7 includes glass. Designated drivers and kids are free. Accessibility: Child Friendly. Date: August 9, 4:00pm-7:00pm Event: Matching Wine with Cheese Location: Ingleside Plantation Vineyards Address: 5872 Leedstown Rd. Oak Grove, VA 22443 Phone: (804) 224-8687 Website: www.inglesidevineyards.com Email: mail@inglesidevineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy a selection of gourmet cheeses in styles from around the world paired with the wines of Ingleside. Try our suggestions or develop your own recommendations. Music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass, wine and gift specials. Reservations Required. Fee: $20 per person Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 9, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Event: Lake Anna Country/Bluegrass Jamboree Location: Lake Anna Winery Address: 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Phone: (540) 895-5085 Website: www.lawinery.com Email: info@lawinery.com Description of event: Enjoy backyard cuisine (Pig Roast and comfort food), foot stomping, knee slapping entertainment, souvenir wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations required for food. Fee: $30.00 Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 9, 11am-6pm Event: Loudoun Valley Vineyards present Ken Wenzel Location: Loudoun Valley Vineyards Address: 38516 Charles Town Pk, Waterford, VA 20197 Phone: (540) 882-3375 Website: www.LoudounValleyVineyards.com Email: bree@loudounvalleyvineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy an afternoon in the vineyard with great wine and great music by Ken Wenzel. Fee: Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 9 Event: Summer Sunsets Location: Old House Vineyards Phone: www.oldhousevineyards.com Website: (540) 423-1032 Date: August 9, 7:00pm-11:00pm Event: Starry Nights with Kings of Swing (Swing and Dance Favorites) Location: Veritas Vineyards & Winery Address: 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton, VA 22920 Phone: (540) 456-8000 Website: www.veritaswines.com Email: molly@veritaswines.com Description of the event: Join us for wine, live music and food under the stars. Bring your chairs, blankets, dancing shoes. Bring a picnic or sample the delights of chef Said Rhafiri for $15. Fee: $10 includes a Veritas glass. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child Friendly. Date: August 9, 5:30pm-8:30pm Event: 50's Sock Hop at Virginia Mountain Vineyards Location: Virginia Mountain Vineyards Address: 4204 Old Fincastle Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090 Phone: (540) 473-2979 Website: www.vmvines.com Email: info@vmvines.com Description of the event: Join us for our fist ever 50's sock hop and dance at the winery! Put your dancing shoes on and cruise up to the vineyard with a carload of friends. Bring a chair and picnic and enjoy the oldies music. Check back soon for the featured band and inclement weather status. Food available for purchase. Fee includes tasting and souvenir wine glass. Fee: $10.00 admission fee. Accessibility: Handicap Accessible. Child Friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 9 & 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm Event: Annual Summer Cabernet Tasting Location: Burnley Vineyards Address: 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923 Phone: (540) 832-2828 Website: www.Burnleywines.com Email: Burnleywines@hughes.net Description of the event: A vertical tasting of the last six vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon. Including the recently bottled 2006 vintage. Special pricing on all Cabernet Sauvignon. NOT a library tasting – each available for purchase. $7.50 (includes a proper red wine glass). Fee: $7.50 Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 9 & 10, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: Barrel tasting in the Wine Cellar Location: Fox Meadow Winery Address: 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22642 Phone: (540) 636-6777 Website: www.foxmeadowwinery.com Email: info@foxmeadowwinery.com Description of the event: Beat the heat in our climate controlled wine cellar. During this weekend you can taste our 2007 red wines from the barrel. Fee: $10.00 Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 10, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Cletis and Lorie Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 10 Event: Home Wine Making Seminar: Part Two: Red Wine Education Location: Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Phone: (703) 777-8161 Website: www.willowcroftwine.com Date: August 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm Event: “TGI Sunsets” on the Winery Patio Location: Barrel Oak Winery Address: 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 Phone: (540)364-6402 Website: www.BarrelOak.com Email: info@BarrelOak.com Description of event: Vineyard walks and historic and beautiful sunset vistas featuring great wine and people on our stone patio. Barrel Oak Winery is Virginia's newest and greenest hand-built winery with great wine, friendly people, underground cellar tours, and more relaxation than you can shake a stick at! Fee: Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 15, 5:00pm-8:00pm Event: Art and Wine at Blenheim Vineyards Location: Blenheim Vineyards Address: 31 Blenheim Farm, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Phone: (434) 293-5366 Website: www.blenheimvineyards.com Email: info@blenheimvineyards.com Description of Event: Art openings on the third Friday of each month featuring work by local artists. Blenheim wine and Caromont cheese will be served. Date: August 16, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Josh Burgess Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 16, 11:00 – 5:00pm Event: Music, Cider and Mead Location: Foggy Ridge Cider Location: 1328 Pineview Road, Dugspur, VA 24325 Phone: (276) 398-2337 Website: www.foggyridgecider.com Email: cidermaker@foggyridgecider.com Description of Event: Experience two originals just two miles apart at Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery. Sample award winning cider and mead while listening to Floyd, VA favorites Chris Luster and Mike Mitchell at Foggy Ridge Cider and Grace Note at Blacksnake Meadery. Fee: $4 covers tastings and music at both Foggy Ridge Cider and Blacksnake Meadery Date: August 16, 7:00-11:00pm Event: Moonlight Sonata Location: Hillsborough Vineyards Address: 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6216 Website: www.HillsboroughWine.com Email: info@HillsboroughWine.com Description of the event: Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars with mouth-watering food, excellent wines and dancing to Italian music. Reservations required. Fee: $50/pp Accessibility: Contact winery Date: August 16, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents Moon Music Location: Notaviva Vineyards Address: 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6756 Website: www.NotavivaVineyards.com Email: info@NotavivaVineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy an afternoon listening to local artists while sipping some of Loudoun’s finest wines with the beautiful countryside as the backdrop. Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 16, 11:00am- 5:00pm Event: Sugarleaf’s 1 Year Anniversary Soiree Location: Sugarleaf Vineyards Address: 3613 Walnut Branch Lane, North Garden, VA 22959 Phone: (434) 984-4272 Website: www.sugarleafvineyards.com Email: info@sugarleafvineyards.com Description of the event: Come visit Sugarleaf Vineyards as we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of the release of our first vintage and the opening of the tasting room. Enjoy wine, gourmet cheeses, and a walk thru the vineyard and winery with the proprietors and the winemaker. Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 16, 2-9:30pm Event: Paddle, Wine & Concert Series Location: Tarara Winery Address: 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 771-7100 Website: www.Tarara.com Email: Nancy.Quincy@tarara.com Description of the event: Tarara Winery has teamed up with River & Trail Outfitters to offer their customers a unique experience in their Paddle, Wine & Concert Series. The Sounds of Summer Concert Series boasts Saturday evenings full of music performed by legendary musicians, award-winning wine and good food…all under the stars. Tucked in the woods on Tarara Winery’s 475 acres, the concert stage hangs (suspended) next to Shadow Lake and creates the perfect venue for summer blues, 80s, 90s and contemporary pop hits. Join River & Trail Outfitters for a guided leisurely paddle along the Potomac River and ending at Tarara just before the concert begins. (This is not a private wine tasting event) You will have the opportunity to sample wines and purchase foods. Bring a blanket and lie under the stars as you enjoy the featured bands. Fee: $95/person, $85/under 21 Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 16, 5:00pm – 8:00pm Event: Twilight in Tuscany Location: Three Fox Vineyards Address: 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 (GPS the intersection of Rokeby Road & Winchester Road [Route 17]) Phone: (540) 364-6073 Website: www.threefoxvineyards.com E-mail: info@threefoxvineyards.com Description of the Event: Relax and enjoy Twilight at “Tuscany in Virginia” with spectacular views and a wonderful summer venue. Bring your blankets and enjoy a picnic by the Vineyard! Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 16-17; 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Event: Red Hot Days of Summer Location: Loudoun Valley Vineyards Address: 38516 Charles Town Pk, Waterford, VA 20197 Phone: (540) 882-3375 Website: www.LoudounValleyVineyards.com Email: bree@loudounvalleyvineyards.com Description of the event: Let Loudoun Valley Vineyards cool you down with their special "Red Hot" tasting of all five of their red wines including the reserves presented by the winemaker. Finish the tasting with a sweet treat of Cabernet Franc Sorbet. Due to limited space please RSVP to bree@loudounvalleyvineyards.com Fee: $12/person Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 17, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Drew and Jerry Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 17, 12:00-5:00pm Event: Book Signing by Local Author, Ellen Crosby Location: Swedenburg Winery Address: 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, VA 20118 Phone: (540) 687-5219 Website: www.SwedenburgWines.com Email: info@SwedenburgWines.com Description of the event: Meet local author, Ellen Crosby, and have her sign your copy of her much anticipated third wine country mystery, “The Bordeaux Betrayal.” Hear some of the behind the scenes stories of her collaboration with Mrs. Swedenburg in writing parts of this novel. Fee: $3/person wine tasting Accessibility: Contact winery Date: August 17 Event: Taste of Spain Location: Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Phone: (703) 777-8161 Website: www.willowcroftwine.com Date: August 21, 2008 Event: Amherst County Chamber of Commerce’s Thirsty Thursday Location: Rebec Vineyard, Inc. Address: 2229 N. Amherst Highway, Amherst, VA 24521 Phone: (434) 946-0990 Website: www.amherstvachamber.com Email: information@amherstvachamber.com Description of the event: A Thursday evening event from 5 p.m. to dusk for the entire community to gather for fun and live music. Wine tasting and food and beverages available. Date: August 22, 7:00pm Event: Dinner Under the Stars Location: MountainRose Vineyards, Inc. Address: 10439 N. Reservoir Rd, Wise. VA 24293 Phone: (276) 328-2013 Website: www.mountainrosevineyard.com Email: swlawson@comcast.net Description of the event: Listen to live music and enjoy a great meal on the patio or lawn overlooking the pond. Fee: Call for reservations. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 22 Event: Movie Night Location: Veramar Vineyard Phone: (540) 955-5510 Website: www.veramar.com Email: info@veramar.com Description of event: Brought to you by the “Magic Lantern Theater”. Enjoy a movie with Veramar wines. No alcoholic beverages permitted other than Veramar wine. Suggested donations $7 to Magic Lantern Theater, a non-profit organization. Movie begins at dusk. Date: August 22, 6:00pm -10:00pm, August 23, 11:00am-7:00pm, August 24, 11:00am-5:00pm Event: Virginia Wine Showcase Location: Dulles Expo Center Address: 4368 Chantilly Center, Chantilly, VA 20153 Phone: (703) 823-1868 Website: www.vawineshowcase.org Description of event: Enjoy an indoor and air-conditioned tasting of over 300 of Virginia’s hard-to-find artisan wines at Virginia's Coolest Wine Festival - The Virginia Wine Showcase. Get the best tips on tasting, serving and pairing in our continuous wine seminars, stock your cellar with hard-to-find artisan wines and shop ‘til you drop for the best fine art and gourmet offerings in the country all in one comfortable, indoor air-conditioned location! Come inside. It's cooler. Date: August 22, 23 & 24 Event: Wine Camp Location: Tomahawk Mill Winery Phone: (434) 432-1063 Website: www.tomahawkmill.com Date: August 23, 1:00pm Event: Guest Chef Nathan Beauchamp of 1789 Restaurant, Georgetown, Washington, DC Location: Barboursville Vineyards Address: 17655 Winery Road, PO BOX 136, Barboursville VA, 22923 Phone: (540) 832-7848 Website: www.barboursvillewine.com Email: book@palladiorestaurant.com Description of event: Enjoy a four course feast paired with five Barboursville wines. Reservations required, Fee: $90 per person, all-inclusive. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 23 Event: 5th Annual Mini Cooper Rally Location: Cooper Vineyards Phone: (540) 894-5253 Website: www.coopervineyards.com Date: August 23, 5-8pm Event: Grand Opening Celebration Location: Corcoran Vineyards Address: 14635 Corkys Farm Ln, Waterford, VA 20197 Phone: (540) 882-9073 Website: www.CorcoranVineyards.com Email: kim@corcoranvineyards.com Description of the event: Celebrate the grand opening of Corcoran Vineyard's new winery. This event will feature Corcoran's award winning wines and food pairings. Please RSVP to kim@corcoranvineyards.com Fee: $10/person Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 23, 10am-6pm Event: Cruise-In with Doukenie Location: Doukenie Winery Address: 14727 Mountain Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6464 Website: www.DoukenieWinery.com Email: Description of the event: Bring your vintage car to Doukenie and receive a free bottle of wine! Prizes will be awarded for the cars that are "The Most Unique", "Oldest" and "Coolest Hot Rod". Passengers can enjoy a barrel tasting in the tasting room. Fee: Tasting Fees Apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 23, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents Brogue Rogues Location: Notaviva Vineyards Address: 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6756 Website: www.NotavivaVineyards.com Email: info@NotavivaVineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy an afternoon listening to local artists while sipping some of Loudoun’s finest wines with the beautiful countryside as the backdrop. Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 23 Event: Summer Sunsets Location: Old House Vineyards Phone: www.oldhousevineyards.com Website: (540) 423-1032 Date: August 23, 3:30pm Event: Annual Blessing of the Harvest Location: Three Fox Vineyards Address: 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 (GPS the intersection of Rokeby Road & Winchester Road [Route 17]) Phone: (540) 364-6073 Website: www.threefoxvineyards.com E-mail: info@threefoxvineyards.com Description of the event: Come out and celebrate the Harvest in the Vineyard! Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 23 & 24, 12:00pm-5:00pm Event: 6th Annual Harvest Prevue and Perspective Open House Location: Autumn Hill Vineyards Address: 301 River Drive, Stanardsville, VA 22973 Phone: (434) 985-6100 Website: www.autumnhillwine.com Email: autumnhill@mindspring.com Description of the event: Under a tent in the vineyard, learn about growing quality grapes in Virginia. Learn the decision making process about when to harvest. This takes place from 2-3 pm. Taste all of the Autumn Hill wines and have a Cabernet Sauvignon barrel tasting. NO SWEET WINES HERE! The event will continue rain or shine. Picnics are welcome and reservations are suggested. Fee: $7 includes a souvenir wine glass and snacks. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 23, 30 September 6, 13, 27, 6:00pm – 9:30pm Event: Sounds of Summer Concert Series Location: Tarara Winery, Leesburg Phone: (703)-771-7100 ext 233 Website: www.tarara.com Date: August 24, 11:00am – 4:00pm Event: Ellen Crosby Book Release & Signing Location: Keswick Vineyards Address: 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick, VA 22947 Phone: (434) 244-3341 Website: www.keswickvineyards.com Email: info@keswickvineyards.com Description of event: Be the first to read Ellen Crosby's new book - Mystery author Ellen Crosby will return to Keswick Vineyards this summer for a book signing and area release for her third wine country-themed novel, The Bordeaux Betrayal. Fee: Free admission, plus $5 regular or $8 select wine tastings available. Date: August 29 - September 1, 11:00am-6:00pm Event: “Endless Summer Party!” Location: Barrel Oak Winery Address: 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 Phone: (540) 364-6402 Website: www.BarrelOak.com Email: info@BarrelOak.com Event: Wear your bathing suit and win a prize! Art and entertainers. This is a Special Tours and Tastings Weekend. Barrel Oak Winery is Virginia's newest and greenest hand-built winery with great wine, friendly people, underground cellar tours, and more fun than you can shake a surfboard at! Fee: Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 29, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Cletis and Lorie Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm Event: Harvest Open House Location: Afton Mountain Vineyards Address: 234 Vineyard Lane, Afton, VA 22920 Phone: (540) 456-8667 Website: www.aftonmountainvineyards.com Email: finewines@aftonmountainvineyards.com Description of the event: Bring your own picnic or try our gourmet picnic fare available for purchase while enjoying live music from noon to 6:00 pm. Grapes used in winemaking will be available for tasting. Fee: $4.00 per person, includes a souvenir wine glass. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 30 Event: Bloxomfest Location: Bloxom Vineyard For more information: casablancawine@icqmail.com Date: August 30, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Saw Mill Gang Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 30, 4:30pm - 8:30pm Event: Evening of Music Location: Fincastle Vineyard & Winery Address: 203 Maple Ridge Lane Fincastle, VA 22920 Phone: (540) 591-9000 Website: www.fincastlewine.com Email: info@fincastlewine.com Description of the event: Bring your picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy a festive evening concert. Food will be available for purchase. Fee: $10.00 (includes glass for sampling) $5.00 non-tasters. Accessibility: Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 30, 11:30am - 8:00pm Event: Sunset in the Vineyard Location: Gadino Cellars Address: 92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747 Phone: (540) 987-9292 Website: www.gadinocellars.com Email: info@gadinocellars.com Description of the event: We will be open until 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a glass of our Sunset, Moonrise or another pleasurable wine and watch the sun set over our beautiful vineyard. Robbie Limon will sing and play a variety of music on his guitar. Fee: None Accessibility: Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 30 Event: Discover Virginia Festival Location: Greene County Phone: www.discovervirginia.net Website: (434) 985-6663 Date: August 30, 6:00pm – 10:00pm Event: Last Days of Summer Jazz Location: Lake Anna Winery Address: 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Phone: (540) 895-5085 Website: www.lawinery.com Email: info@lawinery.com Description of event: Join us at summer’s end for a savory collection of gourmet cuisine. Fee includes live music, wine glass, tours, and tasting. Reservations required for food. Fee: $30.00 Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 30, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents David LaFleur Location: Notaviva Vineyards Address: 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 Phone: (540) 668-6756 Website: www.NotavivaVineyards.com Email: info@NotavivaVineyards.com Description of the event: Enjoy an afternoon listening to local artists while sipping some of Loudoun’s finest wines with the beautiful countryside as the backdrop. Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 30 Event: Labor Day Bash Weekend Location: Veramar Phone: (540) 955-5510 Website: www.veramar.com Email: info@veramar.com Description of event: End the summer with music at Veramar. $15/person includes wine tasting, music and souvenir glass. 11:30-5pm, music begins at 1pm. Gourmet Picnic available for 2 people at $50 includes one bottle of wine and for 4 persons at $75 if ordered 4 days in advance. Also other light fare available for purchase. Music begins at 1pm. Event 11-6pm. Date: August 30, 3:00pm - 8 pm Event: The Irvington Stomp Location: White Fences Vineyard & Winery Address: 170 White Fences Dr. Irvington, Virginia 22480 Phone: (804) 337-1549 Website: www.irvingtonstomp.com Email: info@whitefencesvineyard.com Description of event: Channel your inner Lucille Ball at the annual Irvington Stomp, where the whole family can stomp grapes in giant barrels and put your footprints on tee shirts. The Stomp is great fun for the whole family and features hayrides, a maize maze, petting zoo, kite flying demonstrations, lots of food and, of course, award winning Meteor wines from White Fences Vineyards. Come rain or shine. Fee: $10 adults at gate. $6 kids 6-16. Under 6 free. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: August 30 & 31 Event: Harvest Festival Location: First Colony Winery Address: 1650 Harris Creek Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: (434) 979-7105 Website: www.firstcolonywinery.com Email: info@firstcolonywinery.com Description of Event: Enjoy ‘weingarten’, grape stomping, tours, tasting, signature wine glass, brats, kraut and other traditional German food. Fee: $15 advance tickets. $20 at the door. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: Aug 30-31, 11am-6pm Event: Labor Day Celebration Location: Loudoun Valley Vineyards Address: 38516 Charles Town Pk, Waterford, VA 20197 Phone: (540) 882-3375 Website: www.LoudounValleyVineyards.com Email: bree@loudounvalleyvineyards.com Description of the event: Celebrate Labor Day with live music, outdoor games, wine tastings, and grilled food. Fee: Tasting fees apply, food available for purchase Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 30 & 31, 12:00pm-5:00pm Event: An Apple A Day Open House Location: Peaks of Otter Winery Address: 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford, VA 24523 Phone: (540) 586-3707 Website: www.PeaksOfOtterWinery.com E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net Description of event: Enjoy the benefits of eating and sampling our many varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Johnny Appleseed knew that "an apple a day would keep the doctor away”, long before medical science discovered that three apples a day helped with stomach, colon and other medical problems. Take your children to see the farm animals. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: August 30 & 31, 10:00am -6:00pm Event: “Romp, Stomp & Chomp” Harvest Celebration Location: Wintergreen Winery Address: 462 Winery Lane, PO Box 648, Nellysford, VA 22958 Phone: (434) 361-2519 Website: www.wintergreenwinery.com Email: info@wintergreenwinery.com Description of the event: Send off summer and welcome the Harvest on Labor Day weekend. Want to stomp like Lucy? Here's your chance! Grape stomping, live music, wine and Virginia foods tasting, specials, door prizes and winery tours. Great picnic fare and scenic riverside picnic sites. Family friendly setting. See website as event nears for schedule. Admission fee of $7 per adult (children are free!) includes souvenir wine glass. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet Friendly (outdoors). Date: August 30 – September 1, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: Labor Day Celebration Location: Fox Meadow Winery Address: 3310 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA 22642 Phone: (540) 636-6777 Website: www.foxmeadowwinery.com Email: info@foxmeadowwinery.com Description of the event: Enjoy the “fruits of your labor” at the winery with special food pairings and taste the 2006 Cabernet Franc scheduled to be released this weekend. Fee: $5.00 for Tasting Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: August 31, 12:00-6:00pm Event: Bluemont Vineyards presents Twice Shy Location: Bluemont Vineyards Address: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 Phone: (540) 554-8439 Website: www.BluemontVineyard.com Email: thewinery@bluemontvineyard.com Description of the event: Spend your weekend lounging on the deck 951 feet above sea level, enjoying the breathtaking view, spectacular wines and local music. What better way to raise your spirits? Fee: Free performance, Tasting fees apply Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: August 31 – September 1 Event: Harvest Music Festival Location: Oakencroft Vineyard and Winery Address: 1486 Oakencroft Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: (434) 296-4188 Website: www.oakencroft.com E-mail: mail@oakencroft.com Description of event: Two day Labor Day Weekend Celebration with music by Jimmy O on August 31 and The Ryalls Brothers on September 1. Tours, tastings, bring a picnic, relax by the lake. Light fare. 11-5 pm. Fee: $10.00 per person includes complimentary wine glass. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. |
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