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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 – 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. Date: Saturdays in September (until the 27th), 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: September, Sundays, 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: September 1, 11:30am-5:00pm Event: A Toast to Teachers 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: It's back to school time! Parents can celebrate and teachers can stock up. Educators and school staff receive free tastings and 10% discounts on our wines. Fee: None Accessibility: Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 1, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents Jessica Frost 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: September 6, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Event: Book Signing Location: Barboursville Vineyards Address: 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville, VA 22923 Phone: (540) 832-3824 Website: www.barboursvillewine.com Email: www.barboursvillewine.com Description of event: Author Chiles TA Larson and Winery Founder Gianni Zonin sign copies of the book "Barboursville Vineyards: Crafting Great Wines Inspired by Spirits of the Past." No Reservation Required Fee: none Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: September 6, 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: September 6 Event: Blessing of the Grapes & Harvest Dinner Location: Cross Keys Vineyards & Estate Address: 6011 East Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 Phone: (540) 234-0505 Website: www.crosskeysvineyards.com Email: info@crosskeysvineyards.com Description of event: Join in the age-honored tradition of the beginning of harvest at our cross-cultural celebration during the day! Taste the grapes, drink the wine...enjoy the good life! Evening, four course Harvest Dinner by reservation. Fees: Tasting only: $5.00. Tour & Tasting: $10.00. Food & Wine Experience - $199.00 per couple (all inclusive). By reservation only. Date: September 6, 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: September 6 Event: Harvest Wine Festival, Richmond Location: James River Cellars Phone: (804) 550-7516 Website: www.jamesrivercellars.com/events.html Date: September 6, 11am-7pm Tasting Room, 2-4pm Performance Event: Notaviva Vineyards presents Todd Wright 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: September 6 Event: Summer Sunsets Location: Old House Vineyards Phone: (540) 423-1032 Website: www.oldhousevineyards.com Date: September 6 Event: 29th Annual Harvest Festival Location: Shenandoah Vineyards, Edinburg Phone: (540) 984-8699 Website: www.shentel.net/shenvine Date: September 6 Event: End of Summer Backbarn BBQ! Location: Willowcroft Farm Vineyards Phone: (703) 777-8161 Website: www.willowcroftwine.com Date: September 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 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: September 7, 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: September 7, 11:30am – 6:00pm Event: Grandparents Day 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: Guiseppe Mazzini said, "Family is the country of the heart". On past visits, you may have noticed the Gadino grandchildren trailing behind Nonna and Poppi. Bring a picture of your grandchildren and receive 10% off your total purchase. Fee: None Accessibility: Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 7, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Event: Barrel Tasting Location: Wolf Gap Vineyard Website: www.wolfgapvineyard.com Description of Event: Taste the 2007 cab franc before we bottle it. Take a tasting tour of the Wolf Gap Cellars where we keep our famous 2005 Meritage and newly bottled 2007 semi-sweet traminette. Date: September 12, 2008 Event: Amherst LIVE! Location: Downtown Amherst Address: South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521 Phone: (434) 946-0990 Website: www.amherstvachamber.com Email: information@amherstvachamber.com Description of event: A Friday evening event, 6 to9:30 p.m., for the entire community to gather for fun, live music by The Deer Creek Boys. Theme is Lancer Spirit. Food and beverage vendors available. Featuring Rebec Vineyards. ABC sales…Clifford Ruritan Club. Children’s area, including bouncers, games, and face painters free. Those ages 12 and older, $4 per person…children 11 and younger, $1. Cash only. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a chair and enjoy. Proceeds benefit community youth projects. Date: September 13, 11:00am-4:00pm Event: Pet Adoption Day (Floyd Animal Rescue and others) 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: Come out and support our four-legged friends! Chateau Morrisette partners with the Floyd Animal Rescue to present homeless animals available for adoption, as well as crafters, artisans and information groups. Grill open selling food and beverages. Fee: Grill menu pricing. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: September 13, 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: September 13, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: Book signing by local author Ellen Crosby 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 meet Virginia Wine Country Mysteries author Ellen Crosby at a book signing for her latest book, “The Bordeaux Betrayal.” Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 13, 7:00-11:00pm Event: Starry Nights with with Jackass Flats (Toe-Tapping Bluegrass) 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: September 13 & 14, 12:00pm – 5:00pm Event: Neptune Wine Festival Location: Neptune's Park 31st Street, Virginia Beach, VA For further information: (757) 498-0215 Description of the event: Sip, savor and purchase wines from the Old Dominion's leading vineyards in an oceanfront setting. Food, live music and specialty vendors will also be a part of the event. Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at the gate/$400 for umbrella table for 8. Date: September 14, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: Festa di San Gennaro 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 join us for fun as we celebrate the patron Saint of Naples, a huge tradition in New York’s Little Italy! Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 14 - 21, 12:00pm – 12:00am Event: Virginia Beach Wine Week Location: Various Restaurants, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Website: www.VirginiaBeachWineWeek.com Email: Laura@Crocs19thStreetBistro.com Description of event: This September, corks will pop once again throughout restaurant dining rooms around the resort city of VA Beach with Virginia Wines being poured and paired with delectable seafood dishes. During Virginia Beach Wine Week, participating restaurants will offer Virginia wine specials and flights including wines both by the glass and bottle paired with menus items specially created for the event. Dinners and seminars will be held throughout Wine Week, to include evenings with winemakers from various vineyards across Virginia. Virginia Beach is proud to be celebrating the heritage and excellence of Virginia’s wine industry. Where the Wines meet the Sea for an entire week. Date: September 14, 2:00pm – 5:00pm Event: Barrel Tastings of Red Wines Location: Wolf Gap Vineyard and Winery Address: 123 Stout Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 Phone: (540) 984-3306 Website: www.wolfgapvineyard.com Email: admin@wolfgapvineyard.com Description of Event: Barrel tasting of 2007 Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin and Barbera wines. Also 2006 Syrah, Cab Franc and Chambourcin. Paired hors d'oeuvres will accompany tasting tours held on the hour. Fee: $15 per person. $25 per couple. Date: September 16, 2008 Event: The Art of Wine Education Series – Wine 101 Location: CrossKeys Vineyards Address: 6011 E. Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 Phone: (540) 234-0505 Website: www.crosskeysvineyards.com E-mail: events@crosskeysvineyards.com Description of event: Join General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Each session is priced individually but multiple sessions receive a series discount. The basis of a general understanding of wine as an art form and the simple enjoyment of sharing it with friends. An overview of viticulture and viniculture provide participants with a more clear view of how wine grows, is made and can be enjoyed. Interactive, participative…a tasting of four CrossKeys wines included. 1st series: $45 per class or $150 for 4 classes 2nd series: $70 per class or $250 for 4 classes Please RSVP to events@crosskeysvineyards.com or 540-234-0505 *Classes subject to cancellation with enrollment fewer than 10 persons. Date: Sept. 19, 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: September 20, 4:00pm Event: 9th Annual Moonlight Stomp 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: This is our most popular events of the year! Join us under the Harvest Moon to stomp grapes "I LOVE LUCY" style. Dress as your favorite Lucy character for a Lucy Look-alike Contest. Pork BBQ dinner available with advance reservations required. Be sure to bring a blanket, chairs and jackets. Fee: $10 per person, food additional. Picnics always welcome! Accessibility: Child Friendly. Date: September 20 Event: Taste of Italy Location: Doukénie Winery Phone: (540) 668-6464 ext 207 Website: www.doukeniewinery.com Date: September 20 Event: Festa Vino Di San Gennaro Location: Reston Town Center Phone: (800) 830-3976 Website: www.festavino2008.com Date: September 20, 6pm Event: Tuscan Cooking Class Location: Lost Creek Vineyard & Winery Address: 43277 Spinks Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 443-9836 Website: www.LostCreekWinery.com Email: Description of the event: Enjoy an evening of wine, food and learning with a total hands-on Tuscan cooking experience taught by Chef Maria Canora. After the lesson, dine on the feast you've created paired with Lost Creek wines. All materials for the class will be provided. Reservations required. Fee: $90/person Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: September 20, 11:00am -5:00pm Event: Sugarleaf’s Harvest Party 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: One of the most talked about events in town—the 3rd annual Sugarleaf Vineyards Harvest Party. Come in your comfortable clothes and bring your blanket, be prepared to taste great wine, listen to good music, make new friends, and relax on the estate. This year we will be serving several different unique salads to pair with our wines. Fee: $15 Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: September 20, 11:00am-5:00pm Event: Joe Jamaldinian Art Show 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: View and purchase Joe Jamldinian’s paintings and illustrations, or commission him to create something special just for you. He will also have his new “Penguin Bob” book, which he will personally autograph for you. Fee: Free Accessibility: Contact winery Date: September 20, 11:00am- 6:00pm & September 21, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: 13th Annual Great Grape 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: Celebrate the grape harvest With wine tastings, live bands, kite-flying demos, u-pick apples, 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: September 20, 10am-5:30pm Event: Kayak/Canoe Paddle & Wine Tour 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 on a private paddle and wine tour. River & Trail Outfitters guides will meet you at the winery and guide you on a 4.5 to 7 mile canoe paddle (kayaks can also be used) on the Potomac or Shenandoah river. This gentle stretch is rich in natural beauty and is perfect for novice and intermediates. Finish your trip back at the winery where you will experience a private tasting of Tarara's award winning wines paired with cheeses, a glass of your favorite wine, and a private tour of the wine making cave. Fee: $95/person, $85/under 21 Accessibility: Contact Winery Date: September 20, 11:00am – 5:00pm Event: 2nd Annual Lucy Grape Stomp 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 event: Dress up and come out as Lucy and the gang and stomp the grapes!! Fee: None Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 20 & 21, 7:00pm Saturday & 3:00pm Sunday Event: Outdoor Theater: "Stop the Press!" A comedy by Brack Llewellyn Location: Chateau Morrisette 287 Winery Road, Floyd, VA 24091 Phone: (540) 593-2865 Website: www.thedogs.com Email: info@thedogs.com Description of event: The NoneSuch Playmakers' will offer two performances for this comedy theater event. There will be food and beverages available for purchase during the event. Come out for a good chuckle in this beautiful mountain setting. Fee: Check website for pricing. Date: September 21, 1:00-5:00pm Event: Ladies Only Wine Class Location: Ingleside Plantation Vineyards Address: 5872 Leedstown Rd. Oak Grove, VA 22443 Phone number: (804) 224-8687 Website: www.inglesidevineyards.com Email: mail@inglesidevineyards.com Description of the event: Wine is to enjoy! Take out the mystery. In an informal, relaxed setting learn the etiquette of wine tasting and secrets of pairing wines with food. Includes souvenir glass. Reservations Required. Fee: $20 per person. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: September 23, 2008 Event: The Art of Wine Education Series – Wines of the World Location: CrossKeys Vineyards Address: 6011 E. Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 Phone: (540) 234-0505 Website: www.crosskeysvineyards.com E-mail: events@crosskeysvineyards.com Description of event: Join General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Each session is priced individually but multiple sessions receive a series discount. An exploration of the fine, wine-producing regions of the world. Participants will gain insight into the terroir, style, history and culture of wines from France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. A tasting of eight (8) wines is included. 1st series: $45 per class or $150 for 4 classes 2nd series: $70 per class or $250 for 4 classes Please RSVP to events@crosskeysvineyards.com or 540-234-0505 *Classes subject to cancellation with enrollment fewer than 10 persons. Date: September 27, 1:00pm Event: Italian Harvest Feast with Guest Chef Cesare Lafrancone of Spezie Restaurant, Washington, DC Location: Barboursville Vineyards Address: 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville VA, 22923 Phone: (540) 832-7848 Website: www.barboursvillewine.com Email: Book@palladiorestaurant.com Description of event: Enjoy a traditional four course feast expertly paired with five Barboursville wines. Reservations required Fee: $95 per person, all-inclusive. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: September 27 Event: Harvest Picnic Location: Fox Meadow Winery, Linden Phone: (540) 636-6777 Website: www.foxmeadowwinery.com Date: September 27, 11:30am – 6:00pm Event: Harvest Celebration 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: Join la familia Gadino for our harvest celebration featuring singer/songwriter Danny Schneible (www.fossilmusic.com). Enjoy our wines along with great music and scenic fall views. This is a Blue Ridge Wine Way event with many participating wineries celebrating (www.blueridgewineway.com) Fee: None Accessibility: Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 27, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Event: 4th Annual Rib Eye Round Up 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: Grilled steak dinner and bluegrass music by guitar virtuoso Jason Ring add up to an evening of southern hospitality at Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery. A glass of wine is included with the meal. Reservations are required and seats always sell out in advance. Fee: $40 per person. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: September 27, 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: September 27 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event: Northern Neck Food and Harvest Festival Location: Stratford Hall Address: 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia 22558 Phone: (804) 493-8038 Website: www.StratfordHall.com Email: jschepmoes@stratfordhall.org Description of the event: Celebrate the fall season with a fun festival for the whole family. The day will include hayrides, bluegrass music, food, gristmill tours, Colonial games, petting zoo and activities just for kids, as well as regional artisans and wine tasting from regional wineries. Fee: General admission grounds pass $5 for adults and $3 for children. Wine tasting is $5 and includes a souvenir glass. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Date: September 27 Event: Harvest Dinner Location: Stone Mountain Vineyards Phone: (434) 990-WINE Website: www.stonemountainvineyards.com Date: September 27, 1:00pm-7:00pm Event: Oktoberfest Location: Wolf Gap Vineyard Website: www.wolfgapvineyard.com Description of event: Taste our German style wines paired with German bratwurst und rippschen mit kraut. Event will be outside if weather permits. Date: September 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm Event: South Boston Harvest Festival Location: South Boston Virginia Address: 432 Main Street South Boston VA Phone: (434) 575-4208 Website: www.info@soboharvestfest.com Email: info@soboharvestfest.com Description of event: This is an outdoor festival held in the streets of Downtown South Boston. There is something for everyone, young and old alike. Crafts, exhibits, children activates, live music, and a wide variety of food and drinks. Make sure to visit our Wine Garden for wine tasting. Fee: Free except for the Wine Garden Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 27 & 28th, 11:00am-6:00pm Event: “Stomp N Chomp:" Fall Harvest Celebration! 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: Be a part of the harvest as we stomp and chomp the grapes. 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 relaxation than you can shake a grape bunch at! Fee: Free with additional Special Tasting and Tours Fees. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 27 & 28 Event: 33rd Annual Virginia Wine Festival Location: Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, Virginia. Phone: (703) 922-7049 Website: www.vwga.org Description of event: The Vinifera Wine Growers Association is proud to announce that the 33nd Virginia Wine Festival. The Virginia Wine Festival has become a grand Commonwealth tradition, highly regarded as one of the premier wine events on the East Coast. The festival, featuring many of Virginia’s award-winning wineries, popularly requested “Everything One Should Know about Wine” seminars, practical wine and food pairing demonstrations, choice gourmet offerings, the best of regional arts and crafts, along with top-rated entertainment and special children’s educational programs, is the perfect wine event to Celebrate Virginia Wine Month with tastings of the Commonwealth’s finest wines. Date: September 27 & 28th, 11:00am-6:00pm Event: Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Location: Lakewatch Plantation Address: Moneta, VA 24121 Phone: (800) 676-8203 Website: www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/News/winefestival.htm Email: smlccp@aol.com Description of event: Looking for a delightful early autumn daytrip or overnight destination? Celebrating its 20th year, the 2008 Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is the perfect event for aficionados of wine as well as fans of outdoor concerts and craft festivals. Held at Southwest Virginia’s Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta on Route 122 across from the Lakewatch Plantation, 27 wineries will participate with 85 juried craft and food vendors. The two-day festival will be held rain or shine. Tickets are available for tasters and non-tasters and can be purchased in advance (by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24). Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Date: September 28, 11:00am-6:00pm Event: Harvest Festival Location: Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery Address: 275 Decatur Road, Stafford, VA 22554 Phone: (540) 446-2266 Website: www.potomacpointwinery.com Email: laura@potomacpointwinery.com Description of the event: Join us for our annual festival. We will have wine tastings, grape stomping, food vendors, live entertainment, face painting for the kids, and much much more!! Fee: Ticket Price TBA. Accessibility: Handicap accessible. Child friendly. Pet friendly. Date: September 30, 2008 Event: The Art of Wine Education Series – Wines of Virginia Location: CrossKeys Vineyards Address: 6011 E. Timber Ridge Road, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841 Phone: (540) 234-0505 Website: www.crosskeysvineyards.com E-mail: events@crosskeysvineyards.com Description of event: Join General Manager, Mark Parsons and guests to discover, taste and experience wine as art. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Each session is priced individually but multiple sessions receive a series discount. As the 6th largest producer of wine in the United States, Virginia is positioned to become a world-class contender and wine leader. Taste and compare some of the vintages from CrossKeys Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Keswick Vineyards, Williamsburg Winery, King Family Vineyards, Veritas Vineyards, Linden Vineyards, and Barboursville Estate. Gain insight into the wonderful world of Virginia Wine. 1st series: $45 per class or $150 for 4 classes 2nd series: $70 per class or $250 for 4 classes Please RSVP to events@crosskeysvineyards.com or 540-234-0505 *Classes subject to cancellation with enrollment fewer than 10 persons. |
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