• December 1 -- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
  Holiday: Roanoke County cordially invites you to attend The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Christmas Carols by Roanoke County's After School for Kids participants. Light refreshments will be served. All activities will be held outside, weather permitting. Front Lawn of Tanglewood Mall near Cal Spa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 387.6078 ext. 251

• December 5, 12 & 19 -- Dickens of a Christmas
  Holiday, Family Fun: Dickens is a beloved holiday festival on the Roanoke City Market spanning the first three Fridays in December. The theme for this year's holiday parade is 'Holiday Traditions Through the Ages'. There's fun for the entire family with horse drawn carriage rides, carolers, vendors, street performances, jugglers, magicians, and live entertainment. Annual tree lighting, holiday parade, pet costume contest, outdoor movie and more. Downtown Roanoke
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 342.2028

• December 6 -- 5th Annual Holiday Open House at Woodland Vineyard
  Celebration: Celebrate the holiday season at Woodland Vineyard. Join us for wine tasting, light hors d'oeuvres, our signature mulled wine and holiday cheer! We will also have hot cider and cookies for the kids. 15501 Genito Road, Midlothian
  Fee: $5 per person/$8 per familyTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 739.2774

• December 6-7 -- Holiday Open House at Chateau Morrisette
  Holiday, Reception: Celebrate the beauty of the season with us and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, mulled wine, wine tasting, sparkling cider and special gift and wine discounts. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• December 6 - 7 -- Loudoun Valley Vineyards Open House
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for an Open House to celebrate the Holiday Season! Wine Tastings, complimentary Holiday sweets, and Live Music by Ken Wenzel! 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford, VA
  Fee: $5.00 Tasting FeeTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 882.3375

• December 6 - 7 -- Holiday/Christmas Open House
  Celebration: Join us in tasting new releases including Riesling and Hot Mulled Wine (Spicy Rivanna). Items to nibble will be available. Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville, VA
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.2828

• December 6 -- Virgina Dare Flotilla for Toys Boat Parade
  Holiday; Benefit: The evening parade and it's dazzling light show cruises from the VA Dare Marina to Hales Ford Bridge, back down the Roanoke channel to the Smith Mountain Lake State Park and back to port. All participants and spectators please bring an unwrapped toy for children of need in the area.
  Fee: Call for information Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 297.7100

• December 6-7 -- Ingleside Vineyards Holiday Open House
  Celebration: In December we will be celebrating the holiday season with refreshments, tours, tastings (including mulled wine), and special holiday wine and gift specials. Our gift shop has been called the best at a Virginia winery. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Sat 10a.m.-5p.m./Sun 12p.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687

• December 6 -- Holiday Parade at the Beach
  Holiday, Family fun: Celebrate the holiday season with the 14th Annual Holiday Parade at the Beach, coming to the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, antique autos, decorated fire trucks, and even Santa himself arriving on his own special lighted float. Rain date is Sunday, December 7. 15th Street to 25th Street along Atlantic Avenue.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 425.3111

• December 6 - 7 -- Oakencroft Holiday Open House
  Celebration: Join us and sample our premier Virginia wines. Special discounts on wines through December for holiday giving. Snacks provided. Oakencroft Winery, 1486 Oakencroft Lane, Charlottesville
  Fee: $3 includes glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 296.4188

• December 6-7 -- Jingle Bell Wine Trail
  Celebration: Tour central Virginia's four premier wineries, James River, Grayhaven, Cooper and Lake Anna. Fee includes souvenir glass, light fare, all tasting fees and special gift at the end of the Trail. Buy your ticket at any participating winery.
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• December 6 - 7 -- Deck the Halls Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley!
  Holiday, Celebration: Visit the wineries of the Shenandoah Valley; check out the exciting Shenandoah Caverns! Along this trail sample award winning wines, experience breathtaking scenery, seasonal colors, exceptional mountain vistas, and most interesting attractions with a special regional flair. The purchase of a grapevine wreath for $20 at your starting venue is your beginning to receive these lovely ornaments free of charge at each stop you make. Limousine transportation available.
  Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 436.9463

• December 6 - 7 -- Holiday Open House at Gray Ghost Vineyards
  Celebration: See the world's largest cork Christmas display containing over 50,000 corks, complete with a Christmas tree, sleigh and reindeer, Santa's chair & fireplace! Fee includes wine, food and collectible holiday glass. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: $15/$7 under 21Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• December 6 -- Early Winter Wine Dinner
  Dining: Menu by Genevieve DelFosse. Complimentary wine glass and 10% discount on wine purchased at the event. Reservations required. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $65 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• December 7 -- Holiday Wine & Food Pairing
  Holiday, dining: Join Chef Genevieve for a fun and tasty pairing of her gourmet, seasonal selections especially paired with award-winning DelFosse wines. The menu includes 4 elegantly prepared dishes, paired with 4 generous samplings of our award winning wines, accompanied by a short discussion of the pairings. 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• December 7 -- The Grand Illumination
  Holiday, Family Fun: Colonial Williamsburg heralds the Christmas season with candles, fireworks and music during Grand Illumination. Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums provide 18th century music as costumed performers present holiday entertainment found in Williamsburg two centuries ago.
  Fee: FreeTime: 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) HISTORY

• December 11 -- Growers' Champagne Dinner
  Food & Wine Education, Dining: Come discover the world of Grand Cru Growers' Champagnes, and learn why they are the last great unknown bargain in the world of Fine Wine. Four-course dinner paired with Growers' Champagnes. The Manor House at Poplar Springs Inn, 9245 Rogues Road, Casanova, VA
  Fee: $125 per guestTime: 7:30 p.m. Reception, 8 p.m. Dinner Phone Number: (540) 788.4600

• December 13 - 14 -- Holiday Open House at Chateau Morrisette
  Holiday, Reception: Celebrate the beauty of the season with us and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, mulled wine, wine tasting, sparkling cider and special gift and wine discounts. Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 171.5, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• December 13 - 14 -- Virginia Wine Showcase
  Celebration: Shop 'til you drop for the best wine, art and gourmet offerings in the region while you enjoy a grand tasting of Virginia's hard-to-find artisan wines. The ultimate holiday wine show comes to Virginia Beach Convention Center for the holidays.
  Fee: $20 Advance / $25 at the doorTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 823.1868

• December 13-14 -- Holiday Open House at Cooper Vineyards
  Celebration: Stock up for the holidays with wine and gifts. Light fare. 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 894.5253

• December 13 -- Olde Towne Music Festival
  Holiday, Live Music: Portsmouth celebrates the best of local & regional music groups and choirs & musicians featured in venues along High Street. Enjoy bonfires, strolling characters and children's activities.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 393.8481

• December 13-14 -- Ingleside Vineyards Holiday Open House
  Celebration: In December we will be celebrating the holiday season with refreshments, tours, tastings (including mulled wine), and special holiday wine and gift specials. Our gift shop has been called the best at a Virginia winery. 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Sat 10a.m.-5p.m./Sun 12p.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (804) 224.8687

• December 14 -- Santa Claus Visits Gray Ghost Vineyards
  Holiday: Children of all ages are invited to bring their wish lists to share with Santa. Free gift for each child. Bring your children and grandchildren. Cameras encouraged. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• December 14 -- Winter Holiday Brunch
  Celebration: Menu by Genevieve DelFosse. Complimentary wine glass and 10% discount on wines purchased at event. Reservations required. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• December 21 -- Winter Solstice at Tarara
  Live Music: Celebrating the season of winter with warming red wines, fireside and live music. Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg
  Fee: Tasting fees applyTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 771.7100

• December 31 -- New Years Eve Dinner
  Dining: Celebrate the New Year with us at Palladio Restaurant. Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Melissa Close and expertly paired with five Barboursville wines. Reservations required. 17655 Winery Road, Barboursville
  Fee: $155 per person, all-inclusiveTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.3824

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 $5 (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! Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• Wine Getaway Two Night Package -- Wine Dinner Getaway
  Reception: Two evenings of choice at the Inn at Monticello , gourmet breakfasts and afternoon wine and refreshments. Bottle of wine and two glasses. Dinner at upscale local restaurant, includes any menu item tax and tip, map and guide to area wineries, 1188 Scottsville Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $556 - $589Time: Choose any two evenings at the Inn Phone Number: (877) RELAX VA

• Wine Tours held Daily -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting Tours
  Wine Education: Join Arcady Vineyard, LLC for a custom wine tour of the Charlottesville Wine Country for one all-inclusive price! Arcady picks you up at 1pm, escorting you to four wineries, serving an appetizer platter midway. Rates include: owner/guide, pickup, bottled water and sodas, transportation, tasting fees, cheese platter.
  Fee: $100 Mon-Thu; $115 Fri - SunTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Saturdays, November 3 - April 26 -- Leesburg Winter Farmers Market
  Market: By buying your fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs at the Farmers Markets you are supporting local agriculture, as all the vendors are local to this area. That means you are also getting the very freshest produce possible as many crops are picked and brought to market within 24 hours. Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 777.0426

• September 6 - December 14 -- Mead Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste mead (honey wine) while you relax on the Sippin' Porch. Blacksnake Meadery is located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a member of the Blue Ridge Wine Trail. 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur, VA
  Fee: $4 Tasting feeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540)834.6172

• November 22 - March 28 -- Loudoun Valley Vineyards Soup Saturdays
  Celebration: Soups on! Nothing is better on a cold day than a warm cup of soup and a glass of wine! Join us on Saturdays thru March 28th at the Vineyard. Enjoy a glass of wine and a cup of soup for $12.00. We'll have the fireplace on to warm your toes, while our savory soups and wines warm your bellies.
  Fee: $12.00 for a bowl of soup & glass of wineTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 882.3375

• Wednesdays -- Dinner & Dancing with Jimmy O
  Celebration: Enjoy your favorite wine with our delicious cuisine and dance to your acoustic favorites as Jimmy O performs live at South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro
  Fee: No Cover Charge Time: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567

• Thirsty Thursday at Veramar -- Thirsty Thursday at Veramar
  Wine Education: "Thirsty Thursday" at Veramar. Take a break from the work week on "Thirsty Thursday" with a relaxing drive out to the mountains and receive a 10% discount on all wine purchases. Sip a glass of Veramar wine while gazing at the mountains. Bring a picnic to Veramar's wine garden. 905 Quarry Road, Berryville, VA
  Fee: $5Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• 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: (703) 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

• Fridays on the Patio -- James River Cellars
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us for our Fridays on the Patio events every 4th Friday of the month, select months every 2nd and 4th Friday! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food, tour and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends. Rain or Shine. No outside alcohol allowed. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen
  Fee: $13.34 plus tax, per personTime: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• Every Friday Night -- Fireside Friday Night Buffet
  Dining: Enjoy a light selection of food in the Ballroom, then join us fireside in the D'Vine Lounge or New Orlean's style courtyard. Potomac Point Winery, 275 Decatur Road, Stafford
  Fee: $12.99 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 446.2266

• 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

• Saturday-Sunday: December 6-21 -- Christmas Time's A Coming Open House
  Celebration: Warm apple cinnamon wine and cider will be offered by the fire in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• Wine Dinners -- Themed Wine Dinner - Monthly
  Wine Education, Dining: Join us for a special wine dinner on the fourth Thursday of every month as we pair food and wine from around the world. Reservations Required. South River Restaurant & Wine Shop, 23 Windigrove Drive, Waynesboro.
  Fee: VariesTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 942.5567