Virginia - February Events

• February 26-28 -- 3rd Annual Virginia Wine Expo
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for our third year of fine Virginia wine and sumptuous food from across the Commonwealth! The Virginia Wine Expo is THE best way to sample and purchase Virginia wines and taste gourmet food from the region's finest restaurants and specialty food purveyors. Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North Third Street, Richmond
  Fee: Varies by eventTime: Varies by event Phone Number: (804) 783.7300

• February 27 - 28 -- Mid-Winter Celebration at Hartwood Winery
  Celebration: What are you doing this week-end? Join Hartwood and guest winery, Unicorn Winery, to help chase away the winter blues! Enjoy wine tasting from both wineries, tours and light hors d'oeuvres. 345 Hartwood Road (Route 612), Fredericksburg
  Fee: $15Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 752.4893

• February 27 - 28 -- Wine & Soup Weekend at Veramar
  Wine & Food Education: Come take the chill off! Soup and wine, a great way to warm you up from the inside. Fee includes wine tasting, bowl of soup and a glass of wine. Advance reservations suggested. Veramar Vineyard, 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $20 Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

Ongoing Events

• Year-Round -- Picnic Specials at Gray Ghost
  Recreation: Gray Ghost offers picnic specials year-round! A block of cheese and basket of crackers for $6 (serves 2-3 people). Enjoy a bottle or glass of wine and relax in the gazebo and garden or the gorgeous Mosby Lounge. We look forward to your next visit! Guest are always welcome to bring their own picnic, as well. Gray Ghost Vineyard, 14706 Lee Hwy, Amissville
  Fee: VariesTime: Fri-Sun & Mon Fed Holidays 11a.m. - 5p.m./Jan-Feb Open Sat-Sun & Mon Fed Hol Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

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

• January 1 - December 31 -- Arcady Vineyard Wine Tasting Tours
  Wine Education: Let a local vineyard grower do the driving and pamper you in casual luxury! Tour with Arcady Vineyard, recommended by Frommer's. Tour fee includes: guide/driver, pick up and return to your B&B/Hotel, all tasting fees, bottled water & soda, gourmet cheese, local chocolate and fruit plate.
  Fee: $125 per person all-inclusive feeTime: Pick up at 1p.m., return 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Sunday through Thursday -- Arcady's Travelin' Through Package
  Wine Education: For those traveling through central Virginia! Arrive at our wine country B&B in time to be whisked off on a wine tour - all expenses included, even our deluxe cheese plate. Enjoy a evening in one of our luxury junior suites with complimentary amenities designed with the wine lover in mind. Check out after a hearty wine country full breakfast. Arcady Vineyard Bed & Breakfast, 1376 Sutlers Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $445-$475 plus tax for party of 2Time: check-in by 12:30 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• 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

• Every Weekend -- Wine Lovers Weekend in Charlottesville
  Wine Education: Check into Arcady Vineyard B&B, the only one in Charlottesville with a vineyard, on Friday. Enjoy a wine and cheese welcome! Tasting wine tour Saturday afternoon includes all expenses and a deluxe cheese plate. Jr suite amenities for the wine lover and full breakfast are complimentary. 1376 Sutlers Road, Charlottesville
  Fee: $725 - $775 plus tax for twoTime: Friday check-in, Sunday check-out Phone Number: (434) 872.9475

• Every Friday, February 5 - 26 -- Lansdowne Resort Spectator Series: Popping the Cork on Champagne Dinners
  Wine & Food Education: Lansdowne Resort's culinary team will feature a four-course tasting menu using wine as both an inspiration and an ingredient. Call for reservations. On The Potomac at Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne
  Fee: $79 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 729.4073

• Fridays & Saturdays -- Weekly Tastings at D'Vine Wines
  Wine Education: Sample different wines from around the world. 25 West Jubal Early Drive, Winchester
  Fee: FreeTime: Fri. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m./Sat. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 662.WINE

• Every Saturday -- Virgina Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Taste the best of Virginia wines each Saturday at Olde Dominion Wine Shoppe, 408 Mill Street, Historic Occoquan Virginia 22125. Representatives from a different Virginia Winery will provide samples of their wines.
  Fee: FreeTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 494.1622

• 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, November 7 - April 24 -- Leesburg Winter Market
  Market: Every Saturday, come taste the delights of fresh produce and original local products. Parking Lot of the Virginia Village Shopping Center, Leesburg
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - Noon Phone Number: (540) 454.8089

• TBA -- Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show
  Celebration: Join us for the 2010 show, What Color is your Garden? This year features vendors exhibiting and selling garden-related and home merchandise. Presented by the Tidewater Builders Association and The Virginia Horticultural Foundation. Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach
  Fee: $10Time: Fri & Sat, 10a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 10a.m.-5p.m. Phone Number: (757) 385.2000

• TBA -- Valentine Wine Maker's Dinner
  Celebration: Celebrate Valentine Day with someone special at Pearmund Cellars Valentine Maker's Wine Dinner. Limited seating. Please make your reservation in advance. Pearmund Cellars Winery, 6190 Georgetown Road, Broad Run
  Fee: $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 347.3475

• TBA -- Valentines's Day Winemaker's Wine Dinner
  Wine & Food Education, Dining: Menu by Genevieve DelFosse, wine from DelFosse Winery, 10% discount on wines purchased at event. Reservations required. DelFosse Winery, 500 DelFosse Winery Lane, Faber
  Fee: $70 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (434) 263.6100

• TBA -- Chocolate Fountain & Diamond Ring Giveaway
  Celebration: Bring your special someone to the annual treat of a decadent chocolate fountain, and a chance to win a Diamond Ring all the while savoring wine and nibbling on chocolate, there is no better way to show the person you love than by experiencing the occasion together. Live romantic music. No reservation required. Fee includes chocolate fondue & wine tasting. Veramar Vineyard, 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $15 per personTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- 62nd Annual Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum
  Antiques: Scholars have been documenting the arts and crafts of early New England for more than a century and a half, but new and exciting discoveries continue to be made on a regular basis. At the 62nd Annual Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum, "Well made & Exceeding Fine": The Decorative Arts of New England, you are invited to explore this rich and diverse heritage.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (800) 603.0948

• TBA -- 6th Annual Bacchus Wine and Food Festival
  Festival: Taste fine wines from around the world and fabulous food selections prepared by local restaurants. Live entertainment & silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Living Museum. VIP Reception featuring exquisite wine & food pairings from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. (tickets are $100 per person). Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (757) 595.1900

• TBA -- Tons of Fun
  Family Fun: Roanoke County Dept of Parks, Recreation & Tourism along with support from a wide variety of Roanoke Valley organizations, present 'Tons of Fun' at Tanglewood Mall. This family activity includes clowns, puppet shows, music, magicians, games, carnival rides, exhibits, entertainment and much more spread throughout the mall. Designed for children 12 and under with a family atmosphere. 4420 Electric Road, Roanoke
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 387.6078

• TBA -- Veramar Wine and Gourmet Cheese Tasting
  Wine & Food Education: Guided presentation of gourmet cheeses paired with Veramar wines will consist of four stations with many different artisan cheeses. Cards will be provided so you can record your tasting experience for each cheese and its corresponding wine pairing. Advance reservations required. Veramar Vineyard, 905 Quarry Road, Berryville
  Fee: $30Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 955.5510

• TBA -- 5th Annual Winemaker's Valentine Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Fall in love with our 5th Annual Winemaker's Dinner. Enjoy a romantic five-course gourmet dinner perfectly paired with our award winning wines. You'll have to save room for dessert, rich chocolate and Chambourcin, what could be better! Seating by advance reservations only. James River Cellars, 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen
  Fee: $90 per person Time: 6 p.m. Vertical Tasting/6:30 p.m. Dinner Phone Number: (804) 550.7516

• TBA -- Horton Vineyards Mardi Gras & Gumbo Celebration
  Celebration: Join Chef Emeril Le Horton and his fellow gumbo lovers at Horton's Mardi Gras Celebration. Traditional Mardi Gras games and prizes. Horton Vineyards, 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville
  Fee: $15 incl glassTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 832.7440

• TBA -- Irresistible Chocolates & Cabernet
  Celebration: Join Gray Ghost for the premier and most popular Valentine event in Virginia! Bring your friend or Valentine for the 15th Annual treat of decadent chocolate desserts and Cabernet. Admission includes unlimited enjoyment of a vast array of chocolate desserts, gold-medal winning red wine tastings and a collectible Valentine glass. Held snow, rain or shine! No reservations necessary. Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville
  Fee: $15Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m./winery open until 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 937.4869

• TBA -- 6th Annual Death by Chocolate
  Celebration, Benefit: Charity event to benefit the American Heart Association. Treat your sweetheart to an abundant buffet of chocolate cakes, candies, fudge, truffles, mousse, and fondue. Tickets include winery tours, a souvenir wine glass complete with tasting of award winning wines plus a chance to win an extravagant gift basket. Music provided by locals 2 Plus 2. Reservations required. Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania
  Fee: $20Time: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 895.5085

• TBA -- Love Wine? Love Chocolate?
  Celebration: Amazing chocolates paired with our wines! Spend a tantalizing afternoon with your love surrounded by information and history about wine and food pairing and chocolate's romantic evolution. Advance phone reservations and pre-payment is required. This event sold out early last year, so make your reservations now! Chateau Morrisette, 287 Winery Road SW, Floyd
  Fee: $30 per personTime: 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 593.2865

• TBA -- Happy Valentine's Day at Peaks of Otter
  Celebration: Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “Grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us and taste. Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (540) 586.3707

• TBA -- Merlot: The Wine of Love
  Wine Education: Explore different Merlots from around the world in a private seated tasting, guided by our winery staff. Join us as we explore the wine of love - with chocolate, of course. This is a special tasting session and reservations are recommended. Vint Hill Craft Winery, 7150 Lineweaver Road, Vint Hill
  Fee: $25 per coupleTime: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 991.0191

• TBA -- Virginia Wine Showcase
  Festival, Wine Education: The Virginia Wine Showcase is Virginia's premier winter wine show. Enjoy our 300 award-winning artisan wines, culinary seminars, fine art, fancy food and really big prizes! Dulles Expo & Conference Center, 4368 Chantilly Center, Chantilly
  Fee: $35 Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m./Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (703) 823.1868