Festivals in 2006

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May 20 - Front Royal Wine & Craft Festival - Front Royal, VA. Sat. 10am-6pm. 20th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival in historic downtown Front Royal. Come and enjoy the tastings of over 15 Virginia wineries. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, variety of food, children's area and unique shops. Rain or shine.540-635-3185.

May 20-21 - Winds & Wine Festival. Spring is in the air at Tarara’s annual wine festival with craft & food vendors, children’s activities, u-pick asparagus and flights of Tarara’s award-winning wines! Live bands all weekend long. Rain or Shine! Adults - $12, under 21 & Designated Drivers - $8, 6 & under - free. 11 am - 6 pm. MORE INFO

May 27 - Shenandoah Valley Beer & Wine Festival - Massanutten, VA. 11am-7pm. ValleyFest - 6th annual Shenandoah Valley Beer and Wine Festival - featuring live music, crafts, food and children's activities. 540-434-3862. MORE INFO

June 3 & 4 - Vintage Virginia - Bull Run Regional Park. Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm. First major wine event of the year. Forty-five Virginia wineries offering award-winning wines for tastings and sale. Attend wine appreciation and food seminars. Super array of food, arts and crafts vendors, with top entertainment. MORE INFO

June 10-11 - Great Grapes Wine & Music Festival- Cockeysville, MD - A full palette awaits you at Great Grapes! Treat yourself to a flavorful weekend of wine, food, music and wonderful presentations by local artists and crafters. Tantalize every taste bud and expand your tongue's tastes with an array of vintages! MORE INFO

June 18 - Manassas Harris Pavilion Wine & Jazz Festival - Old Town Manassas, VA. 11-6pm. This event will feature 12 of Virginia's finest wineries, carefully selected food concessions, and wonderful live jazz music. Proceeds will benefit the Rainbow Center 4-H Therapeutic Equestrian Program. There is something for everyone, young and old. 703-361-9800. MORE INFO

June 24 & 25 - 14th Annual Nelson County Summer Festival. This non-profit, family-friendly event attracts thousands of music appreciators to the shaded front lawn of historic Oak Ridge Estate for a weekend packed with great performers, a full schedule of activities for all ages, and a wide variety of food and beverages in the Marketplace. So set aside the weekend for the whole family to kick back and enjoy this memorable event! MORE INFO

July 1 & 2 - Wine Down the Music Trail - Floyd, VA. Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm. Ten of the finest wineries from Virginia and North Carolina will be on hand to taste out their wines. What could be finer than to enjoy a chardonnay or cabernet with a loaf of fresh brick oven bread and handcrafted cheese. Of course you will also be able to take some home with you to remember your 4th of July in the Blue Ridge Mountains! 540-745-3378. MORE INFO

July 15 & 16 - Augusta Daylily and Wine Festival - Fisherville, VA. Sat. 9am-6pm & Sun. 1pm-5pm. MORE INFO

July 29-30 - International Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival- Annapolis, MD - Travel around the world in just one weekend! Expand your tongues taste with wines from Italy & Australia, California & Spain! Treat yourself to a flavorful weekend of wine, food, music and wonderful presentations by local artists and crafters.

While at the event, Great Grapes offers more then tasting wines! Learn cooking tips from local chefs, enjoy live music from the hottest bands and shop amongst the unique artists for specialty gifts!

You are sure to leave the festival with a developed palette and vintages from around the world! MORE INFO

August 5 & 6 - Blackberry Days Wine Festival. Tarara’s biggest wine festival is back and so are the berries! Enjoy oversized u-pick blackberries, food & craft vendors, hayrides, children’s activities and discounts on Tarara’s own blackberry wine! Live bands all weekend long! Rain or shine! Adults - $12, under 21 & Designated Drivers - $8, 6 & under - free. 11 am - 6 pm. MORE INFO

Sept. 4 - Herndon Wine & Jazz Festival - Herndon, VA. 12noon - 6pm. Enjoy live jazz and fine wine on the Town Green in historic downtown Herndon. Festival features 10 wineries, concessions, art and more! Admission: jazz and wine tasting $15/person (includes keepsake glass); jazz only $3/person; children under 12 free. Noon-6p.m. Info.: 703-435-6868. MORE INFO

September 9 & 10 - Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival

September 23 & 24 - The Great Grape Harvest Festival. Celebrate the harvest at Tarara’s 11th annual fall wine festival with award-winning wines, craft and food vendors, grape stomping competitions, Children’s activities, u-pick apples, hayrides and live music all weekend long. Rain or Shine! Adults - $12, under 21 & Designated Drivers - $8, 6 & under - free. 11 am - 6 pm MORE INFO

Sept. 29 & 30 - Wine on the Beach - Ocean City, MD. Fri. & Sat., 12noon - 7pm. Our annual event is held at the Inlet park, where the Broadwalk begins, in Ocean City, Maryland. We offer art & crafts, local cuisine and micro brew beers. While strolling from winery to winery with your complimentary Wine Fest tasting glass, you can mingle with your friends while sipping fine wine, marveling at the fine arts and crafts along the way and still be enjoying the live entertainment with our sand stage setting. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the entertainment. Fri. & Sat. noon-7p.m. Info.: call the Wine Line 410-280-3306. MORE INFO www.winefest.com

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 - Virginia Wine Festival - Leesburg, VA. 11am - 6pm. The Virginia Wine Festival is the premier wine and food event in the Mid-Atlantic. Taste wine like it was meant to be tasted, in grand style, and enjoy the veritable treasure trove of culinary and craft artisans in a fabulous al fresco show. There's nothing quite like whiling away an Autumn day with a good bottle of wine, a plate of local fare and fabulous music. European style cafés line the avenues of the festival market and provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle where you can relax and enjoy Virginia’s cuisine, music and, of course, wine. 703-823-1868. MORE INFO

Oct 6, 7 & 8 - Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour - Enjoy live music and spectacular views while sampling wine from 16 Virginia wineries during this fall celebration of the history of the Virginia wine industry. Meet George Washington and tour the mansion by candlelight. Tickets on sale Sept. 1 at Mount Vernon's main gate or via Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT MORE INFO

Oct. 14 & 15 - Monticello Wine Trail Festival - Charlottesville, VA. Monticello Wine Trail Festival at The Boar's Head Inn, Charlottesville, VA. Enjoy the great taste of premier wines from the Monticello Viticultural Area Wineries. Great food, music, artisan exhibits, beautiful location. 11am - 5pm each day. 434-296-4188 x21. Email: cgraves@oakencroft.com MORE INFO

Oct. 20, 21 & 22 - Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival - Festival held at Historic Long Branch in Millwood, VA. 35+ hot air balloons, 15+ vineyards, artisans, entertainment, variety of foods, children's activities and more. 888-558-5567 Web: www.historiclongbranch.com MORE INFO

Oct. 28 - Powhatan Festival of Grapes - Powhatan, VA. 11am - 7pm. Tastings of Virginia's outstanding wines, delicious cuisine, live music, arts and crafts. Experience the charm of the historic Powhatan Courthouse area. $15/person before July 1; $20/person thereafter. Fee includes wine glass. Info.: 804-598-2636. E-mail: powchamb@earthlink.net. MORE INFO