May 1: Library Tasting
Gray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
Taste three or four sold out vintages of red wine in the wine library, current release wine tasting and light hor d'oeuvres. Reservations recommended.
www.grayghostvineyards.com
May 2: Blacksburg Fork and Cork
VA Tech Corporate Research Center (Blacksburg)
Food, wine and art festival featuring 20+ wineries, culinary delights, cooking demonstrations, local artists and live music.
www.blacksburgforkandcork.com
May 2: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
A date of great importance in Mexico when the French were defeated at the Battle of Puebla which represents a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.
Bogati Bodega & Vineyards (Round Hill) www.bogatibodega.com
Rebec Vineyards (Amherst) www.rebecwinery.com
North Gate Vineyard (Purcellville) www.northgatevineyard.com
May 2: Eats & Beats
Keswick Vineyards (Charlottesville)
Outdoor music series continues every Saturday through June 27. Soulful and rhythmic singer Michael Coleman and Blackjack Soul food truck.
www.keswickvineyards.com
May 2-3: Estate Celebration
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
Marking 11 years of serving great estate vintages. On Sunday, Blessing of the Vines by Rev. Murphy of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, Middleburg.
www.threefoxvineyards.com
May 2-3: National Harbor Wine & Food Festival
National Harbor on the Potomac
Rich flavors, simple pleasures and stylish tastes in a perfect waterfront setting. It's a world class culinary and wine event for foodies and lovers of wine and spirits.
http://www.nationalharbor.com/event/wine-food-festival/
May 2-3: Montpelier Spring Wine Festival
11407 Constitution Hwy (Montpelier Station)
Held on the spectacular grounds of Montpelier. Tastings from 24 wineries, distinctive arts and crafts, food vendors and live music. Hat and Kite contests and demos by Wings over Washington Kite Club.
www.montpelierwinefestival.com
May 3: Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Virginia Mountain Vineyards (Fincastle)
Craving wine and chocolate? Learn how to pair these decadent treats. Reservations required.
www.vmvines.com
May 3: Cooking Class
First Colony Winery (Charlottesville)
Interactive class by guest chef from C'ville Wine & Culinary on the relationship of food and wine. Prepare 3-course meal paired with FC wines. Reservations.
www.firstcolonywinery.com
May 3: Spring Kite Day
868 Estate (Purcellville)
Enjoy the steady breeze from the hillside, perfect for kite flying. Flatbread pizzas and wine tasting or lunch at the grill.
www.868estatevineyards.com
May 4: Mountain Cove Music Festival
Mountain Cove Vineyards (Lovingston)
Music throughout the day. Wine by the glass or bottle and food by Mouth Wide Open. Bring chairs and blankets.
www.mountaincovevineyards.com
May 9: Central Virginia Wine Festival
Innsbrook Pavilion (Glen Allen)
Ten wineries, 30+ specialty vendors, live music, food and non-alcoholic beverages concessions. Fund raiser for Virginia Tech scholarship fund.
www.cvawinefest.com
May 9: Dog Day at Breaux
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Bring your four legged friends for a day of fun with wine tastings, live music and gourmet hot dogs. Contests and treats for the pups. Doggie vendors and crafters.
www.breauxvineyards.com
May 9: Reserve Blending Class
Gray Ghost Vineyards (Amissville)
You will be guided through the fine nuances of Bordeaux blended wines and experience the final blend. Advance reservations.
www.grayghostvineyards.com
May 9: A Taste of New Kent
New Kent Winery (New Kent)
On the beautiful grounds of New Kent Winery with 14 Virginia wineries, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, carriage rides and more.
www.ATasteofNewKent.com
May 9: Art & Wine Festival
Wilderness Run Vineyards (Spotsylvania)
Wine and music and the art of some of area's best artists. Bring picnic blankets and enjoy the day.
www.wildernessrunvineyards.com
May 9: Bud Break Festival
Stanburn Winery (Stuart)
Live music beginning at 12:30, food and tastings and inflatables for the kids.
www.stanburnwinery.com
May 10: It's Mother's Day!
Check out the special events just for Mom at these wineries....
Bogati Bodega & Vineyard (Round Hill) www.bogatibodega.com
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville) www.breauxvineyards.com
Cardinal Point (Afton) www.cardinalpointwinery.com
CrossKeys Vineyards (Mt. Crawford) www.crosskeysvineyards.com
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville) www.doukeniewinery.com
DuCard Winery (Etlan) www.ducardwinery.com
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville) www.868estatevineyards.com
Fox Meadow Winery (Linden) www.foxmeadowwinery.com
Gray Ghost (Amissville) www.grayghostvineyards.com
Miracle Valley Vineyard (Delaplane) www.miraclevalleyvineyard.com
Narmada Winery (Amissville) www.narmadawinery.com
North Gate Vineyard (Purcellville) www.northgatevineyard.com
Paradise Springs Winery (Clifton) www.paradisespringswinery.com
Philip Carter Winery (Hume) www.pcwinery.com
Prince Michel Vineyard (Leon) www.princemichel.com
Trump Winery (Charlottesville) www.trumpwinery.com
Two Twisted Posts Winery (Purcellville) www.twistedposts.com
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville) www.veramar.com
Veritas Vineyards & Winery (Afton) www.veritaswines.com
May 10: French Crepe Day
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery (Faber)
Select from menu of savory and sweet crepes. Wine by the glass or bottle available. Let them know you're coming.
www.delfossewine.com
May 10: Band Fair
Cardinal Point Vineyards (Afton)
Afternoon of music and activities to benefit North Branch School. Child friendly, live music, cakewalk and silent auction.
www.cardinalpointwinery.com
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