Wine Festivals in Virginia 2026

A nine-day celebration of Virginia wine held at Richmond's spectacular Main Street Station, featuring 24 events including walk-around grand tastings, education seminars, spirit pairings, and sparkling wine celebrations. The 15th annual expo spotlights 370+ wines and 160 spirits from Virginia and international producers, cementing Richmond as a serious wine destination. An exceptional platform to taste the full depth of Virginia's winegrowing regions.

A focused week-long immersion in the wines of the Monticello AVA, with 40+ winery open houses, barrel tastings, educational seminars, and special events across Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Less ticketed festival and more wine trail exploration framework, Monticello Wine Week offers direct access to winemakers pouring library wines and limited releases not available year-round. The ideal time to discover Thomas Jefferson's wine-growing legacy in depth.

Monticello Wine Week transforms Charlottesville into a celebration of Virginia's most prestigious wine region for six days, with tasting events, winery open houses, and the signature Grand Tasting at Ting Pavilion. Surrounded by 40+ acclaimed wineries in Thomas Jefferson's historic home county, the festival blends history, culture, and world-class Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The rolling Albemarle countryside in late June is one of America's most beautiful wine backdrops.