Virginia Wine Month — October
Virginia declares October its official wine month, with 300+ wineries across the state hosting special events, tastings, and harvest celebrations. The concentration around Charlottesville and Monticello wine trail is particularly strong, with open houses, food pairings, and live music at estates in the Blue Ridge foothills.
~50,000 visitors
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO)
9-11 October 2026
Throughout October
$10 - $50
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