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October 6: Hunter's Moon Night
James Charles Winery & Vineyard (Winchester)
Watch the full moon rise over the Valley, the traditional time to start hunting game. No hunting tonight, just drinking wine and listening to music.
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October 6-7: Barrels, Bottles and Casks
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest (Forest)
Tasting tour of beverages and spirits consumed at Poplar Forest in autumn as you tour the kitchen and house. Cellar-side beverage tasting and light snacks.
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October 6-8: Waterford Fair
Waterford Village (Waterford)
High-quality crafts from across the country, live music period enactors, wine garden, art and photography exhibits.
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October 6-8: Blue Ribbon Craft Beer Fest
State Fair (Doswell)
Unlimited tastings of 30+ Virginia craft breweries. Interact with owners and brewers while listening to music.
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October 6-8: Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Live blues and spectacular views of the Potomac River. Evening candlelit tours and visits to where Washington stored his wine. Wine tastings; fruit and cheese boxes available in advance. Spread out on the lawn with chairs and blankets,
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October 7: Yorktown Wine Festival
Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)
The finest of Virginia vino along with German and French wines. Live music, great food and the works of talented artisans. Rain or shine.
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October 7: Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival
Tom's Cove Park (Chincoteague)
Celebrate the arrival of oyster season. All manner of seafood, beer and entertainment. Advance tickets only. Rain or shine.
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October 7: Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival
Mountain Rose Vineyards (Wise)
A festival day with hayrides in the vineyard, grape stomping and picture taking. See how wine is made, have a tasting and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine.
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October 7: Powhatan Festival of the Grape
Powhatan Historic Courthouse Square (Powhatan)
Fun for the whole family, tastings from 30 wineries, delicious foods, live music featuring Southern Tide and The Janitors. Craft beer for purchase.
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October 7: Bacon, Bourbon & Beach Music Fest
Windsor Castle Park (Smithfield)
Tastings of specialty bourbons, Virginia craft breweries and half pound of bacon with each ticket. Live music, food and retail vendors.
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Grayhaven Winery (Gum Spring)
Raw, grilled, fried, on a Po'Boy or in oyster stew, this is the best of Virginia's culinary specialty. A day of good music, great wine and relaxed setting.
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October 7: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
Village at Leesburg
Beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin' and barbeque eatin' and ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE, along with live music.
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October 7: Steaks & Stogies Farm-to-Table Dinner
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
Intimate wine dinner utilizes all local producers with each course paired with each course. Limited seating; advance reservations required.
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October 7: 10th Annual Alpaca Day
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
The alpacas of Middleburg from the Flowing Fleece Farm will visit for the day. Bring a picnic, taste the wines, enjoy the music of Movin' On and pet the alpacas.
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October 7: Enhanced Wine Tasting
Veramar Vineyard (Berryville)
Seated wine and food tasting experience includes exceptional current wine releases along with most sought-after library bottlings. Paired with Charcuterie plate.
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October 7: Blacksburg Brew Do
1600 Innovation Drive (Blacksburg)
A plethora of craft beer from some 40 local, regional and national micro-breweries. Live music and culinary delights and final of Brew Do Homebrew competition.
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October 7-8: Oktoberfest in Paradise
Paradise Springs Winery (Clifton)
Learn about Solace Brewing Company, brother brewery to Paradise Springs. A great weekend with tastings, grape stomping, food truck and music.
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October 8: Fall Oyster Fest
DuCard Vineyards (Etlan)
Northern Neck Oysters from Nomini Bay Oyster Farm are raw, steamed and grilled. Music by the Weedeaters for a knee slapping good time.
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October 8: Race through Tuscany
Three Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)
A 5k race through the vineyard and rolling hills of Three Fox. Complimentary tastings and discounts at the finish line. Music by Casey Cline.
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