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Events at Democracy Vineyards - Updated February 9, 2010

As Democracy Vineyards begins it adventure into the wonderful world of making wine and showcasing the fruits of our labor, please join us at these upcoming events.

Virginia Wine Expo
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Virginia Wine Expo (VWE), Virginia’s premier wine and food event of the year. The VWE delivers a unique, exciting, epicurean experience.  It’s the nation’s first state-focused, culinary showcase, exclusively featuring Virginia wines, restaurants, chefs and specialty food.

Date: February 26-28th (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
Time: See Website for Details
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North Third Street
Richmond, VA
Information: Virginia Wine Expo
 
Waynesboro Fly Fishing Festival
Tasting of Democracy Vineyards Wine

The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is held outside each spring on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia. The festival will draw anglers from across the Mid-Atlantic with nonstop free lectures and tips on where, when, and how to fly fish in the Old Dominion and across the globe as well as wine-tasting and live music.

Date: April 17-18th (Saturday/Sunday)
Time: See Website for Details
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Waynesboro, VA
Information: Waynesboro Fly Fishing Festival
 
Montpelier Wine Festival
Tasting of Democracy Vineyards Wine

Held annually on the grounds of Montpelier, the lifelong home of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and the "Father of the Constitution," the Festival showcases distinctive arts and crafts; specialty food vendors; live music; "cooking with wine" classes; children's entertainment and rides; and tastings all day from over twenty five wineries.

Date: May 1 & 2 (Saturday/Sunday)
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Montpelier Station, VA
Information: Montpelier Wine Festival
 
Front Royal Wine Festival
Tasting of Democracy Vineyards Wine

Virginia Wine and Craft Festival Come and enjoy tastings from Virginia wineries. You will be able to find anything from fine handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics. For the corvette fans come and see the corvettes on display courtesy of Shenandoah Corvettes.

Date: May 15th (Saturday)
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Front Royal, VA
Information: Front Royal Wine Festival
 
Vintage Virginia
Tasting of Democracy Vineyards Wine

Virginia Wine and Craft located in the Bull Run Regional Park.

Date: June 5-6th (Saturday/Sunday)
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Bull Run Regional Park
7700 Bull Run Drive
Centreville, VA
Information: Vintage Virginia
 
Nelson/Amherst Wine Festival
Tasting of Democracy Vineyards Wine

Celebrate LOCAL wines, foods, music, arts and crafts, and sustainable and organic farming, and the advantages of buying local. You’ll want to take part in the high noon Summer Solstice ritual performed by the Grove of the Seven Hills.

Date: June 19-20th (Saturday/Sunday)
Time: Noon - 8:00pm Saturday
11:00am to 5:00pm Sunday
Price: See Website for Details
Location: Lazy Days Winery / Amherst Estate Vineyards
1351 N. Amherst Hwy
Amherst, VA
Information: Summer Solstice Festival