Cont. from August Events

August 23: BBQ & BluegrassBreaux Vineyards (Purcellville)Say farewell to summer at second annual event with wine tastings, tours, BBQ for sale, craft vendors and live bluegrass music. www.breauxvineyards.com

August 23: Crab FestPotomac Point Winery (Stafford)A crabby day of fun with fresh crabs and summer food favorites, live music, fun games and cornhole competitions. Reservations; limited to 100 tickets.www.potomacpointwinery.com

August 23: Clover Hill Village Wine FestivalClover Hill Village (Appomattox)Fifth annual hosted by Appomattox Co. Historical Society. Ten wineries, food and craft vendors and music by the Wysteria band. Beer also available.www.appomattoxhistoricalsociety.org

August 23: Grayson Wine Festival107 East Main Street (Independence)An evening on the lawn of the beautiful 1908 Courthouse enjoying with wine tastings and food by Blue Moon Catering. Proceeds support Courthouse Foundation.www.graysonwinefest.org

August 23: Gallery of WinnersThree Fox Vineyards (Delaplane)What would the dog days of summer be without the vineyards’ Dogs of the Month? Come meet all the winners as you enjoy your favorite wine.www.threefoxvineyards.com

August 23: Summertime’s Best Wine Pairing DinnerBluestone Vineyards (Bridgewater)Four-course meal paiared with four Bluestone wines, served out in the vines, weather permitting. Live entertainment. Reservations.www.bluestonevineyard.com

August 23: Petit Verdot Reserve CelebrationBarboursville Vineyards (Barboursville)An afternoon of superior food and wine at Palladio Restaurant in celebration of the release of Petit Verdot Reserve 2012. Guest chef is Nicola de Chiara from DC. Reservations.www.barboursvillewine.com

August 28: Movie Night at Early MountainEarly Mountain Vineyards (Madison)Outdoor movie series featuring “Back to the Future”. Pick your favorite spot on the lawn and enjoy wine and movie snacks. The Pie Guy food truck will be on site.www.earlymountain.com

August 29-September 1: EpicurienceMorven Park (Leesburg) & Other Venues in Loudoun CountyAn epicurean experience that is a culinary adventure like no other. Savor Virginia’s finest wine and cuisine, attend wine seminars and watch notable chefs cook up culinary creations.www.epicvirginia.com

August 29-31: The Taste TraditionWilliamsburg Lodge (Williamsburg)A full weekend of contemporary cuisine creatively prepared by talented chefs, wine seminars, culinary time travels, special dinners, garden to guest experiences and tastings.www.colonialwilliamsburg.com

August 30: Birth of Democracy FestivalDemocracy Vineyards (Lovingston)Annual celebration of wines and vines with lots of live music, wine pairing picnic, and craft vendors. Annual blessing of the harvest at 6:15pm. Reservations.www.democracyvineyards.com

August 30-31: Labor Day CelebrationTrump Winery (Charlottesville)Celebrate the last days of summer with free live music from 1:00 to 4:00 on the terrace, as well as menu and wine specials.www.trumpwinery.com

August 30: Labor Day Wine & Music Fest Rebec Vineyards (Amherst)Entertainment by soloist Pete Turpin, cover band Rare Form and Deanie Blues Band. Nine wineries offering tastings, unique festival eateries, artists, crafters and specialty vendors. Advance tickets online.www.rebecwinery.com

August 31: Summer Concert SeriesBlue Ridge Vineyard (Eagle Rock)Sponsored by Wine Trail of Botetourt and featuring Steve Canyon Band. Food to indulge and wines to savor. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics.www.botetourtwinetrail.com

About Events: As our information comes from many sources, we recommend you verify dates and times, as well as costs and reservations that may be required. (We are not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate information.)

To submit an event, send to info@vawinelover.com no later than the 10th of the month prior to and no earlier than 90 days in advance of the event. Include name and date of event, sponsored by, where event will be held (address), specific details about the event and website for contact.

September 1: Herndon Labor Day FestivalDowntown HerndonOutdoor street festival with 12 Virginia wineries, local microbreweries, live music, arts and crafts, culinary demos and variety of food vendors. Proceeds to go scholarship programs.www.herndon-va.gov