Save the dates October 14 and 15 for the 27th Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyards in Amherst, Virginia. Wine and garlic lovers are likely to enjoy this unusual yearly festival.

Wine enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying wines from several Virginia wineries that include: Rebec Vineyards, Peaks of Otter Winery, Lazy Days Winery, Rockbridge Vineyard, Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery, Burnley Vineyards, Mountain Cove Vineyards, The Homeplace Vineyard, Virginia Mountain Vineyard and Cobbler Mountain Cidery. Check out the reviews we wrote about several of these participating Virginia wineries.

A variety of foods will also be available and some of the foods may satisfy the garlic urge you have. Food vendors will include: Over the Moon Pizza, D & J Concessions, Nader’s Bistro and Grill, N.C. Ribs on Wheels, Family Grill, Grapevine Restaurant, International Grill Co. and Sherri’s Crab Cakes.

Entertainment will be provided by several music groups. If you enjoy contests, the Junior Garlic Queen and Garlic Queen will be chosen. These contests involve a talent contest. According to the description the performance should have a garlic theme and a costume if possible.

Children who attend can enjoy the Bounce House, Sunshine the Clown, pony rides and more.

Volunteers are Needed

It takes more than 200 volunteers to host the Wine & Garlic Festival. Three 5-hour shifts are available. Choose Saturday from 12:30PM to 5:30PM, Sunday 8:00AM to 1:00PM or 12:30PM to 5:30PM.  If you can volunteer for one of these time slots, send an email to Leigh at  [email protected]

Vendors

There is still time to secure a vendor spot for this October’s festival. Applications are available online.

Cheers!
Kathy