The weather’s supposed to be grand on the East Coast this coming weekend–how about a little travel for an event that promises to fulfill your wine and food desires? Bluemont, Virginia, about an hour from the metropolitan Washington, DC area, a short drive from Leesburg or Winchester, Virginia, and near enough for a good outing is hosting the 1st annual DC’s Wine Country Food & Wine Festival at historic Whitehall Manor, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
So many good options here: 20 different Virginia wineries pouring their specialties, a summer buffet dinner in the Manor House, wine tasting seminars (led by Virginia’s sommelier ambassador, Mary Watson), glass blowing demonstrations, and the opportunity to meet regional artisans. The adult-only evening events (July 10-12) provide a perfect excuse for daytime regional travel culminating in the creative festival environment. If you want to turn it into a weekend and skip the after-sipping driving ritual, then take advantage of the special lodging/transportation package with nearby Lansdowne Resort.
This is a good weekend to plan ahead as reservations are necessary for general admission, dinner, and picnic boxes.
Take advantage of this reasonably priced festival with so many food and wine options.
You’ll understand why Virginia is For Lovers!
