Signature Events

Immerse Yourself in These Unique, All-Inclusive Wine, Spirits and Culinary Experiences

The events below are considered the Virginia Wine Expo's signature events because they offer exceptional, unparalleled experiences, are extensively curated, offer a wide breadth of highly-regarded craft beverage content, and are held at unique, beautiful venues.

At the Walk-Around Grand Tastings and Sparkling & Champagne Celebration you will receive a beautiful Stolzle crystal wine glass to use and take home.

At SMOKED! you will be given a choice between the Stolze crystal wine glass and the Stolzle crystal nosing glass.

Walk-Around Grand Tastings at Historic and Beautiful Main Street Station

The Expo's premier, most popular, curated wine, spirits and food tasting experience
Three entry times on Saturday, March 6, and two entry times on Sunday, March 7
VIP and General Admission sessions available
Featuring hundreds of wines from Virginia, France, islands from around the world, New York and other wine regions, Virginia spirits and ciders, and artisan specialty food
Most Virginia wines and all Virginia spirits will be available to sample and for purchase to go
Enjoy a silent Auction and bid on items
Specialty food sampling included; free artisan water available for all attendees; some seating available
Artisan food vendors available to sell full meals (sold separately)

SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience at the Dewey Gottwald Center

VIP and General Admission entry times on Friday, March 5
A walk-around style event with available seating
Features 70+ whiskeys from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and other U.S. states
Also features about 30+ highly-regarded wines from Virginia, France, island wines, New York and other regions
Savor a refreshed menu of global smoked cuisine inspired by food traditions from various regions of the U.S. and the world. Vegetarian options will be available
A food- and non-alcoholic-only ticket option. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
Enjoy a live and silent Auction and live music

Sparkling & Champagne Celebration at Luxurious Dover Hall

A celebration of sparkling and champagne wines from Virginia, Champagne, France, Spain, California, Oregon, Washington State, and more regions paired with inventive cuisine created by Leah Randolph, Executive Chef at Dover Hall
This extraordinary tasting will include an exceptional selection of sparklers and Champagnes from legendary producers from around the world curated by Sommelier and Co-owner of Dover Hall, Mr. Chad Hornik
A walk-around event in multiple rooms of a Gothic-style mansion with live music and available seating
NEW in 2027 - A premier VIP wine and food pairing event at the new 7 Lady Vineyards Tasting Room located on-site at Dover Hall Estate
Expect Lieven de Geyndt, Champagne Master, to be serving his extraordinary Champagnes

NEW in 2027: Oyster Haus at Ashton Creek Vineyard

Immerse yourself in three incredible hours of fine wine and culinary innovation pairing benchmark global and regional wines with elevated Franco-German cuisine at Ashton Creek Vineyards stunning, picturesque Reception Hall
This is a pairing experience with multiple stations featuring 15+ dishes
Arrive to a delicious sparkling toast
A relaxing cocktail style walk-around with available seating
Knowledgeable servers will educate you about the French, German, and Virginia wines

Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner: An Evening on the Riviera at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek

A brilliant, sinfully delicious, multi-course sit-down wine dinner featuring cuisine inspired by the French Riviera. Features 5 chefs, a keynote speaker, and preceded by a sparkling reception
Reserve one of 13 charming cottages at The Mill at Fine Creek as part of your experience. The cottages are a short, 3 minute walk from the dinner venue. For more information about the cottages, please click here.
Held Wednesday, March 3, 2027, at stunning The Mill at Fine Creek. You may arrive at 6pm.
Highlights highly regarded elite wines from Oregon and Washington State paired with outstanding seasonal Virginia cuisine