2006 Shenandoah Wine Country Events
May 6 & 7, 2006
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival & SWX. SABF and a Shenandoah Wine Country Event. “A Springtime Extravaganza in the Shenandoah Valley”- 79th Festival. A regional Virginia festival featuring wines from the oldest and newest Shenandoah Valley vineyards. Children’s activities, living history, entertainment, and more!! Hours Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am –6:00 pm. Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival, Inc. 135 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 and The Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association.
June 10 & 11
Shenandoah Mystery Tour
FREE! Match your wits with Sherlock Holmes and collect clues in the Valley. The first 3 “Gamers” that collect 5 clues and solve the mystery will win a prize. Limousine transportation available. 11am till 5 pm at participating Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association Venues.
July 26 & 27
Poker Run Tour
FREE! Collect game cards in the Valley. The first 3 “Gamers” that collect 7 cards and turns in the best poker hand will win a prize. Limousine transportation available. 11am till 5 pm at participating Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association Venues.
August 25 - September 2
Shenandoah County Fair
Come out to the Shenandoah County Fair, the largest County Fair in Virginia, and enjoy wine tasting and a variety of other fair treats! On August 27-Veramar Vineyard; August 30-Deer Meadow Vineyard; August 31-North Mountain Vineyards; and September 1-Shenandoah Vineyards. 4-8PM on the above dates. Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association Venues. www.shencofair.com
September 23 & 24
Savor the Valley Festival
A regional wine, food, and craft festival featuring wines from the oldest and newest Shenandoah Valley vineyards. Children’s activities, hayrides, living history, entertainment, and more!! Hours are from 10:00 am — 6:00pm at American Celebration on Parade and Shenandoah Caverns. For more information call 540-477-4300. Directions: I-81 at Exit 269, Shenandoah Caverns, follow signs to Shenandoah Caverns & American Celebration on Parade, 1 mile. www.shenandoahcaverns.com
October 20-22, 2006
The Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival
The Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association SWX will have our locally grown wine at this year’s Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival. Come out for a weekend experience at this fun-filled, annual event packed with excitement and magic for all ages. Historic Long Branch provides a breathtaking backdrop for what has become Virginia’s finest Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival. The event is held at the Historic Long Branch property in Millwood , Virginia just off Route 7. www.historiclongbranch.com
Nov 18 & 19 and Dec 2 & 3
DECK THE HALLS WEEKENDS!
Drink Virginia Wine and pick up your unique Holiday Ornament at each of the SWX Venues. Each participating venue will feature a unique design or theme. $15 per wreath/single ticket. Go to your assigned starting winery and begin a weekend of fun and festivities. Limousine transportation available. 11am till 5 pm at participating Shenandoah Valley Wine Growers Association Venues.