june festivals

I found these listing for the upcoming wine and beer festivals in the latest issue of On Tap. I'm going to miss the wine festival this time around (for Reunions Weekend), but you'll probably see me at the beer festival.

Vintage Virginia Festival
Vintage Virginia is holding the 24th Annual Virginia Wineries Festival June 4-5 from 12pm-6pm. The festival will host over 50 Virginia wineries and many area restaurants. There will also be live music featuring rock, blues, jazz and reggae. In addition to the wine and food, there will be crafts and activities, seminar tents, and a children’s area with a petting zoo, train rides, face painting, and more. Admission is $20 in advance and $22 at the gate. There are also special rates for designated drivers, children, and larger groups. For more information call 1-800-277-CORK or visit www.showsinc.com/vvwine.

Old Dominion Beer Festival
The trip is well worth the beer at Old Dominion Brewing Co. in Ashburn, VA. The annual Old Dominion Beer Festival is one of the best in the country. The Old Dominion Beer Festival will presenting beers from Allagash Brewing, Baltimore Brewing Co., Rogue Ales, Left Hand Brewing Co., West Virginia Brewing Co., Blue & Gray Brewing Co., and many more. The festival runs Friday, June 24, from 5-11pm, Saturday, June 25, from 12-11pm, and Sunday, June 26, from 12-7pm. Admission is $12 and beer tickets are $1 per 6 oz serving of beer. There will be vendors, food, and music, along with the beer! Performers include: Last Train Home, Gonzo’s Nose, The Crawdaddies, Chatham County Line, and more. For more information, visit www.olddominion.com.