# Wine and beer events in the DMV

> Wine and beer across the DMV: winery and brewery events, tastings, releases, festivals and taproom happenings.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/c89qhf/wine-and-beer-events-in-the-dmv. Updated 2026-10-11T02:58:42.370Z.

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### [DC Wine Fest Fall Edition](https://wknd.app/r/vufzv2/dc-wine-fest-fall-edition)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90861, -76.997405)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $61.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, tasting, union-market
- About: Multi-session wine tasting at Dock 5 at Union Market with wineries pouring samples; early admission available. 21 and over. Session times not listed on the organizer site.
- Source: https://www.dcwinefest.com/

### [6th Annual Beer Festival at Bear Chase Brewing Company](https://wknd.app/r/ycw8dc/6th-annual-beer-festival-at-bear-chase-brewing-company)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.111191, -77.845939)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: beer, festival, tastings, live-music, fall-beers
- About: Bear Chase Brewing Company hosts its sixth annual beer festival with tastings from local craft breweries in one place. Ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets for pours of fall and seasonal beers, plus live music. 21 and over; the brewery stays open for regular business during the event.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-beer-festival-at-bear-chase-brewing-company-tickets-2000654500467

### [Shipgarten Oktoberfest Renaissance Festival](https://wknd.app/r/5ebjgw/shipgarten-oktoberfest-renaissance-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 (38.9227231, -77.2075752)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: beer, oktoberfest, renaissance
- About: Oktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.
- Source: https://shipgarten.com/event/oktoberfest-renaissance-festival-at-shipgarten/

### [The Sommelier's Table: Northern Italy](https://wknd.app/r/29x9q2/the-sommeliers-table-northern-italy)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery, 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144 (38.8853769, -77.8960598)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $110.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, tasting, italian-wine, guided-tasting
- About: Intimate guided tasting at Barrel Oak Winery exploring the distinctive wines of Northern Italy. Led by the estate sommelier and a representative from wine importer Massanois, featuring small-production wines rarely found on retail shelves, with first access to purchase the featured bottles.
- Source: https://www.exploretock.com/barreloak/event/614667

### [The Palm's 100th Anniversary Wine Dinner - Tysons](https://wknd.app/r/rc2svz/the-palms-100th-anniversary-wine-dinner-tysons)

- When: 2026-10-17 18:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Palm - Tysons, 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons, VA 22102 (38.923964, -77.222823)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $192.60
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, wine-dinner, italian-wine, napa
- About: Five-course anniversary dinner at The Palm pairing Italian and Napa wines (Marchese Antinori, Stag's Leap) with signature dishes. $192.60 including tax and gratuity.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-palms-100th-anniversary-wine-dinner-tysons-tickets-1997196766291

### [The Roost Ancient World Wine Fest](https://wknd.app/r/vqfbhd/the-roost-ancient-world-wine-fest)

- When: 2026-10-18 12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Roost, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.879698, -76.984796)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, tasting, ancient-world
- About: Wine festival at The Roost food hall pouring wines from ancient wine regions, with food vendors on site. $45 per person, starts at noon.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-roost-ancient-world-wine-fest-tickets-1998600624268

### [Paws and Paints @ 868 Estate Vineyards](https://wknd.app/r/edz7yv/paws-and-paints-868-estate-vineyards)

- When: 2026-10-18 13:00-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, VA 20132 (39.2314728, -77.739877)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: wine, painting, class, charity, pets
- About: Paint a portrait of your pet at 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville. Ticket includes a glass of wine or soda, and $10 of each ticket is donated to Margaret Saving Grace Bully Rescue.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-and-paints-868-estate-vineyards-tickets-1983734980728

### [Clemson Fall Fest at Brookeville Beer Farm](https://wknd.app/r/8nmdsw/clemson-fall-fest-at-brookeville-beer-farm)

- When: 2026-10-18 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Brookeville Beer Farm, 20315 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, MD 20833 (39.189993, -77.065002)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $24.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: beer, brewery, tasting, fall, cornhole
- About: The Baltimore DC Clemson Club gathers for a fall afternoon at Brookeville Beer Farm with a flight tasting led by the brewmaster (a $16 value), a cornhole tournament with prizes, brick oven pizza, pumpkins, apples, and jams, plus 10% off group purchases. Tickets are $9 for club members and $24 for non-members; kids 12 and under are free and dogs are welcome.
- Source: https://clemsonclub.org/event/clemson-fall-fest-at-brookeville-beer-farm/

### [2026 Loudoun Wine Awards Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/3svxv6/2026-loudoun-wine-awards-dinner)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176 (39.0833433, -77.4752773)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $161.90
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, awards, dinner, grand-tasting, loudoun
- About: The Loudoun Wineries Association hosts its 11th annual awards dinner at Lansdowne Resort. Includes a grand tasting of award-winning wines, a three-course dinner, and a crystal souvenir glass. 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-loudoun-wine-awards-dinner-tickets-1988785198064

### [Alsace: Pinot Gris World WineTasting & Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/vqdx59/alsace-pinot-gris-world-winetasting-dinner)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:30-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Embassy of France, DC, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007 (38.913955, -77.078581)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $65.87
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, pinot-gris, alsace, tasting, dinner
- About: Guided tasting and dinner focused on Pinot Gris from Alsace and around the world, held at the French Embassy. $65.87.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alsace-pinot-gris-world-winetasting-dinner-tickets-2001274043537

### [DRAG ME TO HALLOWEEN: A Costume Party Like No Other at Steinhardt Brewery](https://wknd.app/r/e9eeqm/drag-me-to-halloween-a-costume-party-like-no-other-at)

- When: 2026-10-23 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Steinhardt Brewing Company, 340 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 (39.413678, -77.404201)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $23.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: beer, brewery, halloween, drag, party, costume
- About: Steinhardt Brewing Company hosts a 21+ Halloween costume party produced by Nevermore Weddings and Events, with drag performances by Chasity Vain and friends, sideshow acts, magic, flash tattoos, tarot readings, artisan vendors, DJ sets, and a five-category costume contest. Ticket sales go to the performers, with a portion supporting the Frederick Community Fridge.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-me-to-halloween-a-costume-party-like-no-other-steinhardt-brewery-tickets-1992463775789

### [Breaux Vineyards Harvest Festival](https://wknd.app/r/hr7egu/breaux-vineyards-harvest-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132 (39.23178, -77.7265)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: wine, fall
- About: Breaux's annual harvest weekend with contests, live music all day, artisan vendors, food options, and tastings of the new vintage. Free admission.
- Source: https://www.breauxvineyards.com/events/harvest-festival/

### [Wine & Roses Dinner - The Oceanaire Washington D.C.](https://wknd.app/r/6huk9t/wine-roses-dinner-the-oceanaire-washington-d-c)

- When: 2026-10-24 18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 1201 F Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20004 (38.897671, -77.028414)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $155.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, bourbon, wine-dinner, seafood
- About: Five-course dinner pairing Orin Swift Cellars wines and Four Roses bourbon with seafood courses. From $155.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999421567732?aff=oddtdtcreator

### [Arterra Harvest Celebration Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/82wy8p/arterra-harvest-celebration-dinner)

- When: 2026-10-24 18:30-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Arterra Wines, 1808 Leeds Manor Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144 (38.96748, -77.9719)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, fall
- About: Multi-course dinner from Nomad Provisions in Arterra's wooded setting, with live jazz and the winemaker's harvest presentation. Wine sold separately.
- Source: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-harvest-dinner

### [A Maryland Harvest Experience at Dale Vineyard](https://wknd.app/r/hdnuyv/a-maryland-harvest-experience-at-dale-vineyard)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 17513 Harbaugh Valley Rd, Sabillasville, MD 21780 (39.709267, -77.436368)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $135.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, vineyard, dinner, pairing, harvest, tasting
- About: An intimate harvest afternoon for 20 guests at Dale Vineyard in Frederick County: private transportation from Camp Springs with a glass of Cremant d'Alsace, a vineyard walk, grape stomping, and a five-course dinner paired with Champagne, Cabernet Franc, and Fatherhood Wines, closing with a sunset Champagne toast.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-maryland-harvest-experience-tickets-2001005071033

### [Chart House Caymus Wine Dinner - Alexandria](https://wknd.app/r/46xb3m/chart-house-caymus-wine-dinner-alexandria)

- When: 2026-11-05 19:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Chart House, 1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (38.80532, -77.03889)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $150.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine
- About: Five-course waterfront dinner pairing chef-curated dishes with Caymus Vineyards wines, from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet. 150 dollars all-inclusive, 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chart-house-caymus-wine-dinner-alexandria-tickets-1982684794593?aff=ebdssbpointsofinterest

### [2026 Fall DC Beer Fest](https://wknd.app/r/e5ehky/2026-fall-dc-beer-fest)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.872733, -77.007481)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $55.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: beer, craft-beer, tasting
- About: Beer festival at Nationals Park with dozens of breweries pouring samples across two sessions (noon to 3 and 5 to 8). General admission $55, 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-fall-dc-beer-fest-tickets-1996821179902

### [Greenhill Vineyards 2026 Harvest Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/kpv23t/greenhill-vineyards-2026-harvest-dinner)

- When: 2026-11-07 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Greenhill Vineyards, 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 (38.9660299, -77.7052022)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $250.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, harvest, dinner, food-pairing, middleburg
- About: Greenhill Vineyards celebrates harvest with a six-course Latin American-inspired dinner by Root & Stem in the Barrel Room, paired with the season's new vintage release.
- Source: https://mailchi.mp/greenhillvineyards/adult-easter-egg-hunt-4743960

### [The Vineyard Table at Black Ankle Vineyards](https://wknd.app/r/gfez9x/the-vineyard-table-at-black-ankle-vineyards)

- When: 2026-11-12 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Black Ankle Vineyards, 14463 Black Ankle Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 (39.459312, -77.164227)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $132.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, winery, dinner, pairing, tasting
- About: Black Ankle Vineyards hosts an intimate three-course wine-pairing dinner on the second Thursday of each month. Chef Tony's seasonal, locally sourced menu is paired course by course with Black Ankle wines; the October menu features roasted beet salad with 2023 Phyllite, Dijon pork loin with house Syrah, and poached pears with 2024 Merlot Rose.
- Source: https://www.exploretock.com/blackankle/event/567736

### [Stone Tower Harvest Dinner](https://wknd.app/r/p95zfm/stone-tower-harvest-dinner)

- When: 2026-11-13 18:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Stone Tower Winery, 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175 (39.06407, -77.63488)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $185.00
- Category: food
- Topics: wine, fall
- About: Stone Tower's 14th annual harvest dinner: five chef-crafted courses with new estate wine pairings at communal tables in the Sparkling House. 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.stonetowerwinery.com/event/harvest-dinner-2026-11-13-1800-harvest-dinner/

### [LoCo Cider Fest](https://wknd.app/r/5qeb8b/loco-cider-fest)

- When: 2026-11-14 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.095097, -77.826184)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: cider, festival, tastings, virginia-cider-week, farm
- About: Loudoun County's cider festival kicks off Virginia Cider Week at Great Country Farms. Ticket includes eight cider tastings and a souvenir glass plus farm access, with seasonal food, live music, and local vendors.
- Source: http://greatcountryfarms.com/loco-cider-fest/

### [Pours to Explore: Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc](https://wknd.app/r/8yfusr/pours-to-explore-sauvignon-blanc-cabernet-franc)

- When: 2026-11-14 18:00-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bluemont Vineyard, 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.09664, -77.82633)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $71.21
- Category: food
- Topics: wine
- About: Guided walk-around tasting from the Loudoun Wineries Association with winemakers pouring Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc, plus a sommelier talk and grazing table.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pours-to-explore-tasting-series-sauvignon-blanc-cabernet-franc-tickets-1988784893152

### [LoCo Wine Festival Fall 2026](https://wknd.app/r/ya63ah/loco-wine-festival-fall-2026)

- When: 2026-11-21 12:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Old Farm Winery at Hartland, 23583 Fleetwood Road, Aldie, VA 20105 (38.968365, -77.569163)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $45.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: wine, festival, tastings, fall, food-trucks, live-music
- About: Fall edition of the LoCo Wine Festival at Old Farm Winery at Hartland. Ticket includes tastings from winery partners, a souvenir glass, and a tasting passport, with food trucks, live music, and an artisan market.
- Source: https://www.exploretock.com/oldfarmwineryhartland/event/610200

### [Alexandria Cider Festival](https://wknd.app/r/perh62/alexandria-cider-festival)

- When: 2026-11-21 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lloyd House, 220 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (38.8072, -77.0467)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $50.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: cider, fall
- About: Virginia cideries pour tastings on the grounds of historic Lloyd House for Virginia Cider Week, with live music, tavern games, and a souvenir glass. 21 and over.
- Source: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=63350

### [Beaujolais Wine Soiree at Embassy of France](https://wknd.app/r/w58vpe/beaujolais-wine-soiree-at-embassy-of-france)

- When: 2026-11-21 19:00-23:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 (38.91411, -77.07869)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $101.31
- Category: food
- Topics: wine
- About: The French-American Chamber's annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration on embassy grounds: open bar, French cuisine, live music, and art. 21 and over, cocktail attire.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beaujolais-wine-soiree-at-embassy-of-france-french-wine-cuisine-music-tickets-2002653573749?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Lighting of the Vines: Launch Party Weekend](https://wknd.app/r/7bjab9/lighting-of-the-vines-launch-party-weekend)

- When: 2026-11-27 15:00-19:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Bluemont Vineyard, 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 (39.097409, -77.836297)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: meetup
- Topics: wine, holiday, lights, family-friendly, santa
- About: Bluemont Vineyard launches its holiday season as more than 10,000 lights illuminate the mountainside vines. Includes a welcome beverage for adults 21 and over, Santa's arrival, live performances, the 5:30 PM lighting moment, and ornament and cookie decorating for kids.
- Source: https://www.bluemontvineyard.com/events-calendar/lighting-of-the-vines-launch-party