Fall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
November 8 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://destinationbedfordva.com/Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Thomas Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds.
General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine.Â
EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL AS A JEFFERSON VIP
Enjoy access to a private tent, hors d’oeuvres, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself, an exclusive wine tasting and more. Jefferson VIP tasting tickets are $150/person or $275/couple; Jefferson VIP non-tasting tickets are $75 per person.
IMPORTANT ATTENDEE INFO
Attendees wishing to taste or purchase any wine must purchase a tasting ticket. IDs will be checked for ALL tasting ticket holders. No one with a tasting ticket will be admitted to the festival without having their ID checked. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- All tastings and open bottle purchases will end at 4:30 p.m. Bottles of wine may be purchased to take home between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m.
- Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed; however, canopies and small tents are not.
- No outside food or drink is permitted. There are several food vendors on site selling goods throughout the festival.
- No animals (with the exception of service animals) are allowed on the property during the wine festival.
- House tour tickets are available for a discounted rate, day-of only ($10/ages 18+, $7/ages 6-17, free/under 6). House tours are first come, first served and can be purchased near the carriage turnaround.
- There are NO refunds for ticket sales for any reason.
Tickets for the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival will turn off at 11:59 p.m. November 7th. Tickets will be available at the door for $40 ($20 for non-tasters).
*Please note, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason.Â
Interested in being a vendor?
If you would like to be a vendor (winery, artisan/craft, or food), please fill out the corresponding vendor application below. Due to the size of Poplar Forest and the facilities available, we must limit the number of participating vendors in the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival. The application deadline is August 31, 2025. Participation in the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival at Poplar Forest is by invitation only, but is typically handled on a first come, first served basis so you are encouraged to turn in your application early. If you have any questions please reach out to Matthew Torres, Director of Programs and Education (matthew@poplarforest.org).