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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival

November 9 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival

November 9 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

$15.00 – $150.00

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 tastings and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass, while supplies last—are $30 in advance, $35 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15; children age 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine. 

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 per person; Jefferson VIP non-tasting tickets are $75 per person. VIP Tickets must be purchased by November 1, 2024 due to catering considerations.

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 5 p.m. November 8th. Tickets will be available at the door for $35 ($15 for non-tasters).

Participating Vendors are listed below the tickets.

Details

Date:
November 9
Time:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
$15.00 – $150.00
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Tickets

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2024 Wine Festival Tasting Ticket
Must be 21+. You must purchase this ticket to taste or purchase wine. All IDs WILL be checked at the entrance to the festival.
$ 30.00
1434 available
2024 Wine Festival Non-Tasting Ticket
This ticket is for attendees ages 7-20 and those who do not wish to purchase or taste wine.
$ 15.00
996 available
2024 Wine Festival VIP Tasting Ticket
Must be 21+. You must purchase this ticket to taste or purchase wine. All IDs WILL be checked at the entrance to the festival.
$ 150.00
32 available
2024 Wine Festival VIP Non-Tasting Ticket
This ticket is for those ages 7-20 or who do not wish to consume or purchase wine.
$ 75.00
20 available

Enjoy these offerings from our partner organizations and businesses!

We encourage attendees to take advantage of the following benefits from our area partners:
Apocalypse Ale Works –  free overnight RV parking and 20% off beer, wine, or cider
Destination Bedford – explore the Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail
The Parry Group – 10% discount at Skyline, The Honor Bar & Kitchen, and William & Henry
The Virginian Hotel – discounted stays (based on availability)

Participating Artisans

*List subject to change
  • Buzz Cut Books
  • Eye of the Forest
  • Firefly Grove Confectionary
  • Happy Bees Apiary
  • Kilianware Pottery
  • Lil Daisy Soaps
  • Necessary Necessities
  • Planterosa Woodworks
  • Sophie P. Adams Art
  • Studio 43 Pottery
  • Tabula Rosa Clay
  • Tekton Wood Crafters
  • Wandering Arts & Crafts
  • Worthy Craftsman

Sponsors