Festival of Grapes and Hops 2017
Come Sip and Celebrate the Festival of Grapes & Hops
The leaves will start to change…Light Breeze…Laughter fills the air… These are all signs that the 9th Annual Festival of Grapes & Hops is just around the corner. Join us on Saturday, September 30th, from 11am – 5pm in historic downtown Petersburg, VA for shopping, live music, and of course, wine and craft beer tasting.
The festival gates open on Saturday at 11am with musical entertainment all day until 5 p.m. Come and enjoy tastings from all over Virginia wineries. Centered around the Historic Farmers Market featuring over 50 vendors, artists and crafters from all over the Commonwealth, there won’t be anything you can’t find to fit your style, mood or need.
Fine handmade jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, hand crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics, clothing, original paintings and artwork, antiques, the list goes on.
Not to be outdone by the wineries, breweries and crafters, the food vendors are coming out in full force for you to decide whether to have funnel cakes, barbecue, steak-n-cheese, shish kabobs, or just burgers and dogs may take you the whole day. All downtown restaurants will also be open during the festival in case you prefer to sit and rest a bit while you eat as we offer free re-entry into the festival.
Saturday admission - $20 in advance or $25 at the gate for those who wish to wine and beer taste. $15 non-tasting tickets.
Advance tickets can be purchased in a number of ways; you can visit the Chamber of Commerce at 325 E Washington Street, Petersburg and at several retail and restaurant outlets or purchase them here on the website.
Vendor applications are still being accepted also for food, crafters, artists please inquire on availability.
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Click Here Winery Application
So, come to Petersburg for the Festival of Grapes & Hops, but stay and come back to enjoy all that we have to offer.
For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 804-733-8131.
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 30, 2017
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
September 30, 2017
11AM - 5PM
Location
Petersburg Old Towne Historic District
9 East Old Street
Petersburg, VA 23804
Fees/Admission
Tickets: Saturday admission - $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. $15 non-tasting tickets.
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