Spring wine events are in the air. With Virginia having a fast growing increase of vineyards and winery, there is cause for celebration. If you are looking for a fun activity this weekend, check out some of these Virginia events. The  Monticello Area Wine Festival will be held April 18 and 19 from 11am to 5pm, rain or shine. The festival will feature ten of Shenandoah’s wineries. These include Burnley, Horton, Stone Mountain, Gabriel Rausse, Kluge, Hartwood, Rockbridge and Starr Hill Brewery. While tasting wines, enjoy visiting arts, crafts and food vendors. The Monticello Area Wine Festival will be in Ruckersville, Virginia. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.

Habitat for Humanity Wine Festival at Fauquier Fairgrounds will help to benefit the Fauquier Habitat for Humanity.  Date: April 18   Time: 12Noon

The 9th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival will be April 18 and 19 from 9 til 5. In additional several wineries will be attending. Location: Waynesboro, Virginia

For more information about these and other Virginia wine events check out the Virginia Wine website. Look for similar events in your state and enjoy the opportunity to taste wines and meet new friends.

Cheers, Kathy