*RAIN OR SHINE! 21 and older only.
617 Virginia Avenue-Downtown Clarksville-on the grounds of the Historic Morton-Sizemore House/now the Delicate Flower B & B in Historic Downtown Clarksville
Join us for our 18th annual celebration of the Lake Country Wine Festival in historic downtown Clarksville! Come to one of the most favorable WINE FESTIVALS in our area, we invite you to come, relax, and enjoy the music, the wine, craft beer, and our whiskey vendors. Enjoy live music by Musicians Brian Parks & Jeff Bailey, along with great food from local restaurants, hand-selected artisans, and local merchants. We will have LIMITED seating available but feel free to bring your lawn chair if you like. This is a 21 and older event, no strollers, large coolers, no pets (assistance dogs only), or children beyond the gate.
While enjoying Virginia’s only lakeside town, take a stroll and visit the unique one-of-a-kind downtown shops and restaurants.
BANDS & BELVEDERES!
What is a VIP Belvedere? An area with a view! Packages-VIP Premium Sponsors & Party options. we are offering our Businesses an exclusive opportunity to participate in the best seats available at this year’s Wine Festival! Tickets can be secured early by participation in our VIP/Sponsorship Program. For More details contact us at 374-2436
Tickets online are available Now at clarksvilleva.com.
*We will give 48-hour notice in the event of severe weather will be postponed. Forecasted lightning, excessive rain, and extreme cold. Our back-up date is June 8th
Clarksville Wine Festival Event
Taster Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the gate non-taster/DD tickets in advance are $15 at the gate. NEW… Beer-only tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. (Beer is not included in the price of the ticket, sold by the glass) and we will have a few whiskey vendors too. This event is for those 21 years of age and over only and it is a rain/shine event. A $1.50 Processing Fee for Online tickets. Your purchases will not be sent to you by mail, the tickets will be held at the front gate. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. Tickets are non-refundable.
Interested in being a vendor? contact us at clarksvillelakecountry@outlook.com for the application process
All festival proceeds will benefit the Town’s Chamber of Commerce and will go towards future projects. For more information, use our contact form or call 800-557-5582.
Wineries registered for the 2024 Wine Festival are (will be updated as apps are still pending):
- Castle Glen Winery, Doswell
- Cobbler Mountain Cider, Delaplane
- DeVault Vineyards, Concord
- Notaviva Vineyards, Purcellville
- Rebec Vineyards, Amherst
- Woodbine Vineyards, Buffalo Junction
NON WINERIES:
- Craft Beer by Buggs Island Brewery (Now available Beer ticket only. No wine or Whiskey tastings included)
- Whisky by Springfield Distillery, Halifax
- Hill Top Distillery, Maidens, VA
Do’s, Don'ts, and Rules……..Please note, this is a 21 yr & up event only!
Please Do…
Blankets, umbrellas & lawn chairs are welcomed in designated areas only. Take advantage of our fabulous food vendors! NO coolers/picnic baskets/large bags. Your bags/carts will be searched at the gate – no “adult beverages” of any kind, beer, wine, liquor, outside food, or any beverage mug/cup/bottle are allowed to be brought into the festival. Bottled Water is provided to all DDs, otherwise, water is sold for $1 at the Chamber raffle booth. If you feel unsure of your safety, please stay home. We are asking that if you decide to come, it is at your own risk and we know you will be responsible for the safety of yourself and others around you. Please adhere to all safety procedures that need to be implemented so we can have the event. Remember the proceeds of this event benefit the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber. IMPORTANT – Pre-arrange a driver they can pick you up near the entrance. If coming from out of town or want to be able to walk to the festival – – consider a hotel room. Many options are within walking distance. List of Accommodations HERE If you need assistance with carry-outs (ex: purchases of cases of wine or products from the festival, find a staff person in a lime green polo to assist you). Enjoy our town’s other happenings – After the Festival, most restaurants/bars have specials! Many are within walking distance of the festival. Check out other Weekend Events for details.
Please DON’T do these…..
No Children/Babies! This event is for adults (21 & up) only – there are no activities for children No coolers/picnic baskets or large bags, small bags allowed. No pets! Sorry, but this is not an appropriate venue for pets. No unauthorized pop-up tents, no grills, generators, or tables are permitted. Table and Belvederes tents are provided by the event host. No open containers of alcohol out of the fest! VA Wines (corked/unopened) you purchased at the festival can be taken home with you. Wines and all beer, but are consumed on-site. You may NOT leave or enter the event with wine in your wine glass. Do Not Abuse our DD Ticket and think you can sneak a drink, if caught you will be escorted from the site. The DD tickets intend to provide safe rides home for your group or for those who do not drink. Please no littering. Violators will be escorted from the event.
General Rules
The Clarksville Chamber reserves the right to limit space for individual Belvedere areas in order to accommodate all patrons and to provide safe access through the festival grounds. Fest reserved right to stop serving fest attendees who have over-consumed. Proper behavior and responsible post-fest transportation plans are encouraged. Reserved tables and belvedere areas need to provide their table settings; you may bring additional personal chairs & decor. For this event, ticket holders must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proper identification is required. Once you enter the event, tickets are non-transferable. Tickets are non-refundable, and the event is Rain/Shine, so dress for the weather! Keep your ticket all year for discounts that are available from most participating merchants on the back of your tickets. No animals, except hearing /dog animals and service/dog animals or animals utilized in law enforcement, are permitted at the festival site. Only staff personnel/vendors are to operate the event golf carts. Methods of Payment: We accept cash & credit cards. There is an ATM nearby.
No Refunds – the Fest is held rain or shine – a little bad weather does not cause us to cancel the event. However, should there be a public safety weather-related or otherwise catastrophic situation and THE EVENT ORGANIZERS have to cancel the event? There is not a rain date. Tickets are tax-deductible.
Skates, skateboards, and bicycles are not permitted in the event. Handicap parking will be available at TouchstoneBank
We reserve the right to postpone, cancel, and/or evacuate events due to adverse weather conditions.
Clarksville Police also may escort any unruly or disruptive attendees off-site, including folks that may be deemed to be “over-served”. We want you to have fun, but it is your responsibility to behave appropriately.
NOTICE: These regulations do not alter or change State or Town laws in any manner and you are subject to all applicable State or Town laws
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