Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival

The Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival will be held October 11-12, 2014, 10 am to 5 pm, at Rebec Vineyards in Amherst, half way between Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Now in its 24th year, the festival is one of the largest on the east coast and attracts wine lovers and garlic foodies from far and wide. The two day event includes Virginia wineries offering tastings and selling their wines, continuous entertainment on five stages, 150+ food and craft vendors, Garlic Queen and Jr. Queen contests, and the grand Garlic Cookoff. You’re sure to have a reekin’ good time. Tickets at www.rebecwinery.com