All Events
SPECIAL NOTE: We are already planning for an extraordinary 2023 Virginia Wine Expo over 9 days in late February and early March. The schedule will feature a cache of new events (some of which are published on this page), some spectacular new venues, the Virginia Wine Expo Academy, and an extraordinary remote and in-person Auction. Our two biggest signature events, SMOKED! and the Walk-Around Grand Tastings, will return to beautiful Main Street Station. Please join us!
A Premier Destination Wine, Spirits & Food Event [NOTE: The schedule you see below is subject to change and the dates (2022) do not apply. We will debut our final 2023 schedule of events this August.]
Highlighted by the Walk-Around Grand Tastings and SMOKED! the 2022 Virginia Wine Expo presented by Publix is a nine-day, immersive and educational craft beverage and culinary experience showcasing Virginia's renowned wines, spirits and ciders, and impeccable local cuisine. Every event is curated.
Heart of the Expo
The heart of the Expo is the Walk-Around Grand Tasting (there are 3 sessions) at beautiful Main Street Station, where you'll taste hundreds of the finest Virginia wines, spirits and ciders, as well as selections from 2022 National Guest Region, Napa Valley, and 2022 International Guest Region, Argentina. In addition, the Grand Tastings feature artisan specialty food and products, and an incredible new Auction.
Important Notes
- Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or Rapid Test within 48 hours of the event is currently required to attend the Virginia Wine Expo. This requirement may be modified or eliminated by the time the event is held based on how conditions evolve over the months preceding the event. Information regarding the verification of vaccination and negative tests will be shared closer to the event
- Must be 21 or older for all events, except the VIP Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special (must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian)
- Tickets are immediately e-mailed to you upon purchase. You may print out the e-ticket or bring it on your phone
- Tickets are available in advance but not necessarily at the door. Ticket availability at the door will be announced in early March at the event and online on the website
- All ticket sales are final unless the event is cancelled. No refunds, exchanges or replacement tickets
- Ticket prices are all-inclusive - no additional charges at the event unless noted
Full Event Schedule
Saturday February 19th
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Online - Class #1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Online - Class #1
Get all the detailsSaturday February 26th
Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Upper Shirley Vineyards with Chef Carlisle Bannister
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Upper Shirley Vineyards with Chef Carlisle Bannister
Get all the detailsSunday February 27th
Signature Wine Brunch with Chef Kara Gavitt & Barboursville Vineyards
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Signature Wine Brunch with Chef Kara Gavitt & Barboursville Vineyards
Get all the detailsMonday February 28th
Signature Cider Dinner with Chef David Dunlap
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Signature Cider Dinner with Chef David Dunlap
Get all the detailsA Natural & Biodynamic Wine Pairing Dinner at Lillie Pearl with Chef Mike Lindsey & RichWine
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A Natural & Biodynamic Wine Pairing Dinner at Lillie Pearl with Chef Mike Lindsey & RichWine
Get all the detailsTuesday March 1st
The Broken Tulip Signature Wine Dinner with Chefs Sariann Lehrer & David Crabtree Logan
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Broken Tulip Signature Wine Dinner with Chefs Sariann Lehrer & David Crabtree Logan
Get all the detailsPeter Chang’s Family Reunion Signature Wine Dinner
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Peter Chang’s Family Reunion Signature Wine Dinner
Get all the detailsThe Stables at Belmont Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Evan Campbell
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Stables at Belmont Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Evan Campbell
Get all the detailsWednesday March 2nd
POP NAPA! Sparkling & Champagne Celebration with Chef Bryan McClure
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
POP NAPA! Sparkling & Champagne Celebration with Chef Bryan McClure
Get all the detailsVirginia’s Surf & Turf Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Mike Ledesma
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virginia’s Surf & Turf Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Mike Ledesma
Get all the detailsThursday March 3rd
Icons of Napa Valley, Virginia & Argentina Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Lee Hendrickson
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Icons of Napa Valley, Virginia & Argentina Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Lee Hendrickson
Get all the detailsThe Art of Wine Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Greg Haley
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Art of Wine Signature Wine Dinner with Chef Greg Haley
Get all the detailsThe Goddin-Taylor House Natural & Biodynamic Wine + Food Mingler in Historic Jackson Ward
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Goddin-Taylor House Natural & Biodynamic Wine + Food Mingler in Historic Jackson Ward
Get all the detailsFriday March 4th
The Lusty Oyster Sparkling Wine Lunch at Upper Shirley Vineyards
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Lusty Oyster Sparkling Wine Lunch at Upper Shirley Vineyards
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar with Ron Edwards - Mendoza’s Greatest Reds: Why Sub-region Matters
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Masterclass Seminar with Ron Edwards - Mendoza’s Greatest Reds: Why Sub-region Matters
Get all the detailsSunset Rooftop Happy Hour Hosted by RichWine & The Black Restaurant Experience
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunset Rooftop Happy Hour Hosted by RichWine & The Black Restaurant Experience
Get all the detailsVIP/Early SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
VIP/Early SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
Get all the detailsGeneral SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
General SMOKED! - A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience
Get all the detailsSaturday March 5th
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Live - Class #2
9:30 am - 11:30 am
VWE ACADEMY: All About Virginia Wine with Jay Youmans MW & Caroline Hermann MW, Live - Class #2
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Lisa Giufre of Broadbent Selections Presents the Great Wines of Argentina’s Bodega Weinert
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Lisa Giufre of Broadbent Selections Presents the Great Wines of Argentina’s Bodega Weinert
Get all the detailsGrisette’s ‘Hunt Club’ Signature Wine Lunch with Chef Donnie Glass
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Grisette’s ‘Hunt Club’ Signature Wine Lunch with Chef Donnie Glass
Get all the detailsVIP/Early Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
VIP/Early Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsGeneral Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
General Afternoon Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Discovering a New Frontier - Petit Manseng & Virginia’s Role in Defining the Varietal’s Potential
1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Discovering a New Frontier - Petit Manseng & Virginia’s Role in Defining the Varietal’s Potential
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Virginia vs. Napa Valley - A Comparative
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Virginia vs. Napa Valley - A Comparative
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Virginia’s Top 12 Award-Winning Wines presented by Jay Youmans MW
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Virginia’s Top 12 Award-Winning Wines presented by Jay Youmans MW
Get all the detailsMasterclass Seminar: Napa Cab - Past, Present & Future presented by Caroline Hermann MW
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Masterclass Seminar: Napa Cab - Past, Present & Future presented by Caroline Hermann MW
Get all the detailsVIP/Early Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
VIP/Early Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsGeneral Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
General Evening Walk-Around Grand Tasting
Get all the detailsNo Drink or Food Admission
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No Drink or Food Admission
Get all the detailsSunday March 6th
Masterclass Seminar: Tour Argentina presented by Sommelier Erin Scala
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Masterclass Seminar: Tour Argentina presented by Sommelier Erin Scala
Get all the detailsVIP Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
VIP Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special
Get all the detailsSub Rosa Bakery’s Signature Wine Dinner with Bakers Evrim & Evin Dogu & Guest Chef Benjamin Burakoff
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Sub Rosa Bakery’s Signature Wine Dinner with Bakers Evrim & Evin Dogu & Guest Chef Benjamin Burakoff
Get all the details- Combo Package
- Main Street Station
- Craft Beer
- Educational
- Food
- Music
- New Event
- Seminar
- Wine
- Distilled Spirits
- Auction
- Cider
Advance tickets will only be available for sale on this website. Tickets may be available at the door at an increased price unless sold out. All tickets to the Virginia Wine Expo are nonrefundable.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older to attend all Expo events, except the Sunday Walk-Around Grand Tasting