Avoca Wine Festival Sept. 15

Every September, Avoca hosts a huge wine festival. Seven local wineries are represented.  Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012: 12 noon–6 pm 

Cost: Call 434-369-1076 for Information or email educationoffice@embarqmail.com
Discounted pre-event sale prices.
 (ticket prices below)

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The Avoca Museum in Altavista hosts 7 area wineries: Sans Soucy Vineyards, Gabrielle Rausse Winery, Peaks of Otter Winery, Rebec Vineyards, Tomahawk Mill Winery, Altavista Vineyards, and Hickory Hill Vineyards under century old oak trees.  The family friendly festival includes a free adult supervised children’s area with crafts, activities and a bouncer sponsored by the Altavista Arts Council.  You can relax in the shade listening to the Island Breeze Band and Fuzzy logic or wander the beautifully landscaped gardens, getting an early start on Christmas with local vendors.  Food available will include barbeque, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a bake sale with your favorite goodies! 


Discounted pre-sale tasting tickets are on sale at Altavista Chamber of Commerce. The Bank of the James (Altavista office), First National Bank (all branches), Miller’s Jewelry.

  • $17 tasting at the gate
  • $12 tasting pre-sale–Only pre-sale tickets offered
  • $10 General Admission (12 years & older, non-tasting)
  • $5 Children ages 6-11
  • 5 and under are free

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