2012 Virginia - June 2012
Local Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions
(see also: 2010)
May 31-June 3, 2012 Newport News Greek Festival - Newport News, Virginia
June 2, 2012 Ashland Strawberry Faire - Ashland, Virginia
A day to honor the succulent springtime berry. Sample the strawberry shortcakes, drinks, breads, and more or take home flats of fresh strawberries. Vendors offer arts, crafts, plants, and antiques to the many thousands who attend the event. Entertainment on two stages.
June 2, 2012 Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival - Richmond, Virginia
A great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'.
June 2-3, 2012 31st Annual Vintage Virginia Wine Festival - Centreville, Virginia
A cornerstone of the East Coast wine festival season, featuring a one-stop shopping environment for wine collectors and enthusiasts, as well as a unique opportunity to interact with winemakers, movers and shakers, cultivating your own understanding of what makes a quality vintage.
June 3, 2012 Broad Appetit - Richmond, Virginia
The public can taste signature dishes from over 50 of Richmond’s finest local restaurants. The smorgasbord in the streets happens on West Broad Street and also features several of Virginia’s finest wineries and breweries, as well as homegrown music and culinary theatrics. Supports Meals on Wheels & Central Virginia Foodbank.
June 9-10, 2012 Virginia Herb Festival - Middletown, Virginia
Herbal crafters and product vendors, thousands of herb plants, pick your own lavender, gardens, local artists, wine tasting, tea tasting, food, music, educational workshops and the chance to learn about the Shenandoah Herb Society. High Tea will be prepared from the garden and served all day.
June 13, 2012 Virginia Pork Festival - Emporia, Virginia
The world”s largest outdoor barbecue. Last year’s event attracted over 15,000 people representing 32 different states. Attendance: 15,000.
June 15, 2012 39th Annual Virginia Chicken Festival - Crewe, Virginia
Southside Virginia's Oldest & Finest Festival.
June 16, 2012 15th Annual Cajun Festival - Purcellville, Virginia
Come join your Cajun cousins at Breaux Vineyards for the 15th annual Cajun Festival. Enjoy cajun fare, wine tastings, craft vendors, vineyard hayrides, wine-a-ritas, and more at this annual celebration of our Cajun heritage! Live music
June 21-24, 2012 23rd Annual Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival - Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk's annual love-fest with New Orleans' special spirit and unique Bayou culture. This popular 3-day festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun and Creole style.
June 23, 2012 4th Annual HarvFest - Berryville, Virginia
'A Taste of the Country - Then and Now' HarvFest is a one-day festival celebrating local food, farming, and history. Clarke County's rich agricultural and historical heritage will be showcased via local food and drink vendors, farming demonstrations, historic tours and exhibits. HarvFest is hosted by and benefits The Clermont Foundation and Clarke County Parks and Recreation. HarvFest will be held at the historic Clermont Farm which was surveyed by George Washington in 1750 and currently sits on 360 rolling acres owned by the Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources and managed by a local trust. Clermont is a working cattle and sheep farm.
June 23, 2012 BBQ, Bands, & Brews - Palmyra, Virginia
This is an event for the entire family featuring a variety of activities including a KCBS sanctioned barbeque competition, Hometown BBQ contest, entertainment, and local vendors.
June 23-24, 2012 NOVA Summer Brewfest 2012 - Centrevile, Virginia
This Celebration of American Beer features over 50 of America’s best breweries, a variety of food to complement the craft beers and great local and regional bands to entertain you. Please note that beer sampling ends one hour prior to the close of the festival. Attendance: 7,500.
June 29-30, 2012 Covington Cork and Pork Festival - Covington, Virginia
While barbeque will stand front and center as the centerpiece of this festival, there will also be entertainment, a wine tasting event, and children's activities.
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