Wine, Brew & Spirits Events on the Loop

Plan your Adventure on the Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop!

The Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop – a convenient travel plan along country roads in the Northern Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

The loop includes recommended visits to numerous remote “treasures” including exceptional Virginia wineries, Whisky distilleries, breweries, eateries, unique lodging and other high interest features along the way!

Wisteria Farm & Vineyard

  • Sunday, Oct. 5, 1 PM: Trivia Night – Seinfeld
  • Friday, Oct. 10, 5 PM: jBloom Pop-up / Music – Addison Liming
  • Saturday, Oct. 11 5 PM: Music – Heidi Riddell with food by Tasty Guys Food Truck
  • Sunday, Oct. 12, 5 PM: Music – Meisha Herron
  • Saturday, Oct. 18, 12 noon – Fall Harvest Celebration / Music – Lola Loba
  • Friday, Oct. 24, 7 PM – Wine Club Exclusive – Ghostly Gatherings: Stories by the Fire
  • Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 PM – Music – Mike Proffitt with food by Sexi-Mexi

You can join their Wine Club Here

Chester Gap Cellars

  • Visit for a tasting, a glass, or spend the whole day with the most amazing views!
  • Overnight rentals available at Chester Gap Cellars – Click here for details
  • New Extended Hours – Open Thursday’s – 11am-6pm, in addition to our regular Friday through Sunday schedule!
  • October 20th and 27th – OPEN for leaf-peepers who love wine!

Coal Ridge Brewery

  • October 3 – Fat Boyz BBQ- Matt Palmieri 6-9
  • October 4 – Sexi Mexi – Dustin Pence Band 6-
  • October 10 – Kitchen La Asuncion
  • October 11 – Kitchen La Asuncion- Virginia Rain Bluegrass
  • October 17 – Kitchen La Asuncion – Hasty Brothers
  • October 18 – Kitchen La Asucion
  • October 24 – Hot Box Food Truck- Josh Davidson 6-9
  • October 25 – The Hasty Brothers 6-9

Gadino Cellars

  • Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm ( Sunday till 6 PM)
  • Barrel Sales!  Need a barrel – several for sale!
  • Gadino Cellars and Before & After Cafe are coming together to offer Boxed Lunches available at the winery! B&A Box Lunch Specials
  • Outdoor firepit available on Saturday and Sunday
  • 20th anniversary celebration continues!
  • Live Music, Saturday from 1-5 pm
  • Cousins Main Lobster truck returns, October 11th, 12- 6 pm

Rappahannock Cellars and Dida’s Distillery

  • Open 7 days a week!
  • New!  Wine Barrels for sale
  • Rappahannock Cellars Annual Artisan Christmas Market
    Coming – December 6 & 7 – 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday, October 4: Sound Bath at the Winery- Reservations Required
  • Sunday, Oct 5: 12:00pm – 2:00pm – Wine Club Release Tasting
  • Sunday, Oct 5: 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Live Music
  • Sunday, Oct 12: 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Live Music
  • Sunday, Oct. 19:1:00pm – 4:00pm – Live Music
  • Sunday, Oct 26: 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Live Music

Ducard Vineyard

  • Fri. October 10 – Friday Night Out – Dave Goodrich (5:00-8:00pm)
  • Sat. October 11 – Music in the Mountains – Kat & the Travelers (2:00-5:00pm)
  • Sat. October 11 – Second Saturday Music in the Mountains – The Invasion (6:00-9:00pm)
  • Sun. October 12 – Music in the Mountains – Shane Click (2:00-5:00pm)
  • Fri. October 17 – Friday Night Out – Ken Matthews (5:00-8:00pm)
  • Sat. October 18 – Music in the Mountains – Pat Anderson (2:00-5:00pm)
  • Fri. October 24 – Friday Night Out – Gina Sobel (5:00-8:00pm)
  • Sat. October 25 – Music in the Mountains – Troy Breslow (2:00-5:00pm)
  • Sun. October 26 – Music in the Mountains – John Kelly (2:00-5:00pm)
  • Fri. October 31 – Halloween Friday Night Out – Dave Goodrich (5:00-8:00pm)

Hawksbill Brewery Company

  • Open every day – Check their social media for pop-up meals and food trucks
  • Monday – Thursday: 4-8 pm, , Friday and Saturday, 12-9 pm and Sunday, 12-6 pm
  • Oktoberfest, October 11th – with live music – Miles Hoyle –  from 11-3

Blue Shepherd Spirits

  • Open Thursday 3-7, Fri-Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
  • Check Instagram and Facebook for weekly specialty drink announcements.
  • NEW!  Blue Dog Bowl!  Hamburgers and fries AVAILABLE at the Distillery on Saturday and Sunday

Quièvremont Vineyard and Winery

  • Open 12 – 6 PM – Thursday to Monday
  • Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Wine club special

Reitano Vineyards

  • Saturday, September 6 – End of Summer Fun Event
  • Stay tuned….their NEW tasting room is opening soon!
  • Friday, October 3 – 5:00pm-8:00pm – Live Music- CBD
  • ​Saturday, October 4 – 5:00pm-8:00pm – Live Music- Suzie & Stephen
  • Sunday, October 5 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Live Music- Live Music- Chicken N Dumplins

Copper Fox Distillery

  • Celebrating 20 years!
  • Open daily except Tuesdays from 10 am – 6
  • Tours! 11 am and 1 pm daily!
  • NEW!  Introducing Foxfire!  New Cinnamon Whisky!
  • NEW!  Sassy Whisky – just released!

River Hill Distillery

  • Open Saturday’s for tastings, 10 am – 4 pm
  • Be sure to try Amy’s wine too!

Hopkins Ordinary Ale Works

  • Thursday + Fridays 4 pm – 7 pm
  • Saturday and Sundays 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Check out “What’s on tap this week” – click here

The Dark Horse Irish Gastro Pub – 7-10 PM (Live Music)

  • 04 October 2025 – Bourbon Moon
  • 10 October 2025 – Woody!
  • 17 October 2025 – Donnaka ! Music from both side of the Pond
  • 18 October 2025 – The Cold North
  • 24 October 2025 – Robbie Limon Solo
  • 25 October 2025 – Grass Fed

The Mimslyn Inn

  • Speakeasy open daily – Circa ’31 on Friday and Saturday night for dinner and Sunday brunch!
  • October 31 – November 1 – Halloween Murder Mystery Weekend

  • Saturday, November 15 – Oysterfest 2025

And. . . So much more!  Visit the links below for each individual partner.

Wineries – Distilleries – Breweries – Dining – Lodging

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