Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival
Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival in Lexington, VA — 32nd annual, unlimited tastings of regional wine, cider and beer at Lime Kiln Theater. Sept 12, 2026. $40–$60.
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Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival is a one-day tasting festival in Lexington, Virginia, held at Lime Kiln Theater on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 12 to 6 PM. The 2026 edition is the 32nd annual, organized by the Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber of Commerce. A taster ticket covers unlimited tastings of regional wines and cider, craft beer and ready-to-drink cocktails, with local food trucks selling alongside and live music on two stages all afternoon.
Early-bird taster tickets are $40 until August 5, then $50 in advance or $60 at the gate. A $20 non-drinker ticket covers admission only, and anyone 12 or older needs one. A $200 Friend of the Festival sponsorship, sold in advance only, adds two passes to the VIP pavilion. Lime Kiln Theater is an open-air venue built into old lime kilns just outside downtown Lexington, in the Shenandoah Valley wine country between the Blue Ridge and the Alleghenies.
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What to expect
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A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Lime Kiln Theater in Lexington. Check the venue page for layout details.
Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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