Festival Of Grapes & Hops
Festival of Grapes & Hops in Petersburg, VA — Virginia wineries, cideries, meaderies and breweries on the Appomattox riverfront, with free re-entry. Sept 19, 2026.
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The story
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Festival of Grapes & Hops is an annual fall tasting festival on the Petersburg Harbor in historic downtown Petersburg, Virginia, held Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM. It pours Virginia wineries alongside cideries, meaderies and craft breweries, with a DJ all day, artisan and retail vendors from across the Commonwealth, and a long row of food trucks. Tickets include free re-entry, so guests can step out to downtown restaurants and come back.
The festival is run by the SoVa Regional Chamber of Commerce. A VIP ticket is $100; general admission pricing is published on the ticket page closer to the date. Old Town Harbor Festival Park sits on the Appomattox River at the foot of downtown, a short walk from Petersburg's Old Towne restaurants and about 25 minutes south of Richmond.
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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 Old Town Harbor Festival Park in Petersburg. Open-air — bring sun protection.
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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