Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival
Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival in Lynchburg, VA — 17th annual, Virginia wineries, cideries and distilleries at City Stadium. Sept 19, 2026, 12–7. $25–$30.
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Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival is a one-day Virginia craft beverage festival at the Lynchburg City Stadium Event Complex in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12 to 7 PM. The 2026 event is the 17th annual. Sampling admission covers wine, cider and spirits tastings from Virginia wineries, cideries and distilleries; craft beer is handled separately through a $10 punch card good for 10 samples from the participating breweries.
Tickets are $25 in advance online or at Quik-E Food Store locations and $30 at the gate, with a $15 non-drinking admission sold at the gate only; no refunds. The day adds artisans and crafters, local business booths, food vendors and live entertainment, with Wild Honey, Hometown Line Dancing and The Dundies on the 2026 lineup. The festival is produced by OMINE Productions. Lynchburg sits on the James River in central Virginia, an hour south of Charlottesville, with the Bedford and Nelson County wineries close by.
Getting there
Location & logistics.
What to expect
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A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at City Stadium Complex in Lynchburg. 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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