Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival Brings 20 Virginia Wineries, Oct. 9-11

Mount Vernon's Fall Wine Festival returns this weekend, October 9 to 11, on the estate where George Washington lived. Twenty Virginia wineries will pour their wines on the east lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. each night, according to the festival listing reported by Alexandria Living Magazine on October 5.

Which Virginia wineries are pouring

The lineup brings together producers from several corners of the state: 8 Chains North, Accord Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards, Barrel Oak Winery, DuCard Vineyards, Gray Ghost Vineyards, Hark Vineyards, Horton Vineyards, Ingleside Vineyards, Jolene Family Winery, Morais Vineyards & Winery, Muse Vineyards, Narmada Winery, North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, Ox-Eye Vineyards, Paradise Springs Winery, Philip Carter Winery, Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery, The Winery at Bull Run and Walsh Family Wine.

Ingleside Vineyards, one of the participating wineries, lists the event on its own site and points buyers to Mount Vernon's ticketing page.

What a ticket includes

Admission covers unlimited tastings from the participating wineries and a commemorative wine glass. The evening also includes an after-hours look at the Washingtons' home. Guests can bring a blanket and settle on the lawn facing the Potomac. Bruce Ewan and the Johnny Burgin Blues Band provide the live music, and a General Washington character is on hand for photos.

Prices and availability

• Friday, October 9: $62 for the general public, $49.60 for Mount Vernon members.
• Saturday, October 10: sold out.
• Sunday, October 11: $51 for the general public, $40.80 for members.
• VIP tables: $1,500 on Friday ($1,200 for members) and $1,200 on Sunday ($960 for members).

Ingleside Vineyards notes that the event always sells out and recommends buying in advance. The festival is not intended for children, and every guest needs a ticket regardless of age.

Getting the most from the tastings

Twenty wineries in three hours is a lot of pours. Pick a handful of producers or one grape you want to compare, and note the wines you liked so you can find them later. Our guides to wine serving temperature and grape varieties can help you sort what you taste.

Photo: the east front of the Mount Vernon mansion, facing the Potomac River; not taken during the festival. Otherspice, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Sources: Alexandria Living Magazine: festival lineup, prices and schedule; Ingleside Vineyards: event listing. Checked on October 6, 2026.

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