Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival

Where to Eat, Where to Stay, Buy Tickets

Spend an early fall afternoon drinking and dining at the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival. Held annually on the second Saturday in October, thousands of wine aficionados have gathered at Chesapeake City Park to celebrate the great grape, all while supporting local charities. Hosted by the Chesapeake Rotary Club, this annual celebration of all things vino is the perfect place to reunite with old friends or meet new acquaintances while enjoying the taste of more than 20 premier Virginia wineries and an extensive selection at the International Wine Village.

Event Details and Ticket Information

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Click Here for Ticket Information
Entertainment: Lewis McGehee and Friends
Location: Chesapeake City Park
Parking: Free parking on-site for all attendees

Tickets and reserved tables for this event are limited—and go quite quickly!—so make sure to order yours today. Finally, this event is entirely volunteer-run. Contact the organizers if you’d like to help out. Visit the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival website for more information.

Sipping in Support of Others

Since its beginning in 2009, the Chesapeake Wine Fest has donated over $2 million to various charitable organizations. This year’s event will benefit local community charities chosen by the Chesapeake Rotary Club, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hampton Roads.

Make a Day of It, Make it a Getaway

Looking to make dinner plans after the Festival? Click the link below for a list of places to eat near the Festival. Or make it a weekend getaway and explore hotels near Chesapeake City Park.