James River Cellars Winery

Fridays over the Patio - February 26th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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February 13th - WINEMAKER'S VALENTINE DINNER
Fall in love with our 5th Annual Winemaker's Dinner. Enjoy a romantic five-course gourmet dinner perfectly paired with our award winning wines. You'll have to save room for dessert, rich chocolate and Chambourcin, what could be better! Seating by advance reservations only. Tickets go on sale the day after Thanksgiving. This makes a great Holiday gift!
Time: 6 p.m.: Vertical tasting, 6:30 p.m.: Dinner
Fee: $90.00/person

James River Cellars wine dinner

February 26th - FRIDAYS OVER THE PATIO
This is our indoor version of our famous Fridays on the Patio. Our banquet room will host this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring an indoor-style picnic, some friends and have a grand ol' time.
Tickets: $14.00/person (reservations required)
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Fridays on the Patio at James River Cellars Winery

March 6th & 7th – CHILI COOK-OFF WINE TRAIL WEEKEND
Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River and Lake Anna! Buy a passport ticket for only $10 (www.HOVAwinetrail.com). You will get a souvenir wineglass, tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries and a chance to win amazing prizes upon completing the trail. During this weekend you will get to sample Chili at each winery, then vote for your favorite one! Please note that Heart of Virginia Wine Trails can be completed anytime during normal hours of operation.

March 20th & 21st - SPRING OPEN HOUSE
Stop by and sample our newly released wines. Be the first to come out and see what has sprung up this season. Enjoy wine tasting, light food and gift shop specials.
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
Fee: none

March 26th - FRIDAYS OVER THE PATIO
This is our indoor version of our famous Fridays on the Patio. Our banquet room will host this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring an indoor-style picnic, some friends and have a great time.
Tickets: $14.00/person (reservations required)
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

April 10th & 11th - APRIL FOOLS WINE FESTIVAL
Join Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars and Lake Anna for a two day wine festival on the grounds of James River Winery in Richmond, VA. Taste wines from 4 Wineries, listen to live music, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events.
Tickets: $12.00/person in advance and $15.00/person on the day of the event
Time: Noon – 5 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine both Saturday and Sunday

April 18th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio on the 3rd Sunday of every month from April till September. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee)

April 23rd - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

May 9th - MOTHER'S DAY STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE & WINE PAIRING
Bring Mom out for a very special pairing of Strawberry Shortcake and Wine! Enjoy the afternoon on our shaded patio or overlook the vineyards while sitting on the balcony.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee), Mother's tasting is free

May 16th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio on the 3rd Sunday of every month from April till September. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $5.00/person

May 21st - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Start of Memorial Weekend with wine and music! Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food, wine tasting and good cheer. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

May 31st - MEMORIAL DAY WINE & CHEESE PAIRING
Celebrate the holiday with a gourmet wine and cheese pairing. Learn the basics of putting together our award-winning wines with specialty cheeses to enhance the flavors of both.
Tickets: $10/person
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

June 19th - SUMMER SOLSTICE WINE FESTIVAL
This is the 9th Annual Summer Solstice Wine Festival. Join Cooper Vineyards, James River Cellars and two other guest wineries. Taste wines from 4 wineries, listen to live music, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events.
Tickets: $12.00/person in advance and $15.00/person on the day of the event
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

June 20th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee)

June 25th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

July 3rd & 4th - SUMMER OPEN HOUSE
Red, wine and you are invited to enjoy our summer wines perfect for all those July Barbeques, lazy beach days or just fun in the sun. Bring out your shades, lawn chairs, picnic and catch a tan.
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
Fee: none

July 9th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

July 18th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee)

July 23rd - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

July 31st - CARIBBEAN WINE FESTIVAL AT LAKE ANNA WINERY
Dance under the starts at the Heart of Virginia's 3rd Annual Caribbean Wine Festival - held at Lake Anna Winery! Enjoy the festive beach decorations, taste award winning wines from Cooper Vineyards, Grayhaven Winery, Lake Anna Winery and James River Cellars Winery. Kick back with a glass of your favorite wine and listen to live Caribbean music. Enjoy great Caribbean food from our food vendor.
Tickets: $12.00/person in advance and $15.00/person on the day of the event.
Time: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

August 13th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

August 15th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee)

August 27th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

September 4th - HARVEST WINE FESTIVAL
The 5th Annual Harvest Wine Festival! Join us and three other guest wineries to celebrate the fall harvest. Listen to live music, taste wine from four different wineries, attend wine 101 seminar and tours, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events.
Tickets: $12.00/person in advance and $15.00/person on the day of the event
Time: Noon - 5 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

September 6th - LABOR DAY WINE & CHEESE PAIRING
Celebrate the holiday with a gourmet wine and cheese pairing. Learn the basics of putting together our award-winning wines with specialty cheeses to enhance the flavors of both.
Tickets: $10/person
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

September 19th - SUNDAYS IN THE SHADE
Join us for some relaxing live acoustical music on the patio. Bring a snack, sample some wine and relax with us at James River Cellars.
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (music: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Fee: $5.00/person (regular tasting fee)

September 24th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

October 15th - FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Our beautiful patio sets the scene for this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Band: TBA
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

October 29th - MONSTER MASH FRIDAYS ON THE PATIO
Join us for a Howling Good Night. Our 4th Annual Friday's on the Patio Costume Party! Featuring a DJ with dance music, light food, best costume contest, ghostly tours and a special wine tasting. Bring a picnic and some friends.
Tickets: $14.00/person
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Note: Rain or shine

November 6th and 7th - HARVEST WINE TRAIL
Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars and Lake Anna! Buy a passport ticket for only $10 (www.HOVAwinetrail.com). You will get a souvenir wineglass, tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries and a chance to win amazing prizes upon completing the trail. During this weekend you will get to graze on munchies at each winery, visit with craft vendors, check out special promotions and possibly squeeze in a Barrel Tasting or two. Please note that Heart of Virginia Wine Trail can be completed anytime during normal hours of operation.

November 13th & 14th - CHILI & WINE WEEKEND
Come out and warm up with a cup of chili. Enjoy wine tasting, tours and special promotions. Pick up some great wines for the holidays.
Fee: includes bowl of chili, wine tasting and souvenir wineglass

November 19th - FRIDAYS OVER THE PATIO
Our banquet room will host this monthly event featuring local musicians, light food and wine tasting. Bring an indoor-style picnic, some friends and have a great time.
Tickets: $14/person (reservations encouraged)
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

December 4th & 5th - JINGLE BELL WINE TRAIL
Tour Central Virginia's Premier Wineries: Cooper, Grayhaven, James River Cellars and Lake Anna! Buy a passport ticket for only $10 (www.HOVAwinetrail.com). You will get a souvenir wineglass, tasting at the four Heart of Virginia Wineries and a chance to win amazing prizes upon completing the trail. During this weekend you will get to graze on munchies at each winery, visit with craft vendors, check out special promotions and possibly squeeze in a Barrel Tasting or two. Please note that Heart of Virginia Wine Trail can be completed anytime during normal hours of operation.

December 18th & 19th - HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
It is the season for celebrating with friends, family and of course our seasonal wines. Taste our award winning wines, check out our gift shop, visit with special craft vendors and pick up some unique Holiday gifts. Stock up on wine, gifts and especially, holiday cheer!
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday
Fee: none