Celebrate spring with a toast to Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine and to the bounty of Virginia’s vineyards at the first annual Spring Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival. Enjoy tastings from regional vineyards and wineries, shop for handcrafted gifts and art by local artisans, graze on foods by local vendors, live music and more on Poplar Forest’s south lawn.

General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under, free. Note: you must purchase a tasting ticket to taste or purchase wine. 
Opt for a Jefferson VIP experience: Enjoy access to a private tent, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself, an exclusive wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and more. Jefferson VIP tasting tickets are $150 per person or $275 per couple; Jefferson VIP non-tasting tickets are $75 per person. Tickets to tour the octagonal villa are available at a reduced rate during the wine festival.

Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.