Tavern Wine Fest

Farmers Market, Wine Tasting Festival, and Earth Day Celebration!

Yes, it's our season-opening Heathsville Farmers Market on Saturday, April 20th but there's lots more than just fresh produce!

You'll want to shop all your favorite vendors, selling local meat, honey, flowers and nursery plants, baked goods, and locally-made handcrafts. We'll also have many new vendors.

In addition, there will be a whole section devoted to Earth Day and our Wine Fest.

Earth Day Celebration: Sponsored by NAPS (Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship), this section of the market will include special exhibits, vendors and activities - all with an environmental theme.

Tavern Wine Tasting Festival: But by 11 a.m., it's time to start savoring the flavor of local Virginia wines. A number of local wineries will be on hand. Tickets will cost $12 at the gate, which includes an etched tasting glass .

The Farmers Market and Earth Day celebration are officially open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The WineTasting Festival will continue until 4 p.m.

While you're here, you'll also want to visit the Tavern's Forge, where members of the Tavern Blacksmith Guild will be at work. The Tavern's Woodworking Guild can be found in its colonial era workshop, located inside the Carriage House. The Tavern's collection of antique carriages is also on view there. The Tavern's Spinners & Weavers Guild have a studio on the second floor of the Tavern.