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Events

Black Friday Wine Tasting

Act XII Wine and Provisions 221 Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Come join us for our 2nd annual Black Friday wine tasting! From bubbles to dry reds, we have all of your tastes covered. Featuring wines that are โ€œbang for the buckโ€, our selection of wines is priced for giving a gift all the way to serving at your holiday gathering or event. Starting at 12PM,โ€ฆ Continue reading Black Friday Wine Tasting

Christmas Sip and Shop

Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, United States

This vendor event is held at the winery location on Rte 360. There is no admission for shopping! Our Reindeer Run with be on Friday, November 29 which does have a fee to register. Kids activities will be available along with the Winery and Deadrise Kitchen open all Day! Santa will be on site 1-3pmโ€ฆ Continue reading Christmas Sip and Shop

Caret Cellars Artisan & Craft Market

Caret Cellars 495 Meadow Landing Ln, Caret, VA, United States

Caret Cellars will be hosting three artisan and craft markets between now and Christmas: October 26, November 30 (Shop Small Saturday) and December 14 (a Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail event). Blacksmith crafts, woodcraft wares, super duper potato guns, resin crafts, jewelry and more! A photographer will be at each event offering mini sessions. Novemberโ€”pet photosโ€ฆ Continue reading Caret Cellars Artisan & Craft Market

Christmas Sip and Shop

Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, United States

This vendor event is held at the winery location on Rte 360. There is no admission for shopping! Kids activities will be available along with the Winery and Deadrise Kitchen open all Day! Come and shop local with us for Thanksgiving weekend! LIVE musicDanny Kensy Saturday 2-5pm

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Customize your ornaments in class with your choice of a variety of techniques including leather burning and stamping.

$29

Winterfest 2024

Downtown Tappahannock 315 Duke Street, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Join us for the 49th Annual Winterfest as we transform Downtown Tappahannock into a magical Christmas movie wonderland. From iconic scenes brought to life to unforgettable attractions, Winterfest 2024 celebrates the season with something for everyone. Free Entry, Tickets Available

Tappahannock Christmas Parade

Historic Downtown Tappahannock 315 Duke St, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Get Ready for the 49th Annual Tappahannock Christmas Parade! Join us as we celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this year's theme: Christmas Movies! From classic favorites to modern hits, weโ€™ll bring your beloved films to life on the streets of Tappahannock! Gather your friends and family for a festive day filled withโ€ฆ Continue reading Tappahannock Christmas Parade

Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting

Act XII Wine and Provisions 221 Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Come join us for our Holiday Sparkling Wine Tasting with bubbles from all over the world including Champagne, Prosecco, and Sparkling Wine from the US! Join us from 4:30-6:30PM on Friday, December 13th!

Free

Caret Cellars Artisan & Craft Market

Caret Cellars 495 Meadow Landing Ln, Caret, VA, United States

Caret Cellars will be hosting three artisan and craft markets between now and Christmas: October 26, November 30 (Shop Small Saturday) and December 14 (a Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail event). Blacksmith crafts, woodcraft wares, super duper potato guns, resin crafts, jewelry and more! A photographer will be at the event offering mini sessions. Decemberโ€”Christmas family andโ€ฆ Continue reading Caret Cellars Artisan & Craft Market

Free

Dine with Santa

Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, United States

Come enjoy a classic Christmas dinner with your family at Wind Vineyards that is sure to be the highlight of your Christmas season! Christmas tunes will be coming from the new Wind Vineyards baby grand piano while a fire crackles in the fireplace of our decorated tasting room! Santa & Mrs. Claus will visit yourโ€ฆ Continue reading Dine with Santa

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Some Really Cool Stuff Happened in Essex County

Have fun while digging deep into history at the Essex County Museum and Historical Society Think about this. Essex County history predates that of Colonial Williamsburg. Capt. John Smith, while exploring the Chesapeake Bay, visited Tappahannock in 1607 when it was a Rappahannock Indian village. That makes the Essex County Museum, centered in a nationalโ€ฆ Continue reading Some Really Cool Stuff Happened in Essex County

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