Ash Lawn-Highland’s 15th Annual WineFest Will Be Swinging on May 16 and 17

With spring in the air, there’s no better venue for an outing than Ash Lawn-Highland’s 15th annual WineFest on May 16 and 17 at the home of President James Monroe.  There will be wines from some of Virginia'a notable wineries and live music. Add in carefully-selected artisans and food crafters, a house tour with knowledgeable guides, cows mooing in the pasture, a souvenir wine glass for tasting, music by the Rock River Gypsies and the day is set.  The Festival is held rain or shine, with cover at the Hilltop Pavilion and in tents from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The Festival’s wine samplings can be paired on the spot with hearty fried fish and Carolina barbecue by Spry’s.

Admission is $15 for advance reservations (through May 15 only), $20 at the door and $7 for children under 12. For reservations, call 434-293-8000 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. after May 1.

Ash Lawn-Highland is open daily from 11 am to 5pm November – March, and 9am to 6pm April – October. Tours are $10 for adults ($9 for seniors and AAA members) and $5 for children (ages 6 to 11) and local residents (Albemarle, Augusta, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Orange and Rockingham counties). Ash Lawn-Highland is located off I-64, exit 121, 2 ½ miles past Jefferson’s Monticello at 1000 James Monroe Parkway. For more information, call 434-293-8000 or visit www.al-h.us.