Host Janet Michael sits down (virtually) with Niki Foster from the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce to preview the 38th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival, happening Saturday, May 16th in downtown Front Royal. They cover everything you need to know before you go — tickets, vendors, wineries, food, entertainment, and more.

Highlights

The festival sold out vendor space nearly a month early for the first time ever — with 30 vendors still on the waitlist
The event expanded this year, extending down Chester Street all the way to 2nd Street
24 Virginia wineries will be on hand, representing regions from Charlottesville to the Eastern Shore
Mushroom vendors are back — three of them — for the first time in about 10 years
Community nonprofits and downtown merchants will have booths alongside craft vendors

Vendors & Crafts

Handmade jewelry (clay, wire wrap, permanent jewelry)
Handmade furniture (wine barrel and reclaimed wood)
Clothing and festival/bohemian wear
3D printing, sublimation tumblers, crochet, and more

Food & Drink

Cousins Maine Lobster
Clay's Barbecue
Sherry's Crab Cakes
Just Fries (hand-cut boardwalk style)
Blue Ridge Popcorn
Moonshine Fudge
Korean fare
Dirty soda vendors
Lemonade vendors
Mason's Lodge roast
Downtown Main Street restaurants (open with special day menus)

Wine

24 Virginia wineries
Tastings included with admission
Wine by the glass, bottles, wine slushies, sangria
Mead and cider vendors
Case check-in service available so you don't have to carry your purchases all day

Entertainment

Live bands at the gazebo
DJ Dan McDermott with karaoke on the square

Tickets & Info

- Advance tickets: $30 | Gate price: $40 — save $10 by buying ahead!

Purchase at: wineandcraftfestival.com
Volunteer for a few hours and receive free wine admission
Follow on social media: @VAWineandCraft on Facebook and Instagram