February Foodie Events in Virginia

Love is in the air and foodie events in Virginia are aplenty this February! If you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart drinking wine or tasting chocolates, you’ll find a great deal of options and unique date ideas this month. Take a look at what events are coming up and drop us a line if you have an event you’d like to add to the calendar!

• National Tater Tot Day – February 2
• Bacchus Wine & Food Festival – February 2 (Newport News)
  The Virginia Living Museum’s 14th Annual Bacchus Wine & Food Festival provides samplings of wine, local restaurant fare & a mix of live music & games.
• Bacon Truffle & Beer Pairing Event – February 3 (Virginia Beach)
  Wasserhund Brewing Co. and Full Belly Delights will be partnering up providing beer flights & bacon truffles. 
• 3rd Annual Nomarama Slider Competition – February 3 (Norfolk)
  5 competitors, 5 sliders, 1 secret ingredient – it’s basically burger nirvana. 
• National Potato Lover’s Day – February 8
• National Pizza Day – February 9
• Bourbon & Bacon – February 9 (Roanoke)
  Featuring generous pours from noted distillers, enjoy craft spirits paired alongside tapas-style savory pork creations by local chefs. 
• Bluemont Vineyard’s Corks & Cupcakes – February 9-11 (Bluemont)
  Bring your Valentine, your Galentine or your Partner in Wine to Bluemont’s wine & Georgetown Cupcake pairings!
• Valentine’s Dinner at Beliveau Estate Winery – February 10 (Blacksburg)
  Enjoy a multi course wine serving paired with dinner by Beliveau Estate’s Chef Makayla
• Keswick Vineyard’s Be Mine with Wine – February 10 (Keswick)
  An intimate tasting of Keswick Vineyards wines paired with delicious desserts. 
• Bluestone Vineyard’s Valentine’s Winemaker’s Dinner – February 10 (Bridgewater)
  Enjoy a four course meal with specially selected wines.
• Valentine’s Day Party at Veritas Vineyard – February 10 (Afton)
  Treat your loved one & bring some friends to enjoy a lively five-course, wine-paired, winemaker’s dinner and dancing in Saddleback Hall.
• Cheesemaking Class at Ducard Vineyards – February 10 (Etlan)
  What goes better with wine than cheese? Hobby Hill Farm owner Sharon Munyak will teach you how to make fresh Brie cheese from scratch.
• The Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow: Virginia Spirits are for Lovin’ – February 10 (Newport News)
  Taste samples of artisan spirits, craft cocktails, local beers, and delicious southern foods pairings inside the beautiful backdrop of the Mariners’ Museum.
• Wine & Chocolate at Chateau Morrisette – February 10-11 (Floyd)
  Indulge in five courses of select wines paired with chocolates, with course interludes of artisanal charcuterie.
• Sweetheart Tastings at Fox Meadow Vineyards – February 10-11 (Linden)
  This Sweetheart tasting includes a box of truffles & a long stemmed red rose, along with selected wines.
• Valentine’s Sunday Wine Brunch at Ducard Vineyards – February 11 (Etlan)
  Enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Sunday Brunch catered by Chef Mark Gresge of l’etoile Catering of Charlottesville.
• Wine and Chocolate Pairing at Beliveau Estate Winery – February 11 (Blacksburg)
  A classic wine & chocolate pairing at Beliveau Estates for Valentine’s Day.
• Potomac Point Winery’s Valentine’s Day Dinner – February 14 (Stafford)
  Potomac Point Winery will be opening late for a romantic dining experience with a three course prix fixe menu, featuring locally sourced produce.
• Puppy Love Dinner at Chateau Morrisette – February 14 (Floyd)
  Treat your sweet to a romantic prix fixe four course dinner prepared by Chateau Morrisette’s culinary team.
• Potomac Point Winery’s Sinfully Sweet Dessert & Wine Pairing – February 16, 17 (Stafford)
  Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic dessert & wine pairing.
• Bluemont Vineyard’s Corks & Cupcakes – February 16-17 (Bluemont)
  Bring your Valentine, your Galentine or your Partner in Wine to Bluemont’s wine & Georgetown Cupcake pairings!
• Barrel Tasting & Silent Auction to benefit Autism Speaks – February 17-18 (Linden)
  Join Fox Meadow Vineyards for a barrel tasting in their cellar to sample several of wines in progress and preorder the wines at a special price for a good cause.
• Blind Tasting Wine Class at Valley Road Winery – February 17-18 (Afton)
  Treat your sweetheart to a fun experience this Valentine’s weekend and join Valley Road Winery for a blind tasting class.
• National ‘Drink Wine’ Day – February 18 
• Potomac Point Winery’s Lovers Wine Dinner – February 18 (Stafford)
  Indulge your senses and ignite your passions at this aphrodisiac-infused Wine Dinner.
• National Sticky Bun Day – February 21
• National Margarita Day – February 22 
• 8th Annual Winter Wine Festival – February 24 (Staunton)
  Visit historic downtown Staunton’s Stonewall Jackson Hotel for an opportunity to taste a variety of Virginia wines, ciders and sample local artisan fare.
• Stirring the Pot: A Watermen and Whiskey Dinner – February 25 (Virginia Beach)
  A four course dinner features the traditional local catch of the Watermen of Hampton Roads, paired with whiskey and spirits.
• A Noodle & Dumpling Affair – February 28 (Richmond)
  A delicious event featuring noodles, dumplings and more from all around the world.