February Food Events in Virginia
February in Virginia is packed with reasons to gather around the table. From restaurant weeks across the state to chocolate festivals, wine tastings, beer celebrations, and cozy winter cook-offs, this month brings a steady stream of events worth marking on your calendar.
Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s outing, celebrating Galentine’s Day with friends, or simply looking for an excuse to try something new, February offers plenty of ways to savor the season.
- February 1-7: Williamsburg Restaurant Week (Williamsburg)
- February 6: Bacchus Food & Wine Festival (Newport News)
- February 6-8: 34th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival (Fairfax)
- February 7: Port City Brewing Company’s 15th Anniversary Celebration (Alexandria)
- February 7: Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival (Richmond)
- February 7: Chocolate Fest (Ashland)
- February 7: National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day- Celebrate at Gelati Celesti! (Multiple locations)
- February 8: National Potato Lovers’ Day – Here’s a guide to winter produce!
- February 9: National Pizza Day – See our favorite pizza spots!
- February 12: Wine & Chocolate Tasting Experience at Ashton Creek Winery (Chester)
- February 13-14: Valentine’s Day Chef’s Table at Bluemont Vineyard (Bluemont)
- February 13-14: Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon)
- February 13: Valentine’s Dinner & Comedy (Afton)
- February 14: Valentine’s Day Secret Supper (Afton)
- February 14: Fredericksburg Spirits Festival (Fredericksburg)
- February 14: Dan Gill’s Bodacious Chili Cook-Off (Urbanna)
- February 14: Galentine’s Day (Purcellville)
- February 15: Wine Quirks: Black History Month (Richmond)
- February 15: Dark Knight of Winter Beer Festival (Hampton)
- February 18: National Drink Wine Day – Try a blind tasting!
- February 20 – March 1: York County Restaurant Week (Yorktown)
- February 21: Richmond Beer Fest (Richmond)
- February 21: 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off (Falls Church)
- February 22: Tapas after Dark at Ashton Creek Winery (Chester)
- February 23 – March 6: Winchester Restaurant Week (Winchester)
- February 23: National Chili Day️ – See our chili recipe!
- February 27-28: Winter Wine Weekend 6th Annual (Harrisonburg)
- February 27: National Strawberry Day – See where to pick strawberries next season!
- February 28 – March 8: POP ITALIA! Global Sparkling & Champagne Celebration (Richmond)
