January Food Events in Virginia

As January brings on cold weather, now is the perfect time to embrace slow cooking, savory stews, and delightful brunches. There are so many fantastic food events happening in Virginia this month! From wine tastings to cooking classes and festivals that combine food with music and culture, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to experience great food and drinks in the new year, look no further than our guide to foodie fun!

Planning your own event? Drop us a line by January 20 to be included in the February roundup of food events in & around Virginia.

• January 1: New Year’s Day Brunch at Blue Mountain Brewery (Afton)

• January 1: 10th Annual Hogs for Hope Pig Pickin & Oyster Fest (Norfolk)

• January 4: National Spaghetti Day 🍝

• January 6: National Bean Day

• January 7: Dinner & Bluegrass with Franklin Station (Floyd)

• January 7: Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour (Roanoke)

• January 8: Queens of Culpeper Drag Brunch at Burnt Ends BBQ (Culpeper)

• January 11: National Hot Toddy Day 🍩

• January 12: National Glazed Doughnut Day

• January 13: Wassail Party at Lost Boy Cider (Alexandria)

• January 14: Tet Grand Festival 2023 (Chantilly)

• January 14: Chocolate Everything Trail Ride (Fort Valley)

• January 14: Tet Holiday Festival 2023 – Lunar New Year! (Glen Allen)

• January 14: J. H. Bards Tasting Event (Pembroke)

• January 15: National Bagel Day 🥯

• January 15: The Breakfast Bar at James Charles Winery (Winchester)

• January 16: 4th Annual MLK Jazz Brunch (Blacksburg)

• January 16: Wine Dinner at Amici’s (Suffolk)

• January 16: New Year, New Beer Dinner, New Realm Brewing Co (Virginia Beach)

• January 19: National Popcorn Day 🍿

• January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day 🧀

• January 20: Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Begins (Roanoke)

• January 21: 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration in Old Town (Alexandria)

• January 22: Southern Food Day 🍗

• January 22: Sausage Making Class with Elevated Wild at Silver Ridge Farm (Fredericksburg)

• January 22: Chinese New Year Celebratory Brunch (Purcellville)

• January 28: New Year-Yoga on Tap at Ornery Taproom (Manassas)

• January 28: Winter Wonderland Wine Tasting & Social (Mechanicsville)

• January 29: CLASS: All About Brunch: New Orleans Gumbo (Arlington)

• January 29: Wool Factory Wine Fest (Charlottesville)

• January 29: International Wine Festival, The Taubman Museum of Art (Roanoke)

• January 30: C-Ville Restaurant Week (Charlottesville)

• January 30: FredCo Eats Restaurant Week (Frederick County)

• January 31: National Hot Chocolate Day ☕🍫

Share your food festival or foodie event here!

Submit your event details by 20th of the month to be included in the next roundup of food events in & around Virginia.