From beer and wine fests to barbecue and food trucks, April is the perfect time to get together with family and friends, and enjoy the best of Virginia. It’s also National Garden Month — the perfect time to get your hands dirty in your own garden.

The Virginia Governor’s Cup® is one of the most stringent competitions in the U.S. Each year, world-class judges gather to sample hundreds of the best Virginia wines. The highest 12-ranking red and white wines will become the Governor’s Cup® Case, with one bottle taking home the coveted Governor’s Cup®. For the second year, Best in Show Cider will be awarded. The competition is hosted by the Virginia Wineries Association.

Each year, the Good Food Foundation hosts a blind tasting of #goodfood from across the country, using rigorous guidelines for just about every food category imaginable. Virginia is proud to have 7 food items win the Good Food Award for 2022.

Not all of our neighbors share our borders, but they do occupy our hearts. The recent news from Ukraine has been distressing. One positive thing to do is take action. You can send help to the citizens of Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Kyiv right now.

March is here and whether you’re celebrating the first day of spring or St. Patrick’s Day, there are plenty of fun food events happening in Virginia this month. March is also National Peanut Month, so I’d grab some yummy Virginia peanuts and celebrate the changing seasons. Enjoy these ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the return to warmer weather.

The month of LOVE is here, February 2022! This month is all about connecting over wine tastings, chili cook-offs, and Galentine’s/Valentine’s celebrations. Love is in the air and it’s no wonder this is the time we celebrate our most loved foods — chocolate, snack foods, and potatoes! Be sure to check out these foodie events and visit your local shops and merchants for all your favorite February foods.

Happy 2022, foodie friends! We are kicking off the New Year with plenty of brunch and cozy wine tastings. If going out in the cold isn’t your style, January is National Slow Cooking Month, so don’t be afraid to try your hand at some soups or stews — with locally sourced ingredients, of course! Check out our full list of events below and celebrate food in a way that fits you!

December is here and it’s full of holiday light-peeping, food-eating, bevy-drinking, and lots of gatherings and celebrations. In Virginia, there is plenty to choose from for a festive outing — holiday light shows, visits with Santa, bar crawls, and plenty of sweet treats. As we wrap up the old year and ring in the new, we hope you and yours enjoy the festivities this month has to offer.