Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley at this 18th annual event. The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is the valley’s biggest, showcasing two dozen of the best wineries in North Carolina wine country.

This is a family-friendly festival, with activities for children and families adjacent to the wine tasting area. The day is full of tastings, contests, food, craft vendor displays and live music, not to mention the annual stomping of the grapes tradition. For safety reasons, please leave pets at home.

Tickets are $22 in advance and $30 at the gate. Active duty and retired military receive $10 off at the gate with valid ID. Shuttle service to area hotels is available for $5.

A companion event for cycling enthusiasts takes place that morning. The Tour de Vino offers five different rides to choose from, with all rides starting at 8 a.m.

For more details about the wine festival, or to purchase tickets, visit www.yvwf.com or call 336-526-1111.