Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival
Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 AM – 4 PM
Enjoy tastings from over a dozen Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters, distilleries, live music, artisan booths, food trucks, family fun, car shows & more!
General Admission Wine Tasting Tickets: $50
Non-Tasting Tickets: $25
Children Ages 7-12: $10
Children Ages 6 & Under: FREE
Ticket presales have closed.
Festival Vendors
Each year, we’re proud to host award-winning Virginia wineries and some the Northern Neck’s favorite artisans and food trucks. Who knows what you’ll discover!
Wineries
Briede Family Vineyards
Front Four Cellars
General’s Ridge Vineyard
Good Luck Cellars
Horton Vineyards
Ingleside Vineyards
Lazy Days Winery
Lost Creek Winery
Mattaponi Winery
Rogers Ford Farm Winery
Saudé Creek Vineyards
Three Leg Run Winery
Wind Vineyards
Distilleries
Avalon Spirits, Inc.
Copper Fox Distillery
Springfield Distillery
Virago Spirits
Breweries
Adventure Brewing Company
Ice House Brewery
Al Pugh Distributing Company*
*Serving Bud Light, Optimal Wit by Port City Brewing Company, Trotline by Dividing Creek Beer Co., Legend Brown Ale by Legend Brewing Co., Mango Cart by Golden Road Brewing, and Bold Rock Cider.
Food
Amiee’s Sandwiches
Bright Eyes Concession
Gregory’s Grill, Inc.
Hot Mama’s
Johnson Family Funnel Cakes & Tiki Bar
Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch
Sara Festivals
Tarrant’s West
Try Fabulous Foods
Virginia Kettle Corn Company
Shopping
Advanced Integrative Medicine
Boso Foods LLC
Brave Soul Natural Products
By Day Permanent Jewelry
Cindy Taylor
Creative Designs by M.E.
From Scratch by Lane
Handwoven by Design
Hinklebirdhouses
J&J Farms
Jedichick creations
King William Alpacas
KMW Creations
Laura’s Raw Honey
Life in the NNK
Lillian Nathalie Cake
Mariasthingamajigs
Mia Bella’s Candles
Mija’s Designs
Northern Neck Sauce
Outside the Lines
Peggy’s Paintings
Prism Clay Co.
ShadowNprints
Silverhammer Studios
Sweet Like Sugar LLC
T.C. Crafts
The Bourbon Bowl Smoker
This-N-That
TK Creations
Two Bees Lavender
Vikki’s Serendipity
WhayBack Oyster Co.
Whitley’s Peanuts
WoodenHook
Community Partners
Lili’s Pet Support
Northern Neck Master Gardeners
The Community Art Hub
Virginia Osprey Foundation
Friends of the Rappahannock
Sponsor Tents
Four Elements Electric
ACRE Investment Management
The Dove Team
Dental Care on Smile Way
Renewal by Andersen
Spinnaker Resorts
Festival Activities
Stratford Hall is excited to now offer tailor-made, add-on experiences to make your festival unforgettable! Simply add any of these options to your cart before checkout.
Music Lineup
Saturday
10:30 AM Cameron Ashton
12:00 PM Hard to Tell Band
1:45 PM Sally and Brian
3:30 PM Cougar Flash
Sunday
11:15 AM Erin Wallace
12:30 PM Chauncey Fortune
2:00 PM Tuff Luck Band
Pre-Event Guided Great House Tour (Sunday)
Registration Closed
Available only during the festival weekend, this 90-minute special tour offers a unique opportunity to complement your day of food, wine, and music with an unforgettable journey through Stratford Hall’s historic Great House. Led by the Vice President of Research and Collections and Director of the Jessie Ball duPont Library, Dr. Gordon Steffey. This intimate experience explores the history and stories that shaped Stratford Hall. Along the way, you’ll gain deeper insight into the people who lived and labored here, the legacy, and the role Stratford Hall played in American history. And, finish the tour with a special toast! Begins at 9:30am on Sunday. Meet at the Great House West Stairs. This add-on is $50, excluding admission tickets and fees.
East Garden Guided Tour (Saturday)
Registration Closed
Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Stratford Hall’s East Garden, where you’ll experience the stories behind the landscape, learn about the property’s historic plantings and seasonal blooms, and explore how the garden has evolved over time. This relaxing 60-minute walking tour offers a unique perspective on the estate’s natural beauty and rich history while providing plenty of opportunities for photos and questions. Begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday. Meet at the East stairs. This add-on is $25, excluding admission tickets and fees.
Friends of the Rappahannock Oyster Demos
Visit the Friends of the Rappahannock booth to learn all about the Chesapeake oyster ecosystem!
Saturday
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Private Party Tent Upgrades
Registration Closed
Claim the perfect spot for views of the Great House and the music stage! Pick the time slot best suited for your friends and family: Saturday 10am – 2pm; Sunday 11am – 2pm or 2pm – 4pm. Admission tickets not included with Party Tent purchase.
Standard Party Tent $350
- 15×15 Tent
- 1 Round Table + 8 Chairs
- 1 Premium Parking Pass
Premier Parking Pass
Registration Closed
Begin your festival experience with the convenience of $20 Premier Parking. Located in a reserved lot steps away from the festival entrance, Premier Parking provides quick, easy access to the grounds so you can spend more time enjoying the day. Whether you’re arriving early for an exclusive experience or simply prefer the convenience of closer parking, this upgrade offers a seamless start and finish.
Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for advanced purchasers. One parking pass valid per vehicle. Instructions will be emailed prior to the event..
Wine Glass Lanyards
Free up your hands from tasting to tasting with a convenient lanyard for your complimentary wine glass! Lanyards can be purchased for $5 at the Stratford Hall Gift Shop or Info Tent inside the festival.
What's Included In My Ticket?
- Tasting Tickets include samples from participating wineries and a souvenir wine glass.
- On-site distillery and beer sales will be available to both Tasting and Non-Tasting Ticket holders who are ages 21+. Be sure to get your age-verified wristband at check-in or the Stratford Hall Info Tent.
- All tickets grant access to festival activities as well as the Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Gardens, and open house tours of the Great House during select hours each day. Audio tours will not be offered during the event.
- Tasting Tickets are for wine tasting only and do not include other tastings or food.
Festival Policies
- A 100% ID check for physical, valid IDs will be required for ages 21+. Mobile IDs will not be accepted.
- Tickets are valid for one day only. To attend both Saturday and Sunday, please purchase one ticket per day (two total to attend both days per person).
- Personal tents are not permitted.
- Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times.
- This event is held rain-or-shine, and tickets are non-refundable.
- No outside food or drink, with the exception of personal water bottles.
- Wine and spirits bottles purchased at the event must be picked up as you exit.
- The road to the Cliffs Overlook, Beach, and Gristmill is closed during the festival.
- All other Visitor Policies apply.
2026 Wine & Oyster Festival Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
For help with your tickets, contact info@stratfordhall.org. For questions about the Festival, please email Alex Carter or call (804) 493-1979.
