Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival

Attend Stratford Hall’s Wine & Oyster Festival

Saturday, September 20, 2025
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 21, 2025
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Enjoy unlimited tastings from Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters, distilleries, live music, artisan booths, food trucks, video game play, car shows & more!

Early Bird Tasting Tickets: $35 (on sale through Thursday September 18)
General Admission Tasting Tickets: $45
Non-Tasting Tickets: $25
Children Ages 7 – 12: $10
Children Ages 6 & Under: FREE

What does my ticket include? The Tasting Ticket includes unlimited samples from the wineries, a souvenir wine glass, and access to the Great House during select hours. 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). Tasting Tickets are for wine tasting only and do not include other tastings or food. This event is held rain-or-shine, and tickets are non-refundable.

Spend your day in a Festival Party Tent! For $325, you and an unlimited number of guests can enjoy a shaded, private space that includes a 15’x15’ frame tent, 8′ long table, and four chairs. The party tents will be in a great location near the live music with a wonderful view of the Great House. This tent will be yours for the duration of your time slot, which is based on your selection at checkout. Choose from the following options: Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. – 6 p.m; Sunday, September 21 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reserve your tent when purchasing festival tickets. Please note: limited tents are available on a first come, first served basis. Festival tickets are not included.

Food, Wine & Spirits

Amiee’s Sandwiches, Briede Family Vineyards LLC, Bright Eyes Concession & Catering Cargo, Front Four Cellars of VA, General’s Ridge Vineyard, Gregory’s Grill, Healthy Harvest Food Truck, Horton Vineyards, Lake Anna Winery, Lazy Days Winery, Mattaponi Winery Inc., Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch, Philip Carter Winery, Rogers Ford Farm Winery, Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood, Sara Festivals, Springfield Distillery, The Estate at White Hall Vineyard, Three Leg Run Winery, Virago Spirits, Wind Vineyards, and Zoll Vineyards.

Artisans & Specialty Crafts

Anne Pritchett Art, BentOutOfShapeSilvery, Boso Foods LLC, Bravenly Wellness, Bristlesand Design, Handwoven by Design, J&J Farm, Jedichick Creations, KMW Creations, Laura’s Raw Honey, Maria’s Thingamajigs, Mediterranean Basil Salt, Mia Bella’s candles with Dianna Hayes, Mija’s Designs, Northern Neck Sauce, Repeted Designs LLC, RJM Designs, Sandy’s Creations, Secret Beach Boutique, Smoky Mountain Scents, Sweet Like Sugar LLC, T.C. Crafts, This-N-That, TK Creations, and Whitley’s Peanuts.

Exhibitors & Entertainment

Aim Hit Go, Advanced Integrative Medicine, Friends of the Rappahannock, J-Art Inc., King William Alpacas, Memory Lane Car Club (Sunday), Northern Neck Master Gardeners, Paul’s Barrel Trains, Pony Riders Mustang Club (Saturday), Victory 7 Mustang Club (Saturday), and Westmoreland Lions Club.

The upper floor of Great House will be open on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday from 11 am – 2 pm for touring at your leisure. (Audio tours will not offered during the Festival.)

Lodging & Breakfast

Make the most of your weekend by enjoying our Festival lodging rates in the Cheek & Astor Guest Houses for $195 per night. Or, stay with friends and family in one of our cozy Log Cabins; 1-bedroom $240 per night, 2-bedroom $310, and 3-bedroom $370 per night. Advanced reservations required. Call (804) 493-1967 or email reservations@stratfordhall.org.

Any Festival attendee is welcome to join us for a country breakfast buffet in the Dining Room on either morning, from 8 – 10 a.m. Breakfast is $30 for ages 12 and older; $15 for ages 11 and under. The buffet includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit and a yogurt bar, with coffee, tea, and orange juice. Lodging guests enjoy two complimentary breakfast tickets per room in their reservation!

Vendor Applications

Vendor applications are still open for Stratford Hall’s Wine & Oyster Festival! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your products, food, or craft at one of our most popular events of the year. Before applying, please be sure to review the vendor guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth application process and a successful event day. We are accepting applications for Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries, Food Vendors, Demonstrators, Oyster Growers, and Artisan Vendors. Apply now!