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The Gift Shop as well as tours of the Great House will close at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10 for staff training.

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 (July 1, 2025 – September 19, 2025)
General Admission Tasting Tickets: $45
Non-tasting Tickets: $25
Ages 7 – 12: $10
Ages 6 & Under: Free

What does my ticket include? The Tasting Ticket includes samples from the wineries, a souvenir wine glass, and access to the Great House during select hours. Tickets do not include, oysters, food, or beer. 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). 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, Gregory’s Grill, Healthy Harvest Food Truck, Horton Vineyards, Lazy Days Winery, Mattaponi Winery Inc., Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch, Philip Carter Winery, Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood, Sara Festivals, Springfield Distillery, Three Leg Run Winery, Virago Spirits, and Wind Vineyards.

Artisans & Specialty Crafts

Anne Pritchett Art, 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, Smoky Mountain Scents, Sweet Like Sugar LLC, T.C. Crafts, This-N-That, and TK Creations.

Exhibitors & Entertainment

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

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. 

Thank you to our 2025 Wine & Oyster Festival Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

For questions about the Festival, please email Alex Carter or call (804) 493-1979. For information about becoming a Festival sponsor, please email Christina O’Neill or call (804) 493-1946.