Wind Vineyards

Wine Balloons and Tunes at Wind Vineyards
2026-05-08 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Wind Vineyards Winery, 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, United States
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🍷🎶🎈Wine, Balloons, and Tunes at Wind Vineyards at Laurel Grove🎈🎶🍷
🎈HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL🎈is coming May 8/9
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On Friday, May 8 gates will open at 4pm at 5178 Richmond Highway Tappahannock (the main tasting room on Route 360). TETHERED BALLON RIDES will be available (planned 4-8pm weather permitting) Balloons are slated to take off that afternoon to fly our event sponsors (message us for sponsorship opportunities & details). The fun will continue that day with full band LIVE MUSIC, MONSTER TRUCK RIDES with Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck, and KID ACTIVITIES! FOOD & DRINK will be available as will a VENDOR FAIR. Near dusk, pilots will inflate their balloons and provide a stunning GLOW for all to see! The winery will remain open until 10pm.
On Saturday, May 9, the fun will continue on the festival side of our farm (enter via 854 Dunbrooke Road gate). Balloons will take off shortly after sunrise to fly CHARTERED FLIGHTS (see details below). Ticket holders are invited to come watch. At 3pm, gates open for an unrivaled event and party! A VENDOR FAIR will accompany FOOD & DRINK (both alcoholic & nonalcoholic)! We will have some activities for kids! Furthermore, TETHERED BALLOON RIDES will be available and we will have LIVE MUSIC on our big timber framed stage! As the sun sets pilots will set up for a GLOW exhibit for all to enjoy! Grape Crusher will be giving MONSTER TRUCK RIDES all day!
On Sunday, May 10, the event will conclude with another round of CHARTERED FLIGHTS! All ticket holders are welcome to come watch as the balloons take to the sky shortly after sunrise!
🔥A few important details:
🎈WEATHER: ALL balloon activities are weather dependent! If it is too windy or raining, balloons may not be able to go up or may go up but be unable to fly. We will work hard with the pilots to navigate any weather issues but please realize this fact and the fact that it is the same for every balloon festival in the world and we cannot control that!
🎈BALLOON EXPECTATIONS: If you have never been to a balloon festival, you may think the balloons are up all day or perpetually fly and land—this is not the case.
‼️BALLOONS WILL NOT BE INFLATED WHEN THE GATES OPEN‼️
The tethered balloon and walk balloon will be up the majority of the event. A few balloons may fly off during the event but realize that while watching them fly off is fun, after they lift off within minutes they are gone and will not be back for at least a couple hours! We try to make sure all balloons are available to do a spectacular glow Friday and Saturday near sunset.
🎈RIDES-this is a big question! There are 2 types of rides available: tethered rides and chartered flights. Each is booked directly through the pilots—you pay them directly.
🔥TETHERED rides are a short ride in a balloon that typically goes 25-30 feet up and is tied off to anchors on the ground. These rides are very popular, last a few minutes, are purchased in person ON SITE Friday and/or Saturday at the event, and cost $25/person. All ages are welcome, but you cannot hold a child (for relatively obvious reasons). If your child is securely strapped to you that will likely be fine.
🔥CHARTERED flights are available and an entirely different experience. These flights typically occur near sunrise and will be offered at least Saturday and Sunday mornings. These are true chartered flights where you fly up, up, and away! The flights usually last 45-60 minutes although the entire experience (briefing with pilot, optional participation inflating your balloon, etc) will make it a 3 hour experience. You must apply IN ADVANCE for these flights and be scheduled. The cost is $350/person and payable directly to your pilot. Most balloons can carry 2 or 3 passengers (it is more a function of weight than number of people) To apply for a chartered flight, fill out the application here:

🎈MUSIC-Friday, May 8 will have music 4:30-7:30 with Karaoke after.
Saturday, May 9 will be Michael Hazelwood and the Freight Train 5, 5-8pm!
🎈FOOD & DRINK-we will have all of our wines, sangria, and our famous wine slushies available! We will also have Bold Rock Hard Cider in flavors such as blackberry, IPA, draft, etc. We will also have a wide variety of non-alcoholic options (water, soft drinks, Gatorade, etc) Food trucks will be available as well as specialty concessions. Exact trucks are TBA and again, feel free to nominate a vendor or throw your hat in the ring to be considered!
🎈DETAILS & RULES
💥The event is rain or shine and all tickets are nonrefundable.
💥Discounts will persistently decrease then disappear as the event nears. Buy early to get the best price.
💥If we are not sold out, we will sell tickets at the gate but gate sales are CASH ONLY. We anticipate thousands of people based on our previous experiences which means there is a big chance of a sell out.
💥No outside food or drink allowed. In order to comply with ABC laws, all liquids are strictly forbidden as allowing them has previously jeopardized our winery license. We apologize for any inconvenience.
💥Kids tickets are ages 3-10; 2 years old and younger are free
💥NO PETS please! This is a rule for all of our big events to insure the safety and enjoyment of everyone. At our events, there are loud noises, monster trucks, hay rides, pony rides, and often other farm animals. Legitimate service animals (but not emotional support animals) are always welcome.
💥We reserve the right to combine days, alter times, or transfer tickets to insure the safety and enjoyment of those attending and participating in the event.
Lastly, this is an AGRITOURISM EVENT, which is protected from liability by Virginia Law. By purchasing this ticket, you are assuming ALL RISK. The owners, performers, and associated entities bear no responsibility. By virtue of your ticket purchase, you agree to accept ALL responsibility and risk! If you do not accept all risk or injury or death, do NOT buy a ticket or attend. “Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Wine Balloons and Tunes at Wind Vineyards
2026-05-09 15:00 - 20:00 | Wind Vineyards, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock, VA, 22560

Spring Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML
2026-05-30 15:30 - 20:30 | Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Who is ready to see cowboys on bulls at Smith Mountain Lake!?!? Join us on May 30 for our Rodeo at Wind Vineyards Smith Mountain Lake. BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!
Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
The event is rain or shine.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable!
No pets allowed Absolutely no outside drinks allowed!
“Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Summer Rodeo at Wind Vineyards
2026-07-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Wind Vineyards, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
Who is ready to see Cowboys on Bulls in Tappahannock? Join us on July 18 for our Rodeo at Wind Vineyards. BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!
Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Pony rides will be available at an extra charge. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
The event is rain or shine.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable!
No pets allowed Absolutely no outside drinks allowed!
There will be a no re-entry policy for this event.
This is an AGRITOURISM EVENT, which is protected from liability by Virginia Law. By purchasing this ticket, you are assuming ALL RISK. The owners, performers, and associated entities bear no responsibility. By virtue of your ticket purchase, you agree to accept responsibility and risk! “Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Wine Balloons and Tunes at Wind Vineyards SML
2026-07-31 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-01 15:00 - 21:00 | Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
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🍷🎶🎈Wine, Balloons, and Tunes at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake🎈🎶🍷
Our 3rd Annual event & 🎈HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL🎈 is coming 📆July 31 and August 1📆 at 15772 Moneta Road; proudly sponsored by our friends at Glenwood Energy! (Please thank & support them—they are investing in our community!)
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As a SUMMARY, this amazing event will showcase our award winning wines, live music, and professional hot air ballooning! On Friday and Saturday, the event will run from 3pm until 9pm. We will start with a vendor fair, live music, food & drink, and activities for kids. Grape Crusher Monster Ride Truck is slated to be available for monster truck rides (additional charge applies). A tethered balloon for rides will go up (weather permitting) around 4pm and stay up for approximately 4 hours (exact time dictated by number of riders). A “walk balloon” (balloon that is laid over on its side allowing you to walk inside it) will also be up around that time. There is a possibility of some balloons taking flight around 6 or 630pm, but dependent upon weather and pilot availability. Near sunset, the highlight of the event will be the balloon glow, where all available pilots will stand up their balloons, ignite their burners, and make them “glow!”
🔥A few important details:
🎈WEATHER: ALL balloon activities are weather dependent! If it is too windy or raining, balloons may not be able to go up or may go up but be unable to fly. We will work hard with the pilots to navigate any weather issues but please realize this fact and the fact that it is the same for every balloon festival in the world and we cannot control that!
🎈BALLOON EXPECTATIONS: If you have never been to a balloon festival, you may think the balloons are up all day or perpetually fly and land—this is not the case. The tethered balloon and walk balloon will be up the majority of the event. A few balloons may fly off during the event but realize that while watching them fly off is fun, after they lift off within minutes they are gone and will not be back for at least a couple hours! We try to make sure all balloons are available to do a spectacular glow Friday and Saturday near sunset.
🎈RIDES-this is a big question! There are 2 types of rides available: tethered rides and chartered flights. Each is booked directly through the pilots—you pay them directly.
🔥TETHERED rides are a short ride in a balloon that typically goes 25-30 feet up and is tied off to anchors on the ground. These rides are very popular, last a few minutes, are purchased in person ON SITE Friday and/or Saturday at the event, and cost $25/person. All ages are welcome, but you cannot hold a child (for relatively obvious reasons). If your child is securely strapped to you that will likely be fine.
🔥CHARTERED flights are available and an entirely different experience. These flights typically occur near sunrise and will be offered at least Saturday and Sunday mornings. These are true chartered flights where you fly up, up, and away! The flights usually last 45-60 minutes although the entire experience (briefing with pilot, optional participation inflating your balloon, etc) will make it a 3 hour experience. You must apply IN ADVANCE for these flights and be scheduled. The cost is $350/person and payable directly to your pilot. Most balloons can carry 2 or 3 passengers (it is more a function of weight than number of people) To apply for a chartered flight, fill out the application here:

🎈MUSIC-Music 5-8pm both Friday and Saturday. Phat Boyz will play Friday evening. Supafly Five will play Saturday Evening!
🎈FOOD & DRINK-we will have all of our wines, sangria, and our famous wine slushies available! We will also have Bold Rock Hard Cider in flavors such as blackberry, IPA, draft, etc. We will also have a wide variety of non-alcoholic options (water, soft drinks, Gatorade, etc) Food trucks will be available as well as specialty concessions. Exact trucks are TBA and again, feel free to nominate a vendor or throw your hat in the ring to be considered!
🎈DETAILS & RULES
💥The event is rain or shine and all tickets are nonrefundable.
💥Discounts will persistently decrease then disappear as the event nears. Buy early to get the best price.
💥If we are not sold out, we will sell tickets at the gate but gate sales are CASH ONLY. We anticipate thousands of people based on our previous experiences which means there is a big chance of a sell out.
💥No outside food or drink allowed. In order to comply with ABC laws, all liquids are strictly forbidden as allowing them has previously jeopardized our winery license. We apologize for any inconvenience.
💥Kids tickets are ages 3-10; 2 years old and younger are free
💥NO PETS please! This is a rule for all of our big events to insure the safety and enjoyment of everyone. At our events, there are loud noises, monster trucks, hay rides, pony rides, and often other farm animals. Legitimate service animals (but not emotional support animals) are always welcome.
💥We reserve the right to combine days, alter times, or transfer tickets to insure the safety and enjoyment of those attending and participating in the event.
Lastly, this is an agritourism/agritainment event which means the promoters, owners, performers, and any companies associated with those individuals bears no responsibility for injury or death as the result of your attendance. You attend at YOUR OWN RISK and by purchasing this ticket you agree that the ticket holder ACCEPTS ALL RISK!
“Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Vinyasa and Vino at Wind Vineyards
2026-08-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Wind Vineyards Winery, 5178 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy, Tappahannock, VA, 22560, United States
Unroll your mat and raise a glass at Vinyasa & Vino at Wind Vineyards, a feel-good fusion of mindful movement and estate-grown Virginia wine — hosted in Wind’s covered outdoor crush pad, surrounded by fresh country air and vineyard views.
This all-levels vinyasa flow is designed to gently energize the body, calm the mind, and leave you feeling grounded, open, and ready to savor the day ahead. Expect a thoughtfully sequenced class with options for beginners and seasoned yogis alike, followed by a relaxed transition into wine time.
After yoga, head seamlessly into Wind’s welcoming tasting room or outdoor patio to enjoy your included first glass of wine, explore additional tastings or flights, and soak in the laid-back charm that makes Wind Vineyards a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.
Each guest also receives a take-home Vinyasa & Vino keepsake wine glass, a little reminder of a morning well spent.
What’s Included:• 60-minute outdoor vinyasa yoga class• First glass of wine• Commemorative Vinyasa & Vino wine glass• Access to tastings, flights, bottles, and optional winery tours (separate reservation required)
What to Bring:• Yoga mat• Water• Comfortable clothes• Optional: friends, sunshine vibes, and a love for good wine
Come for the movement. Stay for the wine. Leave feeling refreshed, connected, and part of the Wind family.
Spots are limited — advance registration required

Labor Day Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML
2026-09-05 15:30 - 20:30 | Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Who is ready to see cowboys on bulls at Smith Mountain Lake!?!? Join us for our Rodeo at Wind Vineyards Smith Mountain Lake. BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!
Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
The event is rain or shine.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable!
No pets allowed Absolutely no outside drinks allowed!
“Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards
2026-10-10 15:00 - 20:30 | Wind Vineyards, 854 Dunbrooke Road, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
Who is ready to see Cowboys on Bulls in Tappahannock? Join us on October 10 for our Rodeo at Wind Vineyards. BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!

Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Pony rides will be available at an extra charge. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
The event is rain or shine.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable!
No pets allowed Absolutely no outside drinks allowed!
There will be a no re-entry policy for this event.
This is an AGRITOURISM EVENT, which is protected from liability by Virginia Law. By purchasing this ticket, you are assuming ALL RISK. The owners, performers, and associated entities bear no responsibility. By virtue of your ticket purchase, you agree to accept responsibility and risk! “Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”

Fall Rodeo at Wind Vineyards SML
2026-10-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, 15772 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Who is ready to see cowboys on bulls at Smith Mountain Lake!?!? Join us on October 17 for our Rodeo at Wind Vineyards Smith Mountain Lake. BLM Bull and Rodeo Company will be at Wind Vineyards for all of your Cowboy entertainment!
Bring the whole family and register your kids for Mutton Busting and mini bulls. Food trucks will be available as will beverages including award winning Wind Vineyards wine, cold, fresh sangria and wine slushies to cool you down, as well as hard cider, sodas, water, and more.
The event is rain or shine.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable!
No pets allowed Absolutely no outside drinks allowed!
“Under Virginia law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.”
