http://www.virginia.org Events for Louisa County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:28 AM Louisa County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41465 Be the first to experience out new wines as they develop in the barrel. This year we are featuring a 2006 Syrah and Viognier - a first for Green Springs Winery. Come relax on the deck, stroll the grounds and enjoy a glass of wine. Have our lite fare or bring your own picnic basket. $10.00 fee includes glass of wine and souvenier glass. No reservation necessary. 4/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43882 The Town will come alive on Friday evening, May 4th throughout Saturday, May 5th as the county joins in the Jamestown 400th Anniversary Celebration. The kick-off will start at 5:00 with a wine and cheese social, dinner and live music in beautiful courthouse square. A variety of entertainment and vendors will be scattered throughout the town on Saturday. Businesses will join in the commemoration with red, white and blue decorations and special sales. 5/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41469 Celebrate Mom at Green Springs Winery. Let Mom relax on the porch overlooking the ponds and peaceful vineyard setting. Enjoy our lite fare or bring a picnic lunch. Stroll the picturesque grounds. Mom will bring home a souvenier glass and a big smile. Complimentary tasting No reservation required 5/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41466 Experience an intimate gourmet dinner paired expertly with Green Springs handcrafted wines. Lew and Amy Gioiosa will be your hosts, while dinner is prepared by a celebrated local chef. Advance Reservations Required $75.00 per person 5/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=32446 A weekend wine festival and benefit for the Richmond SPCA in honor of our found hound, Lucy. Fee includes pet-lovers souvenir tasting glass, hors d'oeuvres and a glass of your favorite Cooper Vineyards wine. New this year: live music all weekend from "Dogtown" bluegrass band and guest winery!!!! Bring your own picnic to enjoy by the vines. Adopt a pet this weekend from the SPCA's. This event kicks off Cooper Vineyards "Wine a Bit" Cafe series to aid local animal groups. Leashed pets welcome. 5/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41471 Bring Dad fishing on Father's Day Weekend. Fish in our bass stocked pond. Enjoy our Montauk style clam chowder on the deck or bring your own lunch. Light fare available. Bring your own pole and spend the special day with Dad fishing and explore the nature trail on our historic farm property. Dad that catches the biggest fish wins a bottle of Green Springs Wine. No Reservation required. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=36812 TICKET PRICES Thursday, Friday or Saturday Adult Advance $30.00 (per day) prior to July 9, 2007 Adult at the Gate $35.00 (per day) Child - ages 6-13 $15.00 (per day) Child under 6 - free with parent 3-Day Special Advance (prior to July 9, 2007) $75.00 At the Gate - $85.00 Child (6-13) prior to July 9, 2007 - $40.00 Child at the gate - $45.00 7/19/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41472 Bring your family and start picking! U-pick your own juicy oversize blackberries. We'll send you home with your blackberries and some of our favorite recipes on how to prepare them. No reservation required and admission free but call ahead to check on the blackberries. 7/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43504 For wine lovers and mini lovers alike. Drive your mini-Cooper if you have one. Live music, mini wine glass and mini Goodie bag. Bring your own picnic. Hook up with River City Minis for a mini-Cooper caravan to the event at www.rivercityminis.org. 7/28/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41472 Bring your family and start picking! U-pick your own juicy oversize blackberries. We'll send you home with your blackberries and some of our favorite recipes on how to prepare them. No reservation required and admission free but call ahead to check on the blackberries. 8/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41474 The fall foliage is beautiful at Green Springs Winery. The leaves are turning and you can smell the wine fermenting in the winery. Hike the nature trail or take a stroll through the vineyard. Lift a glass of wine, with a cup of Brunswick stew and make a toast to life and dreams that come true. No reservation required 10/20/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41872 Celebrate the historic spirit of Green Springs. Taste our wines and complete your holiday shopping. Relax by the warmth of the stove and fill up your Christmas stocking. Items offered for sale include: metal work, stained glass, fiber art, soaps, jewelry, blown glass, Christmas greenery, paper crafts, quilts, handbags, photography, blacksmithing, pottery, oil paintings, and handcrafted wines. 12/1/2007