9th Annual Spirits Festival
Hosted by the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
Saturday, September 13th
12pm-6pm
Art – Wine – Distilled Spirits – Craft Beers – Food Trucks – Specialty Vendors – Live Music
Come experience the pleasures of the palate from featured Virginia Wineries, Distilleries, Craft Beers, and an assortment of Food Trucks. This event is so huge that we had to expand it to two days!
LIVE MUSIC
Rusted Blue Band
They offer a mix of Blues, Classic Rock, and Classic Alternative. The band is from Winchester, Virginia
Sound and PA Service Provided by Center Street Sound Company
Master of Ceremonies
Impressionist John Monforto (Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Rocky Balboa)
Special Guest
Captain Jack (Steven Dapcevich)
Individual VIP Tent
Grab one of the best seats in the festival, be one of our VIP Guests! Our Individual VIP Tents are 10×10 pop up tents with a 5-foot round table and 8 chairs.
Individual VIP Tent include:
• Early Entry into the Spirits Festival
• Table and Chairs for 8
• Free Tour of the Mansion
• Sample Glass for wine, distilled spirits and beer tasting
Individual VIP Tents will be sold as a Tent. Each table will seat up to 8 people. Gather your friends and make a day of it while you help support Belle Grove Plantation!
NO OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD or PETS ALLOWED
Individual VIP Tent (21 years or older) – Saturday, Sept. 13th – $300.00
(That’s $37.50 per person!)
Tasting and General Tickets
Tasting Tickets (21 years or older) – Saturday, Sept 13th – $25.00
General Admission Tickets (20 years and under or DD) – Saturday, Sept 13th – $10.00
Tickets include access to the festival, free sample glass, wines and distilled spirits samples, great live music, and delicious food options. Parking is free. We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, tents, and blankets. Historic Mansion Tours are not included in the ticket price. Historic Mansion Tour Tickets will be available at the festival.
NO OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD or PETS ALLOWED
Cancellation
Tickets are non-refundable.
The James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
All proceeds from this event go to benefit the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation. This non-profit organization is committed to assist in the preservation, restoration, improvement, maintenance, and education of the public about Belle Grove Plantation and its amazing American History. Belle Grove Plantation, birthplace of President James Madison, is a historic Virginia Landmark set on a sprawling 694 acres. Walk in the steps of history while enjoying the beauty of the grounds.
Bring your lawn chair and tent or shelter and enjoy an afternoon on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Tents & Shelters must be weighted and secured or will be asked to be removed.
SPECIALTY VENDORS WANTED!
FOOD TRUCK VENDORS SOLD OUT! NOT ACCEPTING FOOD TRUCK APPLICATIONS!
We are accepting vendor applications now until August 1st. Please click the “Apply Here” and complete your application. Once we have received it and approved it, we will send you a payment link to purchase Vendor Space. Once we receive your Vendor Fee, you will be confirmed.
SPECIAL EARILY VENDOR APPLICATION!
If you complete your Vendor Application and pay your Vendor Fee by March 15th, we will allow you to pick your vendor space! We will send you an updated festival map and you can select your space. We will have each vendor that completes the process pick in the order of completion. You will need to pick a space size that you applied for.
Vendor Fee
10×10 Specialty Vendor Space – $50
10×20 Specialty Vendor Space – $100
10×10 Food or Beverage Vendor Space – $100
10×20 Food or Beverage Vendor Space – $150
Spaces are outside. You must provide your own table, chairs and tents. Cars and Trailers will not be allowed to park behind tents for this festival due to the number of people that will be attending. We will have golf carts available to help run vendors from their cars to their spaces. Vendors will receive two tickets to attend the festival. Any other people you bring must purchase festival tickets to be at the festival. No pets allowed. Restrooms will be available outside the mansion. The two Free Vendor tickets will allow you to tour the mansion at no additional cost. Other members of your vendor space will have to purchase their own mansion tickets.
Volunteer Opportunities
The James Madison Belle Grove Foundation would like to thank you for volunteering at our previous festivals/events and for your interest in volunteering. By volunteering you are helping our prime mission of Preservation, Restoration, Improvement, Maintenance, and Educating the public about Belle Grove and its amazing American History. Through this foundation, we continue the research and discover of our history.
Great news!! Not only will you be helping a wonderful organization but there are a few incentives to volunteering at Belle Grove. When you volunteer, log your hours and cash in on some great experiences by submitting your volunteer hours upon completion.
Afternoon Tea for one.
Historic House Tour for two.
Ghost Tour for one
Overnight stay for two.
Two Tickets to an upcoming event.