Festivals Events

Doukénie Winery Greek Festival

The Doukénie Winery staff is excited for the warmer weather and tasting season to kick off in full force. They are pleased to invite everyone out for the annual Greek Festival, Saturday, May 18, 2013. The Greek Festival is an annual event that celebrates the Greek heritage of the winery, bringing a day full of fun, laughter, education, entertainment, and authentic Greek food to this beautiful destination. Enjoy a vineyard hay ride, learn about vineyard management with Leanne Wiberg, the winery’s resident geologist, watch mounted horse games, have your face painted or just listen to great music, taste delicious wines and eat traditional Greek food throughout the afternoon. For those interested in the more technical aspects of wine making, take a tour and learn the art and science of wine making with the experts of Doukénie Winery. This is a rain or shine event and the price is $20 per person until May 15 or $25 per person May 16 through the 18. The event starts at 11 a.m.to 6 p.m Tickets can be purchased online or by calling Maria at 540-668-6464 x 202. About Doukénie Winery Located near historic Leesburg, Virginia, in the town of Purcellville, Doukénie Winery is made up of 412 acres nestled in Loudoun County, Virginia’s famed “wine country,” just 60 miles from Washington, D.C. This wine farm provides visitors and locals an escape from reality while increasing their knowledge of wine and wine making. Founded in 1985 by the Bazaco family, Doukénie Winery produced its first vintage in 1995 and within the last several years has received numerous prestigious awards. Doukénie Winery produces 4,000 – 5,000 cases per year and production consists of five white wines, two fruit wines and nine red wines. Wine can be purchased at the winery or through the winery’s Heritage Club. To learn more, go to http://www.DoukénieWinery.com; follow us on Facebook and Twitter @doukéniewinery. The Heritage Club is a free club membership available to those who want to purchase Doukénie wine on a regular basis. With a commitment to buy at least 12 bottles of wine in one calendar year, club members receive complimentary private wine tastings, special club only events and discounts, cooking classes as well as ‘first to taste’ releases and special small-lot wines not generally available to the public.

BRMC Halloween Safari planned

The Bull Run Mountain Conservancy's 2012 Halloween Safari will be held Oct. 20 and Oct. 26-27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The hour-long nighttime hike includes natural history skits and is followed by face-painting, snacks, a bonfire and music. Participants should bring a flashlight. The cost is $7 in advance and pre-registration is required. Call 703-753-2631 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to sign up.

Food Pantry fundraiser planned

The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will host its second annual Silent Auction & Dinner Dance on Sept. 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, live music and a silent auction. For details, visit http://www.haymarketfoodpantry.org or contact Celeste Corrigan at 571-236-6213.

Library gala is Oct. 27

The Prince William Public Library Foundation is planning a fundraising event, Blue Jeans and Diamonds in the Stacks with Kitty and the Fat Cats, on Oct. 27, from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will be held at Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive. Participants are encouraged to wear jeans and diamonds for a night of BBQ, beer, a silent auction, dancing and music. The cost is $75 per person. For details, call 703-792-6194 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).