Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival, Stratford, Va.

( Stratford Hall / September 20, 2011 )

Stratford Hall, the historic home of Robert E. Lee, is the setting for this regional wine festival. On September 24 & 25, oenophiles can taste 13 wines from the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail, a consortium of regional vineyards, as well as participate in a grape stomp. Non-drinkers can enjoy the petting zoo, tours of the historical grounds, an assortment of vendors and nearby hiking trails. Everyone can chow down on local foods like crabcakes, oysters and BBQ. chesapeakebaywinefestival.com