Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve’s famous Wine & Oyster Festival returns to the Northern Neck of Virginia on September 20 & 21. Each fall, visitors enjoy fresh, local oysters paired with over a dozen wineries while listening to live music on the grounds of the circa 1738 Lee family Great House. If you’ve never been before, don’t miss this unique chance to relax, explore, shop from countless vendors, grab some craft brews or spirits, and have fun with the whole family.
Featured wineries include Briede Family Vineyards, LLC, Ditchley Cider Works & Farm, Front Four Cellars of VA, General's Ridge Vineyard, Horton Vineyards, Ingleside Vineyards, Lake Anna Winery, Lazy Days Winery, Mattaponi Winery Inc., Philip Carter Winery, Rogers Ford Farm Winery, The Estate at White Hall Vineyard, Three Leg Run Winery, Wind Vineyards, and Zoll Vineyards. Visitors will also find KO Distilling, Springfield Distillery, Virago Spirits, Adventure Brewing Company, and Al Pugh Distributing Company at the festival this year.
A sampling of food vendors includes Amiee's Sandwiches, Bright Eyes Concession & Catering Cargo, Gregory’s Grill, Healthy Harvest Food Truck, Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch, Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood, and Sara Festivals. Learn more about all of this year’s vendors at stratfordhall.org/wineandoysterfestival.
Craft and artisan booths, barrel train rides, alpacas, and even on-site video games will entertain visitors of all ages on both days of the festival. Plus, car shows on Stratford Hall’s Oval are always a treat. Pony Riders Mustang Club and Victory 7 Mustang Club will be on display on Saturday, with Memory Lane Car Club on Sunday! The upper floor of the Great House will be open on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm for touring at your leisure. The fun doesn’t stop there—Wander the beautiful gardens, experience the Cliffs Overlook above the Potomac River, and discover local wares and gifts at the Gift Shop.
Festival Party Tents Are Still Available!
For $325, you and an unlimited number of guests can enjoy a shaded, private space that includes a 15’x15’ frame tent, 8′ long table, and four chairs. The party tents will be in a great location near the live music with a wonderful view of the Great House. This tent will be yours for the duration of your time slot, which is based on your selection at checkout. Choose from the following options: Saturday, September 20 from 10 am – 2:00 pm OR 2:00 pm – 6 pm; Sunday, September 21 from 11 am – 4 pm. Reserve your tent when purchasing festival tickets. Please note: limited tents are available on a first come, first served basis. Festival tickets are not included.
Lodging & Breakfast
Make the most of your weekend by enjoying our Festival lodging rates in the Cheek & Astor Guest Houses for $195 per night. Or, stay with friends and family in one of our cozy Log Cabins; 1-bedroom $240 per night, 2-bedroom $310, and 3-bedroom $370 per night. Advanced reservations required. Call (804) 493-1967 or email reservations@stratfordhall.org.
Any Festival attendee is welcome to join us for a country breakfast buffet in the Dining Room on either morning, from 8 – 10 am Breakfast is $30 for ages 12 and older; $15 for ages 11 and under. The buffet includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit and a yogurt bar, with coffee, tea, and orange juice. Lodging guests enjoy two complimentary breakfast tickets per room in their reservation!
Meet the Festival Sponsors
2025 Sponsors include Platinum Sponsors: Clements Tent Rentals, Virginia Tourism Corporation; Gold Sponsors: Four Elements Electric, Local Services LLC, River City Golf Carts; Silver Sponsors: The Dove Team, King George Realty, Renewal by Andersen; Bronze Sponsors: Bartlett Tree Experts, Cralle Insurance Agency Inc., DK Direct LLC, Fredericksburg Dental Center - Dr. Kent Archibald, Jimmy Coates - EXIT Mid-Rivers Realty, and Visiting Angels. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Email coneill@stratfordhall.org or call (804) 493-1946
Purchase Tickets
Early Bird Tasting Tickets: $35 (on sale through Thursday September 18)
General Admission Tasting Tickets: $45
Non-Tasting Tickets: $25
Children Ages 7 – 12: $10
Children Ages 6 & Under: FREE
Get your tickets today! Visit bit.ly/wineandoysterfestival2025
What does my ticket include? The Tasting Ticket includes samples from all participating wineries, a souvenir wine glass, and access to the Great House during select hours. Tickets are valid for one day only. To attend both Saturday and Sunday, please purchase one ticket per day (two total to attend both days per person). Tasting Tickets are for wine tasting only and do not include other tastings or food. This event is held rain-or-shine, and tickets are non-refundable.
About Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, a National Historic Landmark in Westmoreland County, Virginia, brings together people from around the world to experience 1,800 acres of natural and human history, preserved and presented so that they can all learn from the courageous struggles of their ancestors, taking inspiration both from what they endured and what they accomplished. With the approach of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, now is a significant time to elevate the stories of the people who lived and labored here, including two signers of the Declaration of Independence, revolutionaries, and the Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of Stratford Hall. Learn more at www.stratfordhall.org.