May 6, 2026
Host Janet Michael sits down (virtually) with Niki Foster from the Front Royal/Warren County Chamber of Commerce to preview the 38th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival, happening Saturday, May 16th in downtown Front Royal. They cover everything you need to know before you go — tickets, vendors, wineries, food, entertainment, and more.
Highlights
- The festival sold out vendor space nearly a month early for the first time ever — with 30 vendors still on the waitlist
- The event expanded this year, extending down Chester Street all the way to 2nd Street
- 24 Virginia wineries will be on hand, representing regions from Charlottesville to the Eastern Shore
- Mushroom vendors are back — three of them — for the first time in about 10 years
- Community nonprofits and downtown merchants will have booths alongside craft vendors
Vendors & Crafts
- Handmade jewelry (clay, wire wrap, permanent jewelry)
- Handmade furniture (wine barrel and reclaimed wood)
- Clothing and festival/bohemian wear
- 3D printing, sublimation tumblers, crochet, and more
Food & Drink
- Cousins Maine Lobster
- Clay's Barbecue
- Sherry's Crab Cakes
- Just Fries (hand-cut boardwalk style)
- Blue Ridge Popcorn
- Moonshine Fudge
- Korean fare
- Dirty soda vendors
- Lemonade vendors
- Mason's Lodge roast
- Downtown Main Street restaurants (open with special day menus)
Wine
- 24 Virginia wineries
- Tastings included with admission
- Wine by the glass, bottles, wine slushies, sangria
- Mead and cider vendors
- Case check-in service available so you don't have to carry your purchases all day
Entertainment
- Live bands at the gazebo
- DJ Dan McDermott with karaoke on the square
Tickets & Info
- Advance tickets: $30 | Gate price: $40 — save $10 by buying ahead!
- Purchase at: wineandcraftfestival.com
- Volunteer for a few hours and receive free wine admission
- Follow on social media: @VAWineandCraft on Facebook and Instagram