Coastal Virginia Magazine Winefest 2017

By: Coastal Virginia Magazine
January 31, 2017

January 2017

A black stretch limousine and several dark charter buses parked along a brick plaza beside a large glass convention center.

Eight people stand in a row on a brick plaza outside a glass convention center, with two vans behind them.

Man in a light blue polo and cap stands behind a Pecan Jack's booth with jars of pralines and brittles.

A smiling woman stands beside a "Always a Happy Hour" vendor booth with drinkware and a "Drink Up Bitches" towel banner.

Two smiling women stand behind a table of colorful bath salt jars at an expo, with a "Dead Sea Salt Scrub" banner behind them.

Two smiling people stand behind a check-in table with CoVa name stickers and a clipboard at an event booth.

Two women in dark aprons stand smiling at a Drop It wine sulfite and tannin reducer booth at an indoor event.

A smiling woman stands at the Polka Dot Birdie booth beside shelves of handmade wristlets and crossbody bags.

A smiling man stands behind the Gourmet Creations booth, with sample packets and dip mixes displayed on purple-draped tables.

Two smiling women stand at a Topgolf booth beside a prize wheel, with sunglasses, visors and gloves on the table.

Five bottles of Mermaid Winery wines lined up on a black tablecloth at a wine festival booth.

A woman in a green jacket holds a feathered wine glass beside a booth of feathered drink accessories, under an "All About the Beverage" banner.

A smiling woman in an orange cardigan holds a hand-painted wine glass at the Posh Paint booth.

A man in a white shirt sits at a Hughes Painting booth with a black banner and branded table cover.

Three women smile in front of a SevenVenues booth at a trade show, with a Pippin opening night sign nearby.

Two smiling women pose at the Overture Point Chesapeake booth, one wearing an "I Love Overture" t-shirt.

Three people stand smiling at a Shenandoah Primitives booth of recycled barnwood furniture and wooden wall-hanging displays.

Long table of sample bags, a pitcher of orange liquid, and a "Wine Slushies" banner at a festival booth.

Two smiling people hold up handmade wooden goblets at an Olive Wood Crafts booth with wooden bowls and utensils.

Woman in purple top stands at the Creative Designs by M.E. booth with recycled wine cork art at a festival.

A smiling man in a maroon sweater stands at a GutterGlove booth beside a display of roof shingles.

A smiling woman in a black dress stands in a Reba Art booth among colorful paintings and wood art.

Two smiling women stand behind a Partylite candle display at a convention hall booth with green signs.

Three people stand behind a Legacy Coach Transportation booth with red banners, a laptop, and photo albums on a table.

A man in a yellow shirt points at a painted wooden blue heron and fish carvings in a booth.

A Bath Fitter trade show booth displaying a tub-to-shower conversion model, brochures, and a "Bath Remodeling in as Little as One Day" sign.

Two women smile side by side at a vendor booth with handbags, framed art, and tassel accessories on display.

A woman stands at the First Colonial Inn booth, a senior living community, beside a table with brochures and awards.

Two smiling women stand behind a table of COVA wine tumblers and pins at a convention hall booth.

Three women stand behind a "Gourmet Foods" booth with trays of prepared food, wine bottles, and a fruit platter.

A young man in a bow tie and a woman in a blue cardigan stand behind a Dave & Buster's booth with a prize wheel.

Three women stand smiling together in a trade show booth with "Pure Romance by Samantha K" and "...the Olive" signage.

Rows of Savor the Olive artisan olive oil and vinegar bottles with gold, silver and pink caps on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.

A smiling woman in a striped top stands at a vendor booth selling candles, soy tarts and gift-wrapped boxes.

Two smiling people stand behind an Expedia CruiseShipCenters booth with brochures, balloons, and a "Cruise Vacations" banner.

A smiling couple stands in a booth beside colorful metal crab and fish wall art with blue and copper tones.

A woman sips white wine at a wine festival booth while a smiling man in a blue jacket stands behind a bucket of bottles.

Two men pour wine at a Bright Meadows Farm Vineyard booth beside a chalkboard menu listing Virginia wines and sangria.

A smiling vendor stands behind a booth stacked with yellow "JJ's Salsa in Seconds" cans at a trade show.

A woman in a red top holds a tin at a Red Rocker Candy booth beside peppermint bark bags.

A smiling man in a blue shirt and purple hat holds wine bottles at a Rockbridge booth, with two guests in front.

A woman in a blue shirt pours red wine into a guest's glass at a tasting table with a "Coastal Virginia" sign behind.

Five people smile in front of a Homeplace Vineyard booth banner at a wine festival, with wine labels on display behind them.

Two men shake hands at the Mr. Rogers Windows booth under a blue canopy at a trade show.

Two men stand beside a colorful prize wheel at a Bluegreen Vacations booth with a Williamsburg banner.

Four people smile together at the Bright Meadow Farm Vineyard & Winery booth, with a wine dispenser and bottles in front.

Six smiling people pose in front of a yellow Mattaponi Winery banner at a wine festival booth.

Vendor booth displaying rows of flavored olive oils under a "Make Every Day Delicious!" sign.

Five women in matching navy t-shirts stand smiling behind a table of empty wine glasses at an indoor event.

Two smiling women sit behind a check-in table with Virginia Wine Festival badges, signs reading "Contest Winner & Media Comp Tickets.

Two smiling staff members in dark "Staff" shirts stand in a bright convention hall beside draped curtains and a "Complimentary wine check" sign.

Vendor booth with racks of colorful dog collars and leashes at an indoor event, with two people looking on.

Two smiling women in matching gray Coastal Virginia Wine Fest shirts stand behind a table of stemmed wine glasses in a convention hall.

Two smiling people stand behind a table of red tote bags printed with "Coastal Virginia Wine Fest" at an indoor event.

Six smiling women gather around a purple-draped table at an indoor wine festival, holding glasses and a bottle.

A man in an orange sweatshirt and chain necklace sips from a glass at a crowded wine festival.

A musician in a blue vest plays an electric cello on stage, while a keyboardist sits beside him in front of a painted farm backdrop.

Five women pose in front of a large white "LOVE" letter sign at an indoor event, with the hashtag #CoVaWineFest on the base.

Two smiling adults pose with a blue dolphin mascot at an indoor wine festival, holding wine glasses.

Three women and a man pose with a blue dolphin mascot while another man takes their photo.

Two smiling women pose behind a wooden crate reading "The Virginia Beer Co." at a festival booth, with a Noblemen sign.

Two men and a woman behind a wooden Hardy Wood booth with pitchers and cups at an indoor event.

Two smiling women in floral tops hold wine glasses at a Virginia wine festival, with a Noblemen booth behind them.

Smiling woman raises her arm at a Deschutes Brewery booth with Black Butte Porter signage.

Crowds of attendees mill among tasting tables and coolers in a large convention hall at a wine festival.

Two smiling adults pose with wine glasses at a Coastal Virginia event hall with a purple-draped tables and sign.

A smiling woman with gray hair holds a wine bottle at a festival booth, with bottles on ice and a Lake Anna banner behind her.

Four smiling adults pose together at Coastal Virginia Wine Fest in a large convention hall, holding wine glasses and a red tote bag.

Three women at a checkered-cloth table look at a bottle of white wine a man holds at a wine festival booth.

A smiling woman in a blue tee and cream floral skirt stands before racks of colorful LuLaRoe clothing and a LuLaRoe banner.

Three young women pose beside large white "LOVE" letters in a bright exhibition hall with vendor booths.

A woman in a black shirt holds up a bottle of Whitebarrel wine while speaking to a visitor at a wine festival booth.

Two people link arms and pose in front of large white "LOVE" letters with "Virginia Is For Lovers" signage at an indoor event.

A smiling woman in a red dress and a man in sunglasses and a dark shirt pose together at a wine festival.

A smiling man in a cap and sunglasses leans beside a smiling woman in a wheelchair at a crowded indoor event hall.

A man in a blue shirt and dark apron pours wine from a blue bottle into a glass held by another man at a wine festival.

A woman smiles behind a draped booth displaying paintings of wine bottles, birds, and abstract florals at a art show.

Three people stand smiling behind a Daniel's Grace Charitable Foundation booth with a "Donate Now" sign and a vintage suitcase.

Two smiling women sit at a table with drink tokens and a cash box at an indoor festival.

Three people smile behind a Green Flash Brewing booth, with a red cooler, tasting glasses and a large beer glass.

Two women in a green and a pink top play foosball while a man in a cap watches at an indoor event.

Three smiling women in black t-shirts stand at a Coastal Virginia WineFest booth selling commemorative souvenir t-shirts.

Two musicians perform on stage: a man in a blue shirt sings into a microphone while a man in an orange shirt and cap plays bass.

A black line-array speaker hangs from a metal truss in a bright convention hall with white walls.

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Celebrating good times with Virginia wines, the Coastal Virginia Magazine 2017 Winefest was held Saturday and Sunday, January 28–29 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Vendors included more than 20 Virginia wineries and cideries, specialty foods and arts and crafts. The festival also included a craft beer garden with breweries from around Virginia, a grape stomp competition, live music from BJ Griffin Duo and Mike Proffitt & Dana Silvercloud and much more. Guests received a commemorative wine glass and swag bags as they enjoyed tastings from wineries. Featured wine and ciders were also available for purchase to take home during the special occasion.

A special thanks to all of our vendors and our premier sponsor, Dare Marina & Yacht Sales for making this a great event!

CVM

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