Events Calendar

Dining & Dancing

Clarke County

A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar. Oct. 12, Starts at 6.30 p.m. Enjoy a tasting adventure by exploring Italian food with Veramar wines. Advanced reservations required. $30 per person. Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. 540-955-5510. www.veramar.com

Fairs & Festivals

Clarke County

Shenandoah Valley Balloon and Wine Festival. Oct. 17 - Oct. 19, Fri 4.30 - 7.30 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. A fun filled and action packed 3 day family event. Check website for details. Admission $5 on Fri. $10 Sat. and Sun. Wine tasting on Sat. and Sun $10. Balloon rides are extra. Historic Long Branch, Millwood. 877-868-1811. www.historiclongbranch.com

History/Museums

Clarke County

Twilight Tours of Historic Long Branch. Dec. 6 - Dec. 21, Dec. 6 - 7, Tours start at 5 p.m., Dec. 13 - 21, Tours start at 6 p.m. Take a twilight tour of one of Virginia's most historic and elegant manor houses decorated for the holidays. Call for reservations. $8 per person. Historic Long Branch, Millwood. 540-837-1856. www.historiclongbranch.com

Vineyards & Wineries

Clarke County

Fall Color Weekends at Veramar. Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, Weekends only. Take a drive to enjoy the festive colors and take advantage of special prices of some of our most popular wines. Check website for details. Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. 540-955-5510. www.veramar.com

A Taste of Tuscany at Veramar. Oct. 12, 6.30 - 9 p.m. Enjoy a tasting adventure by exploring Italian foods and Veramar wines. Advance reservations required. $30 includes food, wine tasting and souvenir glass. Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. 540-955-5510. www.veramar.com

Holiday Open House at Veramar. Nov. 29 - Nov. 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season by tasting wine - (mulled wine included). Light refreshments and holiday gifts. Free. Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. 540-955-5510. www.veramar.com