Discover Virginia! Aug. 30 - Aug. 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Discover Virginia! is the first festival in the area to showcase the many award winning wineries of the nearby region. Also showcasing fabulous food as well as local artisans. Check website for details. Off Rte 29 at Ruckersville. 540-745-3378. www.discovervirginia.com

21st Barrel Tasting at Autumn Hill Vineyards. Oct. 18 - Oct. 26, Weekends. Noon - 5 p.m. Open House activities include cellar tours, barrel tasting of 2007 Cabernet and a vertical Cabernet Sauvignon tasting. Home made soups and light fare available. $7 includes souvenir glass. Autumn Hill Vineyards, Stanardsville. 434-985-6100. www.autumnhill.com

8th Annual Stone Mountain Open House. Oct. 25 - Oct. 26, 11 - 5 p.m. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular foliage from the scenic overlook. Take a tour of the wine cave and sample wine directly from the barrel. Vertical tastings will be available. Call for details. Stone Mountain Vineyards, Dyke. 434-990-WINE. www.stonemountainvineyards.com

Wine and Chocolate at Stone Mountain Vineyards. Nov. 8, 11 - 5 p.m. Join SMV and pair gourmet chocolates with award winning red wines. Call for details. Stone Mountain Vineyards, Dyke. 434-990-WINE. www.stonemountainvineyards.com