Sample Virginia-Made Wines
Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the beautiful views of the Potomac River.
Sample wines from Virginia wineries and take home your very own commemorative wine glass (guests must be prepared to show identification for wine service).
Throughout the night, enjoy live music by The Hula Monsters.
Explore the Mansion After Hours
Take a walk through the Mansion in the evening, a rare experience, to see it from a whole new perspective.
The New Room, servants’ hall, kitchen, and study will be open until 8:30 p.m.
All other rooms are off-view due to preservation work.
Meet General Washington
Snap a photo with George Washington himself and take the opportunity to ask him historical questions about the General's life.
Featured Wineries
- Barboursville Vineyards – Barboursville, VA
- Barrel Oak Winery – Delaplane, VA
- Briede Family Vineyards – Winchester, VA
- Casanel Vineyards & Winery – Leesburg, VA
- Creek's Edge Winery – Lovettsville, VA
- Fox Meadow Winery – Linden, VA
- Hark Vineyards – Earlysville, VA
- Ingleside Vineyards – Oak Grove, VA
- Jolene Family Winery – Quinton, VA
- Lost Creek Winery - Leesburg, VA
- Morais Vineyards & Winery – Bealeton, VA
- Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery – Faber, VA
- Narmada Winery – Amissville, VA
- North Mountain Vineyard & Winery – Maurertown, VA
- Paradise Springs Winery – Clifton, VA
- Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery – Leon, VA
- Quièvremont Vineyard and Winery – Washington, VA
- The Winery at Bull Run – Centreville, VA
- Walsh Family Wine – Purcellville, VA
Sip, Savor, and Shop
The complimentary Wine Valet Service provides assistance with wine purchases of 3 or more bottles, which you can pick up as you leave for the evening (open until 8:45 p.m.).
To best take advantage of this free service, you must let the attendants at the valet table know when you are done with your bottle purchases before leaving for the evening.
The Alexandria Pastry Shop will feature a variety of desserts for sale inside of the tasting tent. The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will also have concessions available.
Credit cards are accepted. No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.
Stop by The Shops at Mount Vernon and grab a keepsake to remember your visit (open until 7 p.m.).
Accessing Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon can be accessed by car from the Washington, D.C. metro or by public transportation.
Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.
Wine Valet
Allow the complimentary Wine Valet (located in the Tasting Tent and open until 8:45 p.m.) to assist with wine purchases of 3 or more bottles.
Beginning at 7 p.m., wine orders will be delivered to the Ford Orientation Center for easy and convenient retrieval as you exit the estate.
VIP Tables
VIP tables are open-air and include:
- Admission for 12 people
- Three bottles of Mount Vernon house wine
- A charcuterie tray
- A fruit tray
- A dessert platter
- Private waiter service
Friday VIP Tables (Sold out) - General Public $1,500, Members $1,200
Saturday VIP Tables (Sold out) - General Public $1,600, Members $1,280
Sunday VIP Tables (Sold out) - General Public $1,200, Members $960
Seating
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or small lawn chair to sit on the east lawn. Seating is not provided. All bags are subject to inspection.
Not Permitted:
- Outside food or beverages are not allowed, except bottled water
- Large chairs exceeding 25" in width, 25" in length
- Large strollers exceeding 31" in width, 52" in length
- Coolers, grills, and glass containers
- Beach or free-standing umbrellas
- Tents and pop-up sunshades
- Stroller Wagons
- Tables
- Pets
Seating is not allowed in the tent; all chairs/blankets have to be set outside on the lawn.
This event is presented by the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association in partnership with the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
Mount Vernon is located in northern Virginia, just a short drive from Washington, D.C.
For more things to do in Virginia, visit Virginia.org, the official tourism website for the state of Virginia. You’ll find an overview of each region in Virginia, as well as information about cultural attractions, upcoming events, and where to stay. You can also purchase merchandise featuring the official Virginia slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.”