March 17, 2020:  In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC’s recent recommendation regarding large gatherings, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival^® Board of Directors has made the painful decision to suspend all planning for the 93rd Festival. 

Details from TheBloom.com:

Enjoy live entertainment, great food, spectacular Virginia wines, and wonderful company. Join us to “Uncork the Bloom” at the United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest, the official kick-off of the 93rd Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®.

This truly unique outdoor wine festival is situated in downtown Winchester’s original marketplace. There will be three distinctive wine gardens nestled between centuries-old buildings and Virginia’s first pedestrian mall.

The event features 20 of Virginia’s finest wineries offering wine tastings and wines sold by the glass or bottle and craft beers to taste and purchase by the glass. There will also be artisans bringing their own special flair, tasty Festival foods, and three stages presenting regional musical talents.

The event’s main entrance is on Cameron Street at Rouss Avenue beside Rouss City Hall. The admission fee for patrons wishing to consume alcoholic beverages includes a souvenir wine glass and access to wine and beer tastings. A non-alcoholic admission pass is available. No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside the event area. All items (including, without limitation, backpacks and purses) are subject to search upon entry or re-entry. No pets are allowed in the event area.

The two-day event is from 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 24 (tasting will end at 9:30 p.m.) and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 (tasting will end at 5:30 p.m.). Sales of unopened bottles and cases will be available until close each day.

Tickets:
Advance One-Day Tasting (either day): *$25.00
One-day tickets: $30.00 at the gate
Two-day tickets: $45.00
Wine Garden Pass: $10.00 Non-Tasting Admission
Children under 12- Free