25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival
Amherst, VA
At a glance
- Address
- 2229 North Amherst Hwy., AMHERST, VA, Amherst, 24521
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (434) 946-5168
- Website
- rebecwinery.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Hours
- , , , , Fri 11:00-17:00, Sat 11:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-17:00 from the farm's website, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
- winery@rebecwinery.com
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Amherst County, VA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Gas station Dogwood Express Market 2.1 mi
- EV charger 9.8 mi
- 4 places to eat within 5 mi The Amherst Corner Restaurant, Subway, Toy Town Soul Food
Farmers markets nearby
- Pike Park Farmers Market Amherst · 5.3 mi
- Second Street Farmer's Market Amherst · 5.3 mi
- The Market at Second Stage Amherst · 5.3 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 61°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.6 in of rain, 10.1 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 15
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 25
- ☀️ Frost-free season193 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Tye Rvr 1 Se, VA station (2.9 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Amherst County
Amherst County had 385 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 32 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about 25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival
Is 25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at 25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is 25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival?
The listing gives the address as 2229 North Amherst Hwy., AMHERST, VA, Amherst, 24521. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to 25th Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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