Sample Virginia-Made Wines
Bring a blanket and relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River.
Sample wines from Virginia wineries.
Hear live music by Island Time.
Explore the Historic Area After Hours
The Mansion will be closed during this event.
The Shops at Mount Vernon are open until 7 p.m.
The Wine Valet Service is open until 8:45 p.m.
Concessions by the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will be available for purchase. Credit cards are accepted for concessions.
No outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water.
Accessing Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon can be accessed from the Washington, DC metro by car or by public transportation.
Doors open at 6 p.m. each night.
VIP Tables
VIP tables are uncovered 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
- An uncovered table
Friday VIP Tables - General Public $1,500, Members $1,200
Saturday VIP Tables - General Public $1,600, Members $1,280
Sunday VIP Tables - General Public $1,200, Members $960
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 near The Shops for easy and convenient retrieval as you exit the estate.
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.
Featured Wineries
- Barboursville Vineyards – Barboursville, VA
- Barrel Oak Winery – Delaplane, VA
- Creek's Edge Winery – Lovettsville, VA
- Fox Meadow Winery – Linden, VA
- Gray Ghost Vineyards – Amissville, VA
- Hark Vineyards – Earlysville, VA
- Horton Vineyards – Gordonsville, VA
- Ingleside Vineyards – Oak Grove, VA
- Jolene Family Winery – Quinton, VA
- Lake Anna Winery - Spotsylvania, VA
- Molon Lave Vineyards and Winery - Warrenton, VA
- Morais Vineyards & Winery – Bealeton, VA
- Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery – Faber, VA
- Naked Mountain Winery & Vineyards – Markham, VA
- Narmada Winery – Amissville, VA
- North Mountain Vineyard & Winery – Maurertown, VA
- Ox-Eye Vineyards – Staunton, VA
- Paradise Springs Winery – Clifton, VA
- Philip Carter Winery – Hume, VA
- Wind Vineyards – Tappahannock, VA
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:
- Large chairs exceeding 25" in width, 25" in length
- Large strollers exceeding 31" in width, 52" in length
- Stroller Wagons
- Coolers, grills, and glass containers
- Tents and pop-up sunshades
- Beach or free-standing umbrellas
- Tables
- Outside food or beverages are allowed, except bottled water
- Pets
Seating is not allowed in the tent; all chairs/blankets have to be set outside on the lawn.
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.”