Bacchus Wine and Food Festival

Friday, February 2, 2024

The Virginia Living Museum is thrilled to toast the triumph of our 20th Anniversary Bacchus Wine and Food Festival! Held on February 2 in spectacular fashion, this milestone affair welcomed over 600 esteemed guests to enjoy exquisite wines, delectable dishes from 16 top-notch local eateries, and local entertainment.

We are thrilled to announce that through the generosity of our attendees and sponsors, the event raised more than $97,000 to further our mission in advancing science education, animal welfare, and conservation efforts. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to making Bacchus 2024 an unforgettable soirée!

Sponsorship information

Bacchus, the god of Nature, Vine, and Wine invites you to the Virginia Living Museum’s 20th Annual Bacchus Wine & Food Festival – voted as a Best of Hampton Roads event. Enjoy delicious samplings of fine wine, local Hampton Roads restaurant fare, a diverse Silent Auction, and an exciting mix of local, live music and entertainment as you mingle with friends among the beautiful museum galleries and exhibits.

Divine Reception 6:00 – 7:00 PM (Includes Main Event)

SOLD OUT

We’ve reserved the best of the best for the Divine Reception. For a full hour, enjoy great wine and exclusive samplings from restaurants featured in our Main Event, all in a relaxing hour of VIP treatment. Advance Tickets: $125, Week of: $135

Main Event 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Sway to the beat of live entertainment by Sam & Friends. Sample a curated selection of wines as you taste fine wines and fabulous food selections by local restaurants. Advance Tickets: $75, Week of: $85

Tickets are nonrefundable. Must be age 21 or older. ID is required. The event is held rain or shine. The Bacchus Wine & Food Festival supports science education at the Museum.

Bacchus Main Event tickets

Restaurants

The following restaurants & MORE will be at this year’s event:

Restaurants:

DD214 Smokehouse
Traditions Catering and Events
Baker’s Wife
The Grey Goose
The Cove Tavern
Momo’s Cafe
Firehouse Coffee
Hilton Garden Inn
Cibus Chophouse
James River Country Club
Smoke
Creative Catering of VA
Kitchenfinity

Craft Beer Vendors

The St. George Brewing Company
Tradition Brewing Company
Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Oozlefinch Beers & Blending

Entertainment

Music

Time	Band	Location
6:00-7:00 pm	Sammy Lee	Divine Reception, Main Stage
7:00-9:00 pm	Sam & Friends	Main Event, Main Stage
7:00-9:00 pm	DJ	Cafe (Club VLM)
6:00-9:00 pm	360 Video booth	Cafe (Club VLM)
7:00-9:00 pm	Educational Competition Game	Main Event Area

Silent Auction

Items from the following businesses and MORE will be featured in our silent auction:

Brickhouse Tavern
3 Bowls of Color
Lilac Lane
Starbucks
Firehouse Subs
134 Grille
Americare
AC Moore
Diamond Exchange
Ironclad Distillery
Coastal Fermentory
Benny Cantieres Pizza
Bad Girl Bottle Shop
Park Lane Tavern
James River Country Club

Aratas Winery
Second Street Bistro
Papao George’s
Professional Auto Diagnostics
Tinto Wine & Cheese
Al Fresco
Rooms, Blooms & More
Peninsula Pilots
Spuntini
Virginia Zoo
Heather Hughes Photography
The Cove Tavern
Firehouse Coffee
Baker’s Wife Bistro
Scentsy

Presented by:

Bacchus 2024

Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to our Beer Partners

Bacchus Food & Wine Festival is a proud Virginia Green Certified Event. Contact Natalie Kidd at natalie.kidd@thevlm.org for information about Bacchus sponsorships. Event proceeds support community science education at the Virginia Living Museum.