Bacchus Wine and Food Festival

Friday, February 6, 2026

 Sponsor Information (see attached files for new sponsor packet)

Bacchus, the god of Nature, Vine, and Wine invites you to the Virginia Living Museum’s 21st Annual Bacchus Wine and 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)

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: $140, Week of: $150

 *Cocktail or business professional attire is recommended

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: $75Week 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.

 *Cocktail or business professional attire is recommended
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Heads Up!

The Virginia Living Museum staff will begin setting up for an after hours event around 3PM on the main floor.

This should not interfere with your experience and we will not be closing early.

 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!