Category Archives: Picnics & Tailgating

Virginia Gold Cup fashion with gorgeous hats featuring bold colors, pheasant feathers, lace, peacock feathers and more, Image: © Wine & Country Life
What to Wear to the Steeplechase

With horserace season upon us, we're sharing a guide of What to Wear to the [...]

Starry Nights Winery Concert at Veritas

Veritas Vineyards & Winery brings its Starry Nights winery concert series back. This outdoor concert [...]

A young couple on a romantic fall wine picnic at Barboursville Winery with a well-packed picnic basket.
Pack the Perfect Wine Picnic

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Montpelier Hunt Races, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Montpelier Tailgate Contest 2021

The 2021 theme Montpelier Tailgate Contest theme was "Our Bond from Across the Pond." See [...]

Horses jumping in the gold cup
The International Gold Cup Races

Explore the exciting world of the International Gold Cup Horse Races while learning about the [...]

Montpelier Hunt Races, Image by © RL Johnson for Wine & Country Life
Dessert Ideas for A Steeplechase Tailgate

Be inspired by these delicious Dessert Ideas for a Steeplechase Tailgate. These recipe ideas are [...]

Virginia United Polo League, © Image by Anthony Gibson
Northern Virginia Polo

The Virginia United Polo League and professional player Nacho Figueras bring the prestigious sport of [...]

A Weekend Guide to Visiting Gordonsville VA

From eateries and wineries to shops and attractions, discover a weekend guide to visiting Gordonsville [...]

10 Autumn Outing Ideas

We may be biased, but fall in Virginia is pretty magical. From the Blue Ridge [...]

A Day at the Montpelier Races

Find out who won the 84th Montpelier Hunt Races Cup, as well as who won [...]