Staff Writer / Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Fauquier County Wine Showcase Returns to Airlie for Its 10th Anniversary

The Fauquier County Wine Showcase Is Your Winter Wine Getaway

There is a particular kind of winter magic in Virginia wine country. The hills look freshly rinsed, tasting rooms feel extra welcoming, and a good Viognier suddenly seems like the most sensible idea anyone has had all week. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the 10th Annual Fauquier County Wine Showcase invites you to lean into that feeling at Airlie’s Main House in Warrenton, bringing together the county’s producers for a concentrated day of tasting, conversation, and easygoing discovery.

Hosted at 6809 Airlie Road, the showcase has become a signature moment for the region, built through an ongoing partnership between Airlie and the Fauquier County Department of Economic Development. The premise is straightforward and delicious: meet the people behind the bottles, taste broadly across styles, and leave with a clearer sense of what makes Fauquier County’s corner of Northern Virginia so compelling right now.

What your ticket includes

The 2026 Fauquier County Wine Showcase will feature tastings from 13 Fauquier County wineries, with food designed to keep you comfortably in the tasting lane. Expect complimentary hors d’oeuvres, plus the kind of pairing-friendly bites that help aromatic whites pop and soften the edges of more structured reds.

Organizers also sweat the details that make an event feel seamless. Each guest receives a commemorative wine glass and a six-bottle wine tote intended for on-site purchases. Better still, there is a playful incentive built in: fill the tote with your favorite finds and you receive a prize. If you have ever wished you could taste with confidence and shop with purpose, this is the format that delivers.

Two tasting times are offered, along with upgraded options, so it pays to read the ticket choices carefully.
21+ only, with no exceptions.
Indoor event, held rain or shine.
Complimentary parking is available next to Airlie’s Main House.

Why Fauquier is worth focusing on

Fauquier County often gets described as “close to D.C.”, and it is. But the more useful truth is that the area has matured into a destination where you can taste with range. Fauquier County is home to more than 32 vineyards, breweries, and cideries, and its winery landscape spans everything from polished tasting rooms to rural, seat-by-the-window charm. The county’s own wine advocates also point visitors to a deep bench of producers, including names like Barrel Oak, Delaplane Cellars, Linden, Molon Lave, Pearmund, Philip Carter, Slater Run, Three Fox, Vint Hill Craft Winery, and more.

That diversity is exactly what makes the showcase a smart buy. In one setting, you can move from crisp whites to robust reds and discover where your palate lands, while speaking directly with winery teams who can explain grape choices, vintage variation, and the “why” behind a blend. As a bonus, attendees in recent years have also had access to bottle sales on-site, which turns your notes into a takeaway plan.

Make it a day, or make it a weekend

Airlie ’s setting makes the event feel like a mini-escape rather than a simple tasting. Local coverage of past showcases has highlighted how the event brings in a lively crowd and pairs wine with a broader taste of the area, including Warrenton’s restaurants, shopping, and walkable small-town appeal. If you prefer to turn tastings into a true getaway, consider staying overnight so you can linger, explore, and keep the logistics easy.

How to buy tickets and why you should do it now

Events like this work best when you can relax into them, and that starts with locking in your spot. The organizers note that there are multiple tasting windows and ticket tiers. Those options are great, but they also mean popular time slots can disappear faster than you might expect, especially for a 10th anniversary year.

Buy tickets here: Fauquier County Wine Showcase

If you have been meaning to get to know Fauquier’s wineries more intentionally, this is the most efficient, enjoyable way to do it. Come with a curious palate, a plan to pace yourself, and a little room in the trunk for the bottles you will be happiest to open later.

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