Peaks of Otter Winery and Orchards calendar of events for 2012
Open noon to 5 weekends January – March;
Open noon to 5 daily April through December; Other times by chance, special events or appointment.
We are looking for Sponsors for the Horse and Hound Wine Festival, Virginia’s most
unique wine festival. This festival is held on July 14th 2012 and has numerous events
throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions such as the Parade
of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families enjoy this festival because
it appeals to both young, old and dogs. The event takes place on the spacious and
gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford Va 24523 with
spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views. Part of the proceeds will benefit 501-
This sponsorship will benefit many businesses. If you own a business and would like
more information about a sponsorship then please call 540-
If you know of a business that you think would benefit with a sponsorship of this kind then please copy this info and send it to them with a personal note
thanks so much
danny
February 11-
Happy Valentines Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Just Married? Receive
a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us
and taste. Free Info:
540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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March 17 Saint Patrick’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit our winery wearing green
and receive an extra discount on wines. We call it the “Luck of the Irish”. Free
Noon-
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March 31– April 1,6-
Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit
our farm and enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way. Picnic under a blossoming
tree. Taste our wines, visit our farm animals and get advance tickets for The Horse
and Hound Wine Festival www.BedfordWine.com Free Noon-
Info: 540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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April 14
Blossom to Bottle 5K Race
Run, Jog, Walk, or Crawl over the Hills and through the blossoms, down in the valley and across the streams in a benefit race for the Cancer Program, “A Path to Healing and A Bridge to Wellness” held at the Bedford YMCA.
Traverse the valley on an off-
But mostly it will be a wonderful spring filled breath of fresh air. The competitors will not only feel and see the wonderful renewal of spring, but will know that their entrance fee will help cancer victims feel that renewal of spring in their life.
The event takes place on the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards & Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford Va 24523. Site registration 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Race starts at 9:00 am. Sharp! Advanced registration www.BlossomToBottle.com $15/single & $20/single on race day.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call BEDFORD YMCA(540)586-
REGISTER ONLINE: www.BlossomToBottle.com
May 11-
Peaks of Otter Winery invites you to Mother's Day Weekend
Follow the back
roads along the picturesque Blue Ridge for a taste of grandma’s fruit wine. Free
Noon-
Info: 540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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.
May 25-
Memorial Day Weekend at Peaks of Otter Winery
Start your summer at Peaks of Otter
Winery with a glass of wine while gazing at the mountains and enjoying the valleys.
Free Noon-
Info: 540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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June 6
Celebrating D-
Because of the great sacrifices that
was made on June 6, 1944, we would like to encourage everyone to visit The National
D-
Info: 540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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June 15-
Father’s Day Celebration at Peaks of Otter Winery
Dazzle Dad with tastes
of our many fruit wines. Free Noon-
Info: 540-
Website: www.peaksofotterwinery.com.
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July 4 Red, White and You at Peaks of Otter Winery
Visit the National D-
Info: 540-
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July 14 2012
The 8th annual “Horse and Hound” Wine Festival
Enjoy wine from nine of Virginia’s finest wineries while listening to good music
and visiting art, craft and food vendors. Virginia’s most unique wine festival has
numerous events throughout the day with horses and dogs as the primary attractions
such as the Parade of Horses, agility dogs and muskrat racing. Families will enjoy
this festival because it appeals to both young and old. The event takes place on
the spacious and gracious grounds of Johnson’s Orchards 2122 Sheep Creek Rd, Bedford
Va 24523 with spectacular Blue Ridge mountain views. Part of the proceeds will benefit
501-
Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Horse-
www.peaksofotterwinery.com
July 26-
A “Peachy” Open House at Peaks of Otter
Winery
Sample peaches, nectarines and apples that we make into wine. Bring a picnic
lunch and enjoy our pavilion. Purchase a bottle of wine and enjoy it while walking
out through the orchards and vineyard. Families will enjoy our farm animals. Free
Noon-
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August 18
10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Plan on coming to the 2012 Bedford County Family Farm Tour, a FREE family-
You will enjoy food samples and informative demonstrations. You are invited to bring a picnic lunch and a camera, but please leave your pets at home. Lunch and locally produced foods will be available for purchase. Farm Tour 2012 is sponsored by Bedford County, Bedford Wine Trail, Bedford Agriculture Council, Poplar Forest, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Bedford Tourism, and Area Businesses. More info will be available at a later date.
For more information on the Bedford County Family Farm Tour, go to www.bedfordfarmtour.org
email scbaker@vt.edu or call the Bedford Extension Office at 540-
August 24-
An Apple A Day Open House At Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy the benefits of eating and
sampling our many varieties of apples and taste Fruit of the Farm wine. Johnny Appleseed
knew that "an apple a day would keep the doctor away”, long before medical science
discovered that three apples a day helped with stomach, colon and other medical problems.
Take your children to see the farm animals. Free Noon-
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October 5-
Peak Foliage Open House
at Peaks of Otter Winery
Enjoy breathtaking views to our farm. Sample apples and fresh
cider, along with our Fruit Of The Farm Wines. Enjoy visiting our many farm animals.
Free Noon-
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November,16-
Thanksgiving for the Bounty of the Harvest at Peaks of Otter Winery
The
sweetest cider, the most succulent apples, the jars of preserves, jams and jellies,
the warmth of wine and conversation are here to share. Free Noon-
Info: 540-
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Nov 23-
Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery
Warm apple cinnamon
wine and cider will be in the wine tasting room. Gift packs of wine and canned products
will make wonderful Christmas gifts. Free Noon-
Info: 540-
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