Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival at Rebec Vineyard and Winery
Rebec Vineyard and Winery, in Amherst, Virginia, recently hosted the 18th Annual Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival. Six area wineries, lots of garlicky foods, music, and entertainers made this a really fun time for all.
The short video below captures a few of the sights and sounds there, in case you missed it or are curious.
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