Calendar of Events

Families are invited to join us at Belle Grove to have fun learning about our wild world! 

Come learn about memorial quilts that will honor the 270 individuals enslaved at Belle Grove from the 1780s to the 1860s. Community members are now invited to participate in the quilting process. No experience necessary! 

A free 30-minute presentation discusses the life of Judah, an enslaved cook of Belle Grove.

Bring your creative juices to this session exploring the many types of herb gardens available for you to create in your “special spot.”

Attendees will learn basic techniques of watercolor painting at the beautiful Belle Grove property.  

After 29 years of great beer and music, Belle Grove's annual Of Ale & History Beer Fest on the second Saturday in May has been retired. The increasing costs of the event no longer make it a viable fundraiser for our non-profit organization. Belle Grove sincerely thanks the patrons, sponsors, volunteers, beer distributors, brewers, musicians, and vendors who made Virginia's longest running beer festival so much fun. Since 1996, the event raised almost $600,000 for Belle Grove's education programs and preservation projects.  

Belle Grove is creating a newly expanded Wine Fest on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Shenandoah Sips will be a celebration of Virginia beverages showcasing the best of our region's wines, ciders, spirits, and beer. More details are coming soon. Email us if you are interested in participating and a beverage provider or vendor.