Spirits Festival

8th Annual Spirits Festival
Rock On!
Hosted by the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th
12pm-6pm
ONLINE TICKETS SALES HAS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR SPIRITS FESTIVAL TICKETS AT THE GATE ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.
Art – Wine – Distilled Spirits – Craft Beers – Food Trucks – Specialty Vendors – Live Music
Come experience the pleasures of the palate from featured Virginia Wineries, Distilleries, Craft Beers, and an assortment of Food Trucks. This event is so huge that we had to expand it to two days!

Master of Ceremonies
Impressionist John Monforto (Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Rocky Balboa)
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Special Guest
Captain Jack (Steven Dapcevich)
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Live Music! Rock On!
This year’s Spirits Festival is all about the LIVE MUSIC! Two days with four amazing bands!
Double Down RVA
Returning for 4th Year!

Rock and Roll with a Southern Soul – Double Down is a Classic Rock band located in Central Virginia.

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Scheduled Performance Time

To be announced

The Sugar Hollows

The Sugar Hollows is some-kind-of-rock band hailing from Richmond, VA. They were recently featured by Americana Highways and Music Mecca for their latest single ‘Sweet Virginia Girl’ and have a full-length album in the works, which will be released in 2023. Formed in 2021 by Michael Dunn (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Gabriel Spadaccini (lead guitar), the band started out as an acoustic duo covering songs by Allman Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Willie and Lukas Nelson, and other artists from past and modern times before starting to write their own songs. They have since refined their sound as a 4-piece rock outfit by adding Sean O’Reilly on bass and Noah Yates on drums. They have eclectic musical tastes ranging from folk and country music to psychedelic and classic rock, and they write songs about life, love, and all of the things that make you feel kinda funny. All of their music is recorded and released by Good Weather Records in Richmond, VA.

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Scheduled Performance Time

To be announced

Josh Lief Band

Josh Lief is singer-songwriter, guitar player based in Richmond, VA. Josh has released two albums of original music “Redemption” and “Love In Disguise.” They are available on all online platforms. The Josh Lief Band gigs throughout Virginia and beyond. The band includes Josh on guitar/vox, Kristen Daniel on keys/vox, Jon Sullivan on bass and Andre LaBelle on drums. JLB combines Josh’s original music with classic and southern rock plus some blues and country. All four members of JLB have touring and recording experience in NY, Nashville or LA and bring decades of experience together for a special sound that makes you want to move your feet and sing along.

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Scheduled Performance Time

To be announced

The Crimestoppers

The Crimestoppers band has been playing the Mid-Atlantic scene, from Maryland to North Carolina, for over forty-two (42) years. Founding Washington Area Musician Association members (WAMA) and Wammie-nominated Crimestoppers play a combination of Rockin’ blues and Southern rock. The band also covers classic album-oriented rock from the 60s/70s/80s/90s/00s/10s. The band’s shows often feature tributes to various southern rock and blues greats including Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Blackberry Smoke. Featured classic rock artists include Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, the Band, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and others.

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Scheduled Performance Time

To be announced

Sound and PA Service Provided by Center Street Sound Company
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Individual VIP Tent

Grab one of the best seats in the festival, be one of our VIP Guests! Our Individual VIP Tents are 10×10 pop up tents with a 5-foot round table and 8 chairs.

Individual VIP Tent include:

• Entry into the Spirits Festival
• Table and Chairs
• Free Tour of the Mamsion
• Sample Glass for wine, distilled spirits and beer tasting

Individual VIP Tents will be sold as a Tent. Each table will seat up to 8 people. Gather your friends and make a day of it while you help support Belle Grove Plantation!

Individual VIP Tent

Tickets include early access to the festival at 11am, free sample glass, wines and distilled spirits samples, great live music, and delicious food options. Parking is free. Historic Mansion Tours is free to the eight members of your tent.

NO OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD or PETS ALLOWED

Individual VIP Tent (21 years or older) – Saturday, Sept. 9th or Sunday, Sept. 10th – $300.00
(That’s $37.50 per person!)

ONLINE TICKETS SALES HAS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR SPIRITS FESTIVAL TICKETS AT THE GATE ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.

Tickets

Tickets include access to the festival, free sample glass, wines and distilled spirits samples, great live music, and delicious food options. Parking is free. We encourage you to bring lawn chairs, tents, and blankets. Historic Mansion Tours are not included in the ticket price. Historic Mansion Tour Tickets will be available at the festival.

NO OUTSIDE COOLERS, FOOD or PETS ALLOWED

Tasting Tickets (21 years or older) – Saturday, Sept 9th or Sunday, Sept 10th – $35.00
General Admission Tickets (20 years and under or DD) – Saturday, Sept 9th or Sunday, Sept 10th– $20.00

ONLINE TICKETS SALES HAS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR SPIRITS FESTIVAL TICKETS AT THE GATE ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY.
Cancellation

Tickets are non-refundable.

The James Madison Belle Grove Foundation

All proceeds from this event go to benefit the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation. This non-profit organization is committed to assist in the preservation, restoration, improvement, maintenance, and education of the public about Belle Grove Plantation and its amazing American History. Belle Grove Plantation, birthplace of President James Madison, is a historic Virginia Landmark set on a sprawling 694 acres. Walk in the steps of history while enjoying the beauty of the grounds.
Bring your lawn chair and tent or shelter and enjoy an afternoon on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Tents & Shelters must be weighted and secured or will be asked to be removed.