PETERSBURG, Va. β More than 4,000 people attended the 17th annual Festival of Grapes and Hops in Petersburg on Saturday, enjoying perfect weather for the popular community event.
The festival attracted some of Virginia's finest wineries and craft beer makers to Old Towne Petersburg. For the first time, distilleries were also included in the festivities.
Visitors browsed more than 75 pop-up tents housing vendors from across the state and local area. Attendees could sample and purchase a variety of wines and craft beers throughout the afternoon.
Proceeds from the festival benefit the Chambers Foundation, which reinvests the money into community programs.
"Last year, we gave $8,000 worth of scholarships away to deserving seniors," Southern Virginia Chamber of Commerce President John Brandt said. "We also did a pitch competition to young entrepreneurs, so they had to be in business for less than 18 months and we gave some start-up capital for their businesses."
About a dozen food vendors were also on hand, offering a variety of savory and sweet options for festival-goers.
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