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July Fourth Weekend Friday July 4, Saturday July 5, and Sunday July 6, 2025 AD Release of the all new Castana 2025 PLUS: A moving, semi-clothed tribute to our Nation's Independence by pianist, experienced cat owner, and very considerate neighbor, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr III in the galleria overlooking the vines. (Friday 2:31 - 5:29, Saturday and Sunday 2:01 to 4:49 pm.) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page. Sunday August 3 We invite you to join us for a live afternoon concert in the galleria, with pianist, former hamster processor, and professional dog weight guesser, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on theVisit Page Sunday August 17 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with celebrated shoe wearer, table cloth collector, and The Official Pianist of Avondalia, the beloved Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Labor Day Weekend Saturday August 30, and Sunday August 31, 2025 AD We invite you to join us for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist, former bath water tester, and official friend to the working man Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (both days 2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Enjoy a little Avondale field wine and an afternoon jazz concert in the little back yard with the Sworn Enemies of Work, the Mighty Glenn E. Williams Trio (both days 2 to 5 pm, weather permitting.) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Labor Day Monday September 1: Closed. Saturday September 6 We are honored to welcome back to the little vineyard a live musical showcase by Students and Faculty of the Avondale Music Company, with director Mr Glenn E. Williams , 3-6 pm, weather permitting. To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday September 14 We invite you to join us for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist, chronic jay walker, and professional garden critic, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday September 28 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with pianist, theoretical particle physicist, and two time national puppy stacking champion, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday October 5 We invite you to join for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist, power tool lifter, and influential cereal box collector, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday October 19 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with pianist, chronic speaker phone user, and longtime puppy behavior critic, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. performing songs from his scary new Halloween LP, "The Great Pumpkin is Not Wearing Pants, So Why am I?" (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday November 2 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with pianist, dust mite collector, and former visitor to Harrisburg, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday November 16 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with pianist, retired power sleeper, and photographer of imaginary best friends, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Wednesday November 26: Special Hours We will be open for all your last minute turkey day shopping, with wines available by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm. Friday November 28 We invite you to join us for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist, devoted puppet hater, and enemy to all turkey leftovers, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday December 7 We invite you to join for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist, back yard hunting guide for hire, and former lactose intolerant, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page ~ Friday December 12 - Tuesday December 31 ~ Special December Holiday Hours:: ~ During the December holidays, in addition to our weekend tastings, we will be open every day from December 13 until December 31 except as noted below: Sunday December 14 Join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert by pianist Glenn "Dirty Santa" Williams Jr, III, performing his greatest hits from the acclaimed album "Please Stop Eating The Yellow Snow." (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday December 21 Join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert by pianist Glenn E. Williams, Jr, III, performing songs of the season. In addition, Mr Williams will be holding his annual "Airing "of Grievances," and let me tell you he's got a lot of problems with you people! (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Wednesday December 24: Special Hours We will be open for all your last minute holiday shopping, with wines available by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm. Join pianist Glenn E. Williams Jr, III, and his guests for Christmas Carols in the Galleria (12 - 2 pm); he's bringing enough coal for everyone's stockings! To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Thursday December 25 - Christmas Day We will be closed. Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all! Wednesday December 31 - New Year's Eve : Special Hours We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm. Thursday January 1 - New Year's Day We will be closed. Wishing you all a beautiful and happy 2026! -- SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS 2025 -- January 1: New Year's Day 2025 -- Closed. April 20: Easter Sunday -- Closed. Monday May 26: Memorial Day Monday -- Closed. Monday September 1: Labor Day Monday -- Closed. October 4: Avondale Lawnmower Appreciation Day -- Open normal hours. Wednesday November 26: Special Holiday Hours We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 - 3 pm. Thursday November 27 Thanksgiving Day - closed ~ During the December holidays, in addition to our weekend tastings, we will be open every day from December 13 until December 31 except as noted below: - Christmas Eve Wednesday 12/25: Special Holiday Hours We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm. - Christmas Day 12/25: We will be closed. Open again tomorrow. - New Year's Eve 12/31: Special Holiday Hours We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 to 3 pm. - New Year's day 1/1/26: We will be closed -- We wish you a safe, happy, and beautiful 2026. ![]() ![]() ![]() For updates and announcements of new wine releases, please like our
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