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Sunday February 4 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a delightful afternoon concert with pianist, mule skinner, and wall paper identification expert, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page. Valentine's Day Weekend at the Little Vineyard Saturday February 10 and Sunday February 11, 2024 AD 12:01 - 5:29 pm We will be offering wines by the bottle and glass, plus, we will be offering wine flights featuring tastings of four Avondale field wines accompanied with little nibbles of local artisan cheeses and chocolates, as well as, the romantic sounds of pianist, former employee of the month finalist, and national long range staring champion, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr III (both days 2-5 pm) ~ $25 (US). Seatings for this weekend will be by Reservation, for 1 and a half hour blocks To make a reservation request, please text "reservation" to: 484-548-1681 and an actual farm person will get back to you. Valentine's Redemption Weekend: Saturday February 17 and Sunday February 18, 2024AD 12:01 - 5:29 pm Our traditional Valentine's Day do-over for those who screwed it up the first time, and those just looking for a reason to give love another day. We will be offering wines by the bottle and glass, plus, we will be offering wine flights featuring tastings of four Avondale field wines accompanied with little nibbles of local artisan cheeses and chocolates, (as well as, the romantic sounds of pianist, regional foot critic, and ex-baby fighting champion, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr III - Sunday February 18 only, 2-5 pm) ~ $25 (US). Seatings for this weekend will be by Reservation, for 1 and a half hour blocks To make a reservation request, please TEXT "reservation" to: 484-548-1681 and an actual farm person will get back to you. Sunday March 10 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist, retired speed knitter, and former frient to all woodland creatures, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Va La Man-Service in Kilts Day Saturday March 16, 2024 AD: See the sights that cannot be unseen: our farm's annual tribute to the Day of St Patrick, as your fine servers Andy, Dave, and Doug will be in their kilts, pouring wines and showing off their tribal pride, and hopefully nothing else. To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Sunday March 24 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert overlooking the vines, with pianist, car owner, and retired Star Trek watcher, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Saturday March 30, 2024 AD We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist, former traveling back surgeon, and longtime coffee table owner, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III (3-5 pm). Sunday March 31 - Easter Sunday We are closed. Sunday April 7 We invite you to join us for a live afternoon concert in the galleria with pianist to the network stars, 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 April 21, 2024 A special Dinner at Elwood Restaurant with Va La wines, by James Beard Semi-Finalist, Chef Adam Diltz, at his wonderful restaurant in Fishtown. The evening's menu will be paired with several very limited Library wines from our cellar. Menu Reservations Wines will be Presented by A&R Wine Services Elwood BYOB info Sunday May 5 We invite you to join us in the galleria for a live afternoon concert with pianist, loud library talker, and former professional lawn mower racer, Mr Glenn E. Williams Jr, III. (2-5 pm). To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 25, and Sunday May 26, 2024 AD The Sweet Sound of Avondalia, the Mighty Mighty Glenn E. Williams Jazz Trio returns to the little vineyard, to fill our souls with cool, cool jazz. Yay for us! (both days 2 to 5 pm, weather permitting.) To make a reservation request, please see the Visiting Info link on the Visit Page Memorial Day Monday May 27: Closed ---- SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS 2024 ---- January 1: New Year's Day 2024 -- Closed. March 31: Easter Sunday -- Closed. Monday May 27: Memorial Day Monday -- Closed. Thursday July 4th -- Closed. Monday September 2: Labor Day Monday -- Closed. October 1: Avondale Lawnmower Appreciation Day -- Open normal hours. Wednesday November 27: Special Holiday Hours We will be open for purchases by the glass and bottle (sorry no flights today) from 12 - 3 pm. Thursday November 28 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 12/24: 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. - 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 1/1/25: We will be closed -- We wish you a safe, happy, and beautiful 2025. For updates and announcements of new wine releases, please like our
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