Volunteer Registration

Wine Fest Volunteer Application

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Deadline: Apr 23, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 24, 2026 3:00 pm - Apr 25, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)

About the event

Kick off the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® in style at the United Bank Bloomin’ Wine Fest—a two-day celebration of Virginia’s finest wines, ciders, and festival spirit! Held in charming historic downtown Winchester, the Wine Fest features more than 20 local wineries and cideries offering tastings, glasses, and bottles to enjoy or take home. With live music, delicious food vendors, and a festive, relaxed atmosphere, it's the perfect way to sip, stroll, and celebrate the start of “The Bloom.”
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival®

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Beer Server Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 1 4
message Beer server-Pour and serve beer. Any volunteer working this station must complete online certification training by 4/23/26. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Beer ticket sales Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 2 4
message Beer ticket sales- separate table inside event where patrons may buy tickets to drink beer. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an iPad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Event Ambassador Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 4 4
message Event Ambassador- Event space expands to the Taylor Pavillion. Ambassadors will be stationed between the main location and the Pavillion to direct and answer questions as well as to ensure that no open containers go beyond our checkpoints on the mall. Need to be outgoing and individuals new to this role will be offered an orientation session prior to the event.
ID/Armband Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 7 4
message I/D and banding- After patrons have their ticket scanned or pay for entry, this station will check identification and place the armband. We are asking volunteers validating identification of patrons complete RSVP training to support your confidence in this role. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Mall Exit/Re-entry Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 3 4
message Mall exit-Patrons may exit the event onto the walking mall and only patrons returning with armband still intact may enter through this location.
Ticketing Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 0 4
message Ticketing station (scanning or selling tickets to enter the event) Pre-purchased tickets, cash and credit accepted. There will be only one entrance (Camerson St) to enter the event. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an ipad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Wine Check Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 3 4
message Wine check- Work the tent where purchased wine is kept safe until our patrons are ready to travel to their next destination.
Wine Runner Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm 5 4
message Wine runner- A perfect way to see everyone at the event. Keeps you moving, mingling and lifting. Go from vendor to vendor to pick up purchases and deliver to our wine check tent for patrons to pick up upon departure.
Beer Server Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 1 4
message Beer server-Pour and serve beer. Any volunteer working this station must complete online certification training by 4/23/25. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Beer Ticket Sales Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 2 4
message Beer ticket sales- separate table inside event where patrons may buy tickets to drink beer. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an iPad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Event Ambassador Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 4 4
message Event Ambassador- Event space expands to the Taylor Pavillion. Ambassadors will be stationed between the main location and the Pavillion to direct and answer questions as well as to ensure that no open containers go beyond our checkpoints on the mall. Need to be outgoing and individuals new to this role will be offered an orientation session prior to the event.
ID/Armband Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 6 4
message I/D and banding- After patrons have their ticket scanned or pay for entry, this station will check identification and place the armband. We are asking volunteers validating identification of patrons complete RSVP training to support your confidence in this role. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Mall Exit/Re-entry Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 3 4
message Mall exit-Patrons may exit the event onto the walking mall and only patrons returning with armband still intact may enter through this location.
Ticketing Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 4 4
message Ticketing station (scanning or selling tickets to enter the event)- Pre-purchased tickets, cash and credit accepted. There will be only one entrance (Camerson St) to enter the event. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an ipad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Wine Check Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 3 4
message Wine check- Work the tent where purchased wine is kept safe until our patrons are ready to travel to their next destination.
Wine Runner Old Town Winchester Apr 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm 6 4
message Wine runner- A perfect way to see everyone at the event. Keeps you moving, mingling and lifting. Go from vendor to vendor to pick up purchases and deliver to our wine check tent for patrons to pick up upon departure.
Beer Server Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 0 4
message Beer server-Pour and serve beer. Any volunteer working this station must complete online certification training by 4/23/25. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Beer Ticket Sales Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 2 4
message Beer ticket sales- separate table inside event where patrons may buy tickets to drink beer. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an iPad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Event Ambassador Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 4 4
message Event Ambassador- Event space expands to the Taylor Pavillion. Ambassadors will be stationed between the main location and the Pavillion to direct and answer questions as well as to ensure that no open containers go beyond our checkpoints on the mall. Need to be outgoing and individuals new to this role will be offered an orientation session prior to the event.
ID/Armband Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 8 4
message I/D and banding- After patrons have their ticket scanned or pay for entry, this station will check identification and place the armband. We are asking volunteers validating identification of patrons complete RSVP training to support your confidence in this role. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Mall Exit/Re-entry Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 3 4
message Mall exit-Patrons may exit the event onto the walking mall and only patrons returning with armband still intact may enter through this location.
Ticketing Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 3 4
message Ticketing station (scanning or selling tickets to enter the event) Pre-purchased tickets, cash and credit accepted. There will be only one entrance (Camerson St) to enter the event. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an ipad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Wine Check Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 3 4
message Wine check- Work the tent where purchased wine is kept safe until our patrons are ready to travel to their next destination.
Wine Runner Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 10:45 am - 2:45 pm 6 4
message Wine runner- A perfect way to see everyone at the event. Keeps you moving, mingling and lifting. Go from vendor to vendor to pick up purchases and deliver to our wine check tent for patrons to pick up upon departure.
Beer Server Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2 4
message Beer server-Pour and serve beer. Any volunteer working this station must complete online certification training by 4/23/25. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Beer Ticket Sales Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2 4
message Beer ticket sales- separate table inside event where patrons may buy tickets to drink beer. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an iPad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Event Ambassador Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 4 4
message Event Ambassador- Event space expands to the Taylor Pavillion. Ambassadors will be stationed between the main location and the Pavillion to direct and answer questions as well as to ensure that no open containers go beyond our checkpoints on the mall. Need to be outgoing and individuals new to this role will be offered an orientation session prior to the event.
ID/Armband Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 7 4
message I/D and banding- After patrons have their ticket scanned or pay for entry, this station will check identification and place the armband. We are asking volunteers validating identification of patrons complete RSVP training to support your confidence in this role. Below is the link on the VA ABC website. There are instructions on how to sign up for an account with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority Learning Center. Once you have an account, you may sign up for the RSVP training. There is a test at the end of the training that provides a certificate of completion. https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/training
Mall Exit/Re-entry Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 3 4
message Mall exit-Patrons may exit the event onto the walking mall and only patrons returning with armband still intact may enter through this location.
Ticketing Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 4 4
message Ticketing station (scanning or selling tickets to enter the event) Pre-purchased tickets, cash and credit accepted. There will be only one entrance (Camerson St) to enter the event. In this role you must feel comfortable with using an ipad device to scan tickets and charge a credit card.
Wine Check Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 3 4
message Wine check- Work the tent where purchased wine is kept safe until our patrons are ready to travel to their next destination.
Wine Runner Old Town Winchester Apr 25, 2026 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 6 4
message Wine runner- A perfect way to see everyone at the event. Keeps you moving, mingling and lifting. Go from vendor to vendor to pick up purchases and deliver to our wine check tent for patrons to pick up upon departure.

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