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Belle Grove Plantation at Port Conway, 9221 Belle Grove Drive, King George, VA (2026)

09/28/2026

Guess who is first on the list!

My Family Travels®
10 Virginia Tea Rooms Ranging From Immersive Historic Gatherings To Traditional British Afternoon Teas
Article By: Amara Blake | June 22, 2026

1. Belle Grove Plantation Bed and Breakfast, King George

Few places in Virginia set the stage for afternoon tea quite like Belle Grove Plantation in King George. The property carries centuries of history in its bones, and stepping onto the grounds feels like walking into a beautifully preserved chapter of American history.

The architecture alone is enough to make your jaw drop before you even think about what’s waiting inside.

Belle Grove operates as a bed and breakfast, which means the tea experience here feels genuinely residential rather than staged. The interiors are rich with period-appropriate furnishings, warm wood tones, and carefully curated antiques that tell stories without needing a single caption.

Light pours through tall windows, casting golden afternoon warmth across rooms that feel both grand and surprisingly intimate.

Tea service at Belle Grove is the kind that encourages you to slow down completely. The plantation setting creates a natural rhythm of unhurried elegance, where conversation flows as easily as the tea itself.

Reservations are essential, and the experience tends to book up quickly, especially during fall when the surrounding landscape turns spectacular.

Located along the Potomac River corridor (we are on the Rappahannock River), Belle Grove also offers access to some genuinely beautiful outdoor scenery. The grounds are peaceful, photogenic, and perfect for a short stroll before or after your tea.

If you want an immersive historic gathering that feels utterly authentic rather than performative, this King George treasure absolutely delivers on every front. Address: 9221 Belle Grove Drive, King George, VA 22485.

Thank you to My Family Travels for the wonderful write up!

Reservations are available through our Tea Page Reservation Service on our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com.

If you are interested in our Dickens of a Time Holiday Tea and Tour Reservations, please purchase your reservation time through our Calendar page on our website. These reservations do not last long and will fill quickly!

09/19/2026

Red, White and Bluegrass Festival
at Belle Grove Plantation in King George, Virginia
Saturday, October 3rd from 12pm to 6pm

Join us for a beautiful fall afternoon on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation overlooking the Rappahannock River!

The 1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival brings together six hours of live bluegrass music, great food, local vendors, Virginia spirits, w**e and craft b**r, and one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find your favorite spot on the lawn, and spend the afternoon enjoying some outstanding bluegrass music.

TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person

Your $10 admission includes:

Entry to the festival
Six hours of live bluegrass music
Three outstanding bluegrass bands
Access to food trucks
Specialty vendors and artisans
Beautiful riverfront festival grounds
Free parking

Children 12 and younger — FREE

ADD A SOUVENIR FESTIVAL GLASS — $5

Get ready for six hours of toe-tapping, hand-clapping bluegrass featuring three outstanding bands.

Headliner Valerie Smith
4PM – 6PM

Valerie Smith is a powerhouse performer whose distinctive voice and energetic style have earned her an international following throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Her career has included Grammy, IBMA and Dove Award nominations, and we’re excited to welcome Valerie to Belle Grove Plantation as the headliner of our inaugural Red, White & Bluegrass Festival.

First Set: 4PM – 4:50PM
Second Set: 5PM – 5:50PM

Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition
2PM – 4PM

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition of California, Maryland, brings a hard-driving traditional bluegrass sound featuring ballads, energized instrumentals and old-time gospel.

Jay’s passion for bluegrass extends well beyond the stage through his performances, recordings, festival promotion and his long-running radio program, Bluegrass on the Bay.

First Set: 2PM – 2:50PM
Second Set: 3PM – 3:50PM

Flat Branch Bluegrass Band
12PM – 2PM

First Set: 12PM – 12:50PM
Second Set: 1PM – 1:50PM

Advance Tickets (highly recommended) are available through our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com on our Festival page. Advance Tickets will check in through our Express Lane.

Red, White and Bluegrass Festival
at Belle Grove Plantation in King George, Virginia
Saturday, October 3rd from 12pm to 6pm

Join us for a beautiful fall afternoon on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation overlooking the Rappahannock River!

The 1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival brings together six hours of live bluegrass music, great food, local vendors, Virginia spirits, w**e and craft b**r, and one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find your favorite spot on the lawn, and spend the afternoon enjoying some outstanding bluegrass music.

TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person

Your $10 admission includes:

Entry to the festival
Six hours of live bluegrass music
Three outstanding bluegrass bands
Access to food trucks
Specialty vendors and artisans
Beautiful riverfront festival grounds
Free parking

Children 12 and younger — FREE

ADD A SOUVENIR FESTIVAL GLASS — $5

Get ready for six hours of toe-tapping, hand-clapping bluegrass featuring three outstanding bands.

Headliner Valerie Smith
4PM – 6PM

Valerie Smith is a powerhouse performer whose distinctive voice and energetic style have earned her an international following throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Her career has included Grammy, IBMA and Dove Award nominations, and we’re excited to welcome Valerie to Belle Grove Plantation as the headliner of our inaugural Red, White & Bluegrass Festival.

First Set: 4PM – 4:50PM
Second Set: 5PM – 5:50PM

Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition
2PM – 4PM

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition of California, Maryland, brings a hard-driving traditional bluegrass sound featuring ballads, energized instrumentals and old-time gospel.

Jay’s passion for bluegrass extends well beyond the stage through his performances, recordings, festival promotion and his long-running radio program, Bluegrass on the Bay.

First Set: 2PM – 2:50PM
Second Set: 3PM – 3:50PM

Flat Branch Bluegrass Band
12PM – 2PM

First Set: 12PM – 12:50PM
Second Set: 1PM – 1:50PM

Advance Tickets (highly recommended) are available through our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com on our Festival page. Advance Tickets will check in through our Express Lane.

VENDOR SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT HALF PRICE!

09/18/2026

NEW DATE ADDED!

Voices in the Dark - Paranormal Lockdown
Friday, November 20th
9pm to 2am

Saturday, November 21st
7pm to 12am or 7pm to 3am - SOLD OUT

Tickets and Rooms now available through our website at Belle Grove Plantation.com on our Calendar page for Friday.

09/17/2026

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN...

The Pirates have taken over the mansion!

Arrr... the cursed crew of Port Royal has returned to Belle Grove Mansion, and this October, they be lookin’ for fresh souls brave enough to enter...

HAUNTED PIRATES OF PORT ROYAL
CURSE OF THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION

The mansion has fallen under a terrible curse. The halls are dark. The dead are restless. And somewhere in the shadows... the pirates are waiting.

Do ye have the courage to step aboard?

October 17th – November 1st

Monday–Thursday: 7PM–10PM
Friday–Sunday: 7PM–11PM

ADMISSION: $25 PER PERSON

Enter if ye dare... but beware, matey. Once ye cross through those doors, there be no tellin’ what might follow ye home.

Belle Grove Plantation
9221 Belle Grove Drive
King George, Virginia 22485

Tickets & Information:
bellegroveplantation.com on the calendar page.

Gather yer crew. Mark the dates. And prepare to face the CURSE!

The Pirates of Port Royal are waiting...

09/16/2026

Belle Grove Plantation will be closed today, Wednesday, September 16th for tours. We will reopen normal business hours tomorrow.

09/16/2026

**CALLING ALL SPECIALTY VENDORS!**

Join us for the **1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival** at Belle Grove Plantation on **Saturday, October 3rd!**

For a limited time, we’re offering **HALF-OFF Specialty Vendor Spaces!**

**SPECIAL PRICING:**
10x10 Specialty Vendor Space — **$25** (regularly $50)
10x20 Specialty Vendor Space — **$50** (regularly $100)

This special offer is available **now through Wednesday, September 30th**.

**FOOD TRUCK SPACES ARE SOLD OUT.**
We are currently accepting **Specialty Vendors only**.

Come spend the day with us along the Rappahannock River with live bluegrass music, festival guests, food, beverages, and a great fall crowd at historic Belle Grove Plantation.

Visit the Festival page on our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com for vendor information and registration.

**Spaces are limited — reserve yours today!**

Please share with your favorite local artisans, crafters, makers, and specialty vendors!

09/14/2026

1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival
Hosted by the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation
Saturday, October 3rd 12PM – 6PM

NEW FESTIVAL PRICING — JUST $10 ADMISSION!

Join us for a beautiful fall afternoon on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation overlooking the Rappahannock River!
The 1st Annual Red, White & Bluegrass Festival brings together six hours of live bluegrass music, great food, local vendors, Virginia spirits, w**e and craft b**r, and one of the most beautiful settings in Virginia.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, find your favorite spot on the lawn, and spend the afternoon enjoying some outstanding bluegrass music.

TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person

Your $10 admission includes:
Entry to the festival
Six hours of live bluegrass music
Three outstanding bluegrass bands
Access to food trucks
Specialty vendors and artisans
Beautiful riverfront festival grounds
Free parking

Children 12 and younger — FREE

ADD A SOUVENIR FESTIVAL GLASS — $5
Guests age 21 and older who wish to participate in Virginia distillery tastings may purchase a Souvenir Festival Glass for just $5.
Your souvenir glass is used for tastings offered by our participating Virginia distilleries throughout the festival.

W**e and craft b**r will also be available for purchase for guests age 21 and older.

LIVE BLUEGRASS ALL AFTERNOON!
Get ready for six hours of toe-tapping, hand-clapping bluegrass featuring three outstanding bands.

Headliner Valerie Smith
4PM – 6PM
Valerie Smith is a powerhouse performer whose distinctive voice and energetic style have earned her an international following throughout the United States, Europe, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Her career has included Grammy, IBMA and Dove Award nominations, and we're excited to welcome Valerie to Belle Grove Plantation as the headliner of our inaugural Red, White & Bluegrass Festival.
First Set: 4PM – 4:50PM Second Set: 5PM – 5:50PM

Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition
2PM – 4PM
Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition of California, Maryland, brings a hard-driving traditional bluegrass sound featuring ballads, energized instrumentals and old-time gospel.

Jay's passion for bluegrass extends well beyond the stage through his performances, recordings, festival promotion and his long-running radio program, Bluegrass on the Bay.
First Set: 2PM – 2:50PM Second Set: 3PM – 3:50PM

Flat Branch Bluegrass Band
12PM – 2PM
First Set: 12PM – 12:50PM Second Set: 1PM – 1:50PM

FOOD, DRINKS & SHOPPING

Come hungry!

Enjoy food from our participating food trucks while exploring specialty vendors and artisan goods throughout the festival grounds.

For guests who would like an adult beverage, Virginia w**e and craft b**r will be available for purchase, along with offerings from our participating Virginia distilleries.

Alcohol purchase and consumption is limited to guests age 21 and older with valid identification.

BRING A CHAIR & STAY AWHILE

Red, White & Bluegrass is designed to be an easygoing fall afternoon at Belle Grove.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in on the lawn. Listen to your favorite band, grab something from a food truck, browse the vendors, enjoy a drink if you'd like, and take in the beautiful views of the Rappahannock River.

Come for one band or stay for all six hours!

TICKETS — JUST $10!
Festival Admission — $10 per person
Children 12 and younger — FREE
Souvenir Festival Glass — $5

Your admission includes entry to the festival, all live musical entertainment, access to our food trucks and vendors, and free parking.

Alcoholic beverages will be available for individual purchase for guests age 21 and older. Tasting requires a souvenir glass purchase.

FESTIVAL POLICIES
Free Parking
Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
No outside food or beverages.
No coolers.
No pets.
Alcohol may only be purchased or consumed by guests age 21 and older with valid identification.
Tickets are non-refundable.

MUSIC. FOOD. FALL. BELLE GROVE.
Saturday, October 3rd | 12PM – 6PM
Six hours of live bluegrass on the grounds of historic Belle Grove Plantation.

All for just $10 admission.

Proceeds from the Red, White & Bluegrass Festival benefit the James Madison Belle Grove Foundation and its mission to preserve and protect Belle Grove Plantation and its history for future generations.

09/09/2026

Looking for someone to do some manual labor at Belle Grove Plantation in King George tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th. Hours would be 9am to 2pm rach day. Pays $13 per hour. We need help preparing for the Spirits Festival on Saturday. Worked will also receive 4 tasting or general admission tickets to the Spirits Festival. That's a $100 value!

09/09/2026

Today is the last day to get your FREE TICKETS to the SPIRITS FESTIVAL this weekend!

SPECIAL Offer EXTENDED - Buy two Tasting Tickets and get Two Free Tasting Tickets. Offer ends on Wednesday, September 9th!

Advance Tickets are available through our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com on our Festival page. To receive your FREE TICKETS, purchase two tickets through our website. Once we receive your purchase, we will credit you with the additional two tickets and send you a confirmation. Then when you arrive at the festival, you will go through the EXPRESS CHECK IN instead of the general public line. Show your id and get your festival bands!

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT BELLE GROVE THIS WEEKEND!

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