Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Wine by the Lake at Lake Anna State Park

By Annette BarefordPosted September 13, 2015

What could be more relaxing that spending the day by the lake sipping wine, listening to music and enjoying great food?

Answer: When the proceeds go to benefit a local cause.

Enjoy sampling wine from ten of Virginia's best wineries at the inaugural Lake Anna Annual Wine by the Lake, including: Lake Anna Winery, Burnley Vineyards, Horton Vineyard, Narmada Winery, Saude Creek Vineyards, James River Cellars Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Rockbridge Vineyard, Elk Island Winery and Lazy Days Winery.

Wine by the Lake is held at Lake Anna State Park Saturday September 19, 2015 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Presale price is $25 which includes the parking fee, or gate prices are $25 plus $5 parking fee for those 21 and older with proper id.

Live music will be presented by “Reunion” at noon and “NuCorp” at 3:00 p.m.

Lake Anna State Park will have special activities for the family to do all day long, like corn hole, interactive educational programs and even a moon bounce.

General admission tickets receive entrance to the gate, unlimited wine samples, commemorative sample glass and participation in all activities including listening to the bands. Food and craft vendors are not included.

Presale price is $25 which includes the parking fee click here to purchase tickets
Gate prices are $25 but there will be a $5 parking fee payable at the front gate of the State Park.

***To sample wine you must be 21 years of age, please bring a photo ID.***

Cost to participate for non wine tasters, ages 17 to 20 is $10, designated drivers are $10, under 17 free. No outside alcohol or coolers please. Pet are welcome as long as they are on a leash and controlled at all times.

Beautiful fall colors at Lake Anna State Park

Wine by the Lake is presented on by Travel Lake Anna, a nonprofit company whose mission is to promote Lake Anna, it's community and businesses, Lake Anna State Park.

Proceeds of the event go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and the Friends of Lake Anna State Park CFF is near and dear to the heart of two of the founders whose twin boys have Cystic Fibrosis. Travel Lake Anna presents several events throughout the year including Wine by the Lake and the Lake Anna Brewfest.

Come sample some of Virginia's best wine for a great cause. For more information, please visit the Wine by the Lake website here, or email for information here or call 540-782-6348. The park is located at 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551. Click here for a Google map.