Belle Grove Plantation at Port Conway

10/05/2026

Are you ready to tour one of the MOST HAUNTED PLANTATION in Virginia?

Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
At Belle Grove Plantation
In King George, Virginia
October 17th to November 1st
7pm to 10pm - Monday to Thursday
7pm to 11am - Friday to Sunday

Trunk or Treat
At Belle Grove Plantation
In King George, Virginia
Saturday, October 24th
6pm to 8pm

The Ghostly Pirates have taken over the Governors Mansion at Belle Grove Plantation.

Are you brave enough to take a walk through?

Advance Tickets available through our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com on the Calendar page. Advance Tickets online will close on 14th. After the 14th, Tickets will be available at the gate.

Trunk or Treat will be Saturday October 24th. Lots of amazing trunks. A visit from our Fire and Sheriff's office. The haunted house will be open too!

Trunk or Treat is free. Haunted House is $25 per person.

10/04/2026

That's a wrap!

Yesterday, despite the cold and rain, we had our Red, White and Bluegrass Festival with Valerie Smith , Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition and Flat Branch.

We had a handful of amazing Specialty Vendors that showed up, rain or shine to help support of event.God bless each of you!

We even had some brave souls support us by coming with umbrellas in hand. By the time Valerie was ready to take the stage, we had just a handful of guests sitting under tents with umbrellas and wearing rain coats and rubber boots. These people had to be die hard Bluegrass fans! We decided to open up the mansion and bring the last performance in. What a glorious finish to a cold, wet day! There is a video of one of the songs on our page.

We wish to thank all that came out to support our first Bluegrass Festival. Can can't tell you how much we appreciate you braving the weather for us!

We wish to thank Valerie Smith, Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition and Flat Branch for amazing Bluegrass music. And thank you to DJ Turtle for the sound.

Thank you to our volunteers! We could put on such great events without you. Thank you Chris, Annemarie Landry ,Brad, Rhonda Daughtry and Kimberly Sage!

Special thank you to Denny and Donna for their help in preparing for the event.

Most of all a special thank you to our staff, Linda Feine, Valarie Coyle, Tasha LeBray,and Frank Griffin. Belle Grove Plantation would not be without their help. We love our staff!

Thank you to all our sponsors for believing in us and supporting us!

Next event?

Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Cursed of the Governors Mansion

October 17th to November 1st from 7pm to 10pm on Monday to Thursday and 7pm to 11pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Trunk or Treat
Saturday October 24th
6pm to 8pm

Still have spaces for trunks!

Details for both events on our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com. Purchase tickets on our calendar page.

10/03/2026

Yes, we are moving forward with the Red, White and Bluegrass Festival.

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

The weather looks a little wet right now, but we expecting it to clear by 1pm. But grab a long sleeve shirt and jacket. It's going to be around 60 degrees today.

Bring your lawn chair, pop up tent, and come join our Bluegrass Bands!

10/02/2026

Red, White and Bluegrass Festival at Belle Grove Plantation
in King George, Virginia.

October 3rd from 12pm to 6pm

RAIN OR SHINE
The weather is closing for rain from 12am to 3am with a possible passing shower at 7am and 1pm. I am laying bets we don't get the 7am and 1pm. Just like the Spirits Festival, they called for rain and we didn't see a drop. Grab your lawn chairs and come on out.

Advance Tickets Online will be closing in one hour (6pm). After they close, you can buy your tickets at the gate.

Tickets
General Admission - $10
General Admission with a Souvenir Glass - $15 (You must be 21 or older to purchase a glass. 100% ID Check

09/30/2026

Read All About It!

Red, White and Bluegrass Festival and our talented artists were profiled in the Fredericksburg Free Press!

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

Advance Tickets (highly recommended) are available through our website at BelleGrovePlantation.com on our Festival page. Advance tickets will be online until Friday, October 2nd at noon. After that, you will only be able to purchase tickets at the gate.

Ticket Prices
$10 - Non-drinking General Admission
$15 - Tasting General Admission with a Souvenir Glass

The Mansion will be OPEN HOUSE - Free. We do ask that you please consider bring cash to make a donation while inside. Please no food or beverages inside the mansion.

Please, no outside food or beverages. No pets. Please bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the music on the lawn.

This is a rain or shine event (it isn't going to rain) We are looking at 71 degrees and partly cloudy.

https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2026/09/30/valerie-smith-comes-full-circle-as-belle-grove-festival-headliner/

Three decades after playing one of her first festivals in Virginia, the award-winning singer tops the bill at the King George estate's new bluegrass festival.

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.