Kick off your 4th of July weekend with live music by Bill Bowman and Greg Ryman at Mt. Defiance! Sip delicious cocktails at our patio bar and ciders and enjoy eats from our kitchen like cheese boards, paninis and more.
Happy 4th of July! We are open with SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS 12pm-5pm. Come by and pick up your favorite ciders, bottles and cocktails to celebrate the 250th! Special discount on our Wild Agave & Cider Bottles to go!
Scott Kurt will be playing live from 1pm-4pm and we can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of all you can eat crabs paired with fresh salad sides and good vibes all around! Enjoy a fantastic selection of cider, wine & beer available for purchase to perfectly complement your feast.
Come hungry and ready to celebrate the flavors of summer in a lively and welcoming atmosphere!Mt Defiance Crab Feast
Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate at Pride Anthem Bingo! Join us for an evening of music-filled fun as we play bingo with some of the biggest Pride anthems and iconic LGBTQ+ favorites. From pop divas to dance floor classics, every song could help you score a win!
Bring your friends, enjoy handcrafted cider, wine, and cocktails, and test your knowledge of the songs that have defined generations of Pride celebrations. Whether you're a bingo pro or just here for the music, this is a night of community, laughter, and unforgettable hits.
Prizes, great drinks, and all the Pride vibes included. Come ready to play, sing along, and celebrate with us! 🌈✨
Celebrate Dad with live music by Rob Hoey, ciders like Hoppiness, special cocktails and bourbon.
Enjoy an afternoon of blue crabs, crab pretzels and more at Mt. Defiance Saturday June 20th! We’ll have Logan’s Seafood on site serving up their famous crabs and more. See their website here for menu and more.
Join us at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, VA for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper, and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!
There's no better way to kick off Pride season than under the open sky with a glass in hand and community all around. Proudly Poured brings together a hand-selected lineup of inclusive, ally wineries pouring their best alongside a live drag show that will stop you mid-sip. Wander, taste, and celebrate with food vendors, live entertainment, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. This is Pride season's first big toast — and you don't want to miss it. Click here to purchase tickets today!
Pride season doesn't ease in — it arrives in full glam. Join us for the ultimate kick off brunch featuring jaw-dropping drag performances, flowing bubbles, and brunch bites worth dressing up for. This is the event that sets the tone for the whole month — bold, joyful, and unapologetically fabulous. Grab your friends, tip your queens, and raise a glass to the season ahead. Click here to purchase tickets today!
Bill Bowman and Greg Ryman join us for live music outside on the patio Saturday May 30th from 1pm-4pm.
Join us for the summer season opening day of our patio cocktail bar! All new seasonal cocktails & delicious summer food menu available.
Ryan Sill is back at the Barn with live tunes from 1pm-4pm on Saturday May 24th.
Mt. Defiance closes early Saturday May 23rd at 3pm for a private event.
We’re hosting our monthly Bingo Night Wednesday May 20th from 6pm-8pm! Enjoy ciders, wines, cocktails and tasty eats from our seasonal food menu while you play!
Come out on May 17th to Mt. Defiance to learn the 101 on this aperitif and taste our award-winning Vermouth alongside 5 other Virginia Vermouths.
Join us for Vermouth 101, an in-depth tasting experience featuring our award-winning vermouth alongside a curated selection of five additional Virginia producers. Explore the craftsmanship, botanicals, and techniques that define this historic aperitif while discovering the unique expressions emerging from Virginia. We are excited to welcome Bridgette Smith, General Manager and WSET 2, from Williams Gap Vineyard as she assists in leading our first Vermouth 101 class!
NEW to Mt. Defiance this summer - our outdoor cider bar! We’re pouring your favorite ciders outside on the patio. Join us for opening day Saturday May 16th.
Mt. Defiance closes early at 3pm Saturday May 9th for a private event.
Celebrate Mom at Mt. Defiance May 10th with live music by Bill Bowman & Christopher Rall. We'll be launching our Bloom Cider in cans, too. 🌷 Bloom is our rosé-inspired cider - blush in color, crisp apple meets bright berry, it's spring in a can.
We’ll have drink specials, food menus, Mom-approved cocktails and more.
Take home our signature Bloody Maria kits this month! They include bloody mix & Old Crabby Pickles for $25 - add on the spirit of your choice to complete the kit (cost of bottle not included).
Celebrate the Gold Cup & Kentucky Derby at Mt. Defiance with our Peach Mint Juleps and Peach Julep Cider! We open early at 11am for your Derby Day celebrations - take bottles to go!
Join us Friday May 1st for Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck at Mt. Defiance. They’ll be serving up their signature lobster rolls, lobster tails & tots and more.
Rob Hoey returns to Mt. Defiance with his energetic tunes. Enjoy ciders, wines, cocktails and our spring menus.
Kid + dog friendly.
Sip, shop and celebrate the best makers in Loudoun County at the Mt. Defiance Spring Market!
We’ll have live music from 1pm-4pm, spring menus, and more spring fun.
This event is family + dog friendly.
Join us at Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery in Middleburg, VA for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty afternoon out!
Mt. Defiance is closed Easter so that our staff can enjoy the holiday with friends and family.
Join us for fun night of Disney bingo! listen to your favorite Disney tunes, play bingo, enjoy ciders, wines and cocktails - and order food and snacks from our kitchen!
Fun starts at 6pm - get there early for a table for your group. Family & dog friendly.
Join us for the Adult Egg Hunt and enjoy laid back egg searching, great drinks and good vibes.
Sip and search for eggs filled with drink tickets and prizes.
21+ event
Outdoor Bar
Live Music
Egg Hunt for drink tickets, prizes & golden eggs!
Tickets are required.
Try our new spring cocktails starting Wednesday March 18th! Celebrate the arrival of spring and new fresh flavors.
Enjoy live tunes by Meisha, great ciders, classic cocktails and good eats Saturday March 14th from 1pm-4pm.
Join us to celebrate Loudoun Wine’s annual Loudoun County Barrel Tasting wine event! Mt. Defiance is a stop on this incredible barrel tasting tour of Loudoun County winemakers. We’ll be tasting from one of our Pommeau barrels.
Tickets to this event are required and are available for purchase at through Loudoun Wine.
Toast to good luck with us at Mt. Defiance for St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy cider and cocktail specials.
We’re celebrating our signature spirit and National Absinthe Day at Mt. Defiance Distillery Thursday March 5th through Sunday March 8th. Our signature, French-style absinthe is distilled from a historic recipe with home-grown botanicals. Sip it the traditional way or explore a lineup of craft absinthe cocktails made just for the occasion.
