Loudoun County, Virginia
868 Estate Vineyards
Hillsboro
Children welcome; dogs welcome outdoors; outside food, with limits; live music most weekends.
Before you go
- Can we bring the children?
Children welcome
Parents must know where their children are at all times and ensure proper behavior; no one may climb the historic stone walls.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Can the dog come?
Dogs welcome outdoors
Pets are allowed in outside areas only, not in any buildings; certified service animals are excepted.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Can we bring a picnic?
Outside food, with limits
Outside food is allowed only in the picnic area, not in the pavilion or tasting rooms; no grills or cooking, and no outside alcohol.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Is there food?
A full kitchen menu
The winery has a kitchen, which the site says will be open for food during concerts.
From their “music at 868” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Do we need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome
Reservations are not taken for groups of fewer than six.
From their “faqs” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Coming as a group?
Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more, and a no-show fee applies if plans change less than 48 hours before the reserved time.
From their “groups” page, checked October 31, 2026
- Arriving by limo or bus?
Their website doesn’t say.
- Is there live music?
Live music most weekends
Live music is scheduled on weekends from May through October, plus festivals and summer concerts.
From their “music at 868” page, checked October 31, 2026
- When are they open?
Opening hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11 AM – 5 PM Thursday 11 AM – 5 PM Friday 11 AM – 6 PM Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM From their home page, checked October 31, 2026