From oyster shucking on the waterfront to whiskey tastings to pumpkin-filled afternoons, our area offers plenty of ways to savor autumn. Here’s your October cheat sheet for food and drink festivals and events around DC.

Fall Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

When: Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12; 6 to 9 PM

Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon (3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon)

Cost: Friday, $61 (public), $48.80 (members); Saturday $66 ( sold out ); Sunday $50 (public), $40 (members)

Sip Virginia-made wines on the east lawn of George Washington’s estate as the sun dips over the Potomac. Guests can sample unlimited pours, listen to live blues by Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders, stroll through the mansion after hours, and grab a photo-op with “George Wash

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