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A wine supper, bacon soirée, strawberry jam and more: What’s happening in the Hampton Roads region

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Grape harvest at The Williamsburg Winery. Attend Supper in the Vineyard there on May 25.

Grape harvest at The Williamsburg Winery. Attend Supper in the Vineyard there on May 25. (Courtesy of The Williamsburg Winery)

Our picks for what’s happening in the Hampton Roads region:

Did someone say bacon?

The Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center is hosting its annual charity event, Bacon Bash. Restaurants will present bacon-themed dishes for a chance to win the People’s Choice Award. There’s also a beverage battle between bartenders.

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6 to 9 p.m. May 25. Virginia Living Museum 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Tickets $60. Visit baconbash.org.

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Dine among the grapes

Plan to attend the Supper in the Vineyard. The menu includes dishes such as shrimp-and-cheddar-grits croquette with smoked tomato gravy, pan-roasted snapper, citrus brined pork tenderloin, braised collard greens and Southern chocolate chess pie. Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing.

6 to 9 p.m. May 25. Williamsburg Winery, 5800 Wessex Hundred, Williamsburg. 757-229-0999. Tickets start at $140. Visit bit.ly/3MfLhiK.

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All things strawberry

Enjoy a Strawberry Jam Weekend with family and friends. It features items such as homemade strawberry margarita jam, shortcakes and mimosas. Live music all three days and a free Hornitos Tequila tasting 4 to 6 p.m. on May 27.

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4 p.m. May 26 through May 28. Blue Pete’s Restaurant, 1400 N. Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach. 757-426-2278. Visit bluepetes.com/events-1.

Blue Pete's Restaurant is having a Strawberry Jam Weekend on May 26 through May 28 in Virginia Beach.

Blue Pete's Restaurant is having a Strawberry Jam Weekend on May 26 through May 28 in Virginia Beach. (anilakkus / iStock via Getty Images)

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Other events to explore

Tacos and Trivia Night: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Historic Greenbrier Farms, 225 Sign Pine Road, Chesapeake. 757-421-2141. Hosted by The Hive Farm Bar and Grill.

Food Truck Thursday: Noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through June 8. Williamsburg Premium Outlets, 5715 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757-565-0702. Visit bit.ly/3VLNS7p.

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Sparkling and Rosé: 6 to 8 p.m. May 26. Tam’res Wine Shop, 5650 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. 910-964-9205. RSVP required. Admission $30. Visit bit.ly/3MerMXL.

Memorial Day Cookout: Noon. May 29. VFW Post 4809, 5728 Bartee St., Norfolk. 757-461-1343. Visit bit.ly/3Babyc7.

Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8905, rekaya.gibson@virginiamedia.com; on Twitter @gibsonrekaya

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