SIGN UP FOR SPOTS (GROUPS) for 2025/26 Season:

To sign up for a spot with your group, scroll down this page to light blue box and find the "Sign-Up Logo" for a specific fest. Click on the SignUp logo and then find your group and pick a spot.  

Save the dates below for volunteer sign-up dates and festivals for the 2025/26 season.
SAVE THE DATE:
Fest Date: April 11, 2026
Wine & Brew Fest
Vol Sign Up Dates:
​Feb 11th - Mar 15th, 2026 
SAVE the DATE:
May 7, 2026 (evening)
End of Year Reception at the Smithfield Center 
Two reps from each Vol Group, Benefit Orgs, SuperStars and Individuals who work at least (2) events a year get invited. 
SuperStar, Individual & Board Member Volunteers coordinate directly with our Volunteer Manager to get signed up for a festival. 

*Group Volunteers Sign-Up Online below* 

Volunteer Groups - (Organizations or Corporate):  When sign-ups for a specific festival go "live". scroll down a bit and click on the "SignUp Logo Image" for a specific fest.  Then find your organization and click on it to see spots assigned to your group. Pick a job/spot and fill out the info it ask for. 

​You DO NOT have to wait for your group leader to send you info, just go ahead and sign up and start getting your groups spots filled. 
Sign up for your spots by the deadline or your group will lose unfilled spots to another group that wants more. 

If you have trouble signing up,  scroll down to the next blue section for step-by-step sign up instructions or contact us at: [email protected] 
  • You need to have an email address to sign up for a spot.
  • You will receive various emails from Sign-Up regarding your sign-up and reminders. 
  • All Volunteers need to be 21 & Up to work on Saturday of a festival. (Other than registered youth groups doing pre & post event clean-up/set-up.)
  • Anytime you are volunteering pre-fest, post-fest or durning the fest, do not bring infants, children or pets with you.
  • Prior to, or during your volunteer shift the  consumption of alcohol or other substances is prohibited. If you plan on attending the fest after your shift you must purchase a ticket before it sells out.
  • We encourage you to wear your own organizations shirts or hats when working so fest attendees know what group you are with.  We do not give volunteers free shirts, as we make donations to your organization, but if you want to purchase an event volunteer shirt you can buy one on-line by the deadline for each fest.   
SIGN UP FOR A FEST BY CLICKING ON THE FEST SIGN UP LOGO BELOW
You can preview some basic job descriptions for each festival. 
FYI - the Sign-Up link won't work until the start date listed below each logo. 
We encourage you to wear your own organizations shirts, hats, buttons etc. (if you have them) when working a festival, but some of you like to purchase our Event Volunteer Shirts. Deadline to buy is the same deadline as event sign-ups. 
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Volunteer sign ups open Feb 11th - Mar 15th. Event date is APRIL 11, 2026. When sign-up go LIVE you will click on the image above.
ON SITE WINE & BREW FEST VOL TRAININGS:
 New to volunteering, Have questions about your job or want to check out the site?  
​Come to one of our on-site BOB Fest Volunteer Trainings: 
  • Thur April 9th at 6:00 PM 
  • Fri, April 10th at 11 AM
  • Fri, April 10th at 6 PM. 
No need to sign up, just show up at Volunteer Check-In. 
Address: 302 Jericho Road - White 2-story across from Manor House at Windsor Castle Park. 
Save the Dates for Next Season - 2025/26
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Next Year's Bacon Fest date is October 3, 2026. Sign Up dates will be announced in the Summer of 2026.
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Next Year's BOB Fest date is January 16, 2027. Sign Up dates will be announced in the Summer of 2026.
FEST DATES FOR NEXT SEASON - THE 2026/27 SEASON ARE: 
SAVE the DATE:
Bacon & Bourbon Fest 2026
NEXT SEASON'S FEST DATE:
OCT 3, 2026
​Vol Sign Up Dates:
TBD 
SAVE THE DATE:
BOB Fest 2027 
NEXT SEASON'S FEST DATE:
Jan 16, 2027
Vol Sign Up Dates: 
TBD 
SAVE THE DATE:
Wine & Brew Fest 2027
​Fest Date: April 10, 2017
Vol Sign Up Dates:
TBD
Have questions?  Email us at:
 [email protected]

HAVING TROUBLE WITH SIGNING UP? 

Read below for step-by-step instructions on how to use the SignUp program.  If you still have trouble, contact your Group Leader or our Volunteer Manager, Cristin at [email protected] or call her at 757-849-8948.
HOW TO SIGN UP ON-LINE:  (You will need to have a email address. If you do not use email, then contact your group leader or our Vol. Mgr.) 
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When it is time, the SIGN UP LOGO LINK above will go "live" and when you click on it, you will see all the groups listed in alphabetical order for a specific festival.  
  • Find your organization, click on it and review the spots available.  
  • Pick a spot to sign up amd enter the info it asks for. 
It will automatically send you a confirmation email and reminders from [email protected].  Check your spam mail if you don't see it. 

How to Contact your Group Leader or SVAEvents: 
In your organizations intro part inside your group's  "SignUp", your group leader's contact info is listed. If you can't reach them, and need help, you can contact us at [email protected]. Tell us your name, the group you are with and a phone number. Our Vol Mgr will get in touch with you.