Daily Archives: August 20, 2024


Thursday, September 19 – Sunday, September 22 – Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Explore the infinite variety of wines and cocktails and satisfy your palate at the annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival! The four-day weekend, September 19 – 22, will include a lavish Connoisseur’s Dinner, Vintner’s Dinner, an elegant Sunday Festival Jazz Brunch, and a series of 18 seminars featuring wines and other libations from around the world.

After each seminar, guests will be invited to spend some time in the VIP Tasting Tent for additional wine and food samples. This year the event will take place both at Rosecliff and at The Elms.

Your festival attendance directly supports The Preservation Society of Newport County’s work to showcase the historical and architectural treasures of Newport County and preserve this rich heritage for future generations.

  • Seminar ticket holders will have one-hour access to the VIP Tasting Tent on the front lawn at Rosecliff, courtesy of Presenting Sponsor, JP Morgan, and expanded culinary samples will be offered.
  • Seminar guests will be issued a wristband for entry to the VIP Tasting Tent.
  • Tickets to all Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival events are sold separately.
  • Free parking at Rosecliff.
  • All attendees must be 21 or older. No children or infants are permitted.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.

For complete information visit https://www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-mansions-wine-food-festival-2024/


Wednesday, August 28, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Summer Cocktail Workshop

Would you like to learn how to use seasonal ingredients to make delicious cocktails and mocktails? Join Adrienne (our farmer) and Amy (Farm to Go) on August 28 at 7 pm at Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester to learn about some great options for using fresh, seasonal herbs, fruits, and flowers in your liquid libations. This class will be focused on the great options available during New England summer!

Please note, this class will be more about tasting and less about drinking.

Cost
Tiered pricing available:
Tier A $30 (pay-it-forward/Cummings Foundation match!)
Tier B $25 (cost to run the class)
Tier C $20 (reduced price)

Must be 21+ to register and attend this class. Please be prepared to present your ID. Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/adult-education-programs/