8th Annual Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards
Dates: Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19
Occasion: Marking 30 years at Newport Vineyards
Friday, October 17 | 4:00–6:00 PM — Harvest Tour & Tasting
Guided walk through the vineyard and harvest equipment, with opportunities to meet the owners and winemaker. Concludes with a tasting paired with cheese and chocolate from the kitchen. Tour guests may extend the evening with dinner in the restaurant and receive a half-price appetizer.
Price: $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required.
Sunday, October 19 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Harvest Brunch
Brunch upstairs featuring seasonal dishes, cocktails, mimosa flights, mocktails, wine, and beer.
Reservations strongly recommended.
Sunday, October 19 | 12:00–5:00 PM — 30th Anniversary Harvest Festival
Live music by Pete LaGrange and The Ghost Riders, food from the Charcuterie Cart and a live-fire station, and wine cupcakes. Each ticket includes five tastes of wine, beer, or cider and a commemorative glass.
General Admission: $35
Cru Members: $30
Non-Tasting Admission: $10 at the door
Festival activities:
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Axe throwing: 12:00–4:30 PM
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Grape stomping: 2:00 PM
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Stein hoisting competition: 4:00 PM
What to know: Seating is first-come, first-served; lawn chairs or blankets are welcome. Parking is limited; carpooling or rideshares are encouraged.
Book tour, brunch, and festival tickets to participate in the weekend’s events.
