Spring Festival promises food and drink, Star Wars and grape-stomping

Posted 5/1/24

Newport Vineyards and its guests will raise their glasses to spring with the 21st annual Spring Festival. Guests can enjoy tastings from wine and beer bars, live music, bites from their kitchens, …

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Spring Festival promises food and drink, Star Wars and grape-stomping

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Newport Vineyards and its guests will raise their glasses to spring with the 21st annual Spring Festival. Guests can enjoy tastings from wine and beer bars, live music, bites from their kitchens, grape stomping, pie eating contests, and more

There's plenty to celebrate. Star Wars fans are welcome to dress as their favorite character. Celebrating Derby day? House recipe Mint Julep and some Kentucky-inspired bites will be available, and Derby hats are encouraged as well.

Tickets remain for the Saturday, May 4, session, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be live music all day from Newport’s favorite indie cover band, The Naticks.

Ticket includes admission, souvenir vineyard logo glass and tasting – your choice of five tastes from the wine AND beer bars. Food items & additional beverages available for purchase.

Grape stomping will take place at 12:15 p.m., and stein hoisting will take place at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $33. To reserve or to learn more, go to: https://www.newportvineyards.com/event/21st-annual-spring-festival/

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