30th Annual WINEterfest

Name: 30th Annual WINEterfest
Start: 2026-02-14T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-15T05:00:00-05:00
Location: Newport Vineyards & Winery

Schedule

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Newport Vineyards & Winery | Middletown, RI

Shake off the winter chill and turn up the heat this Valentine’s Weekend!
Join us for our annual Winterfest—the ultimate celebration of wine, beer, and friendly competition. Whether you are looking for a fun date idea or a Galentine’s outing with the crew, we have the perfect antidote to the winter blues.
Dates: Saturday, Feb 14th & Sunday, Feb 15th
Tickets: $45 General Admission | $40 Cru Club Members
Ticket includes admission to a specific session, souvenir vineyard logo glass & tasting – your choice of 5 tastes from our wine AND beer bars!
Food items & additional beverages available for purchase.
Choose Your Session: Pick the time that fits your vibe!
Session 1: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Session 2: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The Main Events: Get ready to cheer (or compete)! Every session features our legendary competitions:
🍇 Grape Stomping: Channel your inner “Lucy” and stomp your heart out!
Competitions at 12:15 pm & 3:15 pm
🍺 Stein Hoisting: Test your strength and get some bragging rights.
Competitions at 1:15 pm & 4:15 pm
For your chance to compete, be sure to be at the stage at the time of competition. Participants will be selected at random!
🧊 The Ice Bar featuring a festive ice sculpture luge to serve pours of our dessert wines through – available for purchase (tasting tickets not accepted). Dress accordingly!
🎶 Live Music: Rock out from noon to 5pm to the sounds of Funkademic on Saturday and Real Weird on Sunday!
Looking for even more to love at WINEterfest?
Linked LLC – A permanent jewelry pop-up where you choose your chain, add a charm, and leave with a custom piece made just for you—no clasps, no fuss, forever yours.
Rhode to Custom – An interactive hot-press hat bar where you design a one-of-a-kind hat by choosing your base and patches, then watch it come to life in real time.
Kids 15 and under are free (no ticket required). For 16+ and non-tasting tickets, please email [email protected]
*Please note that parking is limited – please carpool with your group or utilize Uber, Lyft etc*
Event is held mostly indoors, except the ice bar outside. Please note that seating is limited and non-reservable.