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To Do in RI: 50th Anniversary Sakonnet Vineyard Harvest Festival Weekend for the whole family

October 8, 2025/RINewsToday

Sakonnet Vineyard Celebrates the Harvest Season with Fall Festivities – Vineyard to host 50th Anniversary Harvest Festival, Annual Tiverton Farmer’s Harvest Market and More

Sakonnet Vineyard, is located at 162 West Main Road in Little Compton

The two-day 50th Anniversary Harvest Festival will be celebrated Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. Family-friendly and open to the public, the event will feature live music, wine tastings, food, seasonal activities, and a special Sunday harvest market showcasing local makers and educators. Families can enjoy a festive hay maze designed especially for children.

• Saturday, October 11
● Live music from the Dave Alves Band (1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
● Vineyard Walking Tour– Guests can explore the grounds on a self-guided adventure with stops highlighting Sakonnet’s history and sustainable practices.
● Family Field Day – old-fashioned outdoor fun for all ages, including a hay maze for children, lawn pumpkin bowling, lawn games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, & more
● Wine Tastings & Local Food Vendors
• Sunday, October 12
● The annual Tiverton Farmers Harvest Market (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
○ More than 75 incredible vendors showcasing fresh foods, artisanal foods, fine art, makers, and unique handmade goods.  
○ Tent Talks featuring local experts who will share insights on sustainable farming, bees keeping, history of the vineyard and more:
■ 12:00 p.m.: Bee Keeping with Lynn Davignon of the Rhode Island Beekeepers Association.
■ 1:00 p.m.: Regenerative Farming with Jack Tregenza of Sakonnet Vineyard.
■ 2:00 p.m.: Winemaking with James Davids of Sakonnet Vineyard.
■ 3:00 p.m. A Toast to 50 Years of Sakonnet Vineyard
● Vineyard Walking Tour– Guests can explore the grounds on a self-guided adventure with stops highlighting Sakonnet’s history and sustainable practices.
● Hay Maze, Wine Tastings & Local Food Vendors
About Sakonnet Vineyard

Founded in 1975 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Sakonnet Vineyard is New England’s oldest vineyard and a pioneer of the Southeastern New England AVA. Set on 169 scenic acres in Little Compton, Rhode Island, with more than 20 acres under vine, Sakonnet produces award-winning wines shaped by the region’s coastal climate.

The growing conditions of Southeastern New England yield wines with bright acidity, elegant structure, and vibrant fruit character—hallmarks of Sakonnet’s style. Through sustainable farming, patient cellar practices, and a deep respect for the land, the Sakonnet team crafts wines that reflect both place and purpose. Guided by core values of agriculture, preservation, and community, the vineyard remains a leader in the evolving identity of East Coast wine.

Voted “Best Vineyard” in Boston Magazine’s New England Travel Awards and the Editors’ Choice for Best Vineyard in Rhode Island in Yankee Magazine, Sakonnet is a favorite day-trip destination. Guests can sip wines in the tasting room, enjoy light fare from the café, and stroll the vineyard’s expansive grounds. A full calendar of seasonal events, including live music, a weekly farmers’ market, fitness classes, and more, makes Sakonnet a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Select Sakonnet wines are also available at restaurants and retailers throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and South Carolina. For details and seasonal hours, visit www.sakonnetwine.com.

 

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