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Our 2023 Event is Sold Out!

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A celebration of the farms and food of New England at the stunning Castle Hill Inn

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening celebrating local growers and food producers — featuring dozens of local farms paired with chefs from some of the top restaurants around. Meet these local food stars, watch live dish preparation, and enjoy their delicious creations along with local wine, beer, signature cocktails, live music, and the beautiful water-view setting of Castle Hill Inn's Chalet Patio and Lawn overlooking the Newport Bridge spanning Narragansett Bay.

  • Preview Tickets, 4-8pm — Doors open at 4pm. You'll experience our special preview hour, including passed champagne, raw bar, and extra time to connect with farmers and chefs. You'll also have early access to the main event.

  • Main Event Tickets, 5-8pm — Doors open at 5pm (no earlier please). You'll have loads of time to enjoy local food, wine, beer, signature cocktails, live music, and the beautiful setting.

Scroll down or use the quick links to the right for more event information and photos.

Advance tickets only, they are not sold at the event. This event is rain or shine.
No refunds. Children under age 12 are welcome to attend at no cost.

DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Preview Tickets: 4-8pm
Main Event Tickets: 5-8pm

LOCATION
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Drive
Newport, RI 02840

QUICK LINKS
· Restaurant/Farm Pairings
· Beverages
· Silent Auction & Raffles
· Thank You to Our Sponors

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Beverages

Here are the local brewers, vintners, roasters, farmers, and producers who will be donating their time and delicious products for us to drink at Local Food Fest this year:

Anchor & Hope Wine

Granny Squibb's Iced Tea

Greenvale Vineyards

Grey Sail Brewing of RI

ISCO: Industrious Spirits Co.

New Harvest Coffee Roasters

Newport Vineyards

Providence Brewing Company

Taproot Brewing Company

Wright's Dairy Farm

Thank You

Local Food Fest would not be possible without the generosity of Castle Hill Inn and Newport Restaurant Group. We are extremely grateful to the amazing chefs, growers, and producers who donate their time and products to make this event a success. Our Local Food Fest Committee and Volunteers are instrumental in hosting an event of this size: Thank you! To learn how your business can sponsor Local Food Fest, email nikki@farmfreshri.org.

2023 Sponsors