Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM NEW! Forage Fling | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Join us in downtown Newport for the 3rd Annual ForageFest, a community celebration of food, art, and foraging. This FREE, family-friendly event brings together local organizations, farmers, artists, and educators for a full day of hands-on experiences and seasonal inspiration.
Pick up your map and collect stamps along the way for a special prize at the Chamber Welcome Center at 246 Causeway Road!
Daytime Events | 9 AM – 2 PM
All Day
- Opening Day of the Newport Farmers Market featuring flax and nettle processing demonstrations by the Old Stone House Museum
- Art Vending Machine, Crafts, and Children’s Activities at the Tasting Center, 150 Main St
- Pomerleau Park Children’s Activity Area — Check out a real Army HumVee
- Free Gift for young foragers at Judd’s Plants, 20 Elm St
Morning Highlights
10:00 AM — Horse-drawn wagon rides begin (running until 2:30 PM, between Goodreau Park and Downtown) 10:00 AM — Guided foraging walk at Prouty Beach/Bluffside Farm, 386 Prouty Beach Road 11:00 – 11:30 AM — Special storytime at Goodrich Memorial Library: Mason Goes Mushrooming
Midday
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Live Music at the Tasting Center, 150 Main St 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Local Artist Demonstrations at the MAC Center for the Arts, 158 Main St Including tapestry weaving, painting, knitting, basket making & needle felting 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM — Additional guided foraging walks (Prouty Beach / Bluffside Farm)
NEW! Forage Fling | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Continue the celebration in the evening at the Tasting Center with FREE live music by ETA, a lively dance atmosphere, and a special seasonal menu from Sol Café. Sponsored by Spates Family LLC
ForageFest is presented by Newport Downtown Development and the VT North Country Chamber of Commerce.
Thanks to our valued partners: Newport Farmers Market, MAC Center for the Arts, Old Stone House Museum, Memphremagog Science & Education Center, and Goodrich Memorial Library.
Come explore, learn, and celebrate the natural abundance of the Northeast Kingdom!