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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Newport ForageFest
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Community Celebration of Food\, Art & Foraging\nSaturday\, May 16 \nDaytime Events: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM NEW! Forage Fling: 6:00 – 9:00 PM \n\nJoin 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. \nPick up your map and collect stamps along the way for a special prize at the Chamber Welcome Center\, 246 Causeway Road. \n\nDaytime Events (9 AM – 2 PM)\nAll Day \nOpening Day of the Newport Farmers Market\, featuring flax and nettle processing demonstrations by the Old Stone House Museum. \nArt Vending Machine\, Crafts\, and Children’s Activities at the Tasting Center\, 150 Main St. \nPomerleau Park Children’s Activity Area. \nCheck out a real Army HumVee. \nFree gift for young foragers at Judd’s Plants\, 20 Elm St. \nMorning Highlights \n10:00 AM — Horse-drawn wagon rides begin (running until 2:30 PM\, between Gardner Park and Downtown). \n10:00 AM — Guided foraging walk at Prouty Beach / Bluffside Farm\, 386 Prouty Beach Road. \n11:00 – 11:30 AM — Special story time at Goodrich Memorial Library: Mason Goes Mushrooming. \nMidday \n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Live music at the Tasting Center\, 150 Main St. \n11:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Local artist demonstrations at the MAC Center for the Arts\, 158 Main St\, including tapestry weaving\, painting\, knitting\, basket making\, and needle felting. \n12:00 PM & 2:00 PM — Additional guided foraging walks (Prouty Beach / Bluffside Farm). \n\nNEW! Forage Fling (6 – 9 PM)\nContinue 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. \nSponsored by Spates Family LLC. \n\nPresented By Newport Downtown Development and the VT North Country Chamber of Commerce. \nWith 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. \n\nCome explore\, learn\, and celebrate the natural abundance of the Northeast Kingdom.
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