Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival
Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival in New Bedford, MA — 2nd annual tasting of global wines on the cobblestones of the whaling district. Sep 27, 2026, 1–5 PM. $65–$95.
Quick facts
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The story
About this festival.
Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival is an outdoor tasting of global wines on Johnny Cake Hill, the cobblestone street at the heart of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 5 PM, and the 2026 event is the second annual. General admission is $65 and VIP is $95, with local shops open along the hill during the festival.
The organizers had not published the wine list, the VIP inclusions or the number of pouring tables on the listing at time of writing. New Bedford is on the South Coast an hour south of Boston, and the historic district around the Whaling Museum is a few blocks from the working waterfront.
Getting there
Location & logistics.
What to expect
The experience.
A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Johnny Cake Hill in New Bedford. Check the venue page for layout details.
A mix of regulars and newcomers. Knowledgeable pourers happy to walk you through what you're tasting.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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