Manchester Wine Festival
One day of wine, food and community in the heart of the Green Mountains.
Established 2023
Born from a love of Vermont's vibrant wine culture and community spirit
100% Volunteer-Run
Organized entirely by passionate volunteers who believe in celebrating our community
Community Supported
Powered by local businesses, wineries, and neighbors who make it all possible
“By the community, for the community”
An Unforgettable
Celebration
World-Class Tastings
Explore an extraordinary selection of wines from acclaimed producers around the globe, guided by expert sommeliers who bring each bottle's story to life.
Vermont Culinary Scene
Discover the best of Vermont's artisan food culture — from farm-fresh cheeses and charcuterie to wood-fired dishes crafted by the region's most celebrated chefs.
Education & Seminars
Deepen your appreciation through intimate, hands-on seminars covering wine regions, varietals, food pairing, and the craft of winemaking.
Live Music & Community
Celebrate with live performances from local and regional musicians, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Vermont's autumn foliage.
Whether you're a connoisseur or just beginning your journey
The Manchester Wine Festival is designed to welcome everyone — from seasoned collectors to curious first-timers. Our curated experiences ensure every guest leaves with new knowledge, new friendships, and an enduring love for the world of wine.
Come as a guest, a maker, a volunteer — or a cause
Attend
Tickets are not on sale yet. Join the list and you hear first, before public release.
- Early ticket access
- Seminar and pairing schedules
- Festival news through the year
Exhibit
Pour your wine, serve your kitchen's best, or sell your craft to a few thousand people in one day.
- Apply for a booth
- Track your application in the portal
- Return any time to update details
Volunteer
The festival is one hundred percent volunteer-run. It happens because people show up.
- Pick a shift and a role
- Pouring, gates, setup, teardown
- Every hour goes to the charities
Nominate
Put a cause on the ballot. Guests choose which of them the wine profits go to.
- Registered charities only
- Local to our corner of Vermont
- Attendees vote on the night
Every dollar of wine profit goes to a voted cause
Buy a glass
All profits from wine sales at the festival go to charity. Not a share, not the surplus after costs are creative — the profit.
Guests vote
Everyone who attends votes on which of the shortlisted causes receive the money. The room decides, not a committee.
Put yours forward
Nominate the cause you care about. Registered charities only, and local to our corner of Vermont.
Tell us who should be on the ballot. Two conditions: the organisation must be a registered charity, and it must be local — this festival raises money for the community it stands in.
Nature's
Market
Nature's Market is the proud organizer of the Manchester Wine Festival. We bring together Vermont's finest local artisans, organic producers, and farm-fresh goods to celebrate the bounty of the Green Mountain State.
All profits from the festival go directly to local charities chosen by you — our participants vote to decide which causes receive support.
Artisan Cheese Showcase
Sample Vermont's award-winning cheeses paired with local wines. Meet the cheesemakers and learn about their craft.
Farm Fresh Market
Browse organic produce, maple products, honey, and seasonal Vermont specialties from local family farms.
Craft & Makers Fair
Discover handcrafted goods from Vermont artisans — pottery, woodwork, textiles, and unique gifts.
More Nature's Market events and vendor announcements coming soon for November 7th, 2026.
Nestled in the
Green Mountains
Manchester Center, Vermont is one of New England's most beloved destinations — a charming village surrounded by the spectacular foliage of the Green Mountains. In November, the landscape transforms into a canvas of deep reds, burnt oranges, and golden yellows.
It is against this breathtaking backdrop that the Manchester Wine Festival comes alive each year, drawing visitors from across the region and beyond to share in the beauty of Vermont's most spectacular season.
Where Friends
Become Family
Make new friends over a shared glass of wine. Laugh with old ones under Vermont's autumn sky. The Manchester Wine Festival is where warmth isn't just in the welcome — it's in every conversation, every clink of glasses, every moment shared.
Come as you are. Leave with memories, stories, and friendships that last far beyond the festival.
Highlights from Past Celebrations
Capturing the joy, warmth, and community spirit — join us November 7th, 2026 for more unforgettable moments.
More memories to come — November 7th, 2026
Voices from the Festival
An absolutely magical experience. The wine selection was extraordinary, and the Vermont setting made every sip feel like a celebration of place.
The finest wine festival I have attended. The organizers curated an exceptional program — the educational seminars alone were worth the trip.
Beautiful venue, exceptional wines, and wonderful people. The atmosphere of warmth and community is what sets Manchester apart from every other festival.
Presented with the support of our sponsors
Sponsorship keeps the festival free to run on volunteers, so that every dollar of profit reaches the causes our guests vote for.
- Name alongside the festival name
- Logo on every printed piece
- Banner at the main gate
- Guest passes — count TBC
- Logo on the landing page
- Named on a seminar or tasting
- Guest passes — count TBC
- Logo on the landing page
- Named in the programme
organiser
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Know
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