upcoming events
Book Club
The votes are in, and we're excited to announce our next Book Club selection!
Join us on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 PM as we discuss The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett.
We can't wait to spend another wonderful evening enjoying great books, engaging conversation, and a glass of wine together.
See you there!
Sunday Morning yoga
Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gilmanton Winery
Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM for a refreshing yoga session surrounded by beautiful vineyard views.
August 30th - $29 per person – includes yoga and a complimentary beverage. Brunch is available after session.
Tickets and registration:
https://app.arketa.co/iframe/powerfulyouyoga/schedule...
Breathe in, stretch out, and enjoy a relaxing morning in the vineyard. All levels welcome.
The Handmade and homegrown market
Gilmanton Winery's Handmade & Homegrown Market
Saturday, September 19th - 10am to 3pm
Shop Local • Support Small Businesses • Enjoy Wine Food & Handmade Goods
Acari Farm Kitchen will be offering a limited brunch menu available for purchase from 10am to 12pm followed by our regular Saturday menu from 12 PM–9 PM.
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Harvest Festival
Gilmanton Winery is proud to host a fundraiser in support of Gilmanton's Own, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening rural life in Belknap and Merrimack Counties. Through its cooperative market, educational programs, and community events, Gilmanton's Own connects local farmers, artisans, and residents while celebrating local goods, shared knowledge, and the region's agricultural heritage.
This markets invites vendors including farmers, artisans, and artists, and other small businesses that showcase locally grown, handmade, or homegrown products.
Basket raffle from vendors, face painting, pumpkin carving, will be available!
Thank you for being a part of this event and helping us make a difference!
Resin Jewelry
Join us on Sunday, August 2nd at 1:00 PM under the pavilion at Gilmanton Winery for a creative Resin Jewelry Workshop with Deb Banton.
Design and create a beautiful matching resin necklace and earring set to take home. This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, with all materials provided.
Resin Jewelry Workshop
August 2nd | 1:00 PM
Gilmanton Winery Pavilion
$45 per person
Tickets are required to reserve your seat and can be purchased here:
https://square.link/u/oqvhir1m
Make an afternoon of it and come a little early to enjoy a meal and beverage before the workshop begins.
Gather your friends and reserve your spot today. Seating is limited.
The Handmade and Homegrown Market
Gilmanton Winery's Handmade & Homegrown Market
Saturday, July 25th ,10 AM-3 PM
Free Admission
Music Festival
Music Festival at Gilmanton Winery
Join us Saturday, July 18th for an afternoon of live music, delicious food, and summer fun at Gilmanton Winery!
Live performances from:
Mark Dionne | 12–2 PM
Jeff Lines | 2–4 PM
Jeff Mitchell | 4–7 PM
Your festival ticket includes access to all live music performances along with a delicious BBQ Buffet Experience.
Choose Your Buffet Seating Time:
(ticket pricing includes 8.5% food tax)
12 PM- https://square.link/u/Jla9NT3A
3 PM- https://square.link/u/YUfY0kvD
6 PM- https://square.link/u/45JFeq2t
Enjoy a fill-your-plate BBQ buffet featuring:
Brisket
Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Chicken
Chili
Baked Mac & Cheese
Cornbread
Coleslaw
Potato Salad
Watermelon
Corn on the Cob
Relax with a glass of wine, enjoy beverages from the winery, and take in the beautiful summer vineyard views.
Lawn chairs are welcome, and parking is available on site.
Join us for a summer afternoon filled with live music, great food, and the perfect vineyard setting.
Butterfly Suncatcher
Join us on Sunday, July 12th at 1:00 PM under the pavilion at Gilmanton Winery for a creative afternoon with Deb Banton.
Create your own beautiful butterfly resin sun catcher to take home. No experience is necessary and all materials are included.
Butterfly Resin Sun Catcher Workshop
July 12th - 1:00 PM
Gilmanton Winery
$45 per person
Tickets are required and can be purchased here:
https://square.link/u/zJiUm1kl
Come a little early to enjoy a meal and a drink before the workshop begins. Gather your friends and reserve your spot today. We look forward to creating with you!
Music Bingo
Music Bingo, July 3rd, 6pm to 8pm, in support of the Great Lakes Region Children Fund. It's a fun evening for a great cause
Sunday Morning Yoga
Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gilmanton Winery
Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM for a refreshing yoga session surrounded by beautiful vineyard views.
Upcoming Dates:
May 31st
June 28th
July 26th
August 30th
September 27th
$29 per person – includes yoga and a complimentary beverage. Brunch is available after session.
Tickets and registration:
https://app.arketa.co/iframe/powerfulyouyoga/schedule...
Breathe in, stretch out, and enjoy a relaxing morning in the vineyard. All levels welcome.
Book Club
Mark your calendar for Thursday, June 25th at 6pm.
Join us for a book club discussion featuring Remarkably Bright Creatures Novel by Shelby Van Pelt at Gilmanton Winery!
Our book club is all about easygoing discussion and good company, no pressure, just great conversation.
We hope to welcome familiar faces and new ones. Bring a friend or two, it is going to be a fun evening in the Acari room.
The Handmade and Homegrown Market
Gilmanton Winery's Handmade & Homegrown Market
Saturday, June 20 ,10 AM-3 PM
Free Admission
Featured Vendors
• Dragonfly Woodworks - Justin Grieco
• Crafts by Sarah Sickler
• One Stitch At A Time - Lisa Cline
• Gilded and Forged - Tori Olszewski
• Twillingate Farm - Janice Townsend-Mistler
• Not The Same Old Thing - Dana Selliken
• GG's Creative Treasures & Sue's Creations - Gay Ferland
• EJ Designs - Elise
• J.D.'s Caring Hands - Jeffrey Menard
• Elderflower Farm - Nancy Childress
• Scentapy - Kimberly Mead
• Cloud View Farmstand - Kayli McLoud
• Design & Other Stories - Wilmarie Huertas
• Photography by Diane Seavey
• MoodiChic Jewelry - Jennifer Duval
• SP Creations - Sarah Potito
• Jewelry by Gaby Brown
Block Print Wine Bag Night
Spend an evening crafting, creating, and sipping in the stunning Gilmanton Winery & Vineyard — and leave with a one-of-a-kind wine tote you made yourself.
In this 2-hour block printing workshop, you'll carve your own design into a soft lino block and hand-print it onto a canvas wine tote. No artistic experience needed — just a willingness to make something beautiful with your hands.
With Father's Day weekend just around the corner, this makes the most thoughtful handmade gift — or a perfect night out for yourself.
What you'll make 🍷 One hand-printed canvas wine tote Carved and printed entirely by you using your own original design. What's included
✔ Guided block carving + printing instruction
✔ Soft lino block, carving tools, and brayer roller provided
✔ Many ink colors to choose from
✔ Canvas wine tote included
✔ All setup and cleanup handled
Purchase your tickets here< https://www.slowcraftco.com/popups/p/gilmanton
Sunday Morning Yoga
Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gilmanton Winery
Join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM for a refreshing yoga session surrounded by beautiful vineyard views.
Upcoming Dates:
May 31st
June 28th
July 26th
August 30th
September 27th
$29 per person – includes yoga and a complimentary beverage. Brunch is available after session.
Tickets and registration:
https://app.arketa.co/iframe/powerfulyouyoga/schedule...
Breathe in, stretch out, and enjoy a relaxing morning in the vineyard. All levels welcome.
Book Club
Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 28th at 6pm.
Join us for a book club discussion featuring Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult at Gilmanton Winery!
Our book club is all about easygoing discussion and good company, no pressure, just great conversation. We hope to welcome familiar faces and new ones. Bring a friend or two, it is going to be a fun evening in the Acari room
Paint and Sip
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a creative and relaxing afternoon at Gilmanton Winery.
Join us for a Paint & Sip experience, May 24th 1pm, led by talented instructor Debra Banton, where you’ll be guided step by step in creating a beautiful eagle painting with a patriotic theme—perfect for honoring the spirit of the holiday.
Reserve your spot today, https://square.link/u/mD4H0dD6
Cribbage Tournament
Join us for the Second Cribbage Tournament Night at Gilmanton Winery - Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM
Free Entry: Spend the evening with great food, wine, and friendly competition in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you are a seasoned cribbage player or have always wanted to learn, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a classic game and meet new people.
Format will include multiple rounds of play with restaurant-sponsored prizes for top finishers.
No wagering or side betting permitted. Prizes will be provided by Gilmanton Winery.
Open tables available for guests who want to learn how to play cribbage
Arrive a little early to check in and get matched up for the first round.
Let us know in the comments if you plan to join us so we can save you a seat!
Cribbage Tournament
Join us for the second Cribbage Tournament Night at Gilmanton Winery - Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 PM
Free Entry: Spend the evening with great food, wine, and friendly competition in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
Whether you are a seasoned cribbage player or have always wanted to learn, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a classic game and meet new people.
Format will include multiple rounds of play with restaurant-sponsored prizes for top finishers. No wagering or side betting permitted. Prizes will be provided by Gilmanton Winery.
Open tables available for guests who want to learn how to play cribbage
Arrive a little early to check in and get matched up for the first round.
Let us know in the comments if you plan to join us so we can save you a seat.