Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival

The Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival is a brand-new celebration debuting in New Bedford this fall—a collaboration between Coastal Bubbles Wine Bar and The Drawing Room that brings together wine lovers, artisan makers, and the vibrant spirit of the South Coast—all while giving back, with 10% of ticket sales benefiting WHALE (Waterfront Historic Area League), a non-profit dedicated to restoring and reimagining New Bedford’s historic properties.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Wine Tastings with 80+ wines

Artisanal Tastings with local pairing partners

Live Music by local musician Gary Farias 12pm - 2:3pm

Social Atmosphere in Historic Downtown New Bedford

Surprises & Giveaways

Tickets Include:

Logo wine tasting glass

Entrance to Seaman's Bethel

VIP Tickets Include:

Logo wine tasting glass

Entrance to Seaman's Bethel

Early entrance at 12pm - one hour before general admission

Wine Tasting Journal

Insulated Grocery Tote

"A WHALE of a Time to Bid" marks the return of the famous WHALE Auction, this year as part of the Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival. Interesting items from original art work and sculpture, to museum passes, overnight stays, antiques and vintage threads and more will be up for grabs in this online/live auction. The auction will be online from September 21 through October 4, when it will go live as part of the Johnny Cake Hill Wine Festival on October 5 in downtown New Bedford. All proceeds to directly to funding WHALE's programs and operations, helping preserve, restore and revitalize historic places and spaces in our city.

About WHALE (Waterfront Historic Area League, Inc.)

WHALE (the Waterfront Historic Area League) was established in 1962, when urban renewal threatened entire neighborhoods in the city of New Bedford.

Over the past 63 years we have carried out our mission of fostering historic preservation and continued use of the city’s architectural heritage to enhance community and economic vitality in New Bedford. We achieve this through advocacy, education and bricks and mortar projects.

With over 70 preservation projects we have demonstrated how restoration, renovation and revitalization of historic buildings and spaces can benefit a community in many ways. From providing housing, to arts and cultural spaces and stabilizing neighborhoods and providing resources and information to the community, WHALE continues to make a positive impact on the city of New Bedford.

As a non-profit and community development corporation, all of our programs, projects and operations are funded by grants, donations events and membership.

AUCTION LINK