A Taste of New England Returns August 13-15, 2026
In Partnership with Yankee Magazine
Benefiting the James Beard Foundation
The region’s best chefs come together for a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines & spirits, camaraderie, and more
The premier dining event of the year returns this August to Spruce Peak. Join us as we welcome five of New England’s top chefs for a weekend celebrating exceptional cuisine, world-class wines, and the region’s most distinguished culinary talent.
Make the most of the weekend! Two and three day ticket packages are also available.
Enjoy the flavors of New England all summer long
This summer, we're extending the A Taste of New England mindset throughout the summer and fall seasons by celebrating the region’s most iconic flavors, ingredients, and culinary talent across a series of special dining and beverage events.
Spruce Peak Oyster Festival (July 11) | Farm Table Dinner Series (July 1, September 2, and October 7) | Spruce Peak Harvest Festival (October 10)
A Taste of New England Weekend
Preview of Events
Thursday, August 13, 2026
A Taste of Vermont | 6:00pm-9:00pm $195/person
Limited Thursday tickets are currently available only through 3-day Ticket Packages. Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for an unforgettable, locally curated five-course dinner in Alpine Hall. Joined by Spruce Peak Executive Chef Sean Blomgren and Executive Pastry Chef Violetta Sadykov, this special evening includes featured guest chefs:
- Chef Cara Tobin of Honey Road (Burlington, VT)
- Chef Avery Buck of Farmers & Foragers (Burlington, VT)
- Chef Tiara Adorno of Crooked Ram (Manchester, VT)
Friday, August 14, 2026
"First Taste" An Evening With Our Star Chefs | 5:00pm-8:00pm
$115/person
Mix and mingle with our guest chefs while you sample thoughtfully prepared small plates with perfectly paired wine selections.
Featuring this year's celebrated guest chefs from across New England, as well as Spruce Peak's own Executive Chef Sean Blomgren.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Chef Collaboration Dinner
Cocktail Reception 5:30 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm
$250/person
An unforgettable culinary evening awaits you. Enjoy a unique collaborative dinner featuring New England-sourced and inspired fare from our passionate guest chefs, complete with expert wine pairings for each course provided by the Rare Wine Co.
- Chef Nicole Nocella of Stalk (Dover, NH)
- Chef Keith Sarasin of Aatma (Brighton, MA)
- Chef Kevin O’Donnell of Giusto (Newport, RI)
- Chef George Mendes of Agosto (Boston, MA)
- Chef Renee Touponce of Oyster Club & Port of Call (Mystic, CT)
Last updated July 15, 2026
