The Newport Oyster Festival kicked off with an Opening Night Benefit Party on May 17 in Bowen’s Wharf. Guests mingled under festival tents with local oyster growers, enjoying a catered dinner paired with showcased selections of beer, wine and cocktails. Featured brands included presenting sponsor Moët & Chandon, along with Whalers Brewing Company of Rhode Island, Cloudy Bay Vineyards of New Zealand, Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Naked Turtle White Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Belvedere Vodka and Tanqueray London Dry Gin. Proceeds benefited The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island, Ocean State Aquaculture Association and Rhode Island’s official flagship, the Oliver Hazard Perry.
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- The Newport Oyster Festival, held in Bowen’s Wharf, kicked off with a VIP Opening Night Benefit Party on May 17.
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- A Moët Mini paired with freshly harvested oysters from Jamestown Oyster Co.
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- Moët & Chandon Imperial Champagne was the presenting sponsor of the festival.
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- Whalers Brewing Company RISE American Pale Ale.
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- Amanda Lebelle, Sales Representative, Whalers Brewing Company.
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- Guests enjoyed food paired with tastes from event beverage sponsors, including Whalers Rhode Island American Pale Ale, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Ardbeg Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Naked Turtle White Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Belvedere Vodka and Tanqueray London Dry Gin.
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- Bartenders Andy Leys and Bob Kendall, Newport Staffing Co.
Photos by Laura Widness.
