
Country Line Dancing w/ Tricia Marino: The Haunted Hoedown
Grab your boots and broomsticks — it’s time to kick up some dust at the Haunted Hoedown!🔮🎃
We’ll kick off the evening with beginner-friendly line dance lessons (no partner or experience needed), then keep the floor alive with open dancing and more lessons sprinkled in.
Costumes are encouraged — the scarier, the better! Whether you come solo or bring your ghoul-friends, you’re in for a frightfully fun time. Laugh, howl, and monster mash like a graveyard smash ‘til the midnight moon!🧟
yeeeeee- AHHHHHHHHHH 😱👻

CT Book Festival: Authors UnCorked
🍷📚 Authors Uncorked at Hawk Ridge Winery
Friday, October 17th | 6–9 PM | Hawk Ridge Winery Pavilion
Hosted by Hawk Ridge Winery & Connecticut Book Festivals, Inc.
An evening where stories flow as smoothly as the wine…
Join us in our pavilion for Authors Uncorked, a free one-of-a-kind book festival featuring 50 talented authors ready to share their stories and connect with readers. Each author’s work will be perfectly paired with a Hawk Ridge wine—imagine discovering your next favorite thriller alongside a bold Cabernet Sauvignon or a heartwarming romance with a smooth Rose!

Paint & Sip w/ Annie's Art Party
Pumpkin Candleholder Paint and Sip
Friday, October 24th 6-8
Paint festive pumpkins accented with orange berries on your choice of either a 9-inch or 6-inch glass candle holder, complete with a black metal frame. Annie will guide you step-by-step in creating your own unique autumn design for a fun and creative evening out. Perfect for seasonal décor or as a handmade gift. Please note: candle not included.

Gallery Style Reading w/ Mark Charters Psychic Medium
Come join us on Wednesday, October 29th from 5:30-8 pm, for a night with Mark!
A group reading, also known as a gallery style reading is where a psychic medium works with a whole group of souls that come together to receive intuitive messages, healing and transformation.
In this gallery reading, Psychic Mark will be walking around to different audience members and selecting individual participants to read and deliver a message.

Build your own Charcuterie Board Class w/ Lindsay Bugryn
Join us for a fun and interactive evening at Hawk Ridge Winery as Lindsay Bugryn guides you through the art of creating the perfect charcuterie board! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to style and assemble a board that’s not only delicious but also picture-perfect for entertaining. Whether you want to impress guests at your next gathering or enjoy a gourmet spread at home, you’ll leave with all the tips and tricks to do it with ease.
Everything you need will be provided — including a board, utensils, and all the fresh, flavorful ingredients. You’ll also receive a to-go box so you can bring your beautifully crafted board home to enjoy. To keep the night lively, we’ll be playing Charcuterie Bingo with fun prizes throughout the class!

Pumpkin Floral Arrangement Class w/ Lauren Dassatti
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a hands-on floral workshop at Hawk Ridge Winery! Accomplished floral designer Lauren Dassatti of Sweet Pea’s Florist (Watertown, CT) will lead you step-by-step in creating a stunning seasonal arrangement inside a white petite pumpkin.
Perfect for your dining table, entryway, or as a festive gift, this unique design brings together the charm of autumn with the elegance of fresh blooms.

Harvest Festival 2025
🍂Harvest Festival at Hawk Ridge Winery!🍷
Join us Saturday, October 4th from 12-8pm & Sunday, October 5th from 12-6pm for our biggest celebration of the year! A celebration of the hard work done by our amazing volunteers & winemaker Mo during our grape harvesting season!
Harvest Festival makes for the perfect fall family outing with activities for all ages such as food trucks, live music, prize games, a pumpkin patch and so much more!

Midnight at the Masquerade: A Murder Mystery Dinner
October is the Month of Mystery! Hawk Ridge and the Murder Mystery company are teaming up to give you just that!
On Friday, October 3rd from 6-9 pm, join us for a frightful night filled with Dinner, Drinks, Mystery, and MURDER

Jukebox Bingo
We are back with another rendition of Jukebox Bingo!
Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served.
Saving seats is not allowed! Your whole party must be here to claim your spot.
Name that tune being played, mark it on your Bingo card in the pattern being displayed, and then scream BINGO!
Each winner will receive a glass of wine.
This round will be in the Pavilion!

Wine & Fair Food Pairing
Step right up—it’s fair season at Hawk Ridge Winery! Join us on Thursday, September 25th from 6–8 PM for a playful twist on tradition with our Wine & Fair Food Pairing.
All your favorite fair food from your childhood paired with your favorite adulthood wines (wink wink). Experience the classic fair favorites—fried Oreos, corn dogs, fried pickles, and fried dough

Sunflower Paint & Sip
Sunflower Paint & Sip
WED. SEPT. 24 | 6–8 PM | Hawk Ridge Winery
Join us for a fun and creative evening at the beautiful Hawk Ridge Winery!
Each guest will receive two stemless wine glasses and Annie will guide you step-by-step in painting gorgeous sunflowers (choose one or both glasses with sunflowers).
Bring your friends, sip on your favorite wine, and enjoy a relaxing night out. You’ll head home with two hand-painted sunflower wine glasses—perfect keepsakes or gifts!
Save the date & reserve your spot today!

Country Line Dancing w/ Tricia Marino
Kick Up Your Heels: Open Dance & Line Dance Lessons are BACK at Hawk Ridge!
Join us for a fun-filled night of dancing for all levels! We’ll kick things off with easy-to-follow line dance lessons — no partner or experience needed — then keep the party going with open dancing mixed in with more lessons!

Gallery Style reading with Psychic Medium, Mark Summa
Come join us on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30-8 pm, for a night with Psychic Medium, Mark Summa!

Jukebox Bingo
We are back with another rendition of Jukebox Bingo!
Admission is FREE and seating is first come, first served.
Saving seats is not allowed! Your whole party must be here to claim your spot.
Name that tune being played, mark it on your Bingo card in the pattern being displayed, and then scream BINGO!
Each winner will receive a glass of wine.
This round will be in the Pavilion!

Wing & Wine Pairing
On Friday, August 22nd from 6-8 pm it’s time to hail the King!
Chef-King Richard and Winemaker Mo are planning on tantalizing your tastebuds with a pairing of 4 Wing Flavors accompanied by 4 Wines!
Tickets are $30 a piece and include 2 HUGE wings of each flavor paired with 4 (2 oz) wines. Your guide for this event will be Winemaker Mo herself!

Watertown Restaurant Week Kick-Off Event
You’re invited to a friendly competition where you vote for “BEST Appetizer” & “BEST Cocktail” in all of Watertown!
On August 21st, 2025 from 6-9pm, we kick off “Watertown Restaurant Week” with the inaugural “Sip & Savor” event whereby 12 Eateries will come together, under one roof at the beautiful Hawk Ridge Winery and compete for “Best Appetizer” & “Best Cocktail” as voted by you!

Paint your Pet on the Beach
Celebrate the beauty of summer and your beloved pet with a special Paint Your Pet workshop at the gorgeous Hawk Ridge Winery! In this heartwarming session, you'll create a sunset beach scene featuring your pet sitting peacefully by the ocean.
Inspired by Annie’s own dogs who loved to run along a quiet Cape Cod beach and gaze at the sunset, this painting captures that tranquil moment of reflection and joy.


Country Line Dancing
Kick Up Your Heels: Open Dance & Line Dance Lessons!
Join us for a fun-filled night of dancing for all levels! We’ll kick things off with easy-to-follow line dance lessons — no partner or experience needed — then keep the party going with open dancing mixed in with more lessons! Dance to your favorite country, pop, and party hits. Come solo or with friends, and get ready to move, laugh, and let loose!

Book Signing with leslie bates
Leslie Bates currently resides in New England, where she spends her days coordinating weddings and her nights creating stories that make readers fall in love with the villain and their happily ever afters. When Leslie is not writing, she can be found exploring the world one passport stamp at a time, watching reruns of her favorite shows or curled up on her couch with a good book.
Leslie will be at Hawk Ridge signing/selling her newest release “Their Heart’s Desire”

Sunset Yoga Series with the om center
Sunset Yoga Series at Hawk Ridge Winery
Join us for Gentle Yoga & Meditation at the beautiful Hawk Ridge Winery—a collaboration between The Om Center and Hawk Ridge that brings mindful movement and relaxation into a stunning sunset setting.
This class blends breath and gentle movement to create a practice that’s both grounding and refreshing. With a balance of seated, standing, and flowing postures, the experience is designed to be joint-friendly, accessible, and deeply nurturing. This practice encourages relaxation, flexibility, and mental clarity—complimenting the peaceful atmosphere of the vineyard.

Solar Lantern Workshop
Light Up Your Summer Nights!
Join us for a creative and relaxing Paint-and-Sip Solar Lantern Workshop with Annie’s Art Party!
Design your own beautiful 10.63" solar lantern—perfect for gardens, patios, balconies, or indoor décor. These eco-friendly lanterns charge during the day and cast a warm glow at night with a simple on/off switch.
Follow step-by-step guidance from Annie or customize your design using a variety of stencils provided at the workshop.
Sip your favorite beverage, get inspired, and go home with a glowing masterpiece!
Please note: lantern hangers are not included.