The 11th Annual FlavorFest at Mount Hope takes place Memorial Day Weekend and offers free parking, free admission and free wine sampling from over twenty wineries! This festival provides a unique showcase of Pennsylvania's diverse culinatry and wine offerings, and the finest in PA artisan crafts. Learn more about this unique festival below.
Offering free parking, free admission and free wine sampling from over twenty wineries, FlavorFest provides a showcase of diverse culinary and wine offerings and the finest in artisan crafts and is sure to be a weekend of fun and delicious entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy cooking demos with regional chefs, culinary workshops, wine sampling and sales, a mix of musical entertainment, a special children's section, hand-crafted wares by local artisans and much more!
FlavorFest takes place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 & 27, 2018 and is open from 11AM–5PM. Family friendly, and perfect for all ages, this unique festival signals the beginning of summer!
We are happy to welcome groups to the FlavorFest at Mount Hope! With unlimited free wine sampling, entertainment, activities, plus free admission and parking, the FlavorFest is the perfect place to bring your group. Please call 717-665-7021 ext. 148 or visit the Group Sales Page for more information.
Mount Hope Estate is proud to partner with WRVV: The River 97.3 as the Official Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest sponsor for 2018. For more information on Harrisburg's Real Rock Variety Station, check out TheRiver973.com and listen through iHeartradio!
No matter what your age, please be prepared to show proper identification in order to sample from the wineries or consume alcohol. Valid ID includes a state issued driver's license or state issued ID card with photo, a passport, or a United States military identification card with photo. We are unable to accept any foreign driver's license. Note that the identification cannot be expired at the time of the festival.
FREE PARKING, FREE ADMISSION & FREE WINE SAMPLING!
Don't miss this unique event! May 26 & 27, 2018 • 11AM-5PM
Enjoy hand-crafted wines during the 2018 FlavorFest from the 30 wineries below!
The FlavorFest at Mount Hope welcomes top-notch entertainers to provide the perfect backdrop on various stages throughout the festival! The FlavorFest lineup regularly includes musical performers and merchant demonstrators.
A unique and upbeat, dynamic and bold sound with folk, blues, bluegrass, and gospel influences.
Performing an array of ditties ranging from traditional folk and roots rock-n-roll.
English born and American raised Canadian citizen blessed to share his work with anyone & everyone.
This 6-piece Jazz group is based out of Reading, PA with a mixture of funk, latin, blues and rock.
Soulful and passionate internationally touring, primitive blues influenced Americana duo.
Rich blend of new school funk, psychedelic rock, soul and pop—Life is Sweet!
The FlavorFest welcomes a number of chefs and other experts annually to provide entertaining demonstrations on unique recipes that you're encouraged to try at home! Select tastings of the finished products will also be available during and/or after each chef demonstration. All chef demonstrations take place at the Ball & Chain Stage. Please check back closer to the event for more information!
Throughout the weekend, enjoy demonstrations by local artisans as they create their handcrafted wares.
La Forge • Times Vary
Hand-forged, combat ready Renaissance blades perfect for edge-to-edge stage combat. On-site blacksmith performing live, public demonstrations of forging iron over a 2,500° Fahrenheit fire. The iron will glow, and the water will sizzle! Weaponry also be available for purchase. For more information about La Forge, visit LaForge.site.
Dragon's Breath Glassworks • 12:30, 2:00 & 3:30
Working with a furnace that can reach 2,000 degrees, the Dragon's Breath Glassworks team creates beautiful and functional glass art right before your eyes. Stop by throughout the day for live demonstrations, or to purchase their affordable, hand-crafted wares. Like them on Facebook!
FlavorFest has plenty of activities for children to show off their creativity while celebrating the spirit of PA! Visit the Children's Discovery Garden for a wide range of crafts that focus on learning, then explore the fairegrounds for games, rides and more!
Available in the Children's Discovery Garden - Limited Quantity Available Each Day; Goodie Bags Include: Activity Book, Crayons, Food Safety Guide, Stickers and a Hamburger Squeeze
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Children use real fruits and vegetables to stamp designs on a t-shirt that they get to take home with them!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Create and shake, shake, shake your very own bean tambourine!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Create a miniature keepsake apple. Read the chart to find out the health benefits and vital information on this sweet fruit.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Use bubble wrap to make your very own bee hive artwork. Learn all about bees and why we need them to grow our foods. Each artist will take home their work of art.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Spread your wings and use your imagination to magically transform a simple coffee filter into a work of art! Learn about butterflies and their importance to us.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Learn about the food chain with this interactive cup display. You can even make one at home and share with your friends.
Located on Privy Lane, Across From First Aid - Choose from hundreds of designs!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - A simple plate and crayons can be turned into a traditional Hex sign. Or use your imagination and make your own design!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Always think about recycling when you are in the kitchen. Repurpose corks to make beautiful artwork!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Decorate your own Chef's hat to take home, and let your culinary creativity shine on your hat and in the kitchen as well!
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Can you tell what food is inside just by touching it…not seeing, smelling or tasting it? Use your sense of touch to discover what popular foods feel like.
Located in the Children's Discovery Garden - Do you like to help in the Garden? After constructing these beautiful plant markers, you can help line the garden with colorful art!
Located at the Garden Glen, Next to the House of Thrones Restroom - Can you find your way out of the Amazing Maze? It's up to you to take the twists and turns to find your way to the end.
Located in Swashbuckler Grove, Up the Hill from Globe Stage - Use your strength to power miniature ship swings.
Located throughout the Shire - Track down our amazing balloon artist for a creation just for you!
Don't forget to pick up your official FlavorFest merchandise during your visit to the grounds of Mount Hope Estate!
Commemorate your visit to the 10th annual FlavorFest with a unique tasting glass! These glasses will be available for purchase as you enter the festival at the front gate. Please Note: The only glass that can be used for sampling during the festival is the official FlavorFest tasting glass. If you do not have a glass, wineries will provide you with a plastic tasting cup.
Flavorfest Wine Glass Lanyards will also be available to purchase with the official tasting glass. These clever colorful wraps fit securely around the official tasting glass (and other standard wine glasses) so you can enjoy hands free wine tasting!
Other unique merchandise (including wine inspired t-shirts, hand crafted ceramics, Mount Hope bottle openers, and much more) can be found at the Mount Hope Wine Shop, Informistress, and The Royal Oui.
FlavorFest at Mount Hope welcomes a variety of merchants to the festival offering everything from baked goods to beer/wine merchandise. Throughout your day of wine tasting, check out a wide array of novelty tee shirts, unique hot sauces and marinades, flavorful cigars, re-purposed wine bottle crafts and more! Please check closer to the 2018 event date for a full list on visiting merchants!
Interested in becoming a merchant at FlavorFest? Learn more on the Merchant Inquiry Page!
Shire's Bookstore and Historical Library
Find Your Way Out of This Life-Sized Maze
Button Jewelry and Gifts
Crystal Sculptures of Different Shapes and Sizes
Everything for Home and Garden and a Whole Lot More
Affordable and Functional Glass Art
Rings, Necklaces, and Bracelets All for the Weary Traveler
Handcrafted Leather Goods of all Shapes and Sizes
Get Artistic Creations on Thy Face and be the Talk of the Shire!
Specialty Teas and Tea Related Gifts
Exclusive Hand Poured Candles and Onsite Candle Carver
Information Booth with PRF Related Gifts and Sundries
Demonstrating Blacksmith and Handcrafted Iron Products
Handcrafted Walking Sticks, Magical and Mystical Wares
Freshly Roasted Nuts, Strudel, and Crepes
Handcrafted Pottery
Hot Sauces, Hot Pepper Jams, Spice Rubs, Dried Powders, and Hot Pepper Seeds
Silver Adornments of all Shapes and Sizes
PRF Related Gifts
Artistically Decorated Wooden Swords and Shields
Freshly Roasted and Flavored Nuts
Healthy Mediterranean and American Food, Made with Locally Sourced, Homemade Ingredients
You Buy It, You Break It!
Aside from the various food merchants, FlavorFest offers guests a variety of food options throughout the festival grounds at the Royal Kitchens! Enjoy fan favorites like hummus wraps, scotch eggs and cheeseburgers, or try new items like the Lobster Roll! Hover over the food booth images below to view their menus, or download the printable program with full menu. Please Note: All Shire Kitchens have soda and/or bottled water available for purchase. All Menus Subject to Change.
Please check back closer to the 2018 event date for updated menu information.
Wash down the delicious Royal Kitchen cuisine with refreshing hand-made Swashbuckler Brewing Co. Ales, Mount Hope Wines, Lancaster County Ciders and signature cocktails! Enjoy them throughout the festival grounds, then stop by the Mount Hope Wine Shop or SBC Brewsmiths Brewery when you leave to take your new favorites home with you! Please Note: All Pourhouse Menus Subject to Change. ACT 39 of the PLCB allows a PA Limited Winery (LK) to sell liquor produced by a PA limited distillery for on-premises consumption. [47 P.S. § 4469a)(2)]. More Information.
Please check back closer to the 2018 event date for updated pourhouse menu information.
If you have any other questions that have not been answered below, please contact our business offices at 717-665-7021, Monday through Friday, 9AM-4PM or visit our formal comment, question and feedback page to submit an inquiry.
2018 FlavorFest at Mount Hope Volunteer Hours:
Saturday and/or Sunday: 10AM-5:30PM
Volunteers will be placed into the following categories: Maintenance/Parking, Food & Beverage, Front Gate, Hospitality/Production, and Feis. All volunteers receive two complimentary 2018 PA Renaissance Faire tickets, and one free food voucher to any PRF owned stand.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and will be asked to stay until all job duties have been completed. Volunteers will not be permitted to drink alcoholic beverages before or during the session. Limited number of volunteers accepted.
Physical requirements of volunteering include considerable standing and walking for up to 6 hours, lifting and carrying up to 15lbs, and navigating uneven terrain (hills, gravel, grass) Please be sure you can safely satisfy these requirements before volunteering.
