The Hope Farm to host mixology competition, breadmaking class and regenerative wine series in June

GCM Staff Report
Posted 5/29/26

The Hope Farm will kick off a lineup of culinary and beverage events in June featuring a regional bartending competition, an Italian breadmaking workshop and a wine education series focused on …

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The Hope Farm to host mixology competition, breadmaking class and regenerative wine series in June

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The Hope Farm will kick off a lineup of culinary and beverage events in June featuring a regional bartending competition, an Italian breadmaking workshop and a wine education series focused on sustainable vineyard practices.

The events, hosted at the Queenstown property, highlight the farm-to-table destination's emphasis on seasonal ingredients and hands-on culinary experiences.

The inaugural Art of Mixology: Eastern Shore Bartender's Championship is scheduled for June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $75.

Bartenders from across the Eastern Shore will compete for the championship title by showcasing original cocktails and mixology techniques. Guests will have the opportunity to sample drinks, enjoy food prepared by The Hope Farm culinary team and vote for the People's Choice winner.

The following day, June 6, The Hope Farm will continue its Bountiful Breads series with "Bountiful Bread Italy" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $100.

The class will focus on traditional Italian breadmaking techniques, including focaccia and biscotti. Participants will decorate focaccia using edible flowers, vegetables and herbs grown at The Hope Farm and will take part in a hands-on biscotti lesson led by Chef Alyssa Hendrix.

On June 13 from 3 to 5 p.m., The Hope Farm's Wine Educational Series will spotlight regenerative viticulture during an event led by Wine Director Will Jones. Tickets are $75.

Guests will taste and discuss four wines produced using regenerative farming methods, an agricultural approach centered on rebuilding soil health and supporting long-term vineyard sustainability. Chef Emily Sherrer will prepare food pairings for each wine.

In addition to the special events, The Hope Farm continues to feature a rotating menu of seasonal garden-inspired cocktails priced from $14 to $30.

Current offerings include the Snapback, made with chili crisp-infused tequila, sugar snap pea syrup, yuzu, house-made shiso bitters and dashi air; the Steady Current, featuring Grey Goose vodka, Aperol, fino sherry and raspberry shrub clarified with almond milk; and the Guava la Vista, crafted with blanco tequila, guava nectar, hot honey, lime, dry curaçao and a Tajín rim.

The cocktail program changes with the harvest season, drawing ingredients from the farm located steps from the bar.

Additional information and tickets for events are available at www.thehopefarm.com.