5 Fun Memorial Day Weekend Plans in The Hamptons
Memorial Day Weekend is just days away and The Hamptons is booming with weekend plans for all beachgoers. From wine tasting to honoring those who have served, you will not be bored this Memorial Day Weekend. KDHamptons has curated a list filled with the best Memorial Day weekend plans for couples, just you, or the whole family!
- SPARKING POINT WINE TOURS…Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the North Fork’s only winery fully dedicated to producing sparkling wines – Sparkling Pointe. The winery’s outdoor terrace is officially open, and the winery is celebrating the unofficial start to summer with case specials, caviar, and cellar tours. The ‘Unraveling Méthode Champenoise Experience Tour’ will take place through out the weekend where guests can learn about the sparkling winemaking process through a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the wine cellar and vineyard, followed by a curated tasting of five wines and signature caviar service. Additionally, all winery guests will receive 20% off cases of all Sparkling Pointe wines from Friday, May 26 – Monday, May 29. Tours are $75/pp, and tickets can be purchased here (Advance tickets are required; Sparkling Pointe members’ pricing is $65/pp). Tour Schedule; Friday, May 26 at 3:00pm, Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 at 1:00pm and Monday, May 29 at 12:00pm
ROSÉ SOIRÉE HOSTED BY DAN’S TASTE… The summer kickoff party will take place on Sunday May 28th at the Southhampton Arts Center. Hosted by Dan’s Taste, the signature event will feature Rosé wines from the best wineries throughout the South Fork, North Fork and the world. The event will feature tasting bites from the local regions that the top chefs have paired with over a dozen local and international Rosé wines.
Tickets are available for purchase HERE and will allow you to enjoy all of the food and drink at the event. General Admissions tickets grant you access to the event from 6:00pm to 9:00pm while VIP tickets allow you early entry at 6:00pm and a ticket to the VIP after party.
VISIT THE LONGHOUSE RESERVE.. Visit The LongHouse Reserve for a peaceful walk through tour of art in the garden. The garden features art from artists such as Yoko Ono, Willem de Kooning, as well as many other incredible artists.
THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL
VETERANS CLASSIC TO SUPPORT FOOD INSECURITY INITIATIVES…The second annual Veterans Classic will take place at the Westhampton Country Club on Monday, May 22 beginning at 10:30 am. In addition to the golf tournament, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a pickleball clinic and round robin as part of the afternoon’s events. The Veterans Classic also includes lunch, dinner,cocktails, and an awards ceremony. The Patriot Parachute Team will jump in at 11:30 a.m., kicking off the day’s events. Supported by event co-chairs Colin Heffron and Mike Hoffman, proceeds from the event benefit Bob Woodruff Foundation’s work in food insecurity for the military and veteran community. Approximately one in six military families are food insecure. To address this, the Bob Woodruff Foundation invests in programs that meet our veterans’ and service members’ immediate food needs and that also provide services to tackle the root causes of food insecurity.” Additional information, including registration details, can be found HERE. - SEAN KINGSTON AND DISCO LINES CONCERT… Join Ultra Club in Southampton on May 27th for a concert with Disco Lines or join them the following evening, May 28th, to sing along with Sean Kingston. For more information or to purchase tickets, look HERE.To kick off Memorial Day Weekend, Marina St Barth, is hosting their grand opening on May 26th from 4-7 pm at their East Hampton location. This opening marks the brand’s second location in the Hamptons, with the other location nearby in Southampton, and joins the three other stores located in Palm Beach. In addition to the brand’s signature resort wear collections, the East Hampton location, situated at 32 Park Place, will provide an introduction to new and exclusive beauty products that will be offered throughout this upcoming season. For reference, Marina St Barth is a resort wear boutique founded by Marina Cocher that curates a sun-kissed lifestyle with an added exotic touch. Inspired by the art of travel, the brand provides immediate access to exclusive offerings from around the world. Whether you’re looking to capture island elegance, casual glamour or bohemian chic, let Marina St Barth satisfy your wanderlust and become your passport to style.
- VISIT THE NEWEST BUSINESSES OPENING IN THE HAMPTONS… A buzz worthy newcomer to The Hamptons is Miami based vintage retailer, Morphew, who will be opening its second flagship boutique in Southampton. MORPHEW WORLD is a high-end fashion, art and lifestyle brand–founded by Jason Lyon and Bridgette Morphew–offering high-quality, beautiful pieces and rarest luxury vintage selections from around the globe. Morphew is well known for carrying a curated selection of designer labels–from 60s Dior to rare finds by Alaia. In addition to the stores large collection of designers, they will also carry their own Morphew Collection label with a Hamptons ‘edit’ of breezy scarf dresses and kimono kaftans. The boutique will entail an entire wall dedicated to ‘summer whites’, organic cotton pieces from the Victorian era, as well as 1930s slip dresses and Morphew Atelier antique lace dresses. For more details on the brand you can visit HERE. Morphew is located at 56 Hampton Road in Southampton and is officially opening this Memorial Day Weekend!
- by Nicole Vawter