Mingle & Jingle Trunk Show at the Colony House Holiday Market
December 5 @ 10:00 am – December 7 @ 6:00 pm
Friday, December 5th – Sunday, December 7th, 2025
The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport
10am to 6pm | Special Event
Step into the festive spirit at Newport’s historic Colony House during the Mingle & Jingle Trunk Show! Explore a curated selection of handcrafted gifts and artisan goods from local vendors while enjoying the charm of one of Newport’s most iconic landmarks.
Whether you’re shopping for unique holiday treasures or simply soaking up the seasonal cheer, this three-day market offers something special for everyone. Celebrate the holidays in historic style—shop local, sip, mingle, and jingle your way through the season!
Each afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments as part of the celebration. A suggested donation of $5 supports continued preservation and programming at this treasured historic site.
On Friday, December 5th, from 5:00-5:45pm, guests are invited to enjoy a special live performance by Don Chilton, a professional trumpeter and conch shell player based in Newport, and the Band Director for Thompson Middle School. This festive program blends holiday melodies with the unique sounds of conch shells, trumpet, didgeridoo, and vocals for an unforgettable musical performance. For more information about Don & his music, visit https://donchilton.com/
Trunk Show Vendors :
Miki Quinn – @hokkori.art
CALdesign Vintage – @caldesign_vintage / caldesignvintage.com
Fleurissant Newport – @fleurissantnewport
Kim Palmer of Newport – vintage & original jewelry
Ashley Lippincott – contemporary artwork
FRIDAY ONLY: Miste – decoupaged shells