Harvest Dinner
Harvest Dinner
Fall brings a special kind of beauty to Tarrywile Park & Mansion, and this October, we invite our community to experience it during one of our most anticipated gatherings of the season. The 2026 Harvest Dinner at Tarrywile Mansion will bring guests together for an elegant evening of dining, live music, auctions, and community support in the distinctive surroundings of our historic property.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Tarrywile Mansion will welcome friends and supporters from throughout the region for an evening dedicated to enjoying good food and good company while helping preserve a treasured local destination.
Whether you have attended events at Tarrywile before or have been looking for an opportunity to experience the Mansion for yourself, the Harvest Dinner offers a memorable way to spend a crisp autumn evening while supporting our facility’s future.
Harvest Dinner Event Details
Mark your calendar with the following information:
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Tarrywile Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury, CT
- Tickets: $125 per person
From the moment guests arrive, the historic character of Tarrywile Mansion will set the tone for the evening. Located approximately one mile from downtown Danbury, the Mansion has served as a community center since 1990 and continues to provide a beautiful setting for public and private gatherings.
The Mansion’s welcoming rooms and distinctive architecture create an atmosphere that feels elegant without losing the warmth of a home. Surrounded by Tarrywile Park’s expansive natural landscape, it is an especially inviting destination during the fall season.
If you are interested in learning more about the property before attending, you can explore more about Tarrywile Mansion and the story behind this special Danbury landmark.
An Evening of Dining and Entertainment
Admission to the 2026 Harvest Dinner includes a cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert, giving guests plenty of time to relax, connect, and enjoy the Mansion throughout the evening.
Live piano music will add to the atmosphere, with pianist and auctioneer Robert Rissolo providing entertainment for the event. Combined with the Mansion’s historic interiors and the seasonal setting just beyond its doors, the evening offers a distinctive alternative to a typical night out.
Tarrywile Mansion is well known as a unique wedding venue, mansion party rental, and event rental space, but community events such as the Harvest Dinner offer another way to experience what makes the property so special. Our Mansion’s floor plan allows guests to move naturally from room to room, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for conversation and celebration.
We invite you to take this opportunity to gather with neighbors, friends, and fellow supporters of a property that has become an important part of the Danbury community.
Join the Fun During Our Live and Silent Auctions
The evening will become even more exciting with live and silent auctions featuring a variety of experiences, dining opportunities, recreation, and local favorites. By participating, guests can bid on something special while knowing their support contributes to the continued care of Tarrywile Park & Mansion.
Current auction donations include:
- Dinner for 10 with Chef Paulie G
- A one-week condo stay at Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club
- Gift certificates to local restaurants
- Fred Astaire dance lessons
- A foursome at Richter Park
- A three-month membership to the Regional Y
Additional auction items and participating donors may be announced as the event approaches, giving guests even more to look forward to on October 17.
The generosity of local businesses, organizations, and community members helps make the Harvest Dinner possible. Those who are interested in providing additional support can contact us to learn more about Harvest Dinner sponsorship opportunities.
Reserve Your Tickets for the 2026 Harvest Dinner
Tickets for the Harvest Dinner are $125 per person and include the cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, and evening entertainment.
Guests can purchase tickets through the Harvest Dinner Tickets registration page or use the event QR code provided in Harvest Dinner promotional materials. Because seating is limited, we encourage you to make your reservation early rather than waiting until the event approaches.
Gather your friends, plan an autumn evening out, and join us at 6:00 p.m. on October 17 for a celebration with a purpose.
If you have questions about reservations, sponsorship opportunities, or the event itself, please contact Tarrywile Mansion. You can also explore our Park Events to discover more ways to enjoy and support Tarrywile throughout the year.
Supporting Tarrywile Park & Mansion
The Harvest Dinner is more than an evening of food and entertainment. Proceeds from the event benefit the maintenance, upkeep, and continued improvement of Tarrywile Park & Mansion.
Community involvement has long been part of Tarrywile’s story. The property became publicly owned following a grassroots effort that ultimately led Danbury residents to approve the purchase of the land in 1985. Today, Tarrywile Park is a large municipal park with miles of trails, ponds, a lake, picnic areas, and historic structures, while Tarrywile Mansion continues to serve as a gathering place for the community.
Maintaining a property with this much history and natural beauty is an ongoing responsibility. Fundraising events, donations, sponsorships, and community participation help support the work required to care for the Mansion and park so that the community can continue to enjoy them for many years to come.
If you cannot attend the Harvest Dinner but would still like to contribute, please visit our Donation page to learn how you can support Tarrywile Park & Mansion directly.
Experience Tarrywile Mansion in a New Way This Fall
For those who know Tarrywile as a unique wedding venue or have considered the Mansion for a future private celebration, the Harvest Dinner provides a wonderful opportunity to experience its character firsthand. Our event rental space offers the historic elegance, comfortable atmosphere, and versatility that have made it a memorable setting for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, and other special occasions.
But on October 17, the focus will be on our community.
We look forward to welcoming guests from Danbury, Ridgefield, CT; Brewster, NY, and beyond for an autumn evening filled with dining, piano music, exciting auctions, and the timeless charm of Tarrywile Mansion.
Reserve your seat for the 2026 Harvest Dinner and enjoy an unforgettable evening of dining, music, and auctions at Tarrywile Mansion. Your participation will help us continue caring for a historic property and beautiful park that generations of community members can enjoy.
