Wright’s Creamery First-Ever Scoop Fest at Farm Fresh RI

Kick off summer with the freshest new flavors at Wright’s Creamery’s first-ever Scoop Fest at Farm Fresh RI. The event held on Saturday May 30, marks the release of six new varieties that were exclusively sampled through the Wright’s Test Batch Club over the past winter. “The fun-filled afternoon for all ages will include live music by the Providence Drum Troupe and other musicians, food trucks from Ming’s Asian Street Food in Cranston and Warren’s Blount Clam Shack, plus a cash bar, and kids’ play area,” says Cate Kennedy, food operations and marketing manager at Wright’s.

Each year, the creamery’s masterminds brainstorm ingredient ideas and develop new recipes which are shared with participants in Wright’s Test Batch Club, a paid membership where experimental blends are made available for pick-up at four locations (North Smithfield, Providence, Warren, and Sutton, MA), every seven days over a 12-week period from January through March. Members rate each pint via a digital survey accessible by email or QR code on the reverse
of the label.

This year’s Test Batch Club theme was music and launched with Pink Pony Club, a bright pink strawberry confection with mini marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles, inspired by the Chappell Roan song. On the other side of the radio dial, there was Batch 03, Old Time Rock: a chocolate base with swirls of house-made salted caramel, and shards of toffee from Wright’s Sims Avenue neighbor, Anchor Toffee. Other pints included Smokey Mountain S’mores, Mint-allica, Brown Eyed Girl, and Margaritaville – a tart sorbet paying homage to the Jimmy Buffett tune, containing one percent tequila.

Originating at the farm in North Smithfield first established in 1914, the dairy’s high-quality milk is gently pasteurized, homogenized, and transformed daily into products including bottled milk, cream, and other desserts. “We’re the only shop in Rhode Island with our own cows,” says Kennedy of what she calls “farmstand ice cream.” She credits churning just six gallons at a time as the foundation for all of their ice cream as the “cow-to-cone” difference, resulting in rich flavor and creamy texture. Mix-ins like cookie chunks come directly from their bakery.

Scoop Fest turns the winning flavors announcement into a celebration. Attendees – including the general public and Test Batch Club members – will literally “get the scoop” on the new releases, along with enjoying samples of each selection. These fresh choices will be available at Wright’s locations shortly after the event, no membership required.

Farm Visit

For the full dairy experience, Wright’s Dairy Farm and Bakery in North Smithfield is a must-visit. See the milking cows, and be sure to stop by the bakery for seasonal desserts, classic cookies, pastries, pies, branded merch, and more. Watch for ongoing special events and a cookbook release this fall. Learn more at WrightsRI.com.