Mar
28
Thu
Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Beer and Wine Tasting @ William J. Pitkin Community Center
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Beer and Wine Tasting @ William J. Pitkin Community Center | Wethersfield | Connecticut | United States

Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, in collaboration with the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department, will host the 16th-annual Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Beer and Wine Tasting at the William J. Pitkin Community Center in Wethersfield on March 28. Representatives from local distributors and suppliers, along with Fire Department volunteers, will pour a variety of fine wine, spirits and craft beer selections for guests. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Scholarship Fund.

Apr
3
Wed
Monsieur Touton Spring Trade Show @ BAR
Apr 3 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Monsieur Touton Spring Trade Show @ BAR | New Haven | Connecticut | United States

Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd. will host a spring portfolio tasting for accounts and trade professionals at BAR in New Haven on April 3. During the walkaround tasting, guests will have the opportunity to taste 300 products, including best sellers and hidden gems from Monsieur Touton’s portfolio to pair with BAR’s award winning pizza. This event is for trade and accounts only.

Apr
13
Sat
Sun Whiskey Union 2024 @ Mohegan Sun
Apr 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun Whiskey Union 2024 @ Mohegan Sun | Montville | Connecticut | United States

The 8th Annual Sun Whiskey Union will take place in Mohegan Sun’s Earth Ballroom on April 13. Guests will enjoy tastes of high end whiskey, Scotch, bourbon and rye, along with specialty craft cocktails, while chatting with whiskey experts and distillery representatives about their particular style of whiskey. Enjoy live music by Locals Live 2023 finalist, The Rakes, with food from Bears Smokehouse and NoRA Cupcake Company. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

Apr
17
Wed
Opici Distributing Spring Portfolio Tasting (Trade Only) @ The Hartford Club
Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Opici Distributing Spring Portfolio Tasting (Trade Only) @ The Hartford Club | Hartford | Connecticut | United States

Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut will host a Spring Portfolio Tasting for accounts and trade guests. The Connecticut division carries wines and spirits from around the world representing over 300 producers and 1,600 different types of fine wine and spirits. This is trade only event. Please contact your sales representative with any questions.

Apr
20
Sat
CT Craft Beer Fest 2024 @ Connecticut Convention Center
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
CT Craft Beer Fest 2024 @ Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford | Connecticut | United States

 

The CT Brewers Guild will host its sixth-annual CT Craft Beer Fest at Hartford’s Connecticut Convention Center on April 20, 2024. Guests will enjoy pours from more than 60 craft breweries throughout the afternoon, beginning with a VIP session at 1:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit the CT Brewers Guild to help further the goals of the craft beer movement in Connecticut.

Apr
24
Wed
May Beverage Journal Mails
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
May
11
Sat
Rising Pint Brewfest @ Rentschler Field
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Rising Pint Brewfest @ Rentschler Field | East Hartford | Connecticut | United States

The 13th annual Rising Pint Brewfest returns to Rentschler Field on May 11, with beer from more than 60 craft breweries on tap for guests, along with eats from popular food truck vendors, including Spot on Tacos, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, The Big Cheese, Hop Häus, Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza Shop, Big Enzo’s BBQ, Big Bad Wolf, Sno ‘N’ Dough and Holy Smokez BBQ. Bands Booyah and 7 Below will play live music throughout the event. Proceeds will benefit The Reach Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing assistance to children who are in need, physically, socially and financially through programs, advocacy and more. Event is 21+. No children or pets. Rain or shine, no refunds.

May
19
Sun
Thread City Hop Fest @ Jillson Square
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thread City Hop Fest @ Jillson Square | Windham | Connecticut | United States

The Thread City Hop Fest, an annual food and craft beer tasting event, will take place on at Jillson Square in Willimantic on May 19, 2024. Attendees will enjoy samples from more than 70 breweries from throughout New England. This event is rain or shine. Organized by the Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc., proceeds from the Hop Fest benefit more than 15 charities including The No Freeze Project, Willimantic Renaissance, Inc. and Vulturetown Arts. Event is 21+. No children or pets allowed.

May
22
Wed
June Beverage Journal Mails
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Jun
8
Sat
Litchfield Hills Brewfest @ Ski Sundown
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Litchfield Hills Brewfest @ Ski Sundown | New Hartford | Connecticut | United States

New Hartford’s Ski Sundown will host the 13th-annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest on June 8, 2024. A variety of local craft beers, wines, ciders and spirits will be available for tasting along with eats from food truck vendors. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes through silent auctions and raffles. Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and Nejaime’s Fine Wine & Spirits, event proceeds will benefit St. Maron Church, Brooker Memorial and Summit Adaptive Sports.