The third annual New Haven Craft Beer Fest will take place in Temple Plaza on August 24, 2019. Guests will have the opportunity to sample over 50 beers from more than 30 breweries during three sessions in at outdoor setting. Food, music, and games will be available. Hosted by Prime 16 New Haven. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

Annual trade-only tasting for Connecticut Distributors Inc. (CDI) accounts and guests. Fine wine portfolio, spirits and cordials are showcased with special events and food provided throughout the event. For more information, contact your CDI sales representative.

See last year’s highlights here.

The team at Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd. offers its fall trade portfolio tasting featuring hundreds of wines.

This event is for trade professionals and accounts only. Please contact your sales representative for more information or to RSVP.

See highlights from last year’s trade tasting here.

The fourth-annual Small State Great Beer Fest will take place in downtown Hartford on September 14, 2019. Guests will have the opportunity to taste beer, cider and spirits from over 40 Connecticut breweries and distilleries while enjoying live music. Food will be provided by a number of food trucks including Baba Ghanoush, Bear’s Restaurant Group, Chief Brody’s Banh Mi, Craftbird Food Truck, Hartford Baking Co., Iron & Grain Co., NoRA Cupcake Company, The Celiac Epicurean and The Whey Station. This is a 21 + event and will be rain or shine. For more information visit the Small State Great Beer Facebook page.

See last year’s highlights here.

Eder Bros., Inc. welcomes its accounts and trade guests for a its first fall portfolio showcasing of select wines and spirits. Please contact your sales representative for more information. This event is trade-only.

See last year’s first fall show highlights here.

Brescome Barton welcomes trade guests and accounts for its first fall trade  portfolio show, featuring wine, spirits and beer selections: A Tasting on the Harbor. Please contact your Brescome Barton sales representative for more information. This event is trade-only.

See last year’s first fall show highlights here.

Hartley & Parker Limited, Inc. will offer two September fall trade tastings for its accounts and trade guests: one along  the Shoreline and the other in Fairfield County. Trade only.  For more information, contact your Hartley & Parker sales representative.

See last year’s highlights here.

Hosted  by the RI Hospitality Association (RIHA), the seminar will provide updated information about the Restaurant & Lodging industries and the necessary facts to plan budgets, strategies, and marketing action steps for the next year. Panelists will discuss opportunities for growth, challenges, and how the market in Rhode Island compares with regional and the national economic outlook. Presenters:

• Hudson Riehle, SR. VP of Research/Information, National Restaurant Association will present critical information that will help Rhode Island restaurateurs get ahead of the competition.
• Rachel Roginsky, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group presents the lodging industry with the most up to date statistics and economic overview specific to Rhode Island.
• Heather R. Singleton, RIHA’s Chief Operating Officer will present on current workforce development challenges and trends in the Rhode Island hospitality industry.

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is hosting a fall trade tasting showcasing fine wine selections for trade accounts and professionals.

Contact your sales representative for more information or to RSVP. Trade only.

See last year’s highlights here.

MS Walker of Rhode Island will host its 2019 Fine Wine & Spirits Experience fall portfolio show. Trade-only. Save the date.

More information will be available via MS Walker sales representatives prior to the event.

See last year’s highlights here.

The Saturday Grand Tasting will take place as part of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on the Marble House lawn on  September 21, 2019. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and experience wines from every major wine region, enjoy food from artisanal food purveyors and top restaurants and meet famous local, regional and national chefs. VIP tickets give guests early admission to the Grand Tasting at noon and access to a special VIP area throughout the event. This is a 21+ event.

For a full list of the week’s tasting and dining events and tickets, visit here.  For last year’s highlights, visit the gallery here.

The Sunday Grand Tasting will take place as part of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival on the Marble House lawn on  September 22, 2019. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and experience wines from every major wine region, enjoy food from artisanal food purveyors and top restaurants and meet famous local, regional and national chefs. VIP tickets give guests early admission to the Grand Tasting at noon and access to a special VIP area throughout the event. This is a 21+ event.

For a full list of the week’s tasting and dining events and tickets, visit here.  For last year’s highlights, visit the gallery here.

Best Beverage will host its annual Fall Trade Show featuring wine, beer, cider and spirit portfolio selections with brand representatives and suppliers on hand. Contact your sales representative for more information on this upcoming trade-only tasting.

See last year’s highlights here.

The sixth annual New England Whiskey Festival will take place at Twin River Casino on September 28, 2019. The festival brings together beverage companies, brand representatives and suppliers to showcase the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations for guests. Discover new brands, the hottest beverage trends, along with great food, samplings and entertainment. This is a 21+ event. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation.

Click here to see highlights from last year’s event.

Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island is hosting a fall trade tasting showcasing selections from its spirits portfolio for trade accounts and professionals.

Contact your sales representative for more information or to RSVP. Trade only.

See last year’s highlights here.

Beervana Fest 2019 will take place at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Saturday, October 26, 2019. During two tasting sessions, the experience will include more than 60 beer tables spread out over two floors at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, giving guests the chance to taste more than 250 craft beers. For more information, visit: www.beervanafest.com.

Session #1: 1:00PM – 4:30PM
Session #2: 6:00PM – 9:30PM

See highlights from last year’s event here.