An inclusive culinary experience at Foxwoods® Resort Casino’s inaugural spirits and cocktail tasting event, The Wonder of the Cocktail. Open to the public, the three-day celebration offers guests and food and beverage professionals the opportunity to intimately taste the finest spirits and wines with global experts, attend master class seminars, and meet some of Connecticut’s most talented chefs. Journey through the rich histories of the most well-loved liquors and wines. The event begins with a kick-off welcome reception featuring signature cocktails and wines from around the world,  and wraps with summer pool party and grand tasting event.

An inclusive culinary experience at Foxwoods® Resort Casino’s inaugural spirits and cocktail tasting event, The Wonder of the Cocktail. Open to the public, the three-day celebration offers guests and food and beverage professionals the opportunity to intimately taste the finest spirits and wines with global experts, attend master class seminars, and meet some of Connecticut’s most talented chefs. Journey through the rich histories of the most well-loved liquors and wines. The event begins with a kick-off welcome reception featuring signature cocktails and wines from around the world,  and wraps with summer pool party and grand tasting event.

The first annual New England Summer Beer Festival will take place at the Goshen Fairgrounds on Friday, July 6 through Sunday, July 8, 2018. With admission, guests will have a chance to sample beer from over 55 New England breweries and purchase food from over 15 food trucks and vendors. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Christmas Wish CT.

The second annual Mohegan Sun Tequila Tasting will take place in Mohegan Sun’s Earth Ballroom on July 20, 2018. Guests will have a chance to sample a vast selection of tequilas and pair them with complementary Mexican food in the Earth Ballroom’s new 125,000 square-foot Expo Center with outdoor patio. Entertainment will include a live DJ, a photo booth and more.  This event is 21+. Tickets are on sale now through the Mohegan Sun Box Office and Ticketmaster. To learn more about Sun Tequila Tasting, click here.

See last year’s highlight’s here.

Taste the best of Connecticut’s wineries. Sample locally produced specialty foods, enjoy live music, browse handcrafts and more at the annual Connecticut Wine Festival. Participant, vendor and volunteer opportunities are available.

Saturday, July 21 from 12 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 12 – 6 p.m at The Goshen Fairgrounds – 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT – located approximately 1/2 mile south of Goshen center on Route 63.

View last year’s highlights here.

Taste the best of Connecticut’s wineries. Sample locally produced specialty foods, enjoy live music, browse handcrafts and more at the annual Connecticut Wine Festival. Participant, vendor and volunteer opportunities are available.

Saturday, July 21 from 12 – 7 p.m. & Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 12 – 6 p.m at The Goshen Fairgrounds – 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT – located approximately 1/2 mile south of Goshen center on Route 63.

View last year’s highlights here.

Connecticut Open Tennis, in partnership with the Connecticut Brewers Guild, will host its first beer festival at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale on August 25 from noon to 4 p.m. General admission tickets give guests access to craft beer from over 30 local breweries and a middle tier seat to the Connecticut Open women’s singles and doubles final. Food trucks will be available along with live music and entertainment.  A portion of proceeds will benefit breast cancer research at Smilow Breast Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Health.

The CVS Health Charity Classic Event Series, celebrating its 20th year, will kick-off with the second annual Crave RI food festival on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in the Downtown Providence. Attendees of all ages are welcome to enjoy food from over 100 local restaurants, samples from more than 150 beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage vendors as well as a variety of live demonstrations from local chefs. For more information, click here.

The CVS Health Charity Classic Event Series, celebrating its 20th year, will kick-off with the second annual Crave RI food festival on Thursday, June 21 and Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in the Downtown Providence. Attendees of all ages are welcome to enjoy food from over 100 local restaurants, samples from more than 150 beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage vendors as well as a variety of live demonstrations from local chefs. For more information, click here.

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association will relaunch its “Women in Hospitality” series at NYLO Hotel Providence/Warwick on June 26, 2018. Series attendees will have the chance to learn from and network with a diverse group of women in the hospitality industry. Feedback given during the event will be used by RI Hospitality to help shape the future of the Women in Hospitality Council. Refreshments will be provided by NYLO on its deck overlooking the Pawtuxet River.

The 2018 Newport Craft Brew Races  at Fort Adams State Park event begins with a 5k walk/run through the park followed by a craft beer festival featuring over 40 local breweries. Guests can take part in either the race, the festival or both parts of the event. A variety of vendors and food trucks as well as live music are part of the event. Vendor list, registration and tickets for the 2018 Newport Craft Brew Races are available here.

Foolproof Brewing Company’s annual Augtoberfest will take place at Foolproof’s headquarters at 241 Grotto Avenue in Pawtucket on August 4, 2018. The event will feature live music, food trucks, games and a variety of beer from Foolproof Brewing. This is a 21+ event. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

In honor of its 50th anniversary, Special Olympics Rhode Island will host it’s second annual food tasting event, Savor the Flavors of Rhode Island, at the Roger Williams’ park Casino on August 16, 2018. Over 30 vendors will showcase a dish or spirit, including Basta Italian Restaurant, Finn’s Harborside, The Safe House, Snookers, Providence G Pub, Hanley’s Ale House, Chelo’s, Caserta Pizzeria, Fancheezical, Keel Vodka, Revival Brewery and Newport Vineyards. Guests are asked to dress in business casual attire, cocktail style. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

The annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will kick off with the Bordeaux Grand Cru Dinner at the Elms on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Guests will have the chance to experience a French-inspired evening reminiscent of the Guilded Age. After Champagne and canapés and a mansion tour, guests will be served a five-course dinner with wine pairings from the five legendary Bordeaux properties. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

For a full list of the Newport Wine & Food Festival’s tasting and dining events and tickets, visit here.  For last year’s highlights, visit the gallery here.

A Wine & Rosecliff Gala will take place as part of the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in the Rosecliff ballroom on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Guests will have the chance to enjoy fine wines and food from award-winning chefs, along with live music and dancing. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.

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.