The 17th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) will return to New York City at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers – Hudson River & 21st St. on Monday, February 6, 2023. Hosted by Royal Wine Corp., KFWE is known as the destination for wine and food lovers alike, offering a sneak preview of the trendiest restaurants and the latest innovations from the kitchens of today’s hottest chefs and caterers – plus an opportunity to be among the first to sample hundreds of new top-shelf wines and spirits from around the world, many with 90+ ratings.

Note: This event will sell out. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.

Bad Sons Beer Co., in cooperation with Smoke in the Valley, will host the annual Brewers Ball Home Brew Festival at its brewery in Derby on April 15, 2023. Guests will be treated to pours of more than 60 brews in a variety of styles with a chance to cast their votes for their favorites in the People’s Choice Competition. Food trucks will be on site, along with artisan vendors and games. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Seymour Cares Animal Shelter. See more information and purchase tickets here.

The CT Brewers Guild will host its fifth-annual CT Craft Beer Fest at Hartford’s XL Center on April 22, 2023. Guests will enjoy pours from more than 60 craft breweries throughout the afternoon, beginning with a VIP session at 1:00 PM. All proceeds will benefit the CT Brewers Guild to help further the goals of the craft beer movement in CT.

New Hartford’s Ski Sundown will host the Twelfth Annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest on June 10, 2023. 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, event proceeds will benefit St. Maron Church, Brooker Memorial, and Adaptive Sports at Ski Sundown.

The Coastal Wineries of Southeastern New England present the 10th Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Guests will be treated to a joyful celebration featuring top local wineries and local food artisans along with new special guests. Attendees have the option to taste more than 45 different wines from all of the Coastal Wine Trail Wineries while shopping artisans and vendors for cheeses, chocolates and more. See more information and purchase tickets here.  Event is 21+. No pets allowed.

The 17th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) will return to New York City at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers – Hudson River & 21st St. on Monday, February 6, 2023. Hosted by Royal Wine Corp., KFWE is known as the destination for wine and food lovers alike, offering a sneak preview of the trendiest restaurants and the latest innovations from the kitchens of today’s hottest chefs and caterers – plus an opportunity to be among the first to sample hundreds of new top-shelf wines and spirits from around the world, many with 90+ ratings.

Note: This event will sell out. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.

Join team from Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island at its new North Kingstown warehouse and state-of-the-art distribution facility. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a variety of  wine and spirits portfolio selections will be showcased for trade guests and accounts. (This event is for trade and accounts only.)

Join MS Walker of Rhode Island for an afternoon of trade tasting and education. The Vintage 2022 Rosé Pre-Sell Tasting will showcase a selection of rosé wines for trade guests. This is a trade-only event. Please contact your sale representative to RSVP or for additional information.

See last year’s highlights here.

Newport Vineyards will host its 27th Annual WINEterfest on Feb. 18 and 19, 2023. The festival includes tastings bars for Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot Beer plus food from culinary team, live music and the ice bar. Session tickets are sold on both days for Session 1: 11:30 – 2:00 or Session 2: 2:30 – 5:00.

Newport Vineyards will host its 27th Annual WINEterfest on Feb. 18 and 19, 2023. The festival includes tastings bars for Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot Beer plus food from culinary team, live music and the ice bar. Session tickets are sold on both days for Session 1: 11:30 – 2:00 or Session 2: 2:30 – 5:00.

The second-annual Big LeBREWski, presented by the RI Brewers Guild and RI Food Fights, is a statewide celebration of Rhode Island’s premier craft breweries. To participate, guests may purchase The Big LeBREWski Passport here and then each of the coupons, designed by RI Food Fights, can be used for a complimentary tasting or pour at more than 20 participating Rhode Island venues throughout the month of March. This is a 21+ event. No one under the legal age will be permitted to buy a passport. IDs will be required with the use of coupons.

The Newport Beer Festival returns for the 11th year, celebrating Rhode Island breweries and some out-of-state favorites. A showcase of 50 craft brewers at one landmark location, Fort Adams State Park, for an afternoon of  handcrafted beers poured by the people who make them. 21+ with valid ID. Rain or shine. All sales final – no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. Food will be available for purchase, plus live music throughout the festival.