Black Hog Brewing Company will host its fourth annual Barrel Aged Brewfest at its taproom in Oxford on January 18. Guests will enjoy 2 oz pours of exclusive barrel aged beers from Black Hog and guest breweries. Food will be provided by the Caseus Cheese Truck and Wolfski’s Pierogies. Event proceeds will benefit Vie for the Kids.
Stonington Vineyards will host its annual Winter Music Series, every Saturday in January, February and March 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. featuring a new musical guest each day. Music is complimentary and outside food is welcome. This event is 21+. See more information and the schedule of music acts here.
Foxwoods is hosting a Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in its Premier Ballroom on January 19, 2019. Guests will enjoy tacos and tequila samples from more than 20 companies, along with live mariachi music and mechanical bull rides.
The Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruise offers a showcase for suppliers, as guests sip and sample through endless vintages and signature dishes, showcases and tastings during a three-day affair across two spaces, Uncas Ballroom and the Earth Expo & Convention Center. A portion of proceeds will go to Channel 3 Kids Camp, who provide fun year-round opportunities to children of all abilities, families and communities through educational and recreational programs.
Sample over 1,000 varieties of wine, beer, and spirits during the Grand Tasting. Foodies can purchase signature dishes from some of the region’s most highly-rated restaurants and the main culinary stage features a day full of celebrity chef demonstrations. Then, taste the “best-of-the-best” vintages and get one-on-ones with the winemakers during Vintage Cru.
The Rhode Island Brew Fest is an annual celebration of the Rhode Island craft brewing with 60+ breweries sampling 200+ beers. The festival has two ticketed sessions. This is a 21+ event. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No exceptions. ID’s are checked at the entrance. All beverage samples are included in ticket, as well as live music, access to food vendors and much more. Every attendee will receive a custom glass as they exit the festival.
First Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM; Second Session: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
See last year’s highlights here.
Stonington Vineyards will host its annual Winter Music Series, every Saturday in January, February and March 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. featuring a new musical guest each day. Music is complimentary and outside food is welcome. This event is 21+. See more information and the schedule of music acts here.
The Naugatuck Historical Society will host Savor CT 2020 at the Naugatuck Event Center on January 25, 2020. Guests will enjoy a tasting of beer, wine and spirits from Alvarium Beer Co., Black Hog Brewing Co. and Litchfield Distillery. Naugatuck’s Fine Wine & Liquor will provide more beverage tastes, along with food from local restaurants including Santos’ Restaurant, Fascia’s Chocolates, Subway, Tomo 68 and many more. See more information and purchase tickets here.
The Taste of Fairfield – WinterFest will take place at the Brooklawn Country Club on January 26, 2020. Hosted by TownVibe/Fairfield Magazine, the annual event brings together a variety of restaurants, markets, vintners, distillers and brewers under one roof including Asylum Distillery, Litchfield Distillery, Three Meadows Spirits and Fairfield Craft Ales. The theme of this year’s winter event is comfort and party food, including popular Super Bowl party fare. There will be live music and comedy routines, plus the chance to enter a bowling tournament, held at the facility’s bowling alley. Part of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Hope. Pre-purchased general admission and VIP passes are on sale.
