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.

Jun
1
Sat
Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari @ The Beardsley Zoo
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Beardsley Zoo will host its annual Wild Wine Beer & Food Safari on June 1. Guests will have the opportunity to taste food, beer and wine from dozens of vendors while taking in museum exhibits and visiting its many animals. Other entertainment will include live music, games and a silent auction. Presented by Turnpike Spirit Shop & Wine Emporium, participating venues include The Blind Rhino, The Bites Company, Caribe Soul, Dave Grant Caters, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Hot Monkey Nuts, Lesser Evil Snacks, Little Pub, Luna Azzurra Italiano, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nuovo Pasta, Open Door Tea, Rose Sisters Chips, Taco Loco, Vazzy’s and more. Opened in 1922, the Beardsley Zoo is Connecticut’s only zoo and is home to more than 300 animals. The annual tasting event is the zoo’s largest fundraiser with proceeds to benefit care of the zoo’s endangered species, expansion of exhibits and educational programming.

Jun
24
Mon
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Jun 24 all-day
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | Connecticut | United States

The first of The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) flagship events, the annual CRA Golf Classic & Chef Dinner, is coming up on June 24. The highly anticipated event is fast approaching and will sell out. Join CRA members and trade for a fantastic day of golf and food, as well as an excellent opportunity to network with fellow restaurateurs, vendors and partners. Follow the CRA on Instagram at @ctrestaurantassoc to stay tuned for more details. Visit ctrestaurant.org for more information and sponsorship opportunities. See last year’s highlights here.