Apr
22
Sat
CT Craft Beer Fest 2023 @ XL Center
Apr 22 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CT Craft Beer Fest 2023 @ XL Center | Hartford | Connecticut | United States

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.

 

SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers 5-Year Anniversary Party @ SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers
Apr 22 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers 5-Year Anniversary Party @ SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers | Norwalk | Connecticut | United States

Join SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers  for “The Hempening,” a five-year anniversary party hosted at its Norwalk location. Celebrate with Prohibition-era craft cocktails, Blaze Whisky, Threesome Cocktails and all of the SoNo 1420 line of handcrafted Connecticut-made spirits. Live music with the Swamp Hogs and Dee Jay Rob, food from Palmer’s Market Food Truck, Precious Oysters and Munchie Bar, and as it is a dog-friendly event, dog treats are provided by Get Joy. (Rain date, Sunday Aril 23)

Foxwoods Tacos & Tequila Fiesta 2023 @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
Apr 22 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Foxwoods Tacos & Tequila Fiesta 2023 @ Foxwoods Resort Casino | Ledyard | Connecticut | United States

Foxwoods Resort Casino is hosting a Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in its Rainmaker Expo on April 22, 2023. Guests will enjoy tacos and tequila samples from dozens of brands, along with cocktails, live music and mechanical bull rides among the festivities.

Apr
24
Mon
May 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Brescome Barton Spring Trade Show Bridgeport (Trade Only) @ Boca Oyster Bar
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Brescome Barton Spring Trade Show Bridgeport (Trade Only) @ Boca Oyster Bar | Bridgeport | Connecticut | United States

Brescome Barton welcomes trade guests and accounts for its first spring portfolio tasting at Boca Oyster Bar in Bridgeport on April 24. Please contact your Brescome Barton sales representative for more information. This event is trade-only.

 

Apr
29
Sat
Newport Vineyards 20th Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards
Apr 29 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Newport Vineyards 20th Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards | Middletown | Rhode Island | United States

Newport Vineyards will host its 20th Annual Springfest on April 29-30. During two tasting sessions per day, guests will enjoy tastes of Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot beer at bars located around the Newport Vineyards grounds, along with live music and bites from the Newport Vineyards culinary team. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by musical acts Lady Anemoia, Jake Ash Band and Real Weird Band, a grape stomping contest and a pie eating contest during each session.

 

 

 

PawFest at The Charles @ The Charles
Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
PawFest at The Charles @ The Charles | Wethersfield | Connecticut | United States

The first annual PawFest, set for April 29, 2023 (rain date April 30), will raise funds and host adoptions working with East Hartford’s Protectors of the Animals, a no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter, hosted at The Charles in Old Wethersfield. In collaboration with Connecticut Distributors, Inc. and The Charles, cocktails will feature Grey Goose Vodka and Angel’s Envy Bourbon.  The event will also showcase a family-friendly day for humans and four-legged friends, featuring vendors, craft, food and a silent auction, among highlights. The Charles currently has a showcased cocktail on its menu, In the Paws of an Angel, for which $1 of each sale to benefit the animal nonprofit, leading up to the event. iHeartMedia’s Renee Denino will be there broadcasting and playing music.

Newport Beer Festival 2023 @ Fort Adams State Park
Apr 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Newport Beer Festival 2023 @ Fort Adams State Park | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

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. See last year’s highlights here.

 

 

 

Apr
30
Sun
Newport Vineyards 20th Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
Newport Vineyards 20th Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards | Middletown | Rhode Island | United States

Newport Vineyards will host its 20th Annual Springfest on April 29-30. During two tasting sessions per day, guests will enjoy tastes of Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot beer at bars located around the Newport Vineyards grounds, along with live music and bites from the Newport Vineyards culinary team. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by musical acts Lady Anemoia, Jake Ash Band and Real Weird Band, a grape stomping contest and a pie eating contest during each session.

 

 

 

May
3
Wed
Taste of Rhode Island 2023 @ Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Rhode Island 2023 @ Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick | Warwick | Rhode Island | United States

Taste of Rhode Island is a delicious celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment. Hosted by Pat Paolino, Pat Cruz Events and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries, caterers, wineries and breweries will be showcasing their offerings. More info to be announced soon.

  • Entertainment and Special Guest Appearances by local celebrities.
  • VIP area with Exclusive Champagne and Tastings.
  • Special Raffle and Silent Auction benefiting MAE Organization for the Homeless.

See last year’s highlights here.