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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunset Wine Party is hosting an inaugural New Canaan event: a festive, upscale wine tasting evening at the Country Club of New Canaan. All net proceeds benefit Filling in the Blanks, a local nonprofit which supports area children experiencing hunger by providing them with meals on the weekends. Sunset Wine Party was created by Connecticut-based wine connoisseur, Paula Alonso, who wanted to share her passion for wine while raising money for important local causes. Filling in the Blanks was founded by mothers and community activists, Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, who created the nonprofit as a way to bring together their community, children, food and charity. The nonprofit provides weekend meals to children in need who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program. Thirty-plus wines from retailer DB Fine Wines are to be showcased, plus food, music and more. Presenting Sponsor: DB Fine Wines; Magnum Sponsor: BMW of Darien; and Super Sponsors: Elements Medical Aesthetics and Rock, Paper, Scissors Custom Events.
Join Brescome Barton for its second spring tasting event for trade accounts and beverage professionals. The movie-themed event featuring wines, spirits, beers, mixers, ready-to-drinks and more. This event is for trade only. Contact your sales representative for more information or RSVP to education@brescomebarton.com.
Join the team from Worldwide Wines at La Plage Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Westport for a Spring Fling portfolio tasting featuring 2022 rosés and spring-themed wines. This is a trade-only event: contact your sales representative for more information. RSVP to Worldwide Wines’ Paul Burne.
The 17th annual Taste of Westport will take place at The Inn at Longshore on May 10, 2023. Guests will enjoy diverse cuisine from multiple local venues paired with wine and signature cocktails set to live music by The Bar Car Band. Proceeds will benefit CLASP, a nonprofit organization working to provide housing and opportunities for adults with autism and developemental disabilities in Fairfield County.
MARC Community Resources, in partnership with Liberty Bank will host its annual fundraiser at the historic Saint Clements Castle in Portland on May 11. The tasting event will feature over 15 wine, beer and spirit distributors, a silent auction, live music, passed hors d’oeuvres and stir-fry stations. Sponsored by Liberty Bank, A.R. Mazzotta Employment Specialists, Lotus Behavioral Health, M & T Bank and Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, proceeds will benefit MARC Community Resources, a nonprofit organization dedicated to provide assistance for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with housing, employment, social and community services.