Jun
17
Sat
Coastal Wine Trail Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival @ Westport Fairgrounds
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Coastal Wine Trail Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival @ Westport Fairgrounds  | Westport | Massachusetts | United States

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.

 

Two Roads Summer Fest @ Two Roads Brewing Company
Jun 17 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Two Roads Summer Fest @ Two Roads Brewing Company | Stratford | Connecticut | United States

Two Roads Brewing Company will host its first Summer Fest at its brewery in Stratford on June 16-17, 2023. Guests will enjoy live music from local bands, eats from a variety of food trucks, games and more while enjoying sips of Two Roads beer and seltzer. Two Roads new summer beer, Summer Heaven, an easy-drinking tropical IPA will be on tap along with many other Two Roads craft selections.

Jun
22
Thu
July 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Jun
26
Mon
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Jun 26 all-day
CT Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club | Middlefield | Connecticut | United States

The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) will host its Annual Golf Classic at Lyman Orchards Golf Club  on June 26, 2023, presented by Sysco. CRA brings together restaurant operators and industry vendors from all across Connecticut for a fun day of golf, followed by the 2023 CRA Chef Farm Collaboration Dinner, sponsored by Performance Foodservice. The annual outing supports the Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF),  the non-profit 501(c) and CRA.Visit ctrestaurant.org for more information and sponsorship opportunities.

See last year’s highlight’s here.

Jul
22
Sat
Newport Craft Brew Races @ Fort Adams State Park
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Newport Craft Brew Races @ Fort Adams State Park | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

The Newport Craft Brew Race will celebrate its annual fun run on July 22 with a walk or run 5K followed by a craft beer festival with more than 30 participating local, regional and national breweries on the grounds of Fort Adams State Park. All 5k participants and festival-goers will receive a pint glass and entry to the festival with ticket purchase, including access to beer sampling, live music, vendors and food trucks. Produced by Gray Matter Marketing, a portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Race Newport benefit the Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. See more information here.

See highlights from 2022 here.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM: Onsite registration & bib pick-up 11:50 AM: Onsite registration closes 12:00 PM: 5k Race start 12:30 PM: Festival gates open 3:50 PM: Beer Festival last call

 

4th Annual Sun Tequila Tasting 2023 @ Mohegan Sun, Earth Ballroom - Expo Center
Jul 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
4th Annual Sun Tequila Tasting 2023 @ Mohegan Sun, Earth Ballroom - Expo Center | Montville | Connecticut | United States

The Sun Tequila Tasting is back.  The limes will be squeezed and the salt & sugar will be flowing to complement an array of tasty tequila and margarita samples at each mixology and pouring station.  The Patrón one-of-a-kind blender bike is available to guests to mix up their very own margarita at an exclusive Patrón sponsored Happy Hour, which begins at 6:30pm, held on the Patrón Patio. Guests can indulge in savory Mexican fare provided by Hot Taco, capture memories at a photo booth and dance beats of DJ Rico and Fiesta Del Notre’s one of a kind Mariachi band. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. See last year’s highlights here.

Jul
24
Mon
August 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Aug
6
Sun
IAPSA CT 2nd Annual Cricket Tournament @ Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club
Aug 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
IAPSA CT 2nd Annual Cricket Tournament @ Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club | East Hartford | Connecticut | United States

The Indian American Package Store Association of Connecticut (IAPSACT) hosts it second annual cricket tournament and social event for its members and trade guests. Contact Manish Modi for information and participation and start times. Eight teams, networking and lunch. See last year’s highlights here.

Aug
12
Sat
Cocktail Carnival at Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Cocktail Carnival at Foxwoods Resort Casino & Hotel @ Foxwoods Resort Casino | Ledyard | Connecticut | United States

Foxwoods Resort Casino will host its third-annual Cocktail Carnival on Aug. 12, featuring fair-themed signature cocktails, food and entertainment reminiscent of a day spent at the fair. Beverage tastings and cocktails will be poured by representatives from many of the state’s beverage suppliers and distributors in the ballroom and on the casino’s Fox Tower Lawn and terrace. A la carte festival food will also be available for purchase. Other amusements will include lawn games, fortune tellers and caricature artists, along with stilt-walkers and fire-breathers, all contributing to the day’s carnival theme.

Second Annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival @ Knight of Columbus Lodge
Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Second Annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival @ Knight of Columbus Lodge | Hamden | Connecticut | United States

The Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Enthusiasts (CTBWE) and the Wallingford Rotary present the Annual Connecticut Bourbon and Whiskey Festival at the Columbus Lodge in Hamden on Aug. 12. Guests will enjoy whiskey tastes from more than 20 wholesalers, retailers and producers, including local distillers Continuum Distilling, Fifth State Distillery, Hartford Flavor Company, Litchfield Distillery, Nineteen70Something Bourbon, SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers, Up ‘N Down Rock and Bourbon and Waypoint Spirits. All proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots and Rotary Club causes and charities.