Apr
27
Sat
8th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival @ Great Friends Meeting House
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The 8th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival will take place at the Great Friends Meeting House in Newport on Saturday, April 27th, 2019. Among a variety of featured brews, the region’s most popular sours will be highlighted. Plus, a VIB (Very Important Beer) session will take place April 26, featuring top selling local beers. The event will take place in two sessions with session one running from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and session two running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Event is 21+, rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. More information to come. Highlights from last year’s event can be found here.

 

Dec
6
Wed
RIHA Stars of the Industry Awards Gala @ Providence Performing Arts Center
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm
RIHA Stars of the Industry Awards Gala @ Providence Performing Arts Center | Providence | Rhode Island | United States

Created more than 31 years ago and hosted by the RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation annually to recognize those in the restaurant and hospitality industries, the Stars of the Industry awards and annual meeting event celebrates the best in the hospitality community on Dec. 6, 2023 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. There are more than 20 categories, with 2-3 nominations per category. Recipients are nominated by their bosses, co-workers and even their customers. Categories include Restaurant Employee of the Year, Tourism Employee of the Year, Bartender of the Year Emerging Leader of the Year and more, Winners are voted on by the public and elected officials of the board and receive a trophy to take home. Learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities by contacting Katie Kleyla, Manager, Marketing & Events, katie@rihospitality.org. See last year’s highlights here.