The 5th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on October 12 featuring beer from more than 100 local craft breweries. Entertainment will include live music, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REACH foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships. VIP hour is 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with general admission from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) will host its Economic Outlook Breakfast virtually on September 9, 2020. Industry experts will discuss critical forecasting of trends in the Hospitality Industry. Speakers will include Hudson Riehle, SR. VP of Research/Information of the National Restaurant Association, who will present critical information that will help Rhode Island restaurateurs get ahead of the competition; Rachel Roginsky, Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group presents the lodging industry with the most up to date statistics and economic overview specific to Rhode Island; and Heather Singleton, COO, RI Hospitality Association, who will discuss the workforce challenges facing the hospitality industry in the wake of COVID-19. This event is open to RIHA members only.
Register for the annual 2020 RI Hospitality Golf Classic. A tasting event for golfers, and a golfing event for eaters and drinkers trade professionals and RIHA members will enjoy a day on links for a good cause.
Space is limited. Registration 9am, Shotgun Start 11am, Dinner 4:30pm. $1,200/team of four includes breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
See last year’s highlight’s here.
Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.
Newport Restaurant Week, an annual showcase of culinary talent in Newport and Bristol counties, will take place November 6-15, 2020. More than 55 venues will participate in this year’s event which will include prixe-fixe menus, discounted rates for meals and gift cards and a half price raw bar, with health precautions for COVID-19 in place.
Partners in the 14th annual restaurant week include “Take it Outside” and “Dining Under Wraps,” initiatives aimed toward facilitating more outdoor dining in the colder months, along with the “Rhode Island Restaurant Pledge,” an agreement created by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) where restaurants promise to help keep guests safe with sanitation and social distancing measures.
To see a list of participating restaurants, click here.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s Women in Hospitality Council presents “The Working Woman” event series, which will take place weekly throughout the month of March. Sponsored by MS Walker of Rhode Island, the four part series will be hosted virtually via Zoom, offering self care tips and information on the current state of the industry and a preview of what hospitality professionals can expect in 2021. The event series will provide participants with information, resources and tools, and a place to connect for women who have been “disproportionately impacted” across every industry due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the event will benefit the RI Hospitality Education Foundation.
The total cost for attendance is $25 per person, and remains the same for attending one or all four events.
Taking place on March 1 at 11:30 a.m., the topic of the first in the event series is Energy, Values and Self Care During a Global Pandemic.
See more information and register here.
The 6th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 18 featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Entertainment will include live music, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Crazy Bruce’s Liquors, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REACH foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships. There will also be a toy drive at the event to collect new, unwrapped toys to donated to children in need this holiday season.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association will host its Annual Membership Reception at The Capital Grille in Providence on June 21, 2022. Mix and mingle with fellow members and enjoy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails. Tickets are $20 and this event is for members only. Pre-registration is required. Register here.
The 7th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 17 featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Entertainment will include live music, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Crazy Bruce’s Liquors, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REACH foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships. There will also be a toy drive at the event to collect new, unwrapped toys to donated to children in need this holiday season. See last year’s highlights here.
The 8th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 23 featuring hundreds of beers from more than 70 local craft breweries, along with select wines, spirits and seltzers. Entertainment will include live music, a Bloody Mary contest, corn hole and more with eats from a variety of food truck vendors. Sponsored by Crazy Bruce’s Liquors, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the REACH foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children through educational programs and scholarships. There will also be a toy drive at the event to collect new, unwrapped toys to donated to children in need this holiday season.
