Apr
20
Sat
CT Craft Beer Fest 2024 @ Connecticut Convention Center
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
CT Craft Beer Fest 2024 @ Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford | Connecticut | United States

 

The CT Brewers Guild will host its sixth-annual CT Craft Beer Fest at Hartford’s Connecticut Convention Center on April 20, 2024. Guests will enjoy pours from more than 60 craft breweries throughout the afternoon, beginning with a VIP session at 1:30 PM. All proceeds will benefit the CT Brewers Guild to help further the goals of the craft beer movement in Connecticut.

Apr
24
Wed
May Beverage Journal Mails
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Brescome Barton Sips on the Sound Spring Tasting (Trade Only)
Apr 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

WHAT: Join Brescome Barton for a spring tasting array of wines, spirits, beers, mixers and more. Free parking and food provided. Trade only. Contact your sales rep for more information. RSVP to education@brescomebarton.com. 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 3:00 -6:00pm

WHERE: Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook

 

 

 

May
11
Sat
Rising Pint Brewfest @ Rentschler Field
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Rising Pint Brewfest @ Rentschler Field | East Hartford | Connecticut | United States

The 13th annual Rising Pint Brewfest returns to Rentschler Field on May 11, with beer from more than 60 craft breweries on tap for guests, along with eats from popular food truck vendors, including Spot on Tacos, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, The Big Cheese, Hop Häus, Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza Shop, Big Enzo’s BBQ, Big Bad Wolf, Sno ‘N’ Dough and Holy Smokez BBQ. Bands Booyah and 7 Below will play live music throughout the event. Proceeds will benefit The Reach Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing assistance to children who are in need, physically, socially and financially through programs, advocacy and more. Event is 21+. No children or pets. Rain or shine, no refunds.

May
14
Tue
Worldwide Wines Killer B’s Tasting (Trade Only) @ Gioia Café & Bar
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Worldwide Wines will host a themed spring trade tasting at Gioia Café & Bar in New Haven on May 14. The Killer B’s tasting event will showcase top Burgundy, Bordeaux, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Barbaresco and bubbly selections from Worldwide Wines’ portfolio. Sales representatives and account managers will be onsite to highlight brands and educate guests throughout the afternoon event. This event is trade only – please contact your sales representative.

 

May
19
Sun
Thread City Hop Fest @ Jillson Square
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thread City Hop Fest @ Jillson Square | Windham | Connecticut | United States

The Thread City Hop Fest, an annual food and craft beer tasting event, will take place on at Jillson Square in Willimantic on May 19, 2024. Attendees will enjoy samples from more than 70 breweries from throughout New England. This event is rain or shine. Organized by the Willimantic Brewing Company on behalf of Willimantic Renaissance, Inc., proceeds from the Hop Fest benefit more than 15 charities including The No Freeze Project, Willimantic Renaissance, Inc. and Vulturetown Arts. Event is 21+. No children or pets allowed.

May
22
Wed
June Beverage Journal Mails
May 22 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Jun
1
Sat
Foxwoods Tacos & Tequila Fiesta @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
Jun 1 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Foxwoods Tacos & Tequila Fiesta @ Foxwoods Resort Casino | Ledyard | Connecticut | United States

Foxwoods Resort Casino is hosting the annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in its Rainmaker Expo on June 1, 2024. Guests will enjoy tacos and tequila samples from dozens of brands, along with cocktails, live music and mechanical bull rides among the festivities. See last year’s highlights here.

Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari @ The Beardsley Zoo
Jun 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Beardsley Zoo will host its annual Wild Wine Beer & Food Safari on June 1. Guests will have the opportunity to taste food, beer and wine from dozens of vendors while taking in museum exhibits and visiting its many animals. Other entertainment will include live music, games and a silent auction. Presented by Turnpike Spirit Shop & Wine Emporium, participating venues include The Blind Rhino, The Bites Company, Caribe Soul, Dave Grant Caters, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Hot Monkey Nuts, Lesser Evil Snacks, Little Pub, Luna Azzurra Italiano, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nuovo Pasta, Open Door Tea, Rose Sisters Chips, Taco Loco, Vazzy’s and more. Opened in 1922, the Beardsley Zoo is Connecticut’s only zoo and is home to more than 300 animals. The annual tasting event is the zoo’s largest fundraiser with proceeds to benefit care of the zoo’s endangered species, expansion of exhibits and educational programming.

Jun
8
Sat
Litchfield Hills Brewfest @ Ski Sundown
Jun 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Litchfield Hills Brewfest @ Ski Sundown | New Hartford | Connecticut | United States

New Hartford’s Ski Sundown will host the 13th-annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest on June 8, 2024. A variety of local craft beers, wines, ciders and spirits will be available for tasting along with eats from food truck vendors. Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes through silent auctions and raffles. Sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank and Nejaime’s Fine Wine & Spirits, event proceeds will benefit St. Maron Church, Brooker Memorial and Summit Adaptive Sports.