May
2
Thu
Denim & Diamonds Fundraising Tasting @ Saint Clements Castle & Marina
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Denim & Diamonds Fundraising Tasting @ Saint Clements Castle & Marina | Portland | Connecticut | United States

MARC Community Resources, in partnership with Liberty Bank, will host its annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser at the historic Saint Clements Castle in Portland on May 2. Sponsored by Sammy’s Buy-Rite Liquors, the 11th-annual tasting event will feature more than 15 wine, beer and spirit distributors, a silent auction, live music, passed hors d’oeuvres and stir-fry stations. Event 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.

 

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
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.