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Litchfield Hills Brewfest @ Ski Sundown

Jun 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

New Hartford’s Ski Sundown will host the 14th-annual Litchfield Hills Brewfest on June 14, 2025. 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.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: Torrington Savings Bank Nejaime’s Fine Wine & Spirits Summit Adaptive Sports Litchfield Hills Brewfest Ski Sundown New Hartford St. Maron Church Brooker Memorial

Jun

18

Wed

CPSA Annual Golf Tournament 2025 @ Whitney Farms Golf Course

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Jun 18 all-day

The Connecticut Package Stores Association (CPSA) will host its annual golf tournament at Whitney Farms Golf Club in Monroe on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Enjoy a day of golf, raffles and prizes with industry peers.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: CPSA Annual Golf Tournament CPSA Whitney Farms Golf Club Connecticut Package Stores Association golf

Jun

23

Mon

Connecticut Restaurant Association Annual Golf Classic 2025 @ Lyman Orchards Golf Club

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Jun 23 all-day

Save the Date: Golf Classic 2025! The annual Connecticut Restaurant Association Golf Classic is coming up on Monday, June 23 and returns to Lyman Orchards in Middlefield for a day of golf, networking and culinary excellence on two picturesque courses. With multiple vendor activations, on-course food and drink sampling, and incredible visibility, it’s a prime opportunity to connect with more than 250 fellow industry leaders from across the state. Registration opening soon. Sponsorship opportunities available. Follow the CRA on Instagram at @ctrestaurantassoc to stay tuned for more details. Visit ctrestaurant.org for more information and sponsorship opportunities. See last year’s highlights here.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) CRA Golf Classic Lyman Orchards Golf Club CRA golf Golf Classic

Jun

24

Tue

July 2025 Beverage Journal Mails

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Jun 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm

Categories: Connecticut Rhode Island

Jul

17

Thu

Calvanese Foundation Beer and Wine Tasting Festival @ The Aqua Turf Club

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Jul 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The 16th annual Calvanese Foundation Beer & Wine Tasting Festival will take place at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on July 17. The event benefits the Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals in the Southington community through donations to charitable causes, organizations and schools. Co-sponsored by Southington’s Worldwide Wine & Spirits, the event featured samples of beer, wine and spirits from more than 50 vendors, with VIP access to a separate Premier Tasting section offering tastes of high-end wine and spirits. Guests can pair beverage tastes with food by the Aqua Turf Club and several local food trucks. The Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation, a 501(c)(3) since 1996, honors the legacy of the late Joe and Kay Calvanese, who founded the Aqua Turf Club, and their long-standing commitment to community.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: Joe & Kay Calvanese Foundation Plantsville Calvanese Foundation Beer & Wine Tasting Festival Aqua Turf Club Worldwide Wine & Spirits

Jul

20

Sun

Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

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Jul 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest brings two of the best things in life – pizza and beer – together for a taste extravaganza at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Presented by Brown Roofing, guests will have the opportunity to sample beer from more than 20 local craft breweries in the event’s beer garden paired with pizza from the top Connecticut pizza trucks. More entertainment will include dough throwing contests, live music and shopping local vendors. Children under 12 months are admitted for free – no ticket necessary. Beer garden is open to 21+ only.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: Bridgeport Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest Brown Roofing Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Sep

7

Sun

New Haven Cocktail Week @ Downtown New Haven, Connecticut, various venues

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Sep 7 – Sep 13 all-day

New Haven Cocktail Week returns for 2025 with a mission to “promote to the public and trade, the art of mixology, to showcase the brands of our supplier partners and to educate the public with cocktail recipes that are accessible, fun and delicious.” Kicking off with the annual Spirits Ball at Gioia on Sept. 7, guests will have the chance to taste cocktails, learn about the bartending craft, support small businesses and have fun during nightly cocktail seminars and afterparties Sept. 7-13. New Haven bars and restaurants will offer their best cocktails while spirits brands and special guests will offer education, tastings and competitions throughout the city of New Haven all week long at participating venues. More event information will be announced soon.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: New Haven Gioia Café & Bar New Haven Cocktail Week 2025

Sep

13

Sat

Crazy Brew Bash 2025 @ Mount Southington Ski Area

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Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 10th annual Crazy Brew Bash will take place at the Mount Southington Ski Area on Sept. 13 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, pro wrestling, games, chair lift rides, raffles 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 highlights from last year here.

Categories: Connecticut Tags: craft beer Crazy Brew Bash Mount Southington Ski Area REACH Foundation Crazy Bruce's Liquors beer fests

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