May
3
Sat
Newport Vineyards 22nd Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards
May 3 @ 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Newport Vineyards 22nd Annual Spring Festival @ Newport Vineyards | Middletown | Rhode Island | United States

Newport Vineyards will host its 22nd Annual Spring Festival on May 3. During two sessions, guests will enjoy tastes of Newport Vineyards wine and Taproot beer at bars located around the Newport Vineyards grounds, along with live music and bites from the Newport Vineyards culinary team. Entertainment will include a grape stomping contest and a pie eating contest and stein hoisting contest during each session. Kingdom Axe RI will be onsite offering free axe throwing for ages 12 and up.

May
23
Fri
June 2025 Beverage Journal Mails
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Jun
2
Mon
2025 RILOC Golf Classic @ The Cranston Country Club
Jun 2 all-day
2025 RILOC Golf Classic @ The Cranston Country Club | Cranston | Rhode Island | United States

Join the Rhode Island Liquor Operators Collaborative for its second annual golf tournament. The day brings together wholesalers, suppliers, retailers and industry friends. Contact riliquoroperatorscollaborative@gmail.com to get involved.

See last year’s highlights here.

 

Jun
5
Thu
Make-A-Wish Annual Wine & Wishes @ The Guild
Jun 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Make-A-Wish Annual Wine & Wishes @ The Guild | Pawtucket | Rhode Island | United States

Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, a nonprofit whose mission is to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, will host its annual Wine & Wishes fundraiser at the The Guild in Pawtucket on June 5. Representatives from multiple suppliers and distributors will pour beer, wine and spirits selections for guests, including MS Walker, The Guild, Fiddlehead Brewing Company, Ghost Tequila, Whalers Brewing Company and 1911 Hard Cider.

Jun
12
Thu
Taste of the Bay @ The Bay Center
Jun 12 @ 5:30 pm
Taste of the Bay @ The Bay Center | Providence | Rhode Island | United States

Save the Bay, the charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of Narragansett Bay, will host its annual Taste of the Bay fundraising event at the Bay Center in Providence on June 12. The event will showcase food and drink from more than 30 vendors, including local restaurants, shellfish purveyors and bakeries. More than 20 local restaurants will offer festival eats, including Boat House Waterfront Dining, Bristol Oyster Bar, Giusto, Matunuck Oyster Bar, McGrath Clambakes, Inc., Mill’s Tavern with beverages from Chair 2 Light Beer, Fishers Island Lemonade, Granny Squibb’s Iced Tea, Grey Sail Brewing, Kristi’s Kraftails: Mocktails & Cocktails, Lani Sangria, Moniker Brewery, Narragansett Beer, Ragged Island Brewing, Rejects Beer Co., Shaidzon Beer Co., Sons of Liberty Spirits Co., South County Distillers, The Industrious Spirit Company and White Dog Distilling. All proceeds benefit Save the Bay’s advocacy, restoration and education efforts.

Jun
24
Tue
July 2025 Beverage Journal Mails
Jun 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Jul
11
Fri
Taste of Rhode Island 2025 @ Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
Jul 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taste of Rhode Island 2025 @ Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick | Warwick | Rhode Island | United States

Taste of Rhode Island is a delicious celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment. Hosted by Pat Paolino, Pat Cruz Events and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries, caterers, wineries and breweries will be showcasing their offerings. More info to be announced soon. Entertainment and Special Guest Appearances by local celebrities; VIP area with Exclusive Champagne and Tastings; Special Raffle and Silent Auction benefiting MAE Organization for the Homeless.

Jul
24
Thu
Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island @ WaterFire Arts Center
Jul 24 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Rhode Island Monthly's Best of Rhode Island @ WaterFire Arts Center | Providence | Rhode Island | United States

Rhode Island Monthly will host its annual Best of Rhode Island event at Providence’s WaterFire Arts Center on July 24. The annual event is a tribute to Rhode Island’s unique food and beverage venues and businesses, which are chosen by the public via Rhode Island Monthly’s online reader survey. Guests will enjoy dishes from the Ocean State’s best venues paired with beverage selections from local producers.

Aug
23
Sat
Pawtucket Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival @ Centreville Bank Stadium
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pawtucket Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival @ Centreville Bank Stadium | Pawtucket | Rhode Island | United States

The first Pawtucket Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will take place at Centreville Bank Stadium on Aug. 23. More than 25 of Rhode Island and New England’s most popular food trucks will be on-site dishing out fan favorites while craft beer vendors pour a variety of brews from local, regional and national brands. There will also be live music and family friendly lawn games. This event is open to all ages. Children ages 10 will be admitted for free.

Sep
19
Fri
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival @ Rosecliff Mansion
Sep 19 – Sep 21 all-day
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival @ Rosecliff Mansion | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival: September 19-21 at Rosecliff. The 20th annual festival will include nearly two dozen tasting seminars featuring wines from around the world, along with select beers, cocktails, spirits and culinary delights. Guests will enjoy further sampling inside the well-stocked Tasting Tent with participating vendors and restaurants. The festival also will include the return of the signature Connoisseur’s Dinner, Vintner Dinner and Sunday Jazz Brunch, as well as a series of special dinners hosted by local fine restaurants. Tickets for the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will be available in July.

More information will be posted here.

See highlights from last year’s event here and here.