Jun
14
Wed
RIHA Summer Membership Reception @ The Capital Grille
Jun 14 @ 5:00 pm
RIHA Summer Membership Reception @ The Capital Grille | Providence | Rhode Island | United States

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will host its annual Summer Membership Reception at The Capital Grille in Providence on June 14, 2023. A chance for trade professionals and members to enjoy familiar faces, meet new RIHA members and renew hospitality-industry connections, guests will be treated to appetizers and drinks outside on the venue’s patio. A  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. Sponsored by Metro Lobster & Seafood, Keel Vodka and host The Capital Grille. Valet parking is available.

 

Jun
17
Sat
Coastal Wine Trail Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival @ Westport Fairgrounds
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Coastal Wine Trail Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Festival @ Westport Fairgrounds  | Westport | Massachusetts | United States

The Coastal Wineries of Southeastern New England present the 10th Annual Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Guests will be treated to a joyful celebration featuring top local wineries and local food artisans along with new special guests. Attendees have the option to taste more than 45 different wines from all of the Coastal Wine Trail Wineries while shopping artisans and vendors for cheeses, chocolates and more. See more information and purchase tickets here.  Event is 21+. No pets allowed.

 

Jun
22
Thu
July 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Jul
22
Sat
Newport Craft Brew Races @ Fort Adams State Park
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Newport Craft Brew Races @ Fort Adams State Park | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

The Newport Craft Brew Race will celebrate its annual fun run on July 22 with a walk or run 5K followed by a craft beer festival with more than 30 participating local, regional and national breweries on the grounds of Fort Adams State Park. All 5k participants and festival-goers will receive a pint glass and entry to the festival with ticket purchase, including access to beer sampling, live music, vendors and food trucks. Produced by Gray Matter Marketing, a portion of the proceeds from the Craft Brew Race Newport benefit the Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild in support of the growth of craft beer and brewing in Rhode Island. See more information here.

See highlights from 2022 here.

Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 AM: Onsite registration & bib pick-up 11:50 AM: Onsite registration closes 12:00 PM: 5k Race start 12:30 PM: Festival gates open 3:50 PM: Beer Festival last call

 

Jul
24
Mon
August 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Jul 24 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Aug
23
Wed
September 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Sep
22
Fri
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2023 (Save the Date) @ Rosecliff
Sep 22 – Sep 24 all-day
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2023 (Save the Date) @ Rosecliff | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

Wine dinners, seminars, tastings and brunch await guests of the annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival starting Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 through Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and experience wines from every major wine region, enjoy food from artisanal food purveyors and top restaurants and meet famous local, regional and national chefs. The weekend schedule of events includes the Rosecliff Seminar Series, offering a variety of  wine and spirits seminars, a  Vintner Dinner,  Sunday Brunch and various participating venue events.

All proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival benefit the historic preservation efforts of The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development. Look for 2023 site information on sponsorships and tickets. See last year’s highlights here.

 

 

October 2023 Beverage Journal Mails
Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm
Oct
14
Sat
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival @ Bowen's Wharf
Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival @ Bowen's Wharf | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

 

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport will host the 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on Oct. 14-15, 2023. During the two-day event, guests will enjoy fresh seafood straight from local fishers and neighborhood restaurants and vendors, along with dishes from local restaurants, craft beer and signature cocktails, with the backdrop of an eclectic mix of music from local bands. Billed as one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast” by Coastal Living magazine, proceeds from festival bars benefited Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s 200-foot official sailing education vessel.

Oct
15
Sun
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival @ Bowen's Wharf
Oct 15 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival @ Bowen's Wharf | Newport | Rhode Island | United States

 

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport will host the 32nd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on Oct. 14-15, 2023. During the two-day event, guests will enjoy fresh seafood straight from local fishers and neighborhood restaurants and vendors, along with dishes from local restaurants, craft beer and signature cocktails, with the backdrop of an eclectic mix of music from local bands. Billed as one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast” by Coastal Living magazine, proceeds from festival bars benefited Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s 200-foot official sailing education vessel.