The 14th annual Rising Pint Brewfest returns to Rentschler Field on May 10, with beer from more than 75 craft breweries on tap for guests, along with eats from popular food truck vendors, including Spot on Tacos, Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, Hop Häus, Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza Shop, House of BBQ & Bacon, Mama Luke’s, Big Bad Wolf and Holy Smokez BBQ. 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.

Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd. will host a spring portfolio tasting for accounts and trade professionals at Lugano Salumeria and Wine Bar in  Old Greenwich on May 12. During the walkaround tasting, guests will have the opportunity to taste hundreds of products, including best sellers and hidden gems from Monsieur Touton’s portfolio. This event is for trade and accounts only.

Stonington Vineyards will host its annual Kick-Off to Summer Weekend with plenty of Stonington Vineyards wine. Guests will receive a glass of Stonington Vineyards wine with their tickets and access to each day’s festivities, which will include music from Ben Freiert & Jeff Lewis from 1-4 on Saturday and Big Dawg Isaac from 1-4 on Sunday. Food will be available for purchase from Bridge Market Pizza, Jayy’s Food Truck and Whoopies N Cream with more shop vendors to be announced soon. Event is outdoors, rain or shine.

Stonington Vineyards will host its annual Kick-Off to Summer Weekend with plenty of Stonington Vineyards wine. Guests will receive a glass of Stonington Vineyards wine with their tickets and access to each day’s festivities, which will include music from Ben Freiert & Jeff Lewis from 1-4 on Saturday and Big Dawg Isaac from 1-4 on Sunday. Food will be available for purchase from Bridge Market Pizza, Jayy’s Food Truck and Whoopies N Cream with more shop vendors to be announced soon. Event is outdoors, rain or shine.

The Thread City Hop Fest, an annual food and craft beer tasting event, will take place at Jillson Square in Willimantic on May 18, 2025. Attendees will enjoy samples from more than 50 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 Covenant Soup Kitchen, WAIM, No Freeze Shelter, Horizons, Holy Family Shelter and WDNA. Event is 21+. No children or pets allowed.

Brescome Barton will host a spring trade tasting at Dudleytown Brewing Company in Windsor on May 19, 2025. Accounts and trade professionals will enjoy a range of wine, spirits, beer, mixers, RTDs and more, with food and parking provided. Please ask your sales representative for more information. Trade only.

Foxwoods Resort Casino is hosting the annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta in its Rainmaker Expo on May 24, 2025. 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.

Connecticut Distributors, Inc. (CDI), in collaboration with Prestige Wine Imports, will host a trade tasting showcasing the portfolio of Prestige Wine Imports at Il Gabbiano on June 4. A wide array of wines will be available to try from producers Bigi and Castello Di Querceto and brands including Trentino, Rotari, Stemmari, Tenuta Rocca, with complimentary light fare courtesy of Il Gabbiano. Trade only.

Mohegan Sun will host Savor New England, a walk-around tasting event showcasing the best cuisine the area has to offer, on its Sun Patio on June 7. Seafood dishes and other bites will be available for purchase from local eateries. Guests will have a chance to sample tastes from the clam chowder competition and vote for their favorite. The Sip & Savor VIP experience will offer unlimited samples from local breweries and wineries and sponsors Casamigos, Cointreau, Corona, High Noon, Jim Beam, Sun Cruiser and Two Roads Brewing Company poured on the Sun Patio with live performances by Roomful of Blues and Will Evans.

Icon Imports will host a portfolio tasting for its Rhode Island accounts at its warehouse in Smithfield on May 13. Guests will have the opportunity to taste imported wine and spirits from Icon Imports’ latest portfolio, including selections from HB Wine Merchants, Nicola Biscardo Selections and Good Day Sake and discuss selections with visiting suppliers and the Icon Imports team. This is a trade only event. Please contact your sales representative for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.