The Festival of Wine & Spirits will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Double Tree By Hilton in Bristol. Hosted by the Bristol Hospital Development Foundation, more than 225 fine wines, beer and spirits will be available for tasting, along with food from gourmet food stations and a dessert spectacular. All proceeds from this event will benefit renovations to the Emergency Center at Bristol Hospital. For more information on becoming a business partner or sponsoring this event contact Emily Viccaro at the Development Foundation.

The third annual CT Craft Beer Fest presented by the CT Brewers Guild hosts 60+ state breweries participating.  Access VIP and General Admission sessions, with a limited amount of tickets available per session. All guests will receive a commemorative tasting glass with a sample of a collaboration beer brewed by the Board of Directors of the CT Brewers Guild. Designated Driver tickets are also available for all sessions. All proceeds generated from the festival go to the CT Brewers Guild, an organization by brewers and for brewers, to help further the goals of the craft beer movement in Connecticut.

Saturday, April 3, 2021
VIP Passport Session: 12pm – 4pm
GA Session #1: 1pm – 4pm
VIP Session #2: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
GA Session #2: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
DD tickets are available for all sessions.

See 2019’s event highlights here.

Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.

The third annual Spring Beer Fest by Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown will take place May 21, 2021. The event will feature two ballrooms of beer from craft breweries and spirits from distilleries in Connecticut and beyond. General Admission tickets cost $25 in advance for the main event from 6 to 9 p.m and $35 in advance for VIP Hour Access Tickets.

Designated Driver tickets are available. This is a 21+ event. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit Looking Glass Animal Rescue, a Ridgefield, CT-based nonprofit volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters, hoarding.

See 2019’s highlights here.

Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.

The 32nd annual Milford Oktoberfest will take place on the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field in Milford on September 24th – 24th, 2021. Hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Milford CT, Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut and the Devon Rotary, the two day celebration will feature beer from Milford Point Brewing, Tribus Beer Co. and Dockside Brewery along with food and live music from The Rumrunners,The Blue Collar Band, Shotdown and The Tennessee Sinners. See more details here. Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.

The 32nd annual Milford Oktoberfest will take place on the Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field in Milford on September 24th – 24th, 2021. Hosted by The Boys & Girls Club of Milford CT, Literacy Volunteers of Southern Connecticut and the Devon Rotary, the two day celebration will feature beer from Milford Point Brewing, Tribus Beer Co. and Dockside Brewery along with food and live music from The Rumrunners,The Blue Collar Band, Shotdown and The Tennessee Sinners. See more details here. Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.

With an eye on staying local and supporting businesses by ordering take-out or dining-in, January 10–February 6, 2021​ marks participation in four weeks of delicious dining specials brought through “Providence Restaurant Weeks Presents: Stay Local. Eat Well.” Participating area restaurants feature deals and specials for breakfast, lunch or dinner as well as signature cocktails, family-sized entrees, specialty products, and more. Whether you choose to dine inside, outside or take it to go, enjoy a well-deserved break from the kitchen, while showing your support for Rhode Island’s amazing restaurants.  Support the efforts through conversation on social media using Tweet #PRW #PRW or Tweet #PVDEats.  Providence Restaurant link list will be updated.