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Sep
4
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The Sun BBQ Fest “celebrates the best in barbecue” at Mohegan Sun during Labor Day weekend. Ticket holders will enjoy full plates of food from nationally acclaimed BBQ establishments, along with craft and domestic beer and craft cocktails, set amid a festival atmosphere with live music and games in the casino’s Winter parking lot. More entertainment will include the “People’s Choice Competition”, where attendees will sample and choose their favorites, along with the event’s annual Wing & Rib competition. The Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with over 70 teams. The event will close with a firework show on Saturday night and the full award announcement for all competition winners on Sunday afternoon. See more info and buy tickets here.
Sep
5
Sun
The Sun BBQ Fest “celebrates the best in barbecue” at Mohegan Sun during Labor Day weekend. Ticket holders will enjoy full plates of food from nationally acclaimed BBQ establishments, along with craft and domestic beer and craft cocktails, set amid a festival atmosphere with live music and games in the casino’s Winter parking lot. More entertainment will include the “People’s Choice Competition”, where attendees will sample and choose their favorites, along with the event’s annual Wing & Rib competition. The Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with over 70 teams. The event will close with a firework show on Saturday night and the full award announcement for all competition winners on Sunday afternoon.
Sep
7
Tue
Sep 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Murphy Distributors will host a Wine & Spirits Experience Trade Show on September 7, 2021 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven and on September 8 at Washington Prime in Norwalk. A variety of fine wine and spirits, poured by suppliers and Murphy Distributors staff will be available for tasting. This event is for trade guests only – please contact your sales representative for more information.
Sep
8
Wed
Sep 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Murphy Distributors will host a Wine & Spirits Experience Trade Show on September 7, 2021 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven and on September 8 at Washington Prime in Norwalk. A variety of fine wine and spirits, poured by suppliers and Murphy Distributors staff will be available for tasting. This event is for trade guests only – please contact your sales representative for more information.
Sep
18
Sat
The Festival of Wine & Spirits will take place on Saturday, September 19, 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.
Sep
24
Fri
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.
Sep
25
Sat
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.
Sep
27
Mon
Brescome Barton/Worldwide Wines will be hosting its 9th Annual Charity Golf Outing in support of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF). MC-LEF provides educational assistance to the children of fallen United States Marines and Federal Law Enforcement personnel. Since it was founded in 1995, the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation has provided over $84 million for the children; 95% of all donations go toward fulfilling it mission. View the 2019 video here. See 2019 images here. Reserve spots and sponsorships by emailing Mia Ginter, Brescome Barton.
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Sep
17
Fri
Wine dinners, seminars, tastings and brunch await guests of the annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival starting Thursday, September 17, 2020 through September 19. 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 event schedule is created this year in accordance to safety regulations among COVID-19 so check the schedule and register for events, which are seated and need tickets.
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.
Please check the event website due to COVID-19-related updates or changing guidelines regarding public gatherings.
Oct
16
Sat
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The second annual Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is scheduled to take place on October 16 and October 17, 2021. Presented by Food Truck Festivals of America, the festival will feature food from New England’s most popular food trucks along with more than 50 craft beers from local, regional and national craft breweries. General admission tickets will be available for purchase in advance online for $5, or at the gate for $10. Children 12 and under are free. First responders will receive free admission with a valid ID. For more information or to purchase VIP or General Admission tickets, visit www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VIP Hour 11:00 AM
Date is subject to change pending state and local health guidelines.
The second annual Wishes Brew Fest will take place at the Elks Lodge in Smithfield on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Presented by East Commerce Solutions, the Halloween-themed event will feature local craft beer vendors and catered food with music spun by a live DJ. Outdoor seating will be set up in socially-distanced pods. Guests are invited to wear their best Halloween costumes for a chance to win best mask and best costume in the festival’s costume competition. Guests are encouraged to bring new or gently used princess or superhero costumes to donate to Brynn’s Closet, a nonprofit organization providing Halloween costumes to children undergoing serious medical treatments. The event is adults only, ages 18+.
See more information and purchase tickets here.
Oct
17
Sun
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The second annual Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is scheduled to take place on October 16 and October 17, 2021. Presented by Food Truck Festivals of America, the festival will feature food from New England’s most popular food trucks along with more than 50 craft beers from local, regional and national craft breweries. General admission tickets will be available for purchase in advance online for $5, or at the gate for $10. Children 12 and under are free. First responders will receive free admission with a valid ID. For more information or to purchase VIP or General Admission tickets, visit www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com.
TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, VIP Hour 11:00 AM
Date is subject to change pending state and local health guidelines.
Dec
1
Wed
The Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s 2021 “Stars of the Industry” awards dinner and ceremony was created more than 30 years ago. It is hosted by the RI Hospitality Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation to recognize shining stars in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
While last year’s event was cancelled amid COVID-19 health concerns, approximately 900 industry professionals attended 2019’s event from across all sectors of the trade. Recipients are nominated by their leaders, coworkers and customers. Awards are given in more than 20 categories. Winners are voted on by the public and elected officials of the board. For more information, visit the association website.
4:00 p.m. – Cocktail Reception and Exhibition
5:00 p.m. – Dinner and Awards Ceremony
8:00 p.m. – After party TBD
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