WHAT: Save the dates! The Sun Wine & Food Fest presented by MSC Cruise offers a showcase for suppliers, as guests sip and sample through endless vintages and signature dishes, showcases and tastings during a three-day affair across two spaces, Uncas Ballroom and the Earth Expo & Convention Center. A portion of proceeds will go to Channel 3 Kids Camp, who provide fun year-round opportunities to children of all abilities, families and communities through educational and recreational programs. Events include:

• Bourbon tasting presented by Beam, Inc. and Bear’s Smokehouse  6:00pm – 9:00pm, Jan. 24
• Grand Tasting Preview 7:00m – 10:00pm, Jan 24.
• Grand Tasting, VIP Hour: 11:00am – Noon & General Admission: Noon – 5:00pm, Jan. 25
• Vintage Cru Tasting, 4:00pm – 6:00pm, Jan. 25
• Celebrity Chef Dine-Around, 8:00pm – 10:30pm, Jan. 25
• Sunday Brunch with special guests, 10:00 am – 1:00pm, Jan. 26

Visits here for more details. See  last year’s trade highlights here.