Russell Davis, star of Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” served as the 2015 event’s emcee. Davis will return for this year’s event.

The New England Tequila and Rum Festival returns to Twin River Casino on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Trade professionals and guests will be able to sample tequilas, mezcals and spirits from Mexico, as well as a variety of rums. The festivities will include live entertainment, rum and tequila seminars, creative food pairings and cooking demonstrations. The trade hour of the event begins at 1:00 p.m., before opening to guests.