A fundraiser for The United Way of Southington at The Aqua Turf Club welcomes a full house. The Cocktail Showdown showcases 15 local venues serving their best rum cocktails, made with Canerock Rum. Who’s the best? we’ll find out! #connecticut #cocktails #rum #beverageindustry

Stopping by the RIDEA Craft Beverage Festival highlighting women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ breweries, wineries and spirits producers from RI. The fundraiser benefits a Johnson & Wales University scholarship: great news for our trade news! #RhodeIsland #beverageindustry #beerwinespirits #education

We’re on the prowl for samples at the annual The Wild Wine, Beer, and Food Safari, one of the CT's Beardsley Zoo’s largest fundraisers, with dozens of restaurants, caterers, wine, spirits and beer suppliers all showcasing selections. #connecticut #beverageindustry #tastings #tradenews

Ninety9Bottles Craft Beer Festival saw crowds enjoying tastes along the the shore with brews from all around the region, food trucks and music. Another great Connecticut Saturday on the books (and soon to be in ours). #Connecticut #beerfestival #craftbeer #beverageindustry

An evening with von Trapp Brewing at the Weekapaug Inn and @mclaughlinmoran sets the week off in style. An event recap will make our news. #rhodeisland #beerdinner #beverageindustry #tradenews

A summer trade luncheon visits Castle Hill Inn with @horizonbeverage of Rhode Island for a Napa wine showcase of the The Mascot. First, bubbly from Piper-Heidsieck Champagne and stunning sea views. #rhodeisland #napawine #winetasting #newport #beverageindustry

It’s a wonderful day for a wine tasting with Worldwide Wines CT in West Hartford, featuring Maisons Marques & Domaines USA (and a local market trade event you’ll find in our news). Follow the pours! #connecticut #wine #winewholesaler #beverageindustry #winesales #tradenews

It’s that time of year again: pink pours in every hue at the Rosé Soirée hosted by The University Club Providence. #rhodeisland #wine #winetasting #rosé #roséwine #beverageindustry

Pics from The Valley Goes Pink fundraiser with Kindred Spirits&Wine of Shelton. It's a Sip & Savor tasting of fine wine & spirits to raise awareness about breast health/support for the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness. #connecticut #thevalleygoespink #winetasting #community #wine

Today marks the return of Beervana Fest NOIPA Fest at WaterFireArtsCenter, a celebration of the many other beer styles to explore and enjoy. #craftbeer #noipafest #rhodeisland #beerfestival #beverageindustry

Happy World Gin Day! A day set to celebrate, sell and enjoy the botanical magic found in every style. Cheers! #worldginday #gin #gincocktails #beverageindustry #connecticut #rhodeisland

The 12th annual Litchfield Hills Brew Fest at SkiSundown is back! Samples of specialty beers, wine, cider and more will make our news. #connecticut #beerfestival #brewfest #litchfieldhillsbrewfest #skisundown #beverageindustry

Today is National Bourbon Day: a great reason to set up sales celebrating the rich history and flavors of bourbon. It’s inspiration, and opportunity, for sharing your knowledge about America's homegrown spirit. #NationalBourbonDay #bourbon #beverageindustry

Teeing up some industry fun for the day at the annual Connecticut Package Stores Association golf tournament at Whitney Farms Golf. Par for the course of what you’ll find our news! #connecticut #retailers #packagestore #beverageindustry #tradenews #beerwinespirits #golf

Hurry down to Roux Cajun Eatery in Simsbury for a Tuesday night showcase of cocktails. A competition raising funds for firefighters is about to begin with Quiver Spirits and Fruitful Mixology as core ingredients, covered by radio1041. #connecticut #cocktailcompetition #beverageindustry

Celebrating the summer solstice with a brand launch party at The Industrious Spirit Company: welcome Gemma Crystal Vodka. Made with full moon charged, locally sourced quartz crystals, this is the Providence distillery’s latest. #rhodeisland #craftspirits #vodka #beverageindustry

A sunny Sunday cocktail competition showcases Nikka Coffey Gin in New Haven. #connecticut #cocktails #cocktailcompetition #beverageindustry #tradenews

Views from the Connecticut Restaurant Association annual Golf Classic. The annual gathering brings together the industry for full day of fun capped by this year’s Top Chef Farm Collaboration Dinner. #connecticut #restaurantindustry #beverageindustry #golf #tradenews #tradeassociation

A Thursday tasting in Providence has us seeing pink (and red and white) as an array of tastings for a themed “Generous Pour” dinner begins, showcasing J Vineyards & Winery and ORIN SWIFT selections. #rhodeisland #winetasting #beverageindustry #tradenews #californiawine #napa #sonoma

Stopping by a Friday retailer wine tasting: Wine Wizards RI is pouring portfolio selections. How are you marketing your brands this holiday weekend? #rhodeisland #retailers #winespiritsbeer #holidayweekend🇺🇸 #winesales