Great food. Great drinks. Great music. Great fun. Amazing people.
What an incredible evening! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make Taste of Rhode Island 2026 such a wonderful celebration of food, drink, music, and community!
We're so grateful for the opportunity to bring people and businesses together, showcase so many incredible restaurants and brands, and create new connections along the way.
We're already looking forward to our next Taste of Rhode Island! Join us in summer 2027 at the beautiful outdoor tented Pavilion at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick for another exciting experience filled with delicious tastings, great entertainment, and plenty of fun surprises!
Our official event date will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
We're now accepting participant requests for our Summer Showcase! If you're a restaurant, bakery, winery, brewery, distillery, or specialty food business looking to increase your visibility, meet new customers face-to-face, and introduce more people to your brand, we'd love to have you join us!
Come be part of something delicious!
SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR SUMMER SHOWCASE.
Showcase your flavors at Rhode Island’s favorite tasting event!
No charge to participate with standard exhibit space.
Food and beverage tasting vendors join us free of cost.

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Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille is proud to be Rhode Island’s largest family-owned restaurant chain, serving up fresh food, exceptional value, and genuine local hospitality. Chelo’s has earned its iconic reputation in the state’s restaurant scene with award-winning food and service recognitions, many of which are featured within our menu.
To this day, Chelo’s uses the same recipe for success that it did in 1955 with fresh food made 7 days a week at our Commissary in Warwick. We deliver our famous foods throughout the state to each and every location daily, providing the freshest, highest quality foods to our guests. Look for our “pie wagon” making its way Interstate 95 bringing Chelo’s homemade foods to you.

At Atlantic Beverage Distributors our goal is to be Southern New England’s leader in delivering an extensive array of unique beverages and snacks including craft beer and spirits, fine wines from around the world, locally made soda, juice & mixers, artisanal water and energy drinks, plus a curated collection of sweet and salty treats.
We provide our customers and supplier partners with exceptional service and value, empower our team to passionately pursue their professional goals, and have the utmost respect for our employees, their families, and the greater community we live in and serve. We look forward to partnering with you to create programs that enhance your guest or shopper experience.












We are thrilled to welcome back one of Rhode Island’s favorite cover bands, Dr. Slick, live on stage for an incredible fifth appearance at Taste of Rhode Island. If you've never had the chance to experience the great sound, energy, and crowd-pleasing vibe of Dr. Slick, this is the perfect time to do it. Year after year, our guests rave about the band, packing the dance floor and creating the high-energy atmosphere that has become part of the Taste of Rhode Island tradition.

Who will earn the ultimate bragging rights for Taste of Rhode Island Summer Showcase "taste winners"? Local celebrity judges (whose identities remain a surprise until judging begins), get to cast their votes for their favorite food and beverage tastings of the night. From crowd favorites to judge-selected standouts, the competition is fierce, the flavors are unforgettable, and the winners will be revealed during a special awards presentation at the conclusion of the event.

We’re Kerri and Chris, and we’re the faces behind PumpkinScapesRI! Formerly, Seasonal Porch Designs RI). You might know us from a few other things, too! Kerri is a special education teacher and a real estate advisor by day. Chris is the owner of a landscape construction company. We’re so excited to bring Pumpkinscapes and the pumpkin delivery service to the ocean state! We look forward to working with you and please don’t ever hesitate to reach out!

360 Vibez Pose Photo Booth brings fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories to special events throughout the area! Specializing in interactive 360° video experiences and traditional photo booths, they give guests a chance to strike a pose, show off their personalities, and capture memorable moments. From weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate gatherings and special occasions, their photo booth experiences add an extra element of entertainment to any event.

Ocean State Charity Events is a Rhode Island-based organization specializing in nonprofit fundraising. They assist New England organizations with event planning, donor cultivation, and virtual or in-person charity auctions. They are also known for supplying high-profile sports memorabilia and iconic trophies for events. A portion of the proceeds generated through the auction at Taste of Rhode Island will benefit local charities and organizations in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through the Ocean State. Discover hidden gems with the freshest seafood, hottest cocktail bars, and the best seaside views around. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply indulging in some eye candy from home. Head to Dolores in Providence for brunch, get weird at Warren’s Water Street, and hit South County for oysters, wine, and ocean views.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a highly popular franchise bakery chain specializing in handcrafted, premium bundt cakes adorned with their signature thick cream cheese frosting petals. Made with high-quality ingredients like real eggs, butter, and cream cheese, their moist cakes are available in multiple convenient sizes, ranging from bite-sized "Bundtinis" (sold by the dozen) and single-serving "Bundtlets" to full-sized 8-inch, 10-inch, and tiered cakes perfect for larger celebrations.

NEW ENGLAND COFFEE
Quality and character. That’s what New Englanders are all about. And it’s no different when it comes to the coffee they drink. So, at New England Coffee, we take great pride in what goes into your cups. For over 100 years, we’ve been hand-selecting the finest Arabica beans so our cuppers and roasters have the very best ingredients to craft something special. That first sip will tell you all you need to know about our dedication to the craft of coffee. We’re bringing you a rich and smooth flavor from your first sip to the last. And to do that we have to be uncompromising, hard-working and relentless, much like the people that call New England home.

Wonder located in Chapel View Cranston is a tech-driven, "fast fine" delivery-first virtual food hall that allows customers to order dishes from multiple distinct restaurant brands simultaneously in a single transaction. Founded in 2018 by tech entrepreneur Marc Lore, the platform hosts anywhere from 15 to 30 different virtual menus under one roof. This eliminates the classic family compromise, letting one person order sushi while another gets steak or pizza on the exact same ticket.

DRY BREW -THE COFFEE CHEW: Ready to eat coffee
Whether you're hiking before sunrise, traveling nonstop, or grinding through long days — Dry Brew is your ready to eat cup of coffee on the go!
Dry Brew is distributed across the United States and embraced by outdoor and athletic communities - hikers, cyclists, runners, and skiers - as well as first responders, teachers, pilots, astronauts (!!), and anyone with a busy lifestyle who loves coffee but needs it to move at their speed. Dry Brew is championing a new way to consume coffee. So join us and 'have your coffee and eat it too!'

Claudia's Creations is a specialty bakery located inside Mangiamo Grinders and Calzones in North Providence, creating beautiful homemade desserts and sweet treats for every occasion. Known for its Italian cookie trays, custom cakes, cupcakes, chocolate-dipped pretzels, gourmet caramel apples, and seasonal specialties, Claudia's Creations combines creativity, quality ingredients, and attention to detail in every handcrafted item.
Please Note: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. VIP Swag Bags must be picked up IN PERSON BY THE VIP TICKETHOLDER at the event; they will not be available post-event.
Yes, children are absolutely welcome! Please keep in mind that due to limited space, strollers may be difficult to navigate inside the Pavilion.
You must show a valid ID at registration for Alcohol.
There is no seating in the tented Pavilion at Crowne Plaza for this event. Taste of Rhode Island has been created for guests to roam the room and move freely from one great tasting participant to the next.
Dress code is fashionably fun, semi-formal and/or business casual. No Flip Flops, Tank Tops or Baseball Caps.
The event will be held at the Beautiful Outdoor Tented Pavilion at Crowne Plaza, Warwick
There is plenty of FREE PARKING available at the venue including designated handicap parking access.
Yes, the event is held on the first floor and bathrooms located inside are also handicap accessible. Handicap parking areas are available.
Ticket holders will be subject to show valid photo ID. You must be at least 21 to sample alcoholic beverages or order drinks from cash bar. No outside food or beverage allowed.
No. All attendee sampling must be done on site and “doggie” bags/boxes are not allowed. Some tasting vendors may have food/drink product for sale.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. VIP Swag Bags must be picked up IN PERSON BY THE VIP TICKETHOLDER at the event; they will not be available post-event.
It is best to bring a printed ticket confirmation with you to the event to expedite check in process.
Ticket holder names will be on our Master List and each guest will be verified.
There are no group discounts offered for this event.
We do suggest you get your tickest promptly as the event has sold out every year!
Only working service animals are permitted at this event, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Certificate required at the door. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
NO SOLICITATION OF ANY KIND: Promotional and marketing materials including business cards for any business other than a participating-contracted vendor may not be distributed at any time before, during and after event. Solicitors will asked to leave.
Be prepared for heightened security as with any other public event. If you experience odd behavior or see something you know shouldn’t be somewhere, say something. Report suspicious behavior to any security, staff, or Taste of Rhode Island team member.
By entering and by your presence at this event, you enter at your own risk, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming, and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purposed whatsoever in connection with the production being produced by Taste of Rhode Island and/or their agents. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you by entering this area.
By entering premises for event, it is understood that neither Pat Cruz Events, Rhody Foody and/or their agents nor Crowne Plaza will be responsible for any loss, theft or damage to You or Your personal belongings.
Exhibitor Information
Showcase your flavors at Rhode Island’s favorite tasting event!
No charge to participate with standard exhibit space — Food and beverage tasting vendors join us free of cost.
Who can participate — Limited to food and beverage tasting vendors only, unless your business is an official event sponsor. Tasting-only format — This is strictly a tasting event. No product sales are permitted during the event.
Limited space — Booth space is secured on a first-come, first-served basis and has sold out the last five years. Don’t wait to claim your spot!
Register early on our Exhibitor Registration page.
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