Statewide flavors come to Warwick

Food and beverage businesses from across Rhode Island will gather in Warwick this fall for the Taste of Rhode Island 2026 Winter Showcase.

Organized by Pat Paolino Cruz of Pat Cruz Events, the showcase will bring approximately 70 vendors together at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. Participating businesses include restaurants, bakeries, and specialty food companies alongside selections from wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Live entertainment will complement the culinary program while the Taste of Rhode Island Food & Drink Awards will recognize participants from the state’s hospitality industry. The event welcomes guests of all ages, and complimentary parking will be provided at the venue.

Several pricing periods are available. General admission presale tickets cost $39.19 through August 24. VIP presale admission is $55.20, before August 24. Starting August 24, general admission discount tickets will cost $49.87, while VIP discount tickets will be $65.87. Beginning September 24, last chance general admission tickets will cost $65.87, and last call VIP admission will be $81.88. All tickets should be bought online in advance, as they will not be available at the door.

Organizers frequently use poster and flyer printing to promote food showcases, tasting events, and community festivals such as this one.

The event will take place on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick.