Over the next few days, the 2015 Eat Drink RI Festival will host a variety of events that celebrate our state’s growing local food culture. Get your tickets now!

• Thursday, April 30th, 6-10 PM: Dinner by Dames to benefit AIDS Project RI at the Roger Williams Park Casino. (Tickets no longer available).
• Friday, May 1st, 5:30-8:30 PM: Truck Stop to benefit the RI Community Food Bank at the Alex and Ani City Center. Sample foods from Fugo, Like No Udder, Mijos Tacos, Noble Knots, Rocket Fine Street Food, Tallulah’s Taqueria, and others. Tickets: $75 (through the food bank website).
• Saturday, May 2nd, 12-4 PM: Grand Tasting at the Providence Biltmore Ballroom, featuring local food artisans and locally produced beer, wine and spirits. Exhibitors include Acacia Cafe, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Matunuck Oyster Bar, New Harvest Coffee Roasters, Yacht Club Soda, and many more. Tickets: $75.
• Sunday, May 3rd, 11AM-2 PM: Grand Brunch at the Providence Biltmore Ballroom to benefit the Rhode Island Philharmonic Foundations. Participating chefs represent north bakery, El Rancho Grande, Ellie’s Bakery, Julian’s, UMelt, Simone’s, and more of your favorite local eateries! Tickets: $75.