Bristol Hospital Foundation

03/15/2026

We are beyond grateful for all who came to the 2026 Barrels, Brews & Bites event to benefit the Families are First Birthing Center Renovations 🫶

Counting down the days until next year already! 🎉

03/14/2026

Almost awards time and there’s smiles all around as we wrap up at this year’s Barrels, Brews & Bites!😄🏆

03/14/2026

The bites are here! Guests are enjoying noodle dishes from the asian station, a mashed potato bar, a charcuterie spread, passed apps and more! 👏🏼👏🏼

03/14/2026

Shoutout to our vendors at this year’s Barrels, Brews & Bites! This event wouldn’t be possible without you all, and we are so grateful to see your smiling faces here year after year 😊❤️

03/14/2026

What a turnout! Now it’s time to celebrate 🎉

03/14/2026

The start of an amazing evening benefitting the Families are First Birthing Center Renovations ❤️

03/13/2026

🍸 The Golden Shaker is back… and the competition is ON! 🍸

One of the most anticipated moments of Barrels, Brews & Bites is the Bar & Restaurant Signature Drink Competition, where some of Connecticut’s best bartenders go head-to-head for the People’s Choice Golden Shaker Award. 🏆

Meet the 2026 contenders and their signature creations:

🔥 Matt – TimeOut Sports Bar at the DoubleTree, Bristol
Watermelon Wildfire

🍊 Michelle – Iron Horse Pizzeria & Sports Pub Bristol & West Hartford
Royal Crush

🌿 Diane – Spare Time Entertainment , Bristol
Spare-Thyme

🥥 Leisa – Monterray Mexican Restaurant, Bristol
Baja Coconut Margarita

🍸 Here’s how it works:
Signature drink samples will be poured from 5:00–6:30 PM.
Guests will vote for their favorite until 7:15 PM, and the Golden Shaker winner will be crowned at 7:30 PM.

Which cocktail will win the crowd? You’ll have to taste them all and vote. 😏

🎶 Enjoy live music from Winkley + Cirrulo, incredible tastings, chocolate pairings from Fascia's Chocolates and a lively silent auction... all while supporting the Families Are First Birthing Center renovation at Bristol Hospital.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come vote for your favorite! https://BarrelsBrewsandBites.fundraiser.support

03/12/2026

Two days and counting! 🍹🍷🍻🍾🥃

Last call for tickets 🎟️ to Barrels, Brew & Bites! Have fun while supporting Bristol Health and the Families Are First Birthing Renovation.

Link below!

Barrels, Brews & Bites 2026

03/09/2026

🎁 Quick question… what would YOU bid on?

We’re finalizing the Barrels, Brews & Bites silent auction and this is the last call for donations. If you’ve been thinking about contributing an item or package,,, now’s the time!

Wine, spirits, dining, experiences, tickets, getaways… the more creative the better.

💛 All proceeds support the Families Are First Birthing Center renovation Bristol Hospital.

Help us make this auction one to remember!
Bristol Health Ferris Events

03/08/2026

One week to go! 🥂Barrels, Brews & Bites is almost here and the excitement is building.

🍷 Tastings
🍸 Signature Drink Competition
🎶 Live music featuring Winkley + Cirrulo
🍽️Good eats!
🎁 Silent auction
❤️ Supporting the Families Are First Birthing Center renovation at Bristol Health

Grab your friends and join us for a night of great flavors, great music and a great cause.

🎟️ Tickets: https://BarrelsBrewsandBites.fundraiser.support

🥂

03/05/2026

The Baby Bottle Luge ice sculpture is officially returning to Barrels, Brews & Bites 🧊(yes… it will be pouring non-alcoholic sangria again!)

But the other sculptures are still being decided… and the incredibly talented team at Ice Matters from Cheshire, CT will be the ones bringing them to life.

If you were designing them, what would you choose?
🍷 Wine barrel?
🍸 Martini glass?
🍇 Something totally unexpected?

Drop your guesses below 👇 and see if you’re right on event night! 🎉

Link to tickets here: https://BarrelsBrewsandBites.fundraiser.support
Ferris Events

03/03/2026

If Barrels, Brews & Bites has been sitting on your “we should go” list… this is your sign. 👀

The pours will be flowing.
The music will be playing.
The Golden Shaker competition will be fierce.
And yes - tickets are moving fast.

It’s shaping up to be an amazing night in Bristol... and the earlier you grab your tickets, the sooner you can start looking forward to it.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now before you forget: https://BarrelsBrewsandBites.fundraiser.support

Bristol Health Ferris Events