2019 THEME: “QUALITY”
Our mission to support and promote Massachusetts wines includes the advancement of quality wine production. This year’s theme seeks to raise the standards of all Massachusetts-made wines, hard ciders, and meads. Join us to expand and develop your winemaking knowledge, gain insights from fellow winemakers, and broaden your winemaking network.

Featuring:

Winemaking Speakers

Winemaker “Share Your Success” Session

Sponsor Tables featuring the latest tools + resources for wineries

Massachusetts Wine Tasting Social

Continental Breakfast + Luncheon Buffet

MFWGA Members Meeting

Stay tuned for our full agenda!

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Presented by The Mushroom Hunting Foundation
Most people don’t know it, but there are some amazing edible mushroom in Connecticut. Using a slideshow of all-local photography, Ryan and Emily will explain the art of mushroom science and safety, and then focus on some great edible species for the upcoming spring season. Emphasis will be on the ones that are considered “safe for beginners”…and delicious ways to cook them.

The Mushroom Hunting Foundation was co-created by Ryan T. Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, with the purpose of teaching more Americans how to safely enjoy our native fungi. Emily studies the health benefits of our local species, and the many ways they can be cooked. Ryan is the author and photographer of Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast, which will be available at the presentation.

Boston Beer and Cheese Fest is back for it’s fifth year! Join us March 29th and 30th to sample local craft beer, cider, cheese and charcuterie. The fest will feature:

25 NorthEast breweries
12 cheese makers
Charcuterie and specialty food vendors
25 beer/cider & cheese pairings

Your ticket includes unlimited sampling of beer, cheese and charcuterie.

If you’re in the know, you realize that beer and cheese go together in ways most people wouldn’t believe…if you DON’T think that beer and cheese are a magical pairing, then the Boston Beer & Cheese Fest 2019 will be a wake-up call that you can’t miss! Last year sold out over two months in advance, so get your tickets early.

Learn the art of the handmade dumpling at Mei Mei, two-time winner of Boston’s Best Dumplings from Boston Magazine. You’ll learn all you need to make delicious dumplings from scratch in a hands-on class led by our staff.

This class covers everything you need to make dumplings at home, from hand-folding dumplings to learning a perfect pan-searing technique to creating your own dumpling sauce. You’ll get to fold all our favorite shapes: triangles, pleats, even roses! Then eat your creations while you sip on house-made beverages, or glass of wine or craft beer at the cash bar. Take home a recipe card and all the tips and tricks you need to host your very own home dumpling party!

Standard Tickets include:

2 hours of class time

Chef-led dumpling folding instruction (two fillings, four different ways to folds)

Signature Mei Mei snacks

Lots of dumplings to eat and take home!

Dumpling instructions & recipe cards