Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South

Saturday, October 19th 2024

4PM Specialty Pairing Event
6PM Main Event

Ages 21 & up

~~Specialty Pairing ticket: $250~~ • Standard ticket in advance: $50 • Standard ticket at the door: $60 • Mocktail ticket: $35

Berkshire South Regional Community Center is hosting Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South on Saturday, October 19th. This ticketed fundraiser event features tastings from local wine merchants, brewers, cideries, and distilleries, accompanied by light fare.

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Specialty Pairing Event: 4PM

This year, we are excited to offer a NEW Specialty Pairing Event, where guests will enjoy a curated selection of high-end wines expertly paired with delicious bites by locally renowned chef Kevin Kelly, founder and head chef of After Hours. After Hours has made its name as a collaborative, community-minded pop-up restaurant, with seasonality and locality at its core. You can read more about Kevin Kelly and After Hours in this recent Berkshire Eagle article.

During the Specialty Pairing Event, John Economou of LuJohn’s Auctioneers will lead a live auction.

Main Event: 6PM - 9PM

Taste a variety of local libations from Berkshire makers! Enjoy tastings of beer, cider, wine, and spirits, along with spirit-free beverage options. This year’s event will feature all the fun activities from last year, including live music by the Michael Junkins Group, a photo booth, a robust silent auction, and popular games like the $20 and $100 Wine Pull.

We’ll also be serving hors d’oeuvres catered by Jae’s—you may know them from their Pittsfield locations, Jae’s 7 Winter or Jae’s at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Come enjoy a festive night of fun and local libations with fellow community members, all while supporting a great cause. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Enjoy Hearty Catered Hors D'oeuvres by Jae's

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Chicken Sliders
Pork Sliders
Beef and Chicken Skewers
Bruschetta
Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Cheese and Charcuterie
Crudité
Assorted Cannolis and Petite Four Cakes

Sip a Variety of Spirit-Free Beverages and Mocktails

This year we are offering a special $35 Mocktail ticket for attendees who are alcohol-free.

A delectable Affogato Station featuring No. 6 Depot Coffee & Vanilla High Lawn Farm ice cream
Assorted Teas from Extra Special Teas
and a Make-Your-Own Mocktail Station

Taste Beer, Wine, Ciders & Spirits from Local Makers and Merchants

Higher Bar Cocktails
Domaney’s Liquors & Fine Wines
Sena Farm
Barrington Brewery
Hot Plate Brewing Co.
Progression Brewing Company
Mad River Distillers
Olde York Farm

Capture the Moment at the Photobooth

In addition to great food and drinks, there will be live music by the Michael Junkins Group!

Bid in our Silent Auction, Play Games, and Win Prizes Including:

A year-long “Golden Ticket” to Naumkeag
Kaleen 4′ x 6′ wool area rug from E. Caligari & Son Inc.
Dinner for 2 at The Red Lion Inn
Lift tickets to Ski Butternut
Green fees for 4 at Wyantenuck Country Club
Spa gift certificate to Canyon Ranch
Alpaca baby throw from Fluff Alpaca
Sonos Move Speaker system

In Lieu of Participation

Donate Online:

Anyone can donate at any time to help raise funds to support the Center’s programs and operations. Cash and checks are accepted. Credit card donations may be made through our donation portal, securely through the button below or at the Front Desk at Berkshire South. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can answer any questions. We’re happy to help!

Donate In-Person or by Mail:

If you are more comfortable donating in person or by mail, forms are available at the Front Desk or can be downloaded by clicking the button below. Completed forms can be mailed to:

Berkshire South Regional Community Center

15 Crissey Road

Great Barrington, MA 01230