The NHL Lockout has come to an end with the first of 48 games played over the past weekend. Nassau Coliseum is once again buzzing with excitement over the return of their resident team, the Islanders. Come spring-time, Nassau Coliseum will be the home of another great American pastime - beer.

The annual Spring Craft Beer Festival will be in town on March 9, showcasing some of the finest tastes 50+ brewers have to offer. The event is sponsored by the beer experts at Draft Magazine, imbibe Magazine and Superstar Discount Beverage. The event is also sponsored by WBAB, yelp! and others.

Once inside, you'll find 60,000 sq. ft. of beer gardens, free samples, promotional giveaways, food and demonstrations. Your ticket into the beer festival also includes a keepsake custom imprinted glass. Designated drivers can purchase a ticket at a discount. (no glass or samples)

The Spring Craft Beer Festival offers two different 3.5 hour sessions for added convenience. The afternoon session runs from 12:30-4:00 while the evening session runs from 5:30-9:00. Tickets are available for both sessions.

No one under the age of 21 will be allowed into the trade show so be sure to bring your ID with you and to carry it on a custom ID holder.

After a long workday, its sometimes nice to recline with a nice glass of wine. As of 2005, 29% of Americans admitted they were avid wine drinkers with that number steadily climbing. If you have the tastebuds for it, you'll probably find yourself in Chicago, IL very soon.

For two days in April, the World Wine Meeting of America will take place at the Embassy Suites in Downtown/Lakefront Chicago. The group is organized by wine vendors and suppliers from South and North America. The buyers come from some of the prestigious regions for wine production in Europe so if you want to see some of the finest American (South and North) brands bring your palate here. 

For more information regarding the World Wine Meeting of America 2012 (April 28 - April 30) visit the WWMA website. Be sure to have your custom imprinted barware on-hand.

Are you embarassed about having company over? Do you use paper plates too often? Or perhaps you need an inexpensive way to spruce up your house.

The New York Tabletop Market is a tradeshow happening in New York from October 25-October 28 and has everything you can imagine for the tabletop in your kitchen or dining room. The website states that it has custom imprinted barware, promotional stemware, custom imprinted kitchen & home gift set, and other promotional products. The purpose of the tradeshow is to bring the latest in designs at affordable prices.

If you need to buy some early gifts for the Holidays or you need promotional Kitchen & Home items, then this is a phenomenal tradeshow to attend.