Every culture has its own alcoholic influences. For the patrons arriving at the Toast — Wine and Beer Festival this weekend, it will be accompanied by a chance to taste something new. The idea, says festival co-founder Sharan Behl, was to build an event that offers a diversity and variety for the curious consumer. “People want to try new spirits; even in beers, they want to try different craft beers and limited releases.”

In its third edition, the festival has moved into a more immersive experience offering games, pop-ups and food curations. Behl explains, “To create a festival, we focus on getting the right vibe in terms of the music and food. The idea is to create an event where you can walk in with friends, and enjoy for a couple of hours.”