Southern Food & Whiskey Experience

This August event brings together over 40 distilleries and 10 local chefs for an evening of food and spirits tastings. Guests receive a welcome cocktail and keepsake tasting glass, then explore 150+ whiskeys and tequilas while sampling specially created food-and-drink pairings. The cigar lounge, hosted by Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe, is included with all ticket types. Multiple entry times and ticket levels let you choose your experience: General Admission ($199) enters at 6pm, VIP ($299) gets early access at 5pm with exclusive pours and lounge access, and VIP + Early Cigar Lounge ($399) starts at 4pm with a complimentary cigar. There's also a Front Row Whiskey Experience upgrade ($75) offering intimate access to individual distillers, and a separate Three Makers dinner on August 7th ($150 per person). Designated drivers pay just $99 and enjoy full food access and the cigar lounge. This is a 21+ event with popular dress code suggestions (boots, hats, and Western-inspired outfits encouraged). Note that tickets have sold out two of the last three years, so early purchase is smart. If you can't attend, tickets transfer to someone else or roll to next year's event. Door-day purchases may be available but aren't guaranteed.