-
San Diego Spirits Festival Announces VIP Passes and Initial Lineup of Luxury Brands for 14th Anniversary Event
The festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8, has unveiled an initial
lineup of more than 20 luxury spirits, including a new San Diego-based brand, an exclusive
launch of Beattie’s Distillery, Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door and more
San Diego Spirits Festival, a world-class cocktail and cultural event hosted at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (MCASD), has announced its initial lineup of industry-leading spirits and brand launches that will be featured at the event, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets are available for purchase here, including passes for a luxe VIP experience.
To complement the coastal La Jolla view, the upscale two-day event will offer novice cocktail lovers, experienced mixology professionals and restaurateurs the opportunity to sip exceptionally crafted cocktails and explore industry trends from more than 20 distilleries and counting. Vodka varieties will include a Southern California launch of Beattie’s Distillery, Beam Suntory’s launch of -196 Lemon Vodka Seltzer, and selections from Plush Vodka. Agave enthusiasts can revel in top-level labels including Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri’s Santo, Padre Azul, Ate Tequila, Luna Nueva, Mezcal Union and El Cristiano. The lineup will also include whiskey and bourbon distillers such as Uncle Nearest, Bob Dylan’s Heaven’s Door, Old Hillside, Sukari flavored whiskeys and Natterjack Irish Whiskey. To add even more flavor, San Diego Spirits Festival will also feature fine spirits from Chinola Liqueur, West Peak Cocktails, Hive₂0 hard honey beverages, Distilleria Nardini and Above Board Cocktails, a new San Diego-based distillery that will be launching at the festival. More featured spirits and local restaurateurs will soon be announced, totaling more than 65 brands on display.
The festival’s 14th annual event will provide an unparalleled experience beyond its spirits lineup. With entry, guests will also enjoy live music, thrilling entertainment, the opportunity to mingle among top industry professionals and take in MCASD’s panoramic views of the La Jolla coast. Guests may also watch the crowning of the San Diego Spirits Festival International Bottle Competition winners, including best overall and in categories for whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, vodka, agave spirits, liqueur and RTDs.
Since 2009, the annual San Diego Spirits Festival has brought the best of the craft cocktail scene together and has been recognized as “one of the best cocktail festivals in America” by Fodors Travel Guide and voted “Must-Try Festival of the Year” by Premier Traveler. Now in its 14th year, the San Diego Spirits Festival has quickly grown into one of the largest cocktail festivals in the country.
San Diego Spirit Festival will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. General admission single day tickets, which include unlimited cocktails and a one-day pass to return to MCASD, begin at $100 for individuals on Saturday and $90 for individuals on Sunday. General admission group passes are available for parties of five or more, beginning at $85 each for Saturday and $80 each for Sunday. VIP tickets, available exclusively for Saturday, are priced at $200 and include an annual pass to MCASD, access to an exclusive VIP area with tastings from top International Bottle Competition winners and more. All guests must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are now available online here.
About The San Diego Spirits Festival
The San Diego Spirits Festival is an annual world-class event where cocktails, culture and art come together for a stellar, two-day experience fueled by top spirits and bespoke cocktail brands in an exceptional venue. San Diego Spirits Festival distills the essence of the luxury craft cocktail and liquor market into a signature event; the creativity and design of the event space invites guests to be amongst world renowned brands and boutique distillers. For its 14th anniversary, the festival returns to the newly-renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (MCASD). San Diego’s annual spirits extravaganza will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Tickets are now available for purchase via Eventbrite here. More information is available on the website at www.SanDiegoSpiritsFestival.
com, on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You May Also Like
Little Box of Happy – My Little Mascara Club
-
The 22nd San Diego Asian Film Festival Is Back!
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is back in-theaters across San Diego County Oct 28 – Nov 6, 2021 featuring 130+ films, 20+ countries, 30+ languages! For more info or to purchase tickets, visit at sdaff.org
Pacific Arts Movement (Pac Arts) presents the 22nd Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) from October 28 – November 6, 2021, the most comprehensive portrait of Asian and Asian American cinema in North America. The festival is back in-theaters at the Ultra Star Mission Valley with additional screenings at the San Diego Natural History Museum, Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, and Angelika Film Center in Carmel Mountain.
This curated lineup of films includes the best in both award-winning and cutting-edge cinema from around the world, including 22 premieres—15 West Coast premieres, 5 North American premieres, 1 US premiere, and 1 International premiere. Festival attendees will enjoy films, Q&A’s with filmmakers, and opportunities to meet cast and crew. In addition to films from the United States, the festival welcomes works from countries around the globe that showcase the diversity of Asian representation, including Argentina, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Colombia, India, Iran, Hong Kong, Japan, The Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea.
All-Fest Passes On Sale Now
GET FRONT OF LINE ACCESS! ONLY 100 ALL-FEST PASSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
Better than a boutonnière, buy an All-Festival Pass and get guaranteed access to 130+ films and the full festival experience for a fraction of the price!
An All-Festival Pass is traditionally valued at over $500, but we want everyone to experience what our festival has to offer. So we price our All-Festival Pass at only $295 general ($195 for Pac Arts members)!
Why Get an All-Fest Pass?
–GUARANTEED ACCESS* to 130+ films at all four of our venues throughout the entire 10-day festival. This includes Opening Night & Closing Night, Centerpiece, receptions, and more!–COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM BOOKLET with detailed program notes and high-quality prints.
–FRONT-OF-LINE PRIVILEGES** to every film program and panel. No need to even wait in line for tickets.
Simply arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening and you’ll be let into the theater before the general public.–ACCESS TO post-film outdoor receptions.
–SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE. Each dollar from All-Fest Pass sales pays for venue fees, shipping, and projection costs, and keeps SDAFF bringing the very best in Asian cinema to San Diego.