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May 9, 2026 | 5 pm - 8 pm | First Horizon Pavilion

Raise your glass!

Chattanooga Cocktail Festival brings together top distilleries shaking up icy, bright, summer-inspired drinks that taste like sunshine in a glass. Think juicy citrus, tropical splashes, and cool-you-down creations made for long summer nights. Live music keeps the good vibes rolling with feel-good jams. When hunger hits, grab a bite from one of our delicious food trucks serving everything from festival favorites to chef-driven specialties. And don’t miss the Mixology Showcase, where some of your favorite bars show off their craft with inventive cocktails, clever flavor pairings, and summertime twists.

Want to take your night to the next level? Upgrade to the VIP Experience! Sip, snack, and celebrate the beginning of summer, one drink at a time! Cheers! 🍹

This event is 21+ only. Please celebrate responsibly.

Three women smiling at a lively indoor event decorated with colorful pennant banners. They are dressed in summer clothing and wearing blue leis, with a crowd of people in the background.
Bottles of Insólito tequila in blue, green, and red colors displayed on a table at an outdoor event, with a wooden tasting tray with two round slots in the foreground.
A man wearing a black shirt with white patterns holding a yellow drink in a clear cup with a blue cocktail umbrella and a pineapple and cherry garnish.

Benefiting:

The Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest producer-only marketplace.  As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, we were established to provide healthy, fresh produce, artisan foods, as well as locally-produced arts and craft wares to Chattanoogans and community visitors. We offer entrepreneurs who are hand-making, growing or otherwise creating their own goods a low-cost environment to start, grow and expand their business.

Tickets

VIP Admission — $89

Your ticket includes all the perks of GA plus 3 bonus mini cocktails, access to our VIP area, complete with seating and light bites, a dedicated VIP line and wristband.

General Admission — $49

Includes 12 sample sized summer cocktails, access to the fun and atmosphere including live music, Mixology Showcase, food trucks, photo booth & more.

Party Pack General Admission — $45

Gather the happy hour crew and enjoy a special discount when you purchase 6 or more tickets!

Free Downloadable Valentine Cards

Nothing says “I love you” like tickets to the best cocktail party of the year, but these cards can help you say some other sweet sentiments! Click an image to expand, then right-click (desktop) or tap & hold (mobile) and “Save Image”.

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Multiple clear plastic cups filled with a pale yellow drink, garnished with slices of cucumber, arranged on a table outdoors.
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THIRSTY YET? HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE RECIPES TO TRY AT HOME.

A pink cocktail garnished with a lime slice in a coupe glass, with colorful blurred background.

    • 1.5 oz Reposado Tequila

    • 2 oz strawberry puree

    • 3/4 oz orange liqueur

    • 3/4 oz agave nectar

    • 1 oz fresh lime juice

    Blend with crushed ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

A tall glass of yellow mango smoothie with a black straw, placed on a green wooden table with blurred green foliage in the background.

    • 2.5 oz light rum

    • 3 oz pineapple juice

    • 1 oz cream of coconut

    Blend with crushed ice until smooth. Pour into chilled glass, garnish and serve.

A glass of iced lemon beverage with ice cubes and a metal straw on a white surface, with a blurred green background.

    • 1.5 ounces light rum

    • 1.5 ounces gold rum

    • 2 ounces triple sec

    • 1 ounce lime juice

    • ½ ounce Amaretto

    Shake all ingredients and strain into a glass with ice. Float 1oz dark rum on top.

A glass of iced drink garnished with mint leaves and a red and white striped straw, placed on a blue surface with vintage license plates and purple flowers in the background.

    • 1.5 oz spiced rum

    • 3 oz Cola

    • 0.5 oz lime juice

    Mix all ingredients in glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

FAQs

  • Your ticket includes 12 sample sized signature cocktails, plus access to the photo booth and other fun activities! There will be tasty food available for purchase from curated food truck vendors.

  • This event is strictly 21+, so line up a babysitter and come on down. Sorry, pups (aside from service animals) aren’t allowed either.

  • Tickets and 21+ IDs are required to be admitted - Only physical IDs will be accepted. Photos of IDs are not legal and therefore, not accepted. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. No guns or weapons of any kind will be permitted into the festival.

  • Make a night of it and grab a room with our Official Hotel Partner, the Kinley Chattanooga Southside

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