August 22, 2026
First Horizon Pavilion | 5 - 8 PM
The Ultimate Margarita Throwdown
The Chattanooga Margarita Festival brings together the city’s favorite restaurants and bars as they shake, stir, and serve their signature margaritas — all competing for the title of Best Margarita in Chattanooga.
Whether you like your margs salted, spicy, frozen, or fruity, you’ll find your perfect pour here. Entry includes 10 mini margaritas, so you can taste your way through the competition and vote for your favorite.
Enjoy live music, capture the moment at the Margarita Fest photobooth, and join in on fun giveaways throughout the night. Local food vendors will be serving up delicious bites (available for purchase) to keep you fueled between sips.
Want to take your night to the next level? Upgrade to the VIP Experience!
Come for the cocktails, stay for the fun — and help crown the Best Margarita in Chattanooga! Sip, vote, and celebrate knowing every ticket supports the Chattanooga Market.
GO VIP
With your VIP Ticket, you’ll get everything included in General Admission plus extra perks:
13 Margarita Samples (3 more than GA!)
Dedicated Entry Line and Wristband
Access to our Snack Zone, where 5 local restaurants will be sampling their favorite appetizers
Access to VIP seating area
Tickets
All ticket purchases are non refundable.
General Admission — $54
Your ticket includes 10 handcrafted margarita samples, along with plenty of festival fun including live entertainment, access to your favorite food trucks, photo ops, and more — everything you need for an unforgettable day!
VIP Admission — $95
Enjoy the VIP experience! Get all the perks of General Admission plus exclusive access to the VIP seating area and snack zone, 13 mini- margs, and a dedicated VIP entry line and wristband. Skip the lines, grab your snacks, and sip like a pro.
Party Packs - $85 VIP & $49 GA
Get the happy hour crew together for special pricing when you buy 6 tickets or more! Must purchase a minimum of 6 tickets to receive discounted pricing.
HALL OF FAME
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.
2026 Competitors Coming Soon.
2025 Competitors Included:
FAQs
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Your ticket includes 10 sample-size margaritas, plus access to the whole event area including photo booth and other fun activities. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase at our cash bar. Proceeds benefit Chattanooga Market, so every sip counts!
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This event is strictly 21+, so line up a babysitter and come on down. Sorry, pups (aside from service animals) aren’t allowed either.
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Tickets and 21+ ID are required to be admitted. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. No guns or weapons of any kind will be permitted into the festival.
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Be sure to grab a room with our Official Hotel Partner, Common House. You can book a room here.
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Unfortunately tickets are non refundable but they are transferrable!
