August 1, 2026
First Horizon Pavilion | 5 - 8 PM
+ VIP Early Entry 4:30

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 the DJ-led music experience, 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!

Frosted margaritas with lime slices on a teal platter at an outdoor event, with a colorful patterned tablecloth underneath.

Group of six people at a festive event, wearing leis, holding drinks, and smiling. Indoor setting with banners reading 'First Horizon' and decorative streamers.

A woman with dark hair smiling and pouring a creamy drink into shot glasses with salted rims at an outdoor party.

Three women standing together at an indoor event, smiling, wearing leis and casual summer clothing, with many people in the background.

GO VIP

With your VIP Ticket, you’ll get everything included in General Admission plus extra perks:

30 minutes early entry - no lines!
13 Margarita Samples (3 more than GA!)
Access to the Snack Zone, with complimentary light bites and seating.

Tickets

All ticket purchases are non refundable.

General Admission — $54

Your ticket includes 10 handcrafted margarita samples, along with plenty of festival fun including DJ-led 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: 30 minutes early access (no lines!), 3 additional mini-margs, and exclusive access to the Snack Zone seating area.

COMPETITORS

HALL OF FAME

Come Hungry!

Food Available for Purchase from:

El Taco Boss

Smash Boyz

..AND MORE

OMG Chef Chasty Seafood & More

SUPPORTED BY

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.

FAQs

GA: Your ticket includes 10 sample-size margaritas, plus access to the whole event area including photo booth and other fun activities. Beer will be available for purchase at our cash bar.
VIP: Your ticket includes everything in GA, plus 30 minutes early access, 3 additional mini margs, and access to our Snack Zone seating area with complimentary light bites.
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 a physical 21+ ID are required to be admitted. Photos of an ID will not be accepted. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. No guns or weapons of any kind will be permitted into the festival.
Unfortunately tickets are non refundable but they are transferrable!
Make a night of it and book at the beautiful Kinley Hotel.

August 1, 2026First Horizon Pavilion | 5 - 8 PM+ VIP Early Entry 4:30