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.
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, ballot to vote, access to entertainment, food trucks, fun photo opps and more!
Party Pack General Admission — $45
Gather the happy hour crew and enjoy a special discount when you purchase 6 or more tickets!
THIRSTY YET? HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE RECIPES TO TRY AT HOME.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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, and wine & beer 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+ 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.
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Be sure to grab a room with our Official Hotel Partner, Common House. You can book a room here.
