Tennessee Whiskey Festival: Chattanooga's Premier Celebration of Craft Spirits
Tennessee is world-renowned for its exceptional whiskey production and deep appreciation of the craft. The Tennessee Whiskey Festival was founded to highlight the state's finest craft spirits and the dedicated distillers behind them. This event offers the ideal chance to taste top Tennessee whiskeys and other local distilled products.
The 4th Annual Tennessee Whiskey Festival takes place in Chattanooga at the First Tennessee Pavilion on May 20th, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Open to all from the region, come celebrate Tennessee's craft distilling tradition. View participating distilleries. Get whiskey tasting tips.
This year features the ESPN Wing Zone, where local restaurants compete with their best wings for you to sample and judge. The 'wing off' winner will be announced post-festival. All participants receive 10 wings to enjoy.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Gino Fanelli 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Monday Night Social 9:15 PM - 10:45 PM: Nick LutskoTICKETS
Tickets are offered at three levels: VIP Whiskey Lover, Whiskey Tasting Pass, and General Admission. All include access to cash bars with specialty drinks and craft beers, food from local eateries, live music, and whiskey tastings. Walk-up tickets may be available onsite at a higher price.
VIP Whiskey Lover - Includes a whiskey passport for notes, souvenir tasting glass, unlimited complimentary whiskey tastings, VIP stage-side viewing area with private bar, hors d'oeuvres, special parking, and 10 chicken wings.
Whiskey Tasting Pass - Features a whiskey passport, souvenir tasting glass, complimentary whiskey tastings, 10 chicken wings, and full access to the festivities.
General Admission - Provides festival entry, 10 chicken wings, dancing, and cash bars with craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
The festival supports H*Art Gallery Tennessee, a local nonprofit providing art materials and volunteers for community art classes and therapy. Learn more.
