As one of the most anticipated events of the summer, Crave Local is proud to sponsor San Diego Spirits Festival as it returns for the 4th year to the West Coast on August 25-26, 2012, drawing international attention with great food, cocktails, brands, and entertainment. From the skilled craft bartender, to the local foodie or... Read More
As one of the most anticipated events of the summer, Crave Local is proud to sponsor San Diego Spirits Festival as it returns for the 4th year to the West Coast on August 25-26, 2012, drawing international attention with great food, cocktails, brands, and entertainment.
From the skilled craft bartender, to the local foodie or novice cocktail enthusiast, this year’s two-day festival promises to delight and excite all who attend.
The Port Pier Pavilion will once again be transformed into a classic lounge which will ignite the senses and set the mood for an exciting weekend of festivities!
Drawing attendees from around the world, guests will be invited to mingle with wine and spirit brand ambassadors as they sip and savor the latest cocktail creations, amidst the salt and sea air of San Diego Bay. Learn more about the world of mixology, or get brief history lesson on the stories behind your favorite brands, as you immerse yourself in the ‘spirit’ of the festival.
The 2012 San Diego Spirits Festival will transform your every cocktail desire into a reality with some of the hottest brands, as brand ambassadors tease your taste buds with our 2012 featured lineup. Just to name a few….
619 Vodka
Alquimia Organic Tequila
Bendistillery American Vodkas & Gins
Berentzen Liquors
Cascade Mtn Gin
Chinaco
Cocula Tequila
Cofia Vodka
Conjure Cognac
Corazon Tequila
Crater Lake Vodka
Distillery 209 Gin
Double Cross Vodka
El Cartel Tequila
Fee Brothers Mixers
Glenfiddich Whiskey
Icelandic Water
Java Juice
Joia All Natural Soda
La Nina del Mezcal
Lithuanian Black Label
Magners Irish Cider
Mazama Vodka
Mezcal Los Javis
Milagro Tequila
Naked Juice
Naughty Cow Liqueur
Nobeleza Tequila
Partagas Cigars
Pink Pigeon Rum
Pisco Porton
Quick Strain Tinis
Quint Sangria
Ron de Jeremy Rum
Semental Tequila
Spicebox Whiskey
Tequila Amor Mio
Tequila Dos Artes
Tequila Sin Rival
Tequila Tres Mujeres
Twisted Shots
VeeV
Whipsy
Ozone Vodka
You won’t leave hungry this year, either, as the festival welcomes culinary demonstrations by executive chefs from leading local restaurants.
Participating chefs at the San Diego Spirits Festival include: Katherine Humphus of BO-beau kitchen and bar, Karl A. Prohaska of Handerly Hotel, Alberto Morreale of Fig Tree Café; Brandon Brooks of Sol Markets, Misty Birchall of PubCakes with a special presentation by Chef Tyler Stone, and more still to come!
The 2012 San Diego Spirits Festival will feature bartender competitions from top rated talent, with a first prize from our Silver Sponsor RestaurantConnect! http://www.restaurantcx.com.
Music and entertainment will keep you dancing the weekend away, with entertainment provided by: Alas de Mosca, Alex Arndt & Sonic Universe; Bruce Sanborn Band, Dirty Minds, Flash Point Rocks, Funky Munky, Jamilla, JC Villafan, Latex Grenade, Mathew Zeltzer, Sacha Boutros, and Josh Damingo.
The 2012 San Diego Spirits Festival would like to toast their incredible 2012 Media Partners:
Energy 103.7
KyXy 96.5
San Diego CW-6
Chilled Magazine
Tasting Panel Magazine
Cigars & Spirits Magazine
San Diego Magazine
Chef’s Press
The Reader
Dining Out Magazine
Happy Hour Magazine
Shake Stir
San Diego News Network
Gay San Diego
OC Executive
Military Press
Drink Me Magazine
Cocktail GoGo
SanDiegoVille
Crave Local Media Network
World Bars
Gaz Regan
The 4th annual San Diego Spirits Festival will be the event of the Summer and will be held on August 25-26 2012- get tickets here.
For our readers, you can use the code CRAVELOCAL to get 20% discount off the general admission ticket price.
About San Diego Spirits Festival:
San Diego Spirits Festival was founded and launched in San Diego in 2009 by Liz Edwards. San Diego Spirits Festival is a nationally acclaimed celebration of cocktail culture, and is the premiere West coast spirits festival held on the beautiful San Diego bay. With bartender competitions, tastings, seminars and parties, the festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for brands to be supported and gain recognition among San Diego’s cocktail and culinary community and beyond.
Photo credits: TJ Sinsay and Natasha Edwards, San Diego Spirits Festival 2011