About this Event
Big Red Liquors Bourbon Expo & Rare Bourbon Lottery 2026
Sample hundreds of spirits, explore rare bourbon opportunities, and find a little something for your holiday list.
Indiana’s largest bourbon event returns Saturday, December 5th! Join Big Red Liquors at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to sample hundreds of bourbons and other spirits, meet representatives from some of the industry’s most sought-after brands, and discover and buy at the season’s lowest prices your next favorite pour.
Bring your bourbon-loving friends for an afternoon of tasting and discovery—with special extras for early arrivals and the opportunity to pre-order favorites before Christmas.
A Little Red Package. Something Worth Arriving Early For.
The first 1,000 people through the door on event day will each receive:
- A $10 Big Red Liquors gift card
- One Silver Ticket, tucked inside a small red package, for the opportunity to purchase one specified bottle of allocated bourbon.
- Silver tickets must be attached to order forms upon exiting the event.
These extras are based on arrival order on December 5th—not the order in which admission tickets are purchased. Doors open at noon!
Sample It. Find Your Favorite. Pre-Order for the Holidays.
We’ll be taking pre-orders during the event for items sampled, with discounted pricing on bourbon and spirits.
Whether you’re choosing a gift or a bottle for your own holiday gathering, we aim to deliver pre-orders to specified stores before Christmas for pickup.
FREE Rare Bourbon Lottery
Every eligible attendee receives one FREE entry into the Rare Bourbon Lottery for the opportunity to purchase a designated rare whiskey—including Pappy Van Winkle and other exceptionally rare releases.
The Rare Bourbon Lottery is separate from the Silver Ticket opportunity.
How to participate:
- Receive your free lottery entry upon arrival.
- Arrive by 2:30 p.m. to qualify.
- Stay for the drawing, which begins at 3:15 p.m.
- You must be present to win.
Lottery winners receive the opportunity to purchase a designated rare bourbon. Bottles are not free prizes. Limit one lottery entry per person. Additional terms and conditions will be available at BigRedLiquors.com.
Event Details
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Champion’s Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
- Admission: $40 in advance | $45 at the door
- Doors open: Noon
- First 1,000 guests through the door: Receive a $10 Big Red Liquors gift card and 1 Silver Ticket for the opportunity to purchase a specified allocated bourbon. Silver tickets must be attached to order forms upon exiting the event.
- Product sampling: 1–4 p.m.
- Rare Bourbon Lottery arrival deadline: 2:30 p.m.
- Rare Bourbon Lottery drawing: Begins at 3:15 p.m.
Community Spirit
Your ticket makes a difference beyond the Expo. Ticket proceeds will be donated to , a partnership of congregations and community organizations helping children and their families experiencing homelessness and working to eliminate homelessness in Greater Indianapolis.
A ticket and valid photo ID are required for entry. All attendees must be 21 or older.
Gather your bourbon crew, arrive early, and kick off the holiday season with Big Red Liquors.
*We will update this posting with the pour list and allocated bottle list as available.
Event venue & nearby stays
Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, United States
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