St Augustine Cocktail Fest

🍹 St. Augustine Cocktail Fest 2026 Sip. Savor. Celebrate in Historic St. Augustine.

Welcome to the inaugural St. Augustine Cocktail Fest — where history meets mixology in Florida's most enchanting city. Over two days at the oceanfront Embassy Suites, we're bringing together the best of the cocktail world: craft spirits, elite bartenders, immersive brand experiences, live music, expert seminars, and competitions that push the craft forward.

Come for the cocktails. Stay for the culture.

📅 WHEN April 27–28, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (both days)

📍 WHERE Embassy Suites St. Augustine 300 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT

🥃 Signature Tastings Sample an extraordinary lineup of local and global spirits across multiple tasting rooms and an open-air festival space. Brands will pour, educate, and connect — all under one roof steps from the Atlantic.

🎓 Expert-Led Seminars (10 sessions across both days · Starting at 12:00 PM · Coquina Room) Learn from the sharpest minds in the industry across 10 curated sessions spanning technique, operations, culture, sustainability, and the future of the craft.

• From Craft to Conscious: The Next Evolution of Mixology — Russell Davis "Wishka" · Conscious drinking, low ABV & where the industry is heading
• Elevating Your Bar Program with the Right Ice — Andrew Amron, Kristin Amron & Nic Wallace (Diageo World Class US Bartender of the Year)
• Bartending 2.0: Modern Techniques in Today's Bartending — Aistis Zidanavicius
• Modern Techniques, Minimal Budget — Jeremiah Simmons
• Creativity Is a Consequence — Javier Caballero
• Educa y Bebe: A Liquid Encounter with Our Identity — Educa y Bebe
• Shake & Share: How to Grow as a Bartender on Social Media — Raul Bartender
• The Bar Efficiency Blueprint — Vicente Paulos
• The Road to a Sustainable Bar — Luis Pagán
• 10th session — coming soon!

🔗 Full seminar details: staugustinecocktailfest.com/en_us/seminars

🏆 Cocktail Competitions Watch elite bartenders go head-to-head on the Sunshine Lawn in high-energy competitions judged by industry professionals. Skill meets spectacle — don't miss it.

🎶 Live Music (Performances begin at 1:00 PM each day)

Monday, April 27

• 1:00 PM · The Dewars
• 2:15 PM · El Castillo
• 3:30 PM · AC Power Unit
• 4:45 PM · Chillula

Tuesday, April 28

• 1:00 PM · Morelli & the Groove
• 2:15 PM · Kelp
• 3:30 PM · Shawn Ryan's Blue Grass
• 4:45 PM · Cumbe Sonico

🔗 Full music lineup: staugustinecocktailfest.com/en_us/live-music

🎧 Immersive Brand Experiences Step into the Osprey & Sandpiper Rooms for curated sensory experiences with rotating brand showcases — intimate, engaging, and unlike anything at a traditional tasting event.

🛍️ Commerce Zone Browse and shop cocktail tools, festival merchandise, local crafts, and more.

🎟️ TICKETS

Book at: staugustinecocktailfest.com/en_us/tickets

🅿️ GETTING THERE & PARKING

Overflow parking is available at the Elk Lodge with a free shuttle running continuously between the lot and Embassy Suites from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with extended service 30 minutes after the event ends each day).

Nearest airports:

• Jacksonville International (JAX) — approx. 45 min
• Daytona Beach International (DAB) — approx. 55 min

Nearby hotels:

• Embassy Suites St. Augustine (host hotel — on-site)
• Courtyard by Marriott — 0.4 miles
• Guy Harvey Resort — 0.6 miles
• Hampton Inn — 0.7 miles

🔗 Full travel & logistics guide: staugustinecocktailfest.com/en_us/travel-and-logistics

📌 IMPORTANT NOTES

• 21+ event. Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
• Please drink responsibly.
• Organized by Gourmetgala Entertainment Consultants LLC

📲 STAY CONNECTED Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @staugustinecocktailfest Website: staugustinecocktailfest.com Email: [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Embassy Suites by Hilton St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort, 300 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine, United States

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