Prepare for the Chattanooga Margarita Festival

The annual festival will return on August 5.

Mini cups filled with margaritas

Tickets to the festival are on sale now.

Photo provided by Chattanooga Margarita Festival

Happy National Margarita Day, Chattanooga. We’ve got some good news to celebrate.

The Chattanooga Margarita Festival announced that it will return on August 5, and even better — early bird priced tickets are on sale now. What is the Chattanooga Margarita Fest? We’re so glad you asked:

Who | 20 restaurants and bars competing to win the “Best Margarita” title
What | Become a judge for which spot has the best margarita in Chattanooga — your ticket gets you 12 sample-sized margaritas, access to an onsite photobooth and activities, and music from a live DJ
When | Saturday, Aug. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where | First Horizon Pavilion
Why | Benefits the Chattanooga Market (and, of course, it’s fun)

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