Summer Cocktail Festival in Chattanooga, TN

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Get ready for an evening of refreshing, summer-inspired cocktails. | Photo via Summer Cocktail Festival

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Chattanoogans will heat up the dance floor + cool down with summer-inspired cocktails at the inaugural Summer Cocktail Festival this Fri., June 24 from 6-9 p.m. at the First Horizon Pavilion.

Brought to you by the folks behind Chattanooga Burger Week, get ready to choose from 40+ spirit options with cocktail creations by local businesses + national liquor distributors.

The festival serves as a fundraiser for the Chattanooga Market + your ticket allows you to taste 12 sample-sized cocktails. Local eats from Cart & Seoul, Drake’s, Southside Social, and Nonni’s Empanadas will also be available for purchase.

🍹 Local participants

  • The Co-Op Frosé & Eatery will make its debut before its location in Chattanooga opens to the public in July. You will get the chance to try out their refreshing frosé before anyone else.
  • Expect some tasty cocktails in partnership with Southside Social, Night Pearl + Kinley Hotel.

🍸 Cocktail offerings

Here’s a few cocktails you’ll be able to try at the festival — but trust us, there’s plenty more where that came from.

  • Jeptha Creed Bluegrass Belle with blueberry vodka + mint
  • Smokelab Vodka Kashmir Snow with aniseed vodka + cardamom syrup
  • Skrewball Whiskey PB&J Diablo with peanut butter whiskey + blackberry liqueur
  • Código Spicy Pink Watermelon Margarita with watermelon lime jalapeño juice + agave nectar

🥃 Things to know before you go

  • This is a 21+ event — attendees must show a valid ID + tickets upon entry.
  • Dogs + other pets are not allowed.
  • Drink responsibly + designate a driver.
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