2026 Bentonville Whiskey Festival

The Bentonville Whiskey Festival is an upscale tasting event happening in Downtown Bentonville, featuring a wide assortment of whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, and other fine spirits. Join us on May 2, 2026, from 4-7 pm at the Peel Mansion for the Bentonville Whiskey Festival! (400 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712) This event SELLS OUT each year! Purchase your tickets EARLY!

Experience an evening of masterfully crafted and limited-release whiskey from distillers around the world. This will be the LARGEST event of the year for our Northwest Arkansas community! Guests will enjoy music, wine, games, and much more. The Bentonville Whiskey Festival will gather whiskey enthusiasts and 50+ of the most fascinating distilled spirits. Come meet some of the makers and ambassadors.

Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Valid photo ID required

V.I.P. 3:00 – 7:00 pm

• V.I.P. ticket holders gain admission to the Grand Tasting a full hour before general admission ticket holders. With limited ticketing and the extra hour in the grand tasting room, you can get the most out of this additional hour and have more time to talk with the distillery representatives.
• Exclusive Bentonville Tasting Glass
• An Exclusive Bentonville Whiskey Festival T-Shirt (While Supplies Last)
• Whiskey Educational Class
• Entertainment

General Admission 4:00 – 7:00 pm

• Whiskey Samples
• Entertainment

To be a sponsor or vendor, email [email protected]

Whiskey Festival Tickets will be available online ONLY and all sales are final.

By attending this event, you agree to follow all applicable laws in regards to alcohol and its consumption as well as agree to not drink and drive.

This is a tasting event and there will be dump buckets at the event. Do not consume more than you can handle. Please be responsible, Call an UBER.

**Samples are available at check-in for anyone of legal age who asks, regardless of the tickets purchased. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

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