2026 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 14) AE

Name: 2026 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival (February 14) AE
Start: 2026-02-14T14:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-14T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Kings Dining & Entertainment

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 02:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Kings Dining & Entertainment | Chicago, IL

Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-chicago-winter-tequila-tasting-festival-february-14-tickets-1319635598599?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30

Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs: get ready to take your taste buds on a flavor adventure. Our only winter tequila tasting lands on Valentine’s Day, making it the perfect way to celebrate love, friendship, or meeting new tequila friends who share at least one thing in common with you. Sip, laugh, discover, and gift an experience filled with memories.

Max attendance is 299 people: buy early before we sell out.

Your Winter Tequila Experience

What You’ll Enjoy

Taste from a curated selection of tequila and mezcal brands, featuring premium pours, limited releases, and unique expressions you won’t find everywhere. VIP guests enjoy access to top shelf selections valued at $80 and higher, plus buffet bites and early entry to enjoy the event with no lines and more time with ambassadors.

Additional tasting cups will be available for purchase with 100 percent of proceeds going to Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

🕞 Tequila time is the best time: enjoy 1 to 3.5 hours of curated tasting that transports you straight into agave paradise.

🥃 Sip tequila treasures: sample over 20+ craft, small-batch, and premium tequilas and mezcals for a diverse and delicious tasting experience.

🧠 Become a tequila aficionado: learn from enthusiastic brand ambassadors excited to guide you through the spirited world of agave.

💵 Score delicious deals: enjoy food and drink specials that perfectly complement your tasting adventure.

🎶 Dance to the tequila beat: vibe to live DJ music and let the energy of the room elevate your afternoon.

💰 Cheers to free sips and sweet surprises: we’re giving away thousands of dollars in free tickets to future events to keep the good times rolling.

🤝 Join the tequila tribe: connect with new friends and fellow enthusiasts who love discovering great tequila as much as you do.

🥳 Make your weekend un-tequila-ble: celebrate a fun-filled Saturday afternoon with people who love flavor and good company.

☮️ Sip for a cause: purchase extra tasting cups with 100 percent of proceeds supporting pediatric cancer research through Bear Necessities.

VIP Tickets With Additional Perks (VIP Only):

🥃 Sample top-shelf tequila bottles valued at $80 and above

🥘 Enjoy buffet-style bites during your entry window

🎁 Receive additional tasting cups to explore even more tequila

👸🏻 Get early access to avoid lines and enjoy more one-on-one time with brand ambassadors

Extras From Us!

💯 Event Guarantee: life happens, and we’ve got your back. If something comes up and you miss the event, we’ll give you a credit valid for up to a year to attend another tasting and keep the fiesta going.

🤝 Text or Email Support All Day: if you need help navigating the event, text the number on your wristband and our team will guide you so you can get back to raising your glass and having a blast.

💰 Over $100 in After-Event Perks: enjoy exclusive perks from our lifestyle partners. Look out for your “After Event Perks” email to unlock savings, offers, and fun surprises long after the last toast.

Check-In Location

King’s, 1500 N Clybourn St, Chicago, IL 60610

Now the real question is… which tequila will give you the mouth-feels and leave your taste buds wanting more?

🎟️ Ticket Options

2:30PM VIP Ticket Check In:

*3.5 hours of tasting with first entry, no lines, and limited attendance

*25 tasting cups (.25 oz)

*Top-shelf tequila or mezcal samples valued at $80+

*Buffet bites from 2:30PM to 4:00PM

3:00PM VIP Ticket Check In:

*3 hours of tasting

*25 tasting cups

*Top-shelf tequila or mezcal samples valued at $80+

*Buffet bites from 3:00PM to 4:00PM

4:00PM General Ticket Check In:

*2 hours of tasting

*15 tasting cups

4:30PM General Ticket Check In:

*1.5 hours of tasting

*15 tasting cups

5:00PM Sample Ticket Check In:

*1 hour of tasting

*7 tasting cups

Interested in showcasing your tequila brand or business at the event? Go to tickets and register your booth today! You can also email [email protected]!

2026 Partnering Brands-

** = Top Shelf Tequila Bottles For VIP Ticket Holders Only

LA ZACATECANA
MEZCAL RIMG 1976 AÑEJO 6 AÑOS**
MEZCAL RIMG 1976**
TEQUILA NUESTRO PLACER CRISTALINO/TAHONA**
TEQUILA NUESTRO PLACER AÑEJO/TAHONA**
TEQUILA TURINCIO AÑEJO 2828 EDICION LIMITADA**
MEZCAL HACIENDA LA ESTANZUENA REPOSADO
MEZCAL HACIENDA LA ESTANZUELA BLANCO
TEQUILA NUESTRO PLACER REPOSADO
TEQUILA NUESTRO PLACER BLANCO
TEQUILA TURINCIO BLANCO
Pink Palm
Pink Palm Anejo**
Pink Palm Reposado
Pink Palm Blanco
Pink Palm Classic Margarita Mix
Pink Palm Lemon Drop Mix
Pink Palm Mango Margarita Mix

Featured Brands -

PRP Wine International, Inc.

2025 List of brands (what to expect from last year) -

Alma Del Jaguar Tequila
Alma Del Jaguar Anejo**
Alma Del Jaguar 101 High Proof
Alma Del Jaguar Reposado
Alma Del Jaguar Blanco
Amatiteña Tequila
Amatiteña Barrancas (Mango /Mamey/Plumb Infused)**
Amatiteña Anejo
Amatiteña Origen High Proof
Amatiteña Reposado
Amatiteña Blanco
Cantera Negra Tequila
Extra Anejo**
Anejo
Repo
Silver
Cafe
Corralejo Tequila
Anejo
Reposado
Blanco
Casa Mexico
Cristalino**
Anejo
Reposado
Blanco
El Bandido Yankee Tequila
El Bandido Yankee Anejo
El Bandido Yankee Reposado
El Bandido Yankee Blanco
El Nacimiento Tequila
EL Nacimiento Tequila Blanco
EL Nacimiento Tequila Reposado
EL Nacimiento Tequila Anejo
El Tequileno
Anejo Gran Reserva
Still Strength Blanco
Repo Gran Reserva
Platinum Blanco
INSOLITO
Anejo
Reposado
Blanco
Los 3 Garcias
Varieties TBA
Proximo Spirits
Maestro Dobel Reposado
Maestro Dobel Anejo
Maestro Dobel Diamante
Maestro Dobel Silver
Santi Imports (Yeyo, Hermanas Amigas, Don Armando, Bandero, El Mexicano, Flor De Fuego)
Yeyo Tequila
Yeyo Tequila Joven Sol High Proof**
Yeyo Tequila Joven Luna High Proof**
Yeyo Tequila High Proof
Yeyo Tequila Blanco
Hermanas Amigas
Hermanas Amigas Tequila Blanco
Don Armando Tequila
Don Armando Tequila Añejo Cristalino
Don Armando Tequila Reposado
Don Armando Tequila Blanco
El Mexicano Tequila
El Mexicano Tequila Reposado
El Mexicano Tequila Blanco
Bandero Tequila
Bandero Tequila Blanco
Bandero Cafe
Flor de Fuego
Flor de Fuego Tequila Blanco
Stoller Imports
Adictivo Extra Anejo**
Adictivo Anejo
Adictivo Repo
Adictivo Plata
Bandido Extra Anejo
Bandido Anejo
Bandido Reposado
Bandido Cristalino
Bandido Plata
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Gardenista Cocktails
Gardenista Tequila Cocktail
Gardenista Bourbon Cocktail
Gardenista Vodka Cocktail
Highclere Castle Gin
Highclere Castle Gin
PRP Wines
Varieties TBA
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