Champaign Whiskey Fest 2026
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Champaign Whiskey Fest is back for 2026!
Join us October 16–17 in Downtown Champaign for two days celebrating great whiskey, the people who make it, and the community that loves it.
The third annual Champaign Whiskey Fest brings together more than 40 distilleries and over 150 domestic and international whiskeys for tastings, special bottles, barrel picks, distillery representatives, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.
🥃 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — VIP NIGHT
6:30 PM
Third Floor of the One Main Building, above Big Grove Tavern
VIP guests will enjoy an elevated evening of whiskey tastings, presentations and experiences with representatives from acclaimed distilleries, whiskey-forward food, access to special bottles, and the opportunity to help select future barrel picks.
VIP tickets are $250 and include admission to both Friday’s VIP event and Saturday’s Gala, plus VIP and Gala goodie bags.
🥃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE GALA
2–5 PM
Third Floor of the One Main Building, above Big Grove Tavern
The main event brings dozens of whiskey brands together for an afternoon of tasting and exploring. Sample bourbons, ryes, American whiskeys and international selections, meet the people behind the bottles, and find a few new favorites along the way.
Gala tickets are $69 and include admission to Saturday’s event and a Champaign Whiskey Fest goodie bag.
Whether you’re a longtime whiskey enthusiast or just looking to expand your palate, Champaign Whiskey Fest is your chance to taste your way through an incredible lineup right in the heart of Downtown Champaign.
Tickets are available now at ChampaignWhiskeyFest.com.
Must be 21+ to attend. Please enjoy responsibly.
See you at Whiskey Fest! 🥃
Join us October 16–17 in Downtown Champaign for two days celebrating great whiskey, the people who make it, and the community that loves it.
The third annual Champaign Whiskey Fest brings together more than 40 distilleries and over 150 domestic and international whiskeys for tastings, special bottles, barrel picks, distillery representatives, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.
🥃 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — VIP NIGHT
6:30 PM
Third Floor of the One Main Building, above Big Grove Tavern
VIP guests will enjoy an elevated evening of whiskey tastings, presentations and experiences with representatives from acclaimed distilleries, whiskey-forward food, access to special bottles, and the opportunity to help select future barrel picks.
VIP tickets are $250 and include admission to both Friday’s VIP event and Saturday’s Gala, plus VIP and Gala goodie bags.
🥃 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE GALA
2–5 PM
Third Floor of the One Main Building, above Big Grove Tavern
The main event brings dozens of whiskey brands together for an afternoon of tasting and exploring. Sample bourbons, ryes, American whiskeys and international selections, meet the people behind the bottles, and find a few new favorites along the way.
Gala tickets are $69 and include admission to Saturday’s event and a Champaign Whiskey Fest goodie bag.
Whether you’re a longtime whiskey enthusiast or just looking to expand your palate, Champaign Whiskey Fest is your chance to taste your way through an incredible lineup right in the heart of Downtown Champaign.
Tickets are available now at ChampaignWhiskeyFest.com.
Must be 21+ to attend. Please enjoy responsibly.
See you at Whiskey Fest! 🥃
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Where is it happening?
1 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820-1300, United States
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