Fresno Whiskey Festival 2026 - 10th Anniversary

10th Annual Fresno Whiskey Festival · October 17, 2026

To our valued sponsors, partners, guests, and friends, I’ll be honest with you — there were moments in those early years when I wasn’t sure we’d make it here. When we poured our first glass at the inaugural Fresno Whiskey Festival, we had a dream, a whole lot of heart, and just enough courage to pull it off. What we didn’t have was any guarantee that we’d one day be standing at the threshold of our 10th anniversary. And yet, here we are. Ten years. Ten batches. A decade of gathering the finest whiskey enthusiasts, collectors, and curious first-timers the Central Valley has to offer — all under one roof, all sharing something that has no business being as magical as it is: a great pour among great people.

Events like this don’t survive — let alone thrive — without an extraordinary group of people standing behind them. I want to take a moment to say what doesn’t get said enough:

• To our incredible staff — the ones who show up early, stay late, move tables, manage lines, and somehow still have a smile on their face at the end of the night — thank you. You are the backbone of every festival we’ve ever put on, and none of this happens without you.
• To our brand ambassadors — you brought the energy, the knowledge, and the passion that turned first-time tasters into lifelong whiskey lovers. The way you represent your craft and connect with our guests year after year is something truly special.
• To our sponsors and partners — your belief in what we were building, especially in those early years when the vision was bigger than the budget, meant everything. You didn’t just write a check; you helped build something that has become a fixture in this community. We are deeply grateful.
• To our guests — you are the reason we do this. Every year you come back. You bring your friends. You share your stories. You make this festival feel like a reunion rather than just an event. There is no Fresno Whiskey Festival without the people who fill it with life.

This year, we’re not just celebrating whiskey — we’re celebrating a milestone, a community, and a cause. We are honored to be partnering with the Marjorie E. Radin Breast Care Center to host a live raffle with 100% of proceeds going directly to the cause. Because a great festival should give back, and this community has given us so much. We’ve got incredible pours lined up, unforgettable moments planned, and a venue that’s going to feel unlike any Fresno Whiskey Festival you’ve attended before. Whether you’ve been with us since Batch 1 or this is your first time joining us, I promise you: the 10th is going to be the one you talk about. October 17, 2026. Mark it. Come thirsty. Come ready to celebrate.With gratitude, excitement, and a glass raised high — Rajan S. Bisla Director, Fresno Whiskey Festival 10th Annual · Batch Date: October 17, 2026