Pass the lime, it’s tequila time! Chicago’s Winter Tequila Tasting Festival

When the winter chill hits, why not heat things up with a little tequila? Skip the cocoa, because it is tequila time! The Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival is around the corner and ready to bring all the agave goodness straight to your glass. This is the ultimate cure for the winter blues, offering a chance to sip, savor, and add a little warmth to those cold Chicago days.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival. Enjoy one to three and a half hours of curated tasting, sampling over 20 craft small-batch and renowned tequilas and mezcals. Learn about tequila culture from expert brand ambassadors while grooving to live DJ music. With special pricing on food and drinks, it's the perfect way to sip, savor, and save. Plus, sip for a cause by purchasing additional cups. All proceeds from extra sips benefit pediatric cancer research through Bare Necessities.

Here are all the details:

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 15, from 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Welcome to the Farm, 15 W. Illinois St.

WHAT: There are five ticket options to choose from:

Sample ticket with a 5 p.m. check-in: one hour of tasting and seven 0.25-ounce tasting cups

General ticket with a 4 p.m. check-in: two hours of tasting and 15 0.25-ounce tasting cups

General ticket with a 4:30 p.m. check-in: 90 minutes of tasting and 15 0.25-ounce tasting cups

VIP ticket with a 2:30 p.m. check-in: no waiting in line, three and a half hours of tasting and 25 0.25 ounce tasting cups, a sample of top shelf tequila/mezcal bottles valued at $80 and up. 

VIP ticket with a 3 p.m. check-in: three hours of tasting, 25 tasting cups and buffet-style bites from 3 p.m.-4 p.m., a sample of top shelf tequila or mezcal bottles valued at $80 and up.

VIP tickets with additional perks: early access and no waiting in line, more time with brand ambassadors, sample top shelf tequila bottles valued at $80 and up, buffet style bites, additional tasting cups

Sip for a cause: additional tasting cups with 100 percent of proceeds supporting pediatric cancer research through Bare Necessities.

Additional bonuses include:

Event guarantee: If a ticket-buyer cannot attend, credit will be issued, valid for up to one year, ensuring the experience can be enjoyed at a later time. 

Text/Email support throughout the day of the event: Contact the address on the event wristband for assistance in navigating the festival.

Post-event perks: partnered with lifestyle brands, over $100 in after-event tequila treasures. An email will be sent after the event outlining all the perks.

Who will be there

The following is a list of partnering brands represented at the festival.

 ** indicates top shelf tequila bottles for VIP ticket holders.

Cantera Negra Tequila

Extra Anejo**

Anejo

Repo

Silver

Cafe

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

JZ Wine Company

Varieties TBA

Milestone Brands

Dulce Vida Tequila Anejo

Dulce Vida Tequila Reposado

Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco

Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila

Dulce Vida Grapefruit Tequila

Dulce Vida Lime Tequila

Campo Bravo Tequila Reposado

Campo Bravo Tequila Plata

San Martin de Hidalgo Tequila

San Martin de Hidalgo Tequila- Anejo**

San Martin de Hidalgo Tequila- Reposado**

San Martin de Hidalgo Tequila- Blanco**

Santi Imports

Varieties TBA

Stoller Imports

Adictivo Extra Anejo**

Adictivo Anejo

Adictivo Repo

Adictivo Plata

Bandido Extra Anejo

Bandido Anejo

Bandido Reposado

Bandido Cristalino

Bandido Plata

Thoroughbred Spirits Group

Varieties TBA

Gardenista Cocktails

Varieties TBA

PRP Wines

Varieties TBA

WHAT ELSE: Tickets can purchased through bucketlisters.com or eventbrite.com.