Champaign
Whiskey
FEST 2026
October 16-17, 2026
downtown Champaign
Online sales have ended, but you can still get GALA tickets at the door at the festival!
Saturday Oct 17, 2-5pm
3rd floor of One Main Building in Downtown Champaign
WHISKEY.
WHISKY.
WHISK(E)Y.
FEST FAQ
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We don’t send tickets, physical or digital. Your name is on the list. You’ll just have to give your name at check in and we’ll let you in! Alternatively, you can use your order confirmation email as your proof of purchase.
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VIP Night is Friday October 16th from 6:30pm to 9pm in the One Main building on the third floor (above Big Grove Tavern).
The Main Gala Event is Saturday October 17th from 2-5pm in the same space.
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The VIP ticket includes both events: the Friday Night VIP event starting at 6:30pm and the Saturday Gala Event from 2-5pm. You don’t need to purchase a Gala ticket if you get a VIP
There is a series of classrooms with different presentations from representatives from acclaimed distilleries.
Dark Arts Whiskey House’s Macaulay Minton will be in house doing a live barrel pick.
There will be 2 Bhakta Bon Bon blending classes (you will get an email to sign up for those after purchase.
We will have the National Sales Manager for Crown Royal in house.
Full meal with menu by Michael Lovejoy, with meat from Triple S Farms and fun spices and more from Bourbon Barrel Foods.
There will be bottles for sale exclusive to the VIP event.
The Gala event will be held on Saturday October 17 from 2-5pm in Downtown Champaign in the same location.
With your ticket, you will receive a VIP Glass, a Gala Goodie Bag, the opportunity to buy hand-selected barrels at the VIP event, and more.
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The Gala event is on Saturday, October 17th in the One Main building on the 3rd floor (above Big Grove).
You get the opportunity to taste over 200 whiskeys from over 40 different distilleries! You get a swag bag with fun whiskey fest goodies, a tasting guide, and an order form where you can pre-order and pickup bottle from our retail partner Super Lucky Star.
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2026 Participating BRANDS (so far!)
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This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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