San Diego Distillers Guild Fest Returns For Its 5th Year

The San Diego Distillers Guild announces its 5th annual San Diego Distillers Guild Fest returning on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This large community event, launched in 2019 and now drawing hundreds of attendees each year, pays homage to the region’s growing craft distilling scene and is presented by the San Diego Distillers Guild.

San Diego Distillers Guild Fest invites guests 21+ to enjoy a social afternoon spent day-drinking at event venue Brick in Liberty Station’s Arts District, just steps from San Diego Bay.

Ticket holders will have access to complimentary spirits and cocktails from approximately twenty craft distilleries and local spirits brands, as well as the option to purchase bites from San Diego food trucks including Casanova Fish Tacos and Thumbs Up! Bacon & BBQ .

Guests will also be able to meet expert distillers who have collectively received hundreds of awards, making this festival a must for San Diegans interested in distilling.

This year’s lineup of participating distilleries encompasses long-established fan favorites and newer names, with the growing list including:

117 West
Copper Collar Distillery
Cutwater
Henebery Spirits
Liberty Call Distilling

Malahat Spirits Co.

MC Distillery
Oceanside Distillers

Old Harbor Distilling

Pacific Coast Spirits
San Diego Distillery

San Diego Sunshine

Seven Caves Spirits

You & Yours

Tickets to San Diego Distillers Guild Fest are $60 for general admission and $85 for VIP, the latter including a food truck voucher as well as one-hour early entrance to further explore some of the most coveted pours in our region.

Purchase tickets here and follow along Instagram to learn more about the San Diego Distillers Guild and be among the first to learn about festival updates.

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    September 23, 2023 2:00 pm
  • End Date
    September 23, 2023 5:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Brick
  • Address
    2863 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106
  • Tickets
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    September 23, 2023 2:00 pm
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    September 23, 2023 5:00 pm
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    2863 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, CA 92106
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