Taste. Learn. Discover.

BEST WHISKEY FEST MIDWEST
Jan 23–24, 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD

Tickets are officially closed for this event.

Shelves stocked with bottles of whiskey.

Curated Bottles & Rare Drams

Hand-selected whiskies from U.S. distilleries and rare global expressions — many limited bottles. Taste unique bottles sourced for this festival.

Presenter leading a whiskey tasting masterclass.

Whiskey Talks & Short Masterclasses

Three focused, 20-minute sessions led by distillers and industry educators — approachable for beginners and deep enough for collectors. Limited seating.

VIP lounge seating at a tasting event.

VIP Experience & Festival Village

Early VIP entry, exclusive pours, private lounges, hotel offers, and downtown festival activations — food, music, and pop-ups to make it full festival weekend.

Limited VIP tickets — expected sell-out.

Tickets are officially closed for this event.

Best Whiskey Fest Event with Tasting Pours

FAQs

What are the dates, venues, and core times for the weekend?

Tasting Event — Saturday, Jan 24 | 3:30-6:30PM at Monick Yards.

When will tickets go on sale?

Tickets are officially closed for this event.

What ticket types will be available?

Tickets are officially closed for this event.

How will I get my tickets?

An official guest list is at the door for checkin as early as 3:00pm

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Important Update: Private Guest List Tasting on Saturday (3:30–6:30 PM)

  • While we can’t host the public version of Best Whiskey Fest as planned—we can still gather. We’re moving forward with a private guest list-only party for those who purchased tickets. | All attendees: 3:30–6:30 PM | Ticket buyers: you are on the guest list | Refunds: all tickets have been officially refunded

  • We also want to recognize the people who stepped up with to help make this pivot possible. You helped turn a tough situation into something the community can still enjoy. Thank you. Special recognition to the Carpenter Bar Group for allowing us to gather in their beautiful event facility - Monick Yards.