Taste. Learn. Discover.
BEST WHISKEY FEST MIDWEST
Jan 23–24, 2026 | Sioux Falls, SD
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Curated Bottles & Rare Drams
120 hand-selected whiskies from craft U.S. distilleries and rare global expressions — many not available locally. Taste unique bottles sourced for this festival.
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 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.
VIP events, hotel packages, and discounted merch presale available to early signups until sold out.
Secure your spot on the list.
Join the Best Whiskey Fest Midwest list and will be one of the first to receive public ticket info when sales open. Please add hello@bestwhiskeyfest.com to your contacts so our email doesn’t go to spam. Follow @BestWhiskeyFest on Facebook and @BestWhiskeyFestMidwest on Instagram for bottle reveals and updates.
Event Partners
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Presented by Carpenter Bar Group
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Organized by Sioux Falls Whisky Society
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Stewarded by Whiskey Educators
FAQs
What are the dates, venues, and core times for the weekend?
Ticketed VIP Reception — Friday, Jan 23 | 6:00–9:00 PM at Cherapa Place Interconnect.
Ticketed Main Tasting Event — Saturday, Jan 24 | 3:30-4:30 VIP, 4:30–7:00PM GA at Monick Yards (after-party 7:00–9:00 PM).
When will tickets go on sale?
Public ticket sales begin in early October, but you must be on the list or follow our social media for the announcement for the exact launch dates and time. Members and past-event attendees gain earlier access.
What ticket types will be available?
VIP, General Admission, and Designated Driver options — limited VIP allocations. Event will be capped at 150 total attendees.
How will I get my tickets?
When you receive an email inviting you to purchase tickets—or when the ticketing platform is open to the public—you’ll have access to purchase your tickets online for the weekends events. You’ll have access to purchase VIP packages, hotel packages, discounted merch pre-orders, and more.