San Diego Spirits Festival--Cocktails, Culinary and Culture on San Diego Bay August 25 -26, 2012, set against the extraordinary backdrop of the luminous San Diego Bay at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. Join the best and brightest of the cocktail and culinary community to celebrate cocktails, culinary and culture on San Diego Bay.

The festival will offer demos, tastings, competitions, live music and more, all served up with some of the best cocktails ever made. 

Dozens of new and diverse brands will be showcased this year.

From the cocktail nerd to the novice drinker, there’s something to please everyone’s palate.

Here's a Sneak Peak of Whos Pouring

The 2012 San Diego Spirits Festival will transform every cocktail desire into a reality with some of the hottest brands, as brand ambassadors tease your taste buds with our 2012 featured brands. Just to name a few…. Ozone Vodka, Pisco Porton, Java Juice, Milagro Tequila, Hendrick's Gin, Conjure Cognac, Tatra Tea, El Cartel Tequila, Berentzen Liquors, Pink Pigeon Rum, Chinaco, Double Cross Vodka, Distillery 209 Gin, Quint Sangria, Quick Strain Tinis, Naughty Cow Liqueur, Twisted Shots, Ron de Jeremy Rum, Magners Irish Cider, 619 Vodka, VeeV, Bendistillery’ s portfolio of award-winning small batch American vodkas and gins including Crater Lake Vodka, Cascade Mtn Gin, Mazama Vodka, Cofia Vodka, Tequila Fortaleza, Tequila Sin Rival, Cocula Tequila, Nobeleza Tequila, Corazon Tequila, Semental Tequila, Mezcal Los Javis, Alquimia Organic Tequila, La Nina del Mezcal, Tequila Tres Mujeres, Tequila Dos Artes, Tequila Amor Mio, Agwa Cocoa Leaf Liquor, Mickey Fin Wiskey, Whipsy, Fee Brothers Mixers, Partagas Cigars, Naked Juice, Joia All Natural Soda, Icelandic Water…and many more still coming on board.

Highlights for 2012 August 25-26

• Bartender Battle Saturday August 25
• Chef Demonstrations with Spirits Sasturdan and Sunday 
• Musical Cocktail of Bands 12 Bands Performing over the 2 Days
• Bayside Art Festival on the Forecourt leading into the Festival
• Mini Fashion Show, Magician, Celebrity guests
• After Party
• Silent Auction benefiting Chef de Cusine Shcolarship fund and WEBI

Entertainment provided by: Alas de Mosca, Alex Arndt & Sonic Universe; Bruce Sanborn Band, Dirty Minds, Flash Point Rocks, Funky Munky, Jamilla, JC Villafan, Latex Grenade, Mathew Zeltzer, Sacha Boutros

From uncovering the latest artisan spirits to discovering the next big brand, bartender, brand or artist, there is something for everyone at the San Diego Spirits Festival this year we promise to please with our "Musical Cocktail” of twelve live California-Based bands who will play to the crowd on a grandstand set against the end of the Pier, surrounded by the bay’s spectacular views.

Featured acts include: Alas de Mosca, Alex Arndt & Sonic Universe; Bruce Sanborn Band, Dirty Minds, Flash Point Rocks, Funky Munky, Jamilla, JC Villafan, Latex Grenade, Mathew Zeltzer, Sacha Boutros, The Rebel Light

VIP Tickets early admitance on Saturday at 12 noon, and include admittance to the after party, which will include hosted drinks. (details to be announced) Swag Bag and a dedicated VIP area on the back Pavilion.

Dont forget your ticket gives you Unlimited Tastings.

Please check the website as for the full schedule of events.