AUGUST 8, 2026 · THE FACTORY · FRANKLIN, TN
The South's Premier Food & Whiskey Experience
40+ whiskey and tequila distilleries. 150+ spirits. 12 chefs. The makers, in the room. One night you won't forget.
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THE FACTORY · FRANKLIN, TN · AUGUST 8, 2026
VIP and Early Cigar Lounge tickets are limited. Secure your spot before they're gone.
Go VIP. Go Early.
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Upgrade to a VIP ticket and get early entrance at 5pm with exclusive distiller pours and access to the VIP lounge throughout the evening.
Want the full experience? The VIP + Early Cigar Lounge ticket gets you into the cigar lounge at 4pm with a premium cigar included. SWS staff will check you in so you walk straight into the action. Tickets are limited and will sell out.
Your 2026 Ticket Options
AUGUST 8, 2026 · THE FACTORY · FRANKLIN, TN
DOORS & TIMES
Front Row Whiskey Experience · 3pm
VIP + Early Cigar Lounge · 4pm
VIP Doors · 5pm
General Admission · 6pm
TICKET PRICING
Front Row Whiskey Experience · $75
VIP + Early Cigar Lounge · $399
VIP · $299
General Admission · $199
Designated Driver · $99
An Evening You'll Never Forget
WHAT TO EXPECT
The south's premier whiskey and food experience is back for 2026.
Every guest takes home a crystal Spiegelau Single Barrel Bourbon glass.
40+ whiskey and tequila distilleries. 150+ spirits in the room. Sample as many as you'd like, responsibly of course.
Twelve local chefs join forces with ten distilleries to create never-before-done food and whiskey pairings.
Enjoy the cigar lounge experience hosted by Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe
Designated Driver tickets include full access to all food and cigar lounge.
A peek at who's pouring this year.
Upgrade with The Front Row Whiskey Experience
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Ten chairs. One distiller. No script.
This is access like you've never had before.
Only 10 seats per session. Don't wait.
Upgrade with The Three Makers, One Table Dinner
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Friday August 7th. A three-course dinner, Larrikin Bourbon pours, and cigars from Atsiniki.
Only 25 seats. $150 per person.
Choose Your Experience
Stay at the SpringHill Suites
Make It A Weekend
A short drive from the event venue with an exclusive SWS rate. Book by July 25th and make a full weekend of it.
Proudly Supporting OneGenAway
GIVING BACK
The Southern Whiskey Society partners with OneGenAway to support their mission of sharing hope, honor and dignity through food. Every experience we curate contributes to a cause bigger than the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Cowboy Cocktail — highly suggested. Men: jeans, boots, a button-down, and a blazer if you're feeling fancy. Hat if you're feeling saucy. Ladies: dresses, boots, hats. We love women in hats. Highly encouraged because why not? We're in the South.
East parking lot at The Factory — where the farmers market used to be.
Depends on your ticket. General Admission ($199): Doors at 6:00. Food from all 10 chefs, samples from 40+ whiskey and tequila distilleries, a crystal Spiegelau single-barrel whiskey glass to take home, and cigar lounge access starting at 6:00. Doors close at 9:00. VIP ($299): Everything in GA, plus early entry at 5:00. Exclusive VIP pours, VIP lounge access all night. Cigar lounge opens to VIP at 5:00. VIP + Early Cigar Lounge ($399): Everything in VIP, plus entry into the cigar lounge at 4:00. Only 40 tickets. Complimentary cigar and exclusive cigar and whiskey experience hosted by Tim Ozgener of Crowned Heads. Designated Driver ($99): Same door time as whoever you came with. Full access to food and non-alcoholic beverages all night.
No refunds. But your ticket doesn't disappear. Transfer it to someone else or roll it to next year's event — one year, one transfer. Email us at Howdy@SouthernWhiskeySociety.com and we'll take care of it.
If tickets are still available, yes. We've sold out two of the last three years. Don't wait on it.