When you think of Nashville, you might think of country music and nightlife. But during the month of October, you can associate Nashville with tequila. The Nashville Tequila Festival is coming for another Halloween celebration for all things spooks and spirits! This is the lineup of activities to expect, with your favorite classic tequila flavors and probably some new hues. Assemble your pals, get creative with your Halloween costumes, and start planning your Nashville trip now!

About the Nashville Tequila Festival

Celebrate the Halloween season at the Nashville Tequila Festival! There will be more than 50 types of tequila, sotol, and mezcal on hand for sipping and sampling. There will be spooky activities, tequila tastings, and incredible food available for purchase from the scrumptious kitchen of Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante. Other event supporters include Cuervo Tradicional 100% De Agave and the Nashville Scene.

There will also be skeleton face painting, delicious tacos, and a DJ dance party for a truly high-energy experience. And festival goers will appreciate the cash bar, which is open to enjoy all your favorite spirits and cocktails for the duration of the evening. Imagine a street full of tents, brilliant costumes, and, yes, all the tequila you could ever want!

Where: The Yard at OneC1ty

Address: 8 C1ty Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37209

When: October 27th, 2023

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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It’s worth noting a few additional details. This is an outdoor event that happens rain or shine. Dress accordingly and make responsible travel plans to get to and from the festival. Only adults 21+ are allowed to attend. And don’t forget – it’s Halloween, so wear your best and scariest costumes!

Benefits Go to TennGreen Land Conservancy

Another reason to add the Nashville Tequila Festival to your must-experience list is that proceeds benefit the TennGreen Land Conservancy. You can enjoy your salt, limes, and tequila even more, knowing it’s for a good cause.

The TennGreen Land Conservancy used to be called the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation. Today, it continues to empower landowners and area communities to preserve and protect large natural areas. Their initiatives benefit the local water resources, air preservation, and natural parks.

Why Do General Admission When You Can Party Like a VIP?

You’ll need to also get tickets to attend the Nashville Tequila Festival. And there are early purchase discounts for those who act quickly. But why go General Admission when you can enjoy all this tequila sampling like a true VIP? 

With a VIP ticket, you’ll get all the perks and basic access of the General Admission, but with even better extras. VIP advantages include access to the VIP Lounge with premium tastings, a separate bar, separate restrooms, complimentary chips and salsa, and a free cocktail. You’ll party like royalty and have all the best perks.

• General Admission – $44.00
• VIP – $99.00

Ticket sales wrap up on October 27th. So, hop online and secure your tickets to the Nashville Tequila Festival!

Nashville Comes Alive in October

In addition to the Nashville Tequila Festival, you can book a whole week of fun and excitement for your trip to Tennessee. The party goes on all month long with these festivities:

• Nashville Oktoberfest – October 6th
• Southern Festival of Books – October 20th
• Nashville Mac & Cheese and Wing a Ding Ding Festival – October 7th 
• Old School BBQ Festival – October 2nd and 3rd 
• PumpkinFest 2023 – October 28th 
• Whiskey, Wine & Cider Festival 2023 – October 5th 

FAQs About Tequila Festivals

Maybe you can carve out a complete US tour of tequila festivals! Include the Nashville Tequila Festival on your itinerary and tap into these FAQs and answers to add others to your trip!

What other tequila festivals are happening in 2023?

Nashville isn’t the other city getting in on the tequila festivities. Check out these tequila-infused celebrations happening around the country in 2023. Plot your must-experience map of tequila parties and start planning your cross-country trip to see and sip them all.

• Taste of Tequila, Splash of Charity – St. Louis, MO
• Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival – Chicago, IL
• Tequila Fest Cleveland 2023 – Cleveland, OH
• Tequila Fest Atlanta 2023 – Atlanta, GA
• Latequilafest – Tequila & Mezcal Festival – Los Angeles, CA
• Tequila Fest USA – Cincinnati, OH
• Royal Oak Tequila Fest – Royal Oak, MI
• Sunset Tequila Festival – Boca Raton, FL

What’s the best way to enjoy tequila?

You might already have a preference for enjoying tequila. But the veteran festival-goers will suggest you approach a tequila festival from a unique perspective. Drink your samples neat, with small sips like you would a fine bourbon or cognac. Look for the tequila flavor profiles with each sip. And the tequila purists out there will tell you to enjoy it at room temperature. Blanc tequila, or white tequila, is often considered to be the highest quality, too.

What are the top cocktails made with tequila?

There are tons of delicious cocktails made with your favorite tequila. Some of the most common include the margarita, the tequila sunrise, and the Paloma. But you can also explore others, like the El Diablo, the Bloody Maria, or the Mexican Mule. And if you’re looking for great tequila mixers, you can’t go wrong with Triple Sec, orange juice, club soda, or grapefruit juice. However you decide to blend it, make sure you choose a smooth, high-quality tequila.

What tequila brands will be on hand at the Nashville Tequila Festival?

As of this publication, the 2023 lineup of tequila brands has not yet been announced. But expect 50+ samples from some of your best brands, including these few sponsors of last year’s festival: Maestro Dobel Tequila, Mezcal Creyente, Tequila Herradura Ultra, Pasote Tequila, Tequila Patron, Dielo Tequila, and 1800 Tequila.

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