How do you like your vodka? Do you like it shaken, mixed, stirred, or neat? Well, you can have it any way you want at this incredible Michigan festival. Take a trip to the Royal Oak Vodka Festival, and you can enjoy your vodka in a myriad of ways.

Mix up your Saturday night in November 2023 in Royal Oak with vodka, food, incredible music, and other vendors. You’ll awaken your senses and experience vodka in some innovative ways.

The Royal Oak Vodka Festival includes tastings of more than 100 vodkas from makers creating specialty cocktails just for you. Vodka suppliers from all over the world converge in Royal Oak for one night to provide you with a bit of education and tidbits on vodka. 

After you taste all the vodka and mixed drinks you can handle, you can feast on delicious food and  spend the night dancing and enjoying live entertainment. 

The Brands at the Royal Oak Vodka Festival

You can enjoy samples from over 30 distilleries. Here is the vodka itinerary:

1. Titos Handmade Vodka

• MoTini
• Cranberry Ginger Tito’s Paloma

2. Copper Craft Distillery

• Coppercraft Vodka
• Coppercraft Citrus Vodka
• Coppercraft Social 416 Gin
• Strawberry Fields
• Coppercraft Gin and Tonic
• Coppercraft Pink Bubbles
• Coppercraft Moscow Mule

3. Resist Spirits

• FKNG Vodka
• Craz OrangCello
• Craz LimonCello
• Craz LimCello
• FKNG Royal Orange Whip Cranberry Spice & Everything Nice

4. High Five Spirits

• Gypsy Vodka
• Gypsy Apple Pie Vodka
•  Petoskey Stone Gin
• The Mulligan Reg RTD
• The Mulligan Peach RTD
• Clean Cocktails Wild Berry RTD
• Clean Cocktails Blood Orange RTD
• Gypsy Apple Pie Cider
• Gypsy Punch

5. Infinium Spirits

• Crystal Head
• Crystal Head Onyx
• Crystal Head Aurora
• Dirty Martini
• Vodkarita
• Aurora Sparkling Water infused with mixed berries

6. Beam Suntory

• Truly Vodka
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Wild Berry
• Pineapple Mango
• Berry and Bright
• Partridge in a Pineapple Tree
• Cider Berry Snowstorm

7. Stoli Group

• Stoli elit
• Stoli Salted Karamel
• Bayou Spiced Rum
• Dirty Martini with elit
• Apple Cider Mule
• Kissed Caramel Sangria

8. Proximo Spirits

• Three Olives Vodka
• Three Olives Cherry
• Three Olives Grape
• Three Olives Expresso
• Coconut Rum
• Amaretto
• Three Olives Triple Espresso Martini
• Three Olives® Triple Shot Espresso Vodka
• Coconut Rum and Amaretto

9. Phillips Distilling

• Prairie Organic Vodka
• Prairie Cucumber Organic Vodka
• Prairie Organic Gin
• Cucumber-Lime Vodka Gimlet
• Prairie Dragonfly

10. UV Vodka

• UV Vodka
• UV Blue
• UV Cherry
•  UV Cake
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake
• Electric Lemonade

11. Pernod Ricard

• Absolut Vanilla
• Kahlua Original
• Absolut Raspberri
• Absolut Berry Vodkarita RTD
•  Absolut Pineapple Martini RTD
• Absolut and Kahlua Espresso Martini

12. Floh Vodka

• Floh Pink
• Lemonade

13. Padre Azul Anejo

• Padre Azul Reposado
• Padre Azul Silver
•  Padrecito Organic Blanco
• Margarita
• Vodka Soda

14. BeTini Spirits

• Appletini
• Lemondrop
• Margarita
• Mojito
• Pink Cranberry
• Tropical Sunset
  

15. Pickle Shot Vodka

• Pickle Shot Original
• Pickle Shots Spicy
• Pinkle Shot
• Moscow Mule
• Lemonade

16. Glass Vodka

• Nautical Gin
• Lemonade
• Vodka Tonic

17. Nue Vodka

• Wicked Spirits Habanero Vodka with Bloody Mary

18. Harpy Lemoncello

19. Mahon Gin

• Union Forge Vodka
• Lemonade
• Vodka Tonic

20. Vodquila

• Rumquila
• Whisquila
• Lemonade

21. Bleustorm French Vodka

• ET Espresso Vodka
• Zero G French Vodka
• Moscow Mule

22. Khor Ukrainian Vodka

• Lemonade
• Vodka Cran

23. Neft Vodka White Can

• Neft Vodka Black Can
• Lemonade
• Vodka Cran

24. Bartenders Paloma

• Bartenders Orange Cream
• Bartenders Bananas Over You
• Bartenders Strong Island Iced Tea
• Bartenders Mudslide
• Bartenders Hot Sex
• Bartenders Margarita
  

25. 3rd Generation Apple Pie

• Moonshine
• Bartenders Espresso Martini
• PA Dutch Salted Caramel
• Lovoka Caramel
• Salted Caramel Cocktail

26. Atwater Brewery

• Vanilla Java Porter
• Mint Double Decadent
• Dirty Blonde

The Food Vendors at the Royal Oak Vodka Festival

Don’t eat dinner before you come because the food is amazing. Check out the vendors where you can purchase food. 

Hog Wild BBQ

If barbecue is your thing, you’ll love this high-quality barbecue. On their menu, you’ll find pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken, ribs, and more. It doesn’t get better than barbecue and vodka. 

Tacos El Rodeo

A Michigan favorite, Tacos El Rodeo brings traditional Mexican street food to Detroit. It’s a local favorite, and you’ll love it, too, paired with your favorite vodka. It’s authentic Mexican food, and you’ll love the spread from the local food truck. 

The Entertainment at the Royal Oak Vodka Festival

A local favorite, Cosmic Groove is an energetic band from Detroit that provides night-long entertainment for you. They have a wide range of music, including Motown, funk, classic rock, jazz that encourages cozy dancing with your partner, contemporary pop songs, eighties fun and romantic ballads, and much more. There’s something for everyone when Cosmic Groove performs. You’ll dance the night away after enjoying cocktails and food. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Where is the Royal Oak Vodka Festival Located?

It’s at the Royal Oak Farmers Market in Royal Oak, Michigan. It’s located at 316 East 11 Mile Road, 48067. You can park at either the farmers market or in a parking structure in downtown Royal Oak. 

When is the Festival?

It’s on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 6 pm. 

How Much Are Tickets and Where Do I Get Them?

You have two choices for tickets.

First, you can choose VIP admission, and the cost is $65 per ticket. Here is what you get with your VIP admission:

• Expedited VIP Entry from 6-10 pm
• 15 Sample Tasting Tickets
• A Commemorative Glass
• Live Entertainment
• Keepsake Photo
• Coat Check

Next, you can choose general admission tickets for $45 per ticket. Your general admission ticket includes:

• Entry into the event from 7-10 pm
• 10 Sample Tasting Tickets
• A Commemorative Glass
• Live Entertainment
• Keepsake Photo
• Coat Check

Finally, the Royal Oak Vodka Festival encourages responsible drinking. Designated Driver tickets are available for $10, and they must be accompanied by a paid attendee.

You may also purchase additional sampling tickets. You get four samples for $5. Go here to get your tickets.

Do I Have to be 21?

Yes, you need to show your id for the 21+ event. 

Final Thoughts

Vodka is one of the most iconic and versatile spirits. Its versatility is in action at the Royal Oak Vodka Festival. Not only will you enjoy vodka tastings throughout the festival, but you can also see it in action mixed with some surprising mix-ins.

If you’re looking for more information on vodka before you go to the festival, how to use it, what makes it so tasty, and where to find the best vodkas, note that Distillerynearby.com is your ultimate online source for vodka! Have a great time at the Royal Oak Vodka Festival, and enjoy all it has to offer.