Friday, December 13, Eastern Market, Shed #3 Detroit

This is the 7th annual Detroit Tequila Festival.  We are a fun tequila sampling event with over 70 tequilas to sample from.  

You will receive drink sample tickets upon arrival, along with a map telling you what  tequilas are at each table.  You simply go to the table you want to sample and the nice volunteers will pour you your sample. 

All ticket purchasers receive 10 drink sample tickets.

We must abide by the Michigan Liquor Laws.

Tequila samples that are poured neat or on the rocks are .5 oz.

Tequila samples that are in mixed drinks (margaritas, palomas, etc) are 3 oz

Beer is 3 oz

Doubtful, this event sells out every year well before the day of the event.   

For VIP ticket purchasers doors open at 6 pm  

For GA ticket purchasers doors open at 6 pm

Last pour stops at 9:45 pm

The event ends promptly at 10 pm for all ticket holders

Yes, there is a difference.

VIP tickets include an extra hour to enjoy the quieter atmosphere, special tequilas to sample and a welcome cocktail.  

Both tickets receive 10 sample tickets, commemorative take home glass and live music.

Yes, DD tickets are available at the door the day of the event.  All DD ticket purchasers must accompany a VIP or GA ticket purchaser.

Sorry, no refunds.  However, you can give your tickets to a friend if you would like.

No, food is not included in the price of admission, however, there will be plenty of food trucks on site to purchase food from.

 The key to tanose. Industry insiders recommend taking three little sniffs.

The first is to see what aromas you’re able to identify without moving the liquid.

Next, twirl the tequila to let the aromas come through the glass. Take a small sip first to get your palate used to the alcohol.

Next, take the tequila onto your tongue and try to hit all of the flavor receptors — salty, bitter, sweet, and so on. (Insider tip: It helps to keep some liquid in your mouth, so breathe with your mouth open with the liquid in your mouth).

Finally, of course, swallow it for the back-end notes that will emerge. sting tequila well is through the sense of smell, so pay heed to your 

Two things make tequila, tequila.

First, where it’s made and 

Second, what it’s made from.

Where it’s made.
Only products made in the Mexican state of Jalisco and in small areas of four other states –Nayarit, Guanajuato, Michoacan and Tamaulipas – can be legally called tequila.

What it’s made from.
Only the product distilled from Blue Weber Agave can use the name “tequila.” It’s kind of like champagne. Only sparkling wines made in France’s Champagne region, and made with the “methode champagnois,” can legally be called champagne in the EU.

Ultimately, Tequila is defined by where it’s from and what goes in it. But not all tequilas are the same. 

Yes, there is parking available at Eastern Market. Depending on where you park

There will be a variety of vendors at Detroit Tequila Festival selling everything from handmade jewelry to artisanal foods.