FAQs

WHAT IS ARIZONA COCKTAIL WEEKEND

Arizona Cocktail Weekend is a 3-day long celebration of the craft of the cocktail that includes everything from parties, spirit tastings, educational seminars, cocktail competitions, drinks specials, dinners, etc. Also as an added bonus for locals the week running up to the event spotlights a multitude of bars all over the state. the fun starts Feb 27th through March 3rd 2025.

SO IS IT A DRINKING, FESTIVAL?

Absolutely NOT! Yes, we are talking booze and we like to have fun, but we are all about the educational aspect and responsible social drinking, big time. We do work with the liquor board in ensuring everything we do abides by AZ state law and promotes safe and responsible drinking. We also HIGHLY encourage using app based ride sharing services on your phone to make getting home, hassle-free.

IS AZCW PARTNERED WITH ANY CHARITIES?

YES! The Jupiter Foundation is our 501(c3) focused providing a broad level of assistance to many in need and creating a safety net for our community of industry professionals, helping them in a time of need when they have no other options available.

Every year The Jupiter Foundation plans to expand assistance to other charitable organizations through contributions, helping other deserving Phoenix bases charities, like Child Crisis Arizona, Local First Foundation, another round another rally & C-Cap which all directly benefit our community and industry.

WHO ATTENDS?

Local enthusiasts; people who like and appreciate a good cocktails and fine spirits. Bartenders and industry professionals; we have some events that are geared specifically for industry and bartenders. Bartenders and enthusiasts, globally; we’ve started to develop a following of bartenders and enthusiasts from around the country and the world as being the premier cocktail event of the Southwest.

IS THERE REALLY EVENTS ALL WEEKEND?

YES! the meat and Potatoes of Arizona Cocktail Weekend will take place over the course of 3 days, of the weekend. While AZCW is hosting 3 signature evening events, there will be brand driven events including educational seminars, happy hours, after parties, cocktail dinners and more! These satellite events will take place through-out the weekend at our 8 official participating venues throughout the heart of Downtown Phoenix.

detail overview of the whole event?

Join us for our 13th year of Arizona Cocktail Weekend of course in downtown Phoenix, as we are going to pack in a lot over those days.

but we are expanding our festivities from just the action-packed weekend, to include more venues around the valley. All these fantastically crafty bars that are all taking part in around the valley, will be serving a Specialty AZCW cocktail during the week for guests to enjoy at a special price.

We will still be continuing our incredible line of events downtown that weekend, that we have built up since the move to Downtown Phoenix, which continues to allow the convenience and walk-ability for attendees during the event.

what should is attend? Start with the BIG THREE! We will be throwing some fantastic parties this year. Kick off the weekend with “The Cocktail Carnival” on Saturday. you will surely love this one, live music and cocktails all during the day and outside. Don’t miss the return of “Top Bars” at The warehouse 215 on Sunday. Sample cocktails by some of the best in the business from around the Valley, state, region, and world without ever leaving Phoenix. The finish line is “Last Slinger Standing” on Monday.

What’s going on during the rest of the time? This year we will offer so many options that you may not be able to get to them all, but we do hope you try. Our great sponsors will be hosting a variety of events at our partnered venues. From brunch, happy hours and cocktail dinners to educational experiences that will entertain and feed your thirst for cocktail knowledge. Most will be free, while others might need an RSVP and others will be helping raise money for great causes.

The schedule of events will be updating right up until the weekend as more gets added. So, bookmark our schedule page and follow us on social media keeping you in the know, and don't forget to check back often!