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Thanks to all of our amazing participants, we had another great year!

  • Mocktail Master: Cribb’s Kitchen Downtown
  • People’s Choice: Isla’s on the Square
  • Best Vodka Drink: Heirloom
  • Best Gin Drink: Isla’s on the Square
  • Best Bourbon Drink: Delaney’s Irish Pub
  • Best Tequila Drink: Spartanburg Marriott

2024 Recap

Reserve Your Tickets Online Beginning June 1, 2026

General Admission

5 Tastings (Cocktails & Mocktails)

$25

Tasting Pass

16 Tastings (Cocktails & Mocktails)

$50

VIP Pass

Enjoy 16 tasting tickets for cocktails and/or mocktails, along with bites from local favorites. As a keepsake, you'll receive a commemorative glass!

$100

Drink Responsibly

Must be 21+ to Participate

Get Involved

Spartanburg Cocktail Masters is a drink-tasting event celebrating our vibrant and growing cocktail scene. The event will feature live music, food, raffles, special perks for VIP guests, and, of course, cocktail and mocktail samples for adults (21+ for cocktail tastings). While you enjoy the tasting, our judges will anonymously vote on cocktails crafted by local restaurants!

Apply to Be a Competitor

Registration for Spartanburg Cocktail Masters 4th Annual Cocktail Competition will open May 1, 2026.

Please reach out to Lenza Jolley at lenza@scrla.org should you have any questions.

Become a Volunteer

Benefits:

  • One free drink pass (5 tastings)
  • One free commemorative glass
  • Support a local non profit and show your love for local restaurants and businesses

Duties:

Volunteers could be positioned at any of the following stations: Parking, tickets, setup, and breakdown. If you prefer a certain position please let us know when applying.

  • Arrive at 5:00pm & stay until 10:00pm.
  • Must be 21 years of age and show ID

What To Expect:

Cocktail Master’s will need help setting up and breaking down tables, vendor booths, sponsor booths, judge’s tables, event signage, and directing traffic. You may also be asked to pass out waters, and other event information.

Please drink responsibly, as you will represent our event’s professionalism.

Above all, we encourage you to HAVE FUN!

To Apply: 

Email: Lenza Jolley (SCRLA) – lenza@scrla.org

Please email with the following information:

  • First / Last Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Phone Number
  • Email

*Police officers will be on duty during the event

*Please bring your ID the day of the event or you will not be able to participate / volunteer

Become a Sponsor

For more details about sponsorships and the benefits of partnering with us, click here.

Your sponsorship helps us support hospitality workers in crisis, and we can’t thank you enough for being part of this effort.

@BurgCocktailMasters

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