Mezcal Culture Fest 6/27/25, 6/28/25, 6/29/25, 6/30/25
Mezcal Culture Fest
Friday, 06/27/2025-06/30/2025, 04:00 pm-
Moxy South Beach
915 Washington Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Website
Cost: $20 to $190
Dive into the spirit of mezcal like never before at Mezcal Culture Fest, an evolution of the beloved Mezcal Lauderdale, now set against the vibrant backdrop of the Moxy Miami South Beach.
Join us and make this your weekend home for exploring, tasting, and toasting to mezcal!
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday June 27 (Opening Day)
- 4:00 PM – Festival Kickoff & Opening Party: Uspside Rooftop with live DJ and welcome cocktails by Mezcal Doña Vega.
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6:00 PM – Mexican Art Show: Browse and purchase art by Mexican-born artists (Marcela Ramos Castillo, Alejandra Palacios, and Monica Czukerberg).
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8:00 PM – Fundraising Pairing Dinner: Indulge in a five-course meal with each course prepared by Chef Gustavo Romero and Chef Dan Wood, paired with exceptional mezcal expressions (ticketed event).
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10:00 PM – Mezcalista Experience: Enjoy a curated evening at mezcalista with special bottle service.
Saturday June 28 (Tasting Day)
- 12:00 PM – Grand Tasting: Multiple brands showcasing their best expressions with tacos, and oysters (while supplies last)
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2:00 PM – Mixology Masterclass with Acronimo Spirits: Learn the art of crafting mezcal cocktails with expert bartenders.
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Performance by Mariachi Voces de America
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6:00 PM – Mezcal Pairing dinner by Chef Dan Wood and Ilegal Mezcal
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8:00 PM – VIP Tasting: Exclusive sampling with Mezcal Social Club (ticketed event).
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10:00pm After party at Mezcalista
Sunday June 29 (Cultural Day)
- 11:00 AM – Mezcal Brunch: Unforgettable Mezcal Brunch, where you can sample hand-crafted mezcal cocktails, partake in the Mezcal Bloody Mary bar, bottomless featured mezcal cocktail and Mexican brunch classics. Ticket includes tax & gratuity.
– 11:00 AM – Mexican Craft Bazaar featuring mexican artisan crafts and products with Taco, Churros and Fruit Cup stations.
- 12:00 PM – Pool Party with Ilegal Mezcal
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2:00 PM – Mixology Masterclass with Xicala Mezcal: Learn the art of crafting mezcal cocktails with expert bartenders.
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6:00 PM – Sustainability in Agave Panel: A panel of Brand leaders including Lou Bank,(SACRED AGave), Evan Meeker (Del Maguey Single Vilage Mezcal), Daniel Zaviela (Matasnta Mezcal), and Allessandra Camino (Acronimo Spirits) featuring discussions on sustainable practices in the agave industry.
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4:30 PM – Mezcal & Chocolate Pairing with Lou Bank: A delectable pairing experience featuring five spirits made by Ildefonso Macedas Ginez in San Luis Atolotitlan, Puebla, using five different agave paired with Mexican chocolate.
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8:00 PM – Bar Takeover with Sabina Sabe (listed among the worlds 50 best bars list): Experience an unforgettable night as Sabina Sabe – one of the world’s most renowned mezcal bars takes over Mezcalistas for a one-of-a-kind bar takeover!
Monday June 30 (Closing Day)
- 7:00 PM – Bartender Battle & Closing Party: Celebrate the festival finale with a DJ, dancing, and the excitement of the final bartender showdown. Judges include Bryan Tate (Beverage Operations Manager for Marriott International), Anthony Bohlinger (James Beard Award winner), Ben Potts (Founder of Unfiltered Hospitality)
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Eddie & Vinny’s Coastal Italian
R House Wynwood
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Bar Bucce
R House Wynwood
Dadeland Mall
Pelican Cafe
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
2417 N Miami Ave
2417 N Miami Ave
2417 N Miami Ave
2417 N Miami Ave
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach
Oceanic at Pompano Beach Pier
Point Royal
Hotel AKA Brickell
Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater
Uchi Miami
Timpano Las Olas
Novotel Miami Brickell
Novotel Miami Brickell
Arcano
Ghee Wynwood
430 Lincoln Road
Oceanic at Pompano Beach
Uchiko Miami Beach
Uchi Miami
La Pata Gorda Restaurant
Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park
Nikki Beach Miami Beach
The Grove at W South Beach
ADRIFT Mare
RosaNegra Miami
Le Tub
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
R House
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Hakkasan at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Venetian Marina & Yacht Club
South Dade YMCA
Perez Art Museum Miami
The Well
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach
Walrus Rodeo
Kuba Cabana
26° Brewery & Kitchen
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Downtown Doral
Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill Dania Beach
Third-Floor Conference Room, Otto G. Richter Library
Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen
Oceanic at Pompano Beach
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Corsair Kitchen & Bar
ADRIFT Mare
1600 Collins Avenue
Kuba Cabana
Level 6
Red Rooster Overtown
Escape Rooftop Bar
R House
Sunness Supper Club
River House Wine and Bar
Timpano Las Olas
Salty Flame
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Toro Toro
Pelican Hotel
Jarana Aventura – Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Ostrow Brasserie
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bouchon Bistro
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Kendall
Taste Buds Kitchen Miami
Little Haiti Cultural Complex
Mareva 1939
JARANA Peruvian Cuisine & Pisco Bar
Dadeland Mall
W Miami
W Miami
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
CityPlace Doral
CityPlace Doral
Red Rooster Overtown
Eden Roc Miami Beach
Esplanade at Aventura
Mondrian South Beach Miami
Cerveceria La Tropical
Ostrow Brasserie
Aquaplex Fort Lauderdale
Doris Italian Market & Bakery
CityPlace Doral
Sra. Martinez
Mareva 1939
Burlock Coast
Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park
Bay Harbor Terrace
Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.
Puttery
Pelican Cafe
Casa Matilda Steakhouse
Casa Matilda
Salty Flame
The Food Republic
Pierre's Lounge & Restaurant at Morada Bay
Hotel AKA Brickell
Kojin
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Amelia's 1931
Kojin 2.0
Lafayette Steakhosue
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Sicilian Oven
InterContinental Miami
R House
Tijuana Flats
Corvina Seafood Grill
Mareva 1939 at The National Hotel
Bulla Gastrobar
Black Tap Miami
Taste Buds Kitchen
Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Taste Buds Kitchen
Taste Buds Kitchen
Taste Buds Kitchen
Taste Buds Kitchen
Mirabella
Aba Miami
Taste Buds Kitchen
Taste Buds Kitchen
The Moss Center
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Cooking with the Galleria with Seasons 52 Chef Kimberly Appolon to benefit Heart Gallery of Broward County
Macchialina
Museum of Discovery and Science
Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood
Bourbon Steak
Bourbon Steak
Miami, FL
Steak 954
Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar
Mandarin Oriental Miami
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Vale
800- LUCKY
Stiltsville Fish Bar
Legends Tavern & Grille
Steak 954
Books & Books
Holy Avocado