Includes unlimited samplings of spirits and signature cocktails in your own premium Neat Spirits tasting glass, access to the VIP Lounge featuring gourmet food stations with unlimited grazing, and admission to the San Diego County Fair.
General Admission
Includes a 10-tab wristband (each tab is for 1/4-oz pours on distilled spirits and 1-oz. pours of mixed cocktails), and admission to the San Diego County Fair.
non-drinking admission
Designated drivers, family members and friends can all visit the Distilled Festival for free with admission to the San Diego County Fair!
Ticket Price: $20 for Fair Admission.
Save on ticketing fees by purchasing in person at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office. The Box Office is located at the main entrance to the Fair and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10am-6pm.
fair tripper
Let us be your designated driver! Adding a Fair Tripper ticket includes round-trip transportation using North County Transit District’s COASTER, SPRINTER, or BREEZE.
Ticket Price: $45.50 for General Admission or $140.50 for the VIP Experience
“I feel sorry for people who don’t drink.
When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day.”
—Frank Sinatra
We Like it Neat
Distilled: The San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Festival
Pourin' Strong
At Distilled, we raise our glass to honor the best distillers and mixologists in all the land. We’re serving up 180 different spirits and mixers, including some rare and hard-to-find bottles!
Culinary Creations
Please your palate with featured food and spirits pairings in our VIP Experience. You’ll find great joy in discovering winning combinations of food and beverage.
Become a Vendor
Do you make products that spirits and cocktail enthusiasts can’t live without? Showcase your offerings to Southern California spirits lovers —
Be a Vendor! Be a Vendor
“Everybody’s got to believe in something.
I believe I’ll have another cocktail.”
—W.C. Fields
Sip Sip Hooray!
Distilled: The San Diego Spirit & Cocktail Competition
Why We're Different
We want to give you an opportunity to sell your award-winning spirits. We buy your product to serve at the Festival. We also serve these spirits at other Del Mar Fairgrounds events later in the year.
The Winners
2019 Distilled Spirit & Cocktail Competition Results are in. See who took home the Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Best of Division. View Winners
2019 Competition Timeline
Nov 14
Entries Open
Jan 4
Early Bird Deadline
Jan 25
Final Deadline
By Feb 1
Entry Delivery
Feb 16-17
Closed Judging
Jun 22
Distilled Festival & Award Ceremony
Meet the Judges
Judging this year’s Distilled Spirit Competition are a wide range of industry experts across several professions. View Judges
Tell the world that you’re a top-notch distillery. We’ve made it easy with digital medallions, online banners and a customizable press release. Promote Your Win
Parking in nearby lots is $13. Or, park off-site in free lots and take the free shuttle. Or, take the COASTER train. Get transportation details on the San Diego County Fair website.
Lodging
The Del Mar area has several nearby hotels in a variety of price ranges. Visit the Del Mar Fairgrounds Vacation Planner for a handy list of accommodations.
Entry Information
