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.
VIP Experience Menu (2020 Menu below for reference)
Station 1: “Cardiff Crack” Plate
A Local Favorite | Grilled All Natural Burgundy Pepper Marinated Tri Tip | Seaside’s Bourbon BBQ Sauce | Truffled Scalloped Potatoes | Crispy Onions
Chilled Bay Shrimp Cocktail | Vodka Horseradish Cocktail Sauce
Housemade Kettle Chips | Chorizo Bilbao | Arbequena Olive Dip
A Selection of California Cheeses
Bread & Cie Baguettes | Rustic Bakery Flatbreads
Station 2: “Bar Snacks”
Santa Barbara Smokehouse Oak Roasted Salmon “Blini”
Green Goddess & Fully Loaded Deviled Eggs
Jamon Serrano | Manchego Cheese & Fig Jam “Montadito”
“Antipasto” Stick | Chili Fennel Salami | Bocconcini Mozzarella | Green Olive
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: TBD
buy tickets online
You can purchase tickets online at TicketMaster.
buy tickets in person
Save on ticketing fees by purchasing in person at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Box Office when they go on sale this Spring.
fair tripper
Let us be your designated driver! In addition to the regular ticket benefits, you also get a round-trip fare on the North County Transit District’s trains and buses (COASTER, SPRINTER and BREEZE), plus a shuttle from the Solana Beach station to the Fair. General Admission Fair Tripper: TBD VIP Fair Tripper: TBD
“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
Meet the Judges
Judging this year’s Distilled Spirit Competition are a wide range of industry experts across several professions. View Judges
The Winners
2021 Distilled Spirit & Cocktail Competition Results are in. See who took home the Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Best of Division. View Winners
Promote Your Win
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
Why We're Different
Produced by the San Diego County Fair, the Distilled Competition celebrates quality spirits, judging each entry on merit and offering opportunities for multiple gold, silver and bronze awards in each class.
See the San Diego County Fair’s Parking Page for parking options and pricing.
Public Transportation
Take North County Transit District’s COASTER train or BREEZE bus direct to the Festival. Get transportation details on the San Diego County Fair website.
Entry Information
