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.

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.

For 2018 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 & C-Cap which can directly benefit our community.

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! Arizona Cocktail Weekend will take place over the course of 3 days, February 17th, 18th and 19th. 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 12th year of Arizona Cocktail Weekend, which will run over the Week/end of President Day Weekend February 2024, where we are going to pack in a lot over those days.

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.

Start with the BIG THREE! We will be throwing some fantastic parties this year. Kick off the weekend with “The Cocktail Carnival” on Saturday at the Where?House. If you enjoyed the Cocktail Carnival you will surely love this one, live music and cocktails all under one roof. 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 day? 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!