You're invited to experience the 2nd annual Virginia Bourbon Invitational at The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club. Join us for an afternoon of bourbon and other spirit tastings from Virginia distilleries and beyond. Cast your vote for your favorite bourbon in our People’s Choice Awards. Plus, enjoy tapas-style food from leading culinary restaurants in Coastal Virginia and live music on the Great Lawn of The Historic Cavalier Hotel.

 November 2, 2019 | 1pm-5pm, VIP Entry at 12pm

The Virginia Bourbon Invitational will take place on The Cavalier Hotel's sprawling great lawn overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 12:00 p.m VIP entry, 1:00 p.m. General Admission. Last call is at 4 p.m.

Entertainment

Live music will be provided on the main stage throughout the day with additional entertainment in the Hunt Room following the event.

Tapas Style Food

Virginia Beach's best restaurants will be present with specially prepared menus exclusively for The Invitational. Restaurants include Becca, The Hunt Room, The Cavalier Beach Club, and other local fare. 

Drink & Cigar Bars

The bar will be located on the Upper Lawn, and will include full spirits. Emerson’s Cigar Bar will be located on the South Lawn near the Tarnished Truth Retail Shop.

Get Tickets at The Door!

Those wanting to attend the Virginia Bourbon Invitational can choose from two ticket tiers at the door of the event:

• General Admission | The Cavalier | $125 | 1pm - 5pm
Unlimited tastings from 18 distilleries, small plates from six restaurants, reusable bag with slots for bottle purchases (may use valet purchase), live music, cigar bar access 

• VIP | The Connoisseur | $195 | 12pm - 5pm,
All of the above plus early entry at noon featuring high-end tastings for VIP only, swag bag with limited edition distillery items