2026 Bourbon & Bubbles Fest

2026 Bourbon & Bubbles Fest is a grand tasting festival held annually on April 18, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee — running from 3 to 7 PM at the Steeplechase Grandstands with 3 ticket tiers starting at $25. The event is strictly 21+ and combines unlimited premium beverage sampling with live music and a fashion show tied to the Iroquois Steeplechase, making it one of the more distinctively themed tasting events on Nashville's spring calendar.

2026 Bourbon & Bubbles Fest is structured as an all-in-one tasting event featuring bourbon, spirits, wine, and sparkling beverages, held at the Steeplechase Grandstands in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 18, 2026. The venue's connection to the Iroquois Steeplechase gives the event a Kentucky Derby-adjacent dress code — big hats and formal attire are encouraged, and the fashion show element sets this apart from standard pour-and-mingle tastings. The 4-hour format keeps the event contained and social rather than sprawling.

General Admission tickets are $59 (plus taxes and fees) and include a souvenir cup, unlimited beverage samples, and access to live music, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Iroquois Steeplechase. Food is available for purchase but not included with GA. VIP Experience tickets are $149 and add food tastings in a dedicated VIP area. A Designated Driver ticket is available for $25. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door if not sold out — the event runs rain or shine. Parking is free and first-come, first-served, though the organizers recommend using a rideshare service. No outside food or beverages, lawn chairs, or pets are permitted. ADA accommodations can be arranged by contacting the organizer directly.

Nashville sits outside Tennessee's primary wine-producing regions, but 2026 Bourbon & Bubbles Fest reflects the city's broader culture of blending Southern spirits traditions with sparkling wine occasions. The bourbon and bubbles pairing concept draws on Tennessee's deep distilling heritage alongside a growing appetite for sparkling wines and craft spirits at ticketed tasting events. For attendees, the mix of beverage categories means the event functions as much as a spirits tasting as a wine festival.