Your Ticket Includes:
All-Day Access to all three competition arenas. Watch the nation’s best compete live in Blind Tasting, Theory, and Service challenges—running concurrently throughout the FORTH hotel’s event space. Come and go between rooms as you please to catch the most thrilling moments.
Tasting Privileges at the Private Spectator Bar - Enjoy 8+ curated wines available throughout the day, poured by the FORTH hotel’s team of sommeliers and sponsors.
Light Bites - A rotating spread of snacks and palate cleansers will be available to keep you fueled and ready to taste, cheer, and mingle. You may select to add on a prepackaged lunch made by the FORTH hotel.
Tickets: $175
Early Bird (through Nov 1): $125
Limited to 100 guests
Whether you’re a wine lover, industry pro, or just sommelier-curious, this is the most fun you can legally have in a hotel ballroom with a glass of wine in hand.
Capacity is limited and tickets sell out fast—don’t miss your chance to be part of the wine world’s most entertaining day.
Important Notes:
This pass does not grant you access to the Award Ceremony
Tickets are non‑refundable but transferable—forward to a friend if plans change
Time: Timing of competition may be adjusted by +/- 1 hour. an email will be sent by November 1st to confirm and announce when doors open to spectators.
ID & Age Policy: Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter tasting areas and lounges
Parking: On‑site valet or self-park available at FORTH Hotel but not included in ticket price
Food: Only small snacks will be provided throughout the day. You may select to add on a pre-packaged lunch made by the FORTH or choose to visit one of their on-premise restaurants. Other walkable restaurants are also available in the area.