4th Annual Bourbon & Brews 2025!

Join us at Frankie Martin’s Garden in Cottleville, MO for a fun day of sampling and live music!  

June 7th 2025 GA 12pm - 3pm, VIP 11am-3pm - 5372 St. Charles St. Cottleville, MO 63304

*Bourbon and Brews will be incorporating direct shipped wristbands this year which guests will receive in the mail apx a week prior to the event. Please look over the information located in your package and don’t forget to bring your wristbands!  Orders placed after May 18th will require guests to pick-up wristbands at will call the day of the event. Wristband fulfillment and shipping is handled by ID&C Wristband.

*Ticket confirmation will be emailed to you as soon as you complete your purchase. If you don't see the tickets in your email, please search stlouisbourbonsociety@buytickets.at Guests will need both their ticket confirmation and wristband to enter the event.

GARDEN GENERAL ADMISSION $50 TICKET INCLUDE:

- Access to the 2.74 Acre Gardens 12-3pm

- Over 300 Bourbon, Whiskey, Craft Beer, Seltzer, Cocktail Samples to Choose From.

- Official Bourbon and Brews Branded Tasting Glass to Take Home

- 7 Spirit Sample Tickets and 7 Beer Sample Tickets.  Tickets can be used interchangeably between Bourbon, Beer and Cocktails.

-Access to the Festival Cooling Tent - Water Misters and Cooling Fans

- Live Music 12-3pm

EARLY BIRD VIP ADMISSION $95 TICKET INCLUDES:

- All benefits of General Admission

- 1 Hour Early VIP Access at 11am

- VIP Fast Lane Check In

- Official VIP Bourbon and Brews Branded Tasting Glass to Take Home

- Unlimited Beer, Spirit, Cocktail Samples

- Early Access to Limited Availability VIP Samples at Vendor Tables

MAKER'S MARK WHISKEY HOUSE VIP ADMISSION $175 TICKET INCLUDES:

-All benefits of Garden General Admission and Early VIP Admission

-Exclusive Access to Frankie Martin's Garden Whiskey House Bar and Lounge

-2 Maker's Mark Sponsored Whiskey House Specialty Cocktails

-Maker's Mark Sponsored Whiskey House Premium & Limited Edition Pours

-Air Conditioning

-Private Bathroom

-Private Lounge

-Very Limited Tickets

EARLY BIRD VIP  WITH RESERVED OUTDOOR TERRACE SEATING FOR 4 GUESTS $580 TICKET INCLUDES:

-Includes 4 Early Entry VIP Tickets and Reserved Seating

- All benefits of General Admission

- 1 Hour Early VIP Access at 11am

- VIP Fast Lane Check In

- Official VIP Bourbon and Brews Branded Tasting Glass to Take Home

- Unlimited Beer, Spirit, Cocktail Samples

- Early Access to Limited Availability VIP Samples at Vendor Tables

- Reserved Outdoor Terrace Seating with Umbrella Overlooking the Festival Grounds for 4 Guests.

DESINGATED DRIVER $30 TICKET INCLUDES:

-Access to Festival Grounds & Food Trucks

-Live Music

-Unlimited Soda and N/A Drinks

OTHER ATTRACTIONS AT THE GARDENS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SITE. 

Frankie Martin’s Food Truck Row:  Twelve amazing food truck options. Food is purchased directly from the food trucks.

Frankie Martin’s Whiskey Room:  Hundreds of bourbons and whiskey available for purchase by the pour in addition to wine, (Access from outside order window only on back side of building)  

Frankie Martin's Bottle Sales:  Liquor and Beer being sampled throughout the venue can also be pre-purchased and picked up the following week at Frankie Martins Garden. (Subject to Availability of Product) Ordering list will be available day of.

Frankie Martin’s Canteen Beer Hall:  Draft pours, cans of beer and cocktails available for purchase.

CHECK OUT THE VENUE:

Named in honor of late Cottleville resident Frank J. Martin, the Food Truck Garden sits on a 2.74-acre site and features sprawling pavilions, a live music stage, pickleball courts, a large 26’ LED Wall, food truck staging, a large beer pavilion, and an impressive whiskey and wine bar housed in Martin’s preserved former residence.

The Frankie Martin house provides an intimate 770 square feet of bar space which will be home to the whiskey and wine bar. The menu will feature a selection of over 230 whiskeys from around the world and a large portfolio of fine wine. The Garden area will showcase a 2,400 square foot open-air beer pavilion featuring the best craft breweries in the country.

*IDs required for ticket holders

Rain or shine event, no refunds.

Your email order confirmation is your ticket to show upon entry. If ordering for multiple people in your party, they will need the email confirmation also.

Public Parking

- Free Public Parking is ONLY allowed at St. Charles Community College located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 63376. There will be 2 free Coach bus shuttles running from Francis Howell Central High School to Frankie Martin's Garden 10am-4pm continuously.

- Guests with disabilities can be dropped off at the entrance to Frankie Martin Gardens.

- Parking anywhere else for this event will subject vehicles to ticketing or towing at vehicle owner's expense.

Feed the People Campaign. $2 from every ticket purchased will go towards Steve's Hot Dogs #FeedthePeople program. Steve Ewing of Steve's Hot Dogs generously devotes his personal time and resources to make sure no one goes without a meal that can't afford one. Together with the St Louis Bourbon Society our goal is to raise $5,000 for this critical St. Louis program. 

Not only will $2 from each ticket go towards this campaign but anyone can become a Steve's Hot Dogs subscriber and help support the effort every month like the SLBS does. For more information, please click the link and consider becoming part of the solution to end hunger in St. Louis. Feed the People — Steve's Hot Dogs - Home of the Official Hot Dog of St. Louis (steveshotdogsstl.com)

FAQs:

Where is the check in area? Check In Tent will be at 5372 St. Charles St.  Cottleville, MO 63304.

Where is parking available?  Free Public Parking is ONLY allowed at St. Charles Community College located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 63376.  There will be 2 free shuttles running from St. Charles Community College to Frankie Martin's Garden 10am-4pm continuously.  Guests with disabilities can be dropped off at the entrance to Frankie Martin Gardens.  Parking anywhere else for this event will subject vehicles to ticketing or towing at vehicle owners expense.

Is there a designated driver ticket available? Yes and it will be strictly enforced. Any designated driver in possession of alcohol will be asked to leave the event. DD ticket includes access to the event space, access to live music and performers, soft drinks and water.

How do I get a discount on Bourbon and Brews Tickets?  St. Louis Bourbon Society Members enjoy discounted tickets, early notifications to events and single barrel bottles and exclusive event notifications.   To access these benefits please sign up here before purchasing your event tickets.   To become a SLBS member please follow this link. https://www.patreon.com/stlbourbon

Is there T-shirts available? Limited Edition Bourbon and Brews Festival T Shirts are available for pre-purchase at checkout. Quantities are limited, order yours now before they are gone. Pickup June 7th 2025 at the SLBS Merchandise tent during the event.

What happens if it rains? This is a rain or shine event, no exchanges or refunds. There are a few covered areas in case of rain but guests should be prepared with proper clothing and umbrellas if the weather turns wet or cold.

Will there be drinking water available?  Yes!  Every guest will be allowed two complimentary bottles of drinking water.  There will also be drinking water coolers throughout the event.  Guests are allowed to bring in their own water too if desired.

Can I buy the spirits and beer I sample at the event?  Yes!  There will be an extensive selection of spirits and beer for sale at a discount, not all that you taste will be available.  Order forms will be available throughout the venue, orders can be placed at the Frankie Martin's Garden Merchandise tent.  Orders will be processed the following Monday, guests will be emailed or called to let them know when their order will be ready for pickup at FMG.  Please allow 5-7 business days for orders to arrive to FMG.

The following items are ALLOWED:

• Small purses
• Cameras
• Water bottles and hydration packs, plastic or aluminum water bottles
• Sunscreen in non-aerosol containers
• Personal-sized hand sanitizer
• Folding camp chairs and blankets

The following items are PROHIBITED:

• Coolers of any kind
• Glass containers of any kind
• Backpacks, large purses
• Drones or any other remote flying devices
• Illegal and illicit substances of any kind
• Outside food or beverage, including alcohol, of any kind
• Pets (Service Dogs are allowed)
• Skateboards, scooters, bicycles, wagons, carts, or any personal motorized vehicles
• Tents, canopies, or shade structures of any kind
• Unauthorized or unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, stickers, beach balls, give-aways, samples, etc.
• Weapons or explosives of any kind, including fireworks

AGREEMENT:
By purchasing this ticket, you agree that any vendor reserves the right to refuse samples for any reason including over intoxication. Ticket holders will be refused access to the event if they arrive intoxicated. Event staff and security reserves the right to remove any ticket holder for unprofessional behavior, unsafe actions, intoxication or any reason they deem necessary. This is an over 21 adult event, ticket holders will be expected to drink in moderation and hydrate often.

LOCATION:

Frankie Martin's Garden - 5372 St. Charles St. Cottleville, MO 63304

Please Drink Responsibly

Over 21 Event

Rain or Shine Event, No Refunds