Bourbon and Brews Festival 2025

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

GARDEN GENERAL ADMISSION $40 TICKET INCLUDE:

🌿 Explore the 2.74-Acres of Frankie Martin Garden | 12–3PM
Stroll, sip, and soak up the scenery in the unique venue—perfect for sipping and socializing!

🥃 Taste the Best of Bourbon, Brews & Beyond
With 400+ samples of bourbon, whiskey, craft beer, seltzers, and cocktails, your perfect pour is waiting.

🍻 Take Home the Swag
Get your very own official Bourbon & Brews branded tasting glass—yours to keep and remember the day!

🎟️ 14 Sample Tickets Included!
Enjoy 7 spirit and 7 beer samples—or mix and match however you like between bourbon, beer, and cocktails!

❄️ Cool Off in Style
Beat the heat in our Penelope Festival Shade & Sip Tent, complete with water misters and high-powered fans.

🎶 Live Music Vibes | 12–3PM
Dance, sway, or just chill while live bands set the perfect soundtrack for your afternoon.

🍹 Sips. Sounds. Sunshine. It’s All Here.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the region’s most flavorful festival!

EARLY BIRD VIP ADMISSION $75 TICKET INCLUDES:

- All benefits of General Admission Plus.....

🎟️ Go VIP and Sip Like a Legend at Bourbon & Brews 2025! 🍹

Step into the festival one hour early at 11AM and unlock the full VIP experience:

🚀 Shorten the Line with VIP Fast Lane Check-In
Less waiting—just walk in and start sipping!

🥃 Score an Exclusive VIP Bourbon & Brews Tasting Glass
Stylish, collectible, and yours to take home.

🍺 Enjoy Unlimited Samples
That’s right—unlimited bourbon, beer, spirits, cocktails, and more. No tickets. Just taste!

🔐 First Dibs on Rare & Limited-Edition VIP Samples
Be the first to try exclusive pours before the general crowd even arrives.

💫 Early Access. Premium Perks. All the Flavor.
VIPs don’t just attend the festival—they own it.

MAKER'S MARK WHISKEY HOUSE VIP ADMISSION $150 TICKET INCLUDES:

-All benefits of Garden General Admission and Early VIP Admission Plus .....

🥃 Step Into Whiskey Heaven with VIP Access to Frankie Martin’s Garden Whiskey House 🍂

Unlock an ultra-premium experience like no other:

✨ Exclusive Entry to the Whiskey House Bar & Lounge
A hidden oasis of top-shelf sips and pure relaxation.

🍸 Enjoy 2 Signature Maker’s Mark Specialty Cocktails
Crafted exclusively for this VIP experience.

🥃 Savor Rare, Premium & Limited Edition Maker’s Mark Pours
Available only at the Whiskey House—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

❄️ Cool Comfort with Full Air Conditioning
Chill out while everyone else sweats it out.

🚻 Private Bathrooms | 🛋️ Private Lounge Space
No crowds. No lines. Just comfort and class.

🎟️ Extremely Limited Tickets Available
This is the most exclusive experience at Bourbon & Brews—don’t miss your chance to indulge.

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

🌟 The Ultimate VIP Group Experience – Sip, Lounge & Celebrate in Style! 🌟

Perfect for your crew of bourbon lovers, beer buffs, or festival fans—this exclusive package brings you front and center for all the action!

🎟️ 4 Early Entry VIP Tickets
Kick off the day with VIP access at 11AM—a full hour before the gates open to everyone else!

🚀 Shorten the Line with VIP Fast Lane Check-In
Less waiting—just walk in and start sipping!

🍻 Unlimited Samples of Bourbon, Beer, Cocktails & More
No tickets. No limits. Just pour after pour of flavor-packed fun.

🥃 Official VIP Tasting Glasses for Everyone
Take home a sleek Bourbon & Brews keepsake to remember your day.

🔥 Exclusive Early Access to Limited-Edition Samples
Get first dibs on the rarest pours before they run out.

🪑 Reserved Outdoor Terrace Seating for 4 Guests
Relax in your own shaded oasis with umbrella-covered seating and a stunning view of the festival grounds—yours for the day.

This is Bourbon & Brews VIP done right. Grab your crew and treat yourselves to the elevated experience you deserve!

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 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 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

WRISTBAND FULFILLMENT:

*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, a small transaction charge at checkout covers all fulfillment and shipping.

*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.