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SUMMARY:Art of the Cocktail
DESCRIPTION:Art of the Cocktail is Victoria's premier cocktail and spirit
 s celebration\, a fundraiser presented by the Victoria Film Festival at t
 he elegant Crystal Garden downtown. The signature Grand Tasting brings to
 gether dozens of exhibitors\, including distillers\, bartenders\, winerie
 s\, breweries and local food vendors\, who serve creative cocktails and s
 mall bites while guests sample\, mingle and vote for their favourites. Ex
 pert-led seminars and demonstrations round out the experience\, offering 
 a look at mixology techniques\, spirits and the craft-beverage culture th
 at has grown across Vancouver Island. The event has a lively\, dressed-up
  atmosphere and is aimed squarely at adults 19 and over\, with proceeds s
 upporting the non-profit Victoria Film Festival. The 2026 edition takes p
 lace Saturday\, October 24\, 2026 at Crystal Garden in Victoria\, with mo
 re than 40 exhibitors expected on the tasting floor. Tickets are required
  and typically sell in advance\, so it is worth planning ahead\; general 
 admission and premium sessions are usually offered. It is a memorable nig
 ht out for cocktail enthusiasts and anyone curious about the region's bar
 tending and distilling talent. Full ticket options\, the exhibitor list a
 nd session times are posted on the Victoria Film Festival website ahead o
 f the event.\n\nhttps://vanislenet.net/events/art-of-the-cocktail-2026
LOCATION:Crystal Garden\, Victoria
URL:https://vanislenet.net/events/art-of-the-cocktail-2026
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