The Speakeasy Cocktail Festival is Atlanta’s first cocktail event celebrating the past, progression and the entire 1920s culture, surrounding hooch and its evolution to the beer, wine and cocktails of today. In addition to food and beverage, there will be:

• 20s inspired entertainment

• Charity Poker Tournament

• Casino Lounge

• Pool Hall Lounge

• Cigar Lounge

• Mixology Championship

WHAT:Atlanta’s first cocktail festival – cuisine, beer, wine, cocktails and cigars. Benefiting a great local charity.

WHO: Cocktail enthusiasts, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Ole Smoky Mountain Moonshine, KAH Tequila, Purity Vodka, Distillery No. 209, Dave & Buster’s, Lex 12 Cigars, Savida Sangria and Crystal Head Vodka.

WHERE: The Speakeasy Cocktail Festival Gala is Saturday, Sept.1 from 12 to 6
p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Day passes for the festival are $55 and include 20 tasting tickets. The VIP pass is $115 per day and includes access to the VIP lounge. Weekend passes can also be purchased. For more information and to purchase tickets visit the Speakeasy Cocktail website.

About Malika

Malika is the author of Food Lovers' Guide to Atlanta and the founder of Atlanta Restaurant Blog. She is also a Digital Marketing and Social Media Consultant.