The Fort Lauderdale Margarita Festival presented by IMO
Sample the best Margaritas in Fort Lauderdale and vote for your favorite!
Date and time
Location
3000 E Las Olas Blvd
3000 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- Ages 21+
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Get ready to sip, savor, and spice things up at the Fort Lauderdale Margarita Festival 🍹 on Saturday, October 11, 2025!
This isn't just any festival—it's the ultimate margarita tasting competition, and YOU are the judge. Join 2,500 margarita lovers for a flavor-packed showdown to crown THE BEST MARGARITA in Fort Lauderdale . 🎉
Here’s how it works: Your entry ticket (grab yours now for the best deal!) includes TEN 3.5oz margarita samples—the largest pours allowed by law—each served over ice by Fort Lauderdale's top bars and restaurants. 🧂 From sweet and sultry, to spicy and bold, to wild, out-of-this-world creations—you decide who shakes it best. 🍋
The winning bar or restaurant walks away with $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
But that’s just the beginning…
This festival is packed with flavor and fun:
🎧 Live DJ spinning party vibes all day
🌮 Street Food Vendors serving up mouthwatering eats
🍹 Frozen Drinks for those craving something blended (and bigger 😉)
🍺 Beer Garden for the hop-heads
🎟️ Chance to Win a DREAM TRIP TO MEXICO—because the fiesta should never end 🪇
PLUS, a portion of proceeds supports children’s charities. So, you’re sipping for a cause!
🎟️ How to Join the Fun:
- Grab your ticket now – choose General Admission or go VIP for early entry and perks.
- Show up on October 11 and get your Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip.
- Sip through 10 unforgettable margaritas.
- Dance, eat, drink, and enter the Mexico trip raffle (proceeds go to charity!).
- Vote for your favorite margarita—then stick around to see who takes the crown… and who wins the vacation!
🛍️ Interested in being a Vendor?
We’d love to have you join the fiesta! If you’d like to showcase your food, drinks, or other products to thousands of happy festivalgoers, sign up here:
Market Vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30204
Frequently asked questions
You will enjoy over 10 3.5oz margarita samples served over ice
Samples are each 3.5oz, served over ice, which is the largest allowed by law. **NOW BIGGER MARGARITA SAMPLES**
Saturday October 11th 2025 from Noon - 6PM
Noon for VIP Ticket Holders, 3PM for General Sampling Ticket Holders.
Yes. There will be Street Tacos and other street food on-site
Children's Charities
No, the Festival is strictly 21+, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Send us an email to (info@bestmargs.org) with your contact info and we will send you the forms!
Yes, please send us an email to (info@bestmargs.org) and we will send you our Sponsorship Options and get you on board!
The show goes on, rain or shine. Plenty of covered areas.
No, there will be food and drinks for purchase at the Festival.
At 6PM, the Moderator will collect the voting jars from each booth and count the voting chips. The booth with the most voting chips, wins the prize!
At 6:15PM, we will announce the winner of the raffle.
Whether you’re a food vendor, craftsperson, retailer, boutique, or expo-style business — if you’ve got something festival-goers will love. Market Vendor: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30204
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