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The Margarita Returns Home to Galveston for the Texas Tequila and Margarita Festival at Moody Gardens June 13-15!
It has been long rumored that the first margarita was made in Galveston at the historic and legendary Balinese Room. The discussion heats up as Texas Tequila and Margarita Festival organizers are preparing for an explosive weekend of tequila tastings, margarita samplings, great food, and music as this “Texas sized” festival rolls in to Galveston June 13-15, 2014.
This year’s festival, at Moody Gardens, will feature an epic gathering of the world’s best tequilas alongside some of
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Friday June 13- Tequila Herradura Social
Ticket $10 – Limited Availability – Includes drink ticket, food and live entertainment. This event is for ages 21 and over only.
Saturday, June 14 – Tour de Tequila
Ticket $60 – Includes access to Expo A (1PM – 4PM) to sample participating tequila brands, a souvenir tasting glass and bites from local restaurants. Ticket also includes access to Sauza Outdoor Margarita Festival (General Admission) with live music (12PM – 10PM). This event is for ages 21 and over only.
Tickets are $70 at the gate.
Saturday, June 14 – Margarita Grand Tasting
Tickets $30 – Includes full access to Expo C (3pm – 6pm) to sample margaritas being entered into competition. Ticket also includes access to Outdoor Margarita Festival (General Admission) with live music (12PM – 10PM). This event is for ages 21 and over only.
Tickets are $40 at the gate.
Saturday, June 14 – Sauza Outdoor Margarita Festival
Ticket $15 – Includes access Sauze Tequila Outdoor Margarita Festival (General Admission) (12PM – 10PM) in Oleander Bowl. This is an all ages festival and kids 12 and under are FREE.
Tickets are $25 at the gate.
Sunday, June 15 – Father’s Day South of the Border Brunch
$35 (Reservations available through Moody Gardens)
Weekend Pass to Friday & Saturday Events– $75
Contact: (800) 582-4673
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Friday June 13
Tequila Herradura Social
6pm-10pm
Moody Gardens Poolside Terrace
Saturday, June 14
Tour de Tequila
1pm-4pm
Moody Gardens Expo A
Saturday, June 14
Margarita Grand Tasting
3pm-6pm
Moody Gardens Expo C
Saturday, June 14
Sauza Outdoor Margarita Festival
Noon-10pm
Moody Gardens – Oleander Bowl
Music Line Up:
12:30pm-1:30pm Reno Perez
2:00-3:15pm Los Skarnales (https://www.facebook.com/losskarnales)
3:45-5:00pm Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws (https://www.facebook.com/steprideauzydecooutlaws)
5:30-6:45 Mango Punch (https://www.facebook.com/mangopunch)
7:15-8:30 El Tule (http://www.eltuleband.com/#)
Sunday, June 15
South of the Border Brunch
Call for details
LOCATION
One Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554