The Expo Tequila & Mezcal, the event that brings together various renowned brands and artisanal producers of agave spirits, returns to The Colony this Saturday, May 23.
The event will be held at Grandscape, which is hosting it for the second consecutive year, featuring more than 20 premium tequila and mezcal brands.
The event will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. General admission tickets cost $30, while VIP admission cost $45 — with access starting at 4 p.m. Participating brands include Patrón and Ilegal Mezcal, as well as companies like Topo Chico and Barrilitos.
Each attendee receives a “passport” that they can fill with stamps from the drinks they sample — a fun way to track their consumption while at the event.
However, the organizers describe this expo as a broader experience than a simple drink tasting, as there will be activities focused on agave culture, a craft market, food vendors and a live DJ.
“We have built a community that comes back for each edition, expecting something elevated,” said Alma López, founder and producer of the expo in a statement. “We transform culture into a sensory experience.”
Tequila and mezcal have gained popularity in the United States. Figures from the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) in its SipSource report indicate that while total spirits consumption declined by 3.8% during the period from March 2024 to March 2025, consumption of tequila and agave-based beverages grew by 1.3%, as published by The Spirits Business.
Organizers are also preparing for the Houston edition of the Expo Tequila and Mezcal, scheduled for October 17 at POST Houston, with a Day of the Dead theme.