Margarita Wars 2025

Margarita Wars 2025
Fri., July 18th, 2025
The James Museum of Western Art
150 Central Avenue, St. Pete, FL

A portion of proceeds to benefit Current Initiatives of Tampa Bay.

VIP Admission: 6-10 p.m. 
General Admission: 7-10 p.m.

More info at margaritawarstampabay.com

***Buy 2 tickets & get a FREE Designated Driver ticket for a friend***

In order to obtain your free Designated Driver ticket, you must first purchase your tickets, then send confirmation to leigh@cltampa.com to redeem your complimentary ticket. 

Your favorite tequila battle is back! Margarita Wars is a unique opportunity to sample margaritas created by over 22 of the Tampa Bay area's best mixologists and try your hand at tipsy judging as YOU help award Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Margarita! Plus, live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and other fun surprises. This is one fiesta you won't want to miss!

VIP Includes:
• Access to The James Museum of Western Art Galleries from 6pm -7:30pm
• VIP-only hour from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Passed appetizers during VIP-only hour
• Margarita samples from each competitor
• Light Mexican-inspired bites
• Vote on Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita
• Access to photo opportunities

GA Includes:
• One hour early entry at 7 p.m.
• Margarita samples from each competitor
• Light Mexican-inspired bites
• Vote on Tampa Bay's Ultimate Margarita
• Access to photo opportunities

DD Includes:

• Access to the James Museum of Western Art Galleries from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
• Entry with your group
• N/A drink sampling from https://estrellagalicia.com/us/estrella-galicia-00/Estrella Galicia & Mother Kombucha
• Light Mexican-inspired bites
• Access to photo opportunities
• No alcohol sampling is included with a DD ticket
*Buy any 2 admission tickets & get a complimentary DD ticket (see purchase confirmation for DD redemption details)

More info at margaritawarstampabay.com

Stay tuned to check out the competing margaritas:

21+ only. Programming & sampling list subject to change. Event takes place rain or shine. No refunds are available.

Event Recording Notice: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.

For more information on this event, including participation and sponsorship information, please contact Leigh Wilson at leigh@cltampa.com