The Spirit of Texas Tasting at Texas Forever Fest
The Texas Forever Fest returns to Plano on March 21, 2026, bringing a full day of community and celebration to the ArtCentre of Plano. Guests can enjoy a full lineup of live music, explore booths from local vendors and artisans, and grab food from a variety of food vendors. It’s a relaxed, come-and-go event designed to celebrate the culture, creativity, and spirit of the Lone Star State.
Within that celebration is a special experience for whiskey lovers: The Spirit of Texas Tasting, hosted by the Texas Whiskey Festival.
The Spirit of Texas Tasting is a ticketed whiskey tasting event that takes place inside the larger Texas Forever Fest. While the festival grounds are open to everyone, the tasting area is reserved for guests 21 and over with a tasting ticket.
Two ticket options are available (Purchase Tickets). VIP tickets include early entry at 12:30 pm, giving guests a quieter hour to explore the distilleries before the general crowd arrives. General Admission tickets begin at 1:30 pm. Both ticket levels allow guests to sample a wide variety of Texas whiskeys while meeting the people behind the bottles.
The experience is designed to be relaxed and conversational rather than rushed. Guests move from distillery to distillery, tasting different expressions and talking directly with distillers and brand ambassadors about their whiskey. You can ask questions, compare styles, learn about mash bills and aging, and discover new favorites along the way.
There is plenty of time to explore the tasting tables, revisit distilleries you enjoyed, and spend time learning about what makes Texas whiskey so distinctive. The tasting wraps up at 4:30 pm, just in time for guests to settle in and enjoy the festival’s headlining music act.
Texas distilleries produce an incredibly wide range of styles, influenced by the state’s climate, grains, and independent spirit. The Spirit of Texas Tasting brings many of them together in one place, making it an ideal opportunity for both longtime whiskey fans and curious newcomers.
Whether you come for the music, the food, the vendors, or the whiskey, Texas Forever Fest offers a full day of Texas culture. And for those ready to step inside the tasting area, The Spirit of Texas Tasting offers a chance to meet the makers and taste what Texas distilleries are creating right now.
For those searching for a Texas whiskey tasting in Plano, this event offers a unique opportunity to experience multiple Texas distilleries in one place. The Spirit of Texas Tasting brings together distillers and whiskey fans from across the state for an afternoon of sampling, conversation, and discovery.
Event Details
Texas Forever Fest & The Spirit of Texas Tasting 📍 ArtCentre of Plano – Plano, Texas 📅 March 21, 2026
Texas Forever Fest (Free Festival): 11:00 AM – Evening
Spirit of Texas Tasting (Ticketed Event): VIP Entry: 12:30 PM General Admission Entry: 1:30 PM Tasting Ends: 4:30 PM
Come for the festival. Stay for the music. And if you’re curious about what Texas distillers are creating, step inside the tasting and discover it one pour at a time.
