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4th Annual

Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival

Silicon Valley's premier whisk(e)y experience — and the Bay Area's premier destination for craft whisk(e)y and fine spirits.

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Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival 2026 — Saturday, October 24th at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge
From the Festival

Moments from past editions

Attendees tasting whisk(e)y and chatting with a distiller at a festival booth A guest pouring a sample at a whisk(e)y brand's booth at the festival Two attendees exchanging a wristband at a festival check-in table A group of attendees laughing and sampling whisk(e)y near barrel racks Attendees smelling and tasting pours at a festival tasting table An overhead view of the festival floor packed with attendees and vendor booths A group of attendees toasting with whisk(e)y bottles in front of barrel racks An overhead view of attendees mingling and sampling whisk(e)y on the festival floor A wide view of the festival hall with barrel walls, string lights, and a crowd of attendees A live band performing on stage in front of a barrel wall at the festival Two festival staff members posing together at the event A festival guest holding a bottle of Kentucky sour mash whiskey A festival vendor pouring samples with awards displayed on the table Two vendor representatives posing with bottles at their festival booth A couple posing together at a whiskey brand's festival booth An attendee smiling and holding a bottle for a photo at the festival Vendor representatives smiling behind their tasting table display Attendees sampling pours at a bourbon and rye whiskey booth A crowded aisle of vendor booths and attendees at the festival Attendees discussing and sampling whisk(e)y at a festival tasting table A distiller in a suit and hat explaining whisk(e)y to festival attendees Vendor booths and attendees mingling under string lights at the festival An overhead view of the crowded festival floor near the entrance A vendor smiling while pouring a whisk(e)y sample for a guest Attendees gathered around a tasting table sampling whisk(e)y expressions Festival attendees toasting and enjoying pours together A distiller pouring whisk(e)y samples for a group of attendees Attendees sampling whisk(e)y at a distillery's festival booth A festival guest enjoying a pour while chatting with friends Attendees sampling whisk(e)y near the festival's live music stage Two attendees enjoying whisk(e)y pours together at the festival A festival vendor booth with attendees sampling whisk(e)y expressions Attendees mingling and tasting whisk(e)y at a crowded festival booth A group of friends enjoying whisk(e)y samples together at the festival Attendees toasting and celebrating with whisk(e)y at the festival
The Experience

A day of sipping and savoring

Whether you're a seasoned whisk(e)y enthusiast or just starting your journey, the Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival is built for every level of knowledge. Meet distillers, sample rare and unique whisk(e)y, and mingle with fellow whisk(e)y lovers from across the Bay Area.

Expect live music, food, and pours from local, national, and internationally recognized whisk(e)y brands — all in one afternoon.

  • Edition4th Annual
  • DateSaturday, October 24, 2026
  • Time3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • LocationPalo Alto Elks Lodge #1471
  • Address4249 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
  • Organized ByWanderer Labs, Inc.
Tickets

Two ways to experience the festival

General Admission

Full access to the main floor: distiller meet & greets, tastings from local, national, and international brands, live music, and food.

VIP Experience

Early entry at 2:00 PM, access to the outdoor VIP Lounge hosted by Silicon Valley Fine Wine & Spirits, a curated selection of top-tier whisk(e)y expressions, an exclusive food menu, and personalized gifts.

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Featured Brands

Local, national & international whisk(e)y

A look at the distilleries, brands, and partners who've poured at past editions of the festival — with more confirming for 2026.

Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival participating brands and sponsors
Sponsorship

Strategic Partnerships

Since 2023, the Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival has been the Peninsula's premier gathering for whisk(e)y connoisseurs. After three successful years in San Carlos, we're scaling the experience by bringing it to the heart of Silicon Valley: Palo Alto — growing from a boutique gathering of 250 to a landmark event for 400+ attendees, self-selected from one of the most discerning and affluent regions in the world. Partnering with us gives your brand direct access to high-net-worth tech professionals, local executives, and dedicated whisk(e)y enthusiasts.

400+Expected Attendees
40+Spirit Labels
2023Est. Tradition

Why Partner With Us?

We curate a sophisticated atmosphere where storytelling and brand heritage take center stage. Sponsors are integrated into the tasting journey through premium table positioning, exclusive VIP engagement, and prominent brand visibility across all our marketing and advertising platforms.

"Master Distiller" — Gold

$5,000
  • Title Marketing: “Presented by [Your Brand]” on all print & digital media.
  • VIP Integration: Naming rights & exclusive branding of the VIP Lounge.
  • Premium Space: Prime double-wide table placement at the venue entrance.
  • Tickets: 10 VIP Passes + 10 General Admission.
  • Branding: Logo on official event tasting glasses.

"Single Barrel" — Silver

$2,500
  • Preferred Space: High-traffic center-floor table placement.
  • Digital: Logo on website, ticketing page, and email blasts.
  • Social: 2 dedicated feature posts.
  • Tickets: 4 VIP Passes + 6 General Admission.

"Small Batch" — Bronze

$1,000
  • Exhibitor Space: Standard display table.
  • Marketing: Logo on website and event program.
  • Tickets: 2 VIP Passes + 2 General Admission.
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Hosted by our partners

Hosted by LM Creative, Silicon Valley Fine Wine & Spirits, and the Palo Alto Elks Lodge Meet Our Partners
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More Than a Festival

The launch stage for The Whisk(e)y Wanderer

The Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival isn't just a tasting event — it's the owned, in-person home base for Wanderer Labs, Inc. and the community that The Whisk(e)y Wanderer app is being built for.

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