As a premium spirits equipment manufacturer, Silver State Stainless takes pride in industry communities where our equipment is used as a benchmark in establishing quality, efficiency, cost effectiveness, and aesthetic standard. The American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo allows everyone a chance to view and interact with industry leaders while also getting a chance to taste some of the best spirits the craft work has to offer.
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America’s top craft distillers are headed to the heart of the colorful Sonoran desert in 2025. Bring your team and join producers and vendors for the nation’s premier gathering of craft spirits professionals at the 12th annual American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo.
Educational sessions and social gatherings planned by craft distillers, for craft distillers, make this an event unlike any other. For those that want to make meaningful connections, get up to date on policy issues that impact market access, and encounter the latest products and services offered by beverage alcohol vendors, we invite you to join us.
Program-At-A-Glance
Sunday, March 9
- *Distillery 101 Course (Day 1)
- *Distillery Tour
- *Saguaro National Park Tour
- Exhibitor Set Up
Monday, March 10
- *Distillery 101 Course (Day 2)
- 5k Fun Run & Walk
- Expo Open (Day 1)
- Meet the Candidates Breakfast
- TTB Bootcamp
- Guild Meeting
- Expo Happy Hour
- PAC Reception (Registration required)
- Off-Site Opening Reception
Tuesday, March 11
- Expo Open (Day 2)
- Education Tracks
- Rise and Regulate with the TTB
- Town Hall
Wednesday, March 12
- Education Tracks
- Awards Luncheon (Open to all attendees)
- Spirits Tasting (Hospitality Suite)
Schedule is subject to change.
*Additional fees apply.
American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo Special Events
Distillery 101 Course
March 9 & 10, $499 member, $899 non-member
Entering the craft spirits industry or adding a new member to your team? Join us for this intensive 1.5-day course led by experienced industry experts. Space is limited. Sponsored by Lallemand. Learn more
Distillery Tour
March 9, $129 member, $179 non-member
Join us on this all-day tour that stops at Whiskey Del Bac, Mission Gardens, Flying Leap Winery/Distillery, and many other local producers you won’t want to miss. Includes charter bus and lunch. Space is limited.
Saguaro National Park Tour
March 9, $75 member, $99 non-member
Explore the captivating landscape of the Saguaro National Park with a park ranger-led tour designed to immerse you in the awe-inspiring beauty and history of Tucson’s desert. Shuttle bus ride included.
5K Fun Run & Walk
March 9, 9:30 – 10:30 am, $35, pre-registration required
This “Spirit Stride” at Gene C. Reid Park is all about the FUN and good company! Whether you prefer running, walking, skipping—or all three —this casual 5K (3.1 mile) trek is the perfect way to kick off the day. Race shirt included. Sponsored by Grandstand.
Opening Reception: Pickleball at Corbett’s
March 9, 8:00 pm, no additional cost
Join us for drinks, snacks and pickleball at Corbett’s! We’ll kick off the 2025 convention in style in this incredible offsite location…a historic landmark complete with a bar and pickleball courts! All attendees and exhibitors are welcome.
Awards Ceremony Luncheon
March 12, 12:00 pm, no additional cost
See who will win this years prestigious ACSA awards! This luncheon is the highlight of the convention, where we gather to celebrate the year’s top craft spirits and the innovators behind the bottles. Space is limited, first come, first served. Open to all attendees.
Grand Tasting of American Craft Spirits
March 12, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, no addtl cost, open to all
Join us in closing out the ACSA Convention & Expo with a special tasting of extraordinary craft spirits in our annual ‘hospitality suite’ gathering! Over 350 spirits—all from the 2025 ACSA Craft Spirits Competition —will be featured. Plus, we’ll have our annual karaoke extravaganza! All attendees and exhibitors are welcome to join.
