ACSA Convention & Expo

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.

About

About the American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo

The American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo (formerly called the Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show) brings together distillers and suppliers to harness the energy of the industry. Since 2014, it’s where we gather annually to network, explore products and services from our suppliers, and work together to secure a bright future for craft spirits!

This is the place where producers and the top industry suppliers connect to find solutions to specific business issues and complex challenges within the craft spirits community. It’s where we learn from the industry’s best and brightest, who will share their wisdom. From distillers, owners, marketing teams, front of the house, bottlers, brand managers, and sales teams, to equipment and ingredient purveyors, label designers, packaging experts, insurance and compliance experts, to educators and learners, among others…there’s something for anyone who is invested in craft spirits.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us in Tucson, Arizona, March 10-12, 2025 to be a part of the 12th annual American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo!

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Attend

Attendee Registration

Full Convention Pass

Early Bird Rates (Though Jan. 1, 2025)

ACSA Member: $625 (Additional Members: $425)
Non-Member: $825 (Additional Non-Members: $475)

Regular Rates (As of Jan. 2, 2025)

ACSA Member: $650 (Additional Members: $450)
Non-Member: $875 (Additional Non-Members: $625)

Late Riser Rates (As of Feb. 10, 2025)

ACSA Member: $695
Non-Member: $895

Special Event Fees

Distillery 101 Course (March 9 & 10)

ACSA Member: $499
Non-Member: $899

Distillery Tour (March 9)

ACSA Member: $129
Non-Member: $179

Saguaro National Park Tour (March 9)

ACSA Member: $75
Non-Member: $99

5K Fun Run & Walk (March 10)

All Attendees: $35

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Note: To receive your ACSA member discount, you must enter the email address you use for your membership login upon registration. Questions? Contact membership@americancraftspirits.org

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel before January 31, 2025, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee. If you cancel between January 31, 2025 and February 10, 2025, a cancellation fee of 50% of your registration fee will apply. Cancellations made after February 10, 2025 will not be eligible for any refunds, and the full registration fee will be retained.

Exhibit

Meet the nation’s top craft spirits producers at the American Craft Spirits Convention & Expo! Our tradeshow is overflowing with sales opportunities for companies that want to connect directly with influential craft spirit producers — all in an unforgettable, lively and impactful business environment. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available to exhibitors.

Booth Pricing

Early Bird (Though Jan. 1, 2025)

10 x 10 Booth $2,300
10 x 20 Booth $3,900

Standard Pricing (Beginning Jan. 2, 2025)

10 x 10 Booth $2,500
10 x 20 Booth $4,100

** Additional booth attendees $500

2025 Exhibitor Schedule

Sunday, March 9	Vendor load in
Monday, March 10	Expo open, Opening Reception
Tuesday, March 11	Expo open, Town Hall, Education Sessions
Wednesday, March 12	Vendor load out, Education Sessions, Awards Luncheon, and Hospitality Suite Tasting

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Program

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
Town Hall

Wednesday, March 12

Exhibitor Move Out
Education Tracks
Awards Luncheon (Open to all attendees)
Grand Tasting of American Craft Spirits (Hospitality Suite)

Schedule is subject to change.
*Additional fees apply.

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 10, 8:30 – 9:30 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 10, 8:30 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.

Cancellation Policy

Schedule

Expo

Expo Schedule

Monday, March 10

12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Expo Open

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Expo Happy Hour

Tuesday, March 11

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Expo Open

2025 Exhibitors

Hotels & Travel

All convention activities will take place at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701. The nearest airport is the Tucson International Airport. View map

Airfare Discounts

Southwest Airlines: Discount valid for travel March 7 to 15, 2025, using this link to access the discount. Book Now

United Airlines: Use promotion code ZQPA146411. Book Now

Hotel Blocks

ACSA has contracted discount room blocks across several conveniently located hotels. Book your room soon to reserve the best rates!