Convention – American Craft Spirits Association

ACSA CONVENTION

Developed for the community of craft spirits producers, the ACSA Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show brings together distillers and suppliers to harness the energy of the industry. In the past years, ACSA has educated 1000s to strengthen the safety and prosperity of the trade and has provided a platform to network and explore products and services from our suppliers. See what convention is upcoming and take a peek at what you might have missed.

You won’t want to miss ACSA’s 11th Annual Distillers’ Convention and Vendor Trade Show this February in Denver, Colorado. This year’s theme, MOVING MOUNTAINS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED, is all about reaching new heights by working 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. 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. *EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN*

Dates & Location

February 26 – 28, 2024
(Pre-Convention Events: February 25, 2024)
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th St, Denver, Colorado 80202

Attendee Registration

Early bird pricing ends Dec. 30, 2023.
** Must be 21 to attend **

ACSA Member Registration

Login is required to access members-only registration link for discounted rates.

Member Rates:

Full Convention Pass: Early Bird $625 ($650 Regular)
Addtl Members: Early Bird $425 ($450 Regular)
Distillery 101 Course $399
Distillery Tours $129

Non-Member Registration

Not a member? Join now

Non-Member Registration

Non-Member Rates:

Full Convention Pass: Early Bird $859 ($895 Regular)
Addtl Non-Members: Early Bird $650 ($775 Regular)
Distillery 101 Course $799
Distillery Tours $169

Hotel

You can now book your hotel reservation at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Denver, 650 15th Street, Denver, which is directly across the street from the Colorado Convention Center. Secure your discounted room via ACSA’s unique Hyatt reservation link using the group code G-02AS. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. As a reminder, pre-convention events like Distillery Tours take place on Sunday, February 25, so book your room according to your agenda.

Program At A Glance

Detailed agenda forthcoming.

Sunday, February 25
*Distillery 101 Course (Day 1)
*Distillery Tour: North Denver
Distillery Tour: Central Denver
Committee Meetings
Vendor Set Up
STEPUP Graduation (by invitation only)

Monday, February 26
*Distillery 101 Course (Day 2)
Vendor Trade Show
Meet the Candidates Breakfast
TTB Bootcamp
Guild Meeting
PAC Reception
Off-Site Welcome Reception

Tuesday, February 27
Vendor Trade Show
Education Tracks
Rise and Regulate with the TTB
Awards Luncheon
Spirits Tasting Hospitality Suite

Wednesday, February 28
Education Tracks
Keynote and Town Hall
Closing Reception

*Additional fees apply.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitor Move-In

Sunday, February 25 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Monday, February 26 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Exhibit Hours

Monday, February 26 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, February 27 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-Out

Tuesday, February 27 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 28 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Deadlines and Booth Equipment
We are again partnering with Heritage as our General Contractor. Each 10’x10’ booth will be set with 8’ high black back drape, 3’ high black side dividers, one (1) 6’ black skirted table, two (2) chairs, one (1) wastebasket and a 11” x 17” one-line identification sign.

Discount Price Deadline Date
February 7: In order to receive advance order discount rates listed on the price sheet, we must receive your order and payment by this date.

Shipping Your Freight
January 29: Heritage will begin receiving freight at the advanced warehouse.

February 19: All shipments must arrive at the advanced warehouse by this date in order to avoid late fees.

Shipments will be received Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Registration Rates
Click here to reserve your booth. Pricing tiers are based on location. Early bird pricing ends 12/30/23

Premium Exhibitor 10 x 10 booth: Early Bird $2,500 ($ 2,750 Regular)
Premium Exhibitor 10 x 20 booth: Early Bird $ 3,700 ( $3,950 Regular)

Mid-Tier Exhibitor 10 x 10 booth: Early Bird $ 2,300 ($2,500 Regular)
Mid-Tier Exhibitor 10 x 20 booth: Early Bird $ 3,500 (Regular $ 3,700)

Standard Exhibitor 10 x 10 booth: Early Bird $ 2,100 ($ 2,300 Regular)
Standard Exhibitor 10 x 20 booth: Early Bird $ 3,300 ($ 3,500 Regular)

Additional Booth Attendees $500

Thank You, Sponsors!

The ACSA is honored to have so many fabulous companies supporting the craft spirits industry. A sincere thank you goes out to these early commitments that will help us put on an incredible convention. Expect to hear more from these generous sponsors!

See our Sponsorship Brochure for remaining opportunities, or contact Stephanie Sadri at stephanie@americancraftspirits.org for more information.

Berlin Packaging: Central Denver Distillery Tour

Black Button Distilling: Convention App

Briess: Spirits Tasting Hospitality Suite

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