June 14, 2026
“A well-made cocktail is an invitation to indulge in life’s pleasures.” – Unknown
The Ginvitational


Returning on June 14, 2026
The Ginvitational is a cocktail and food celebration featuring bourbon, vodka, gin, and much more! You will be introduced to spirits from a long list of local, national and international distillers, including the Ginvitational VIP Lounge sponsor Edrington. Edrington will showcase its premium portfolio, including No.3 Gin, Brugal Rum, Highland Park, and Wyoming Whiskey.
The much-loved Aperol Spritz table and Negroni bar will be back again, thanks to our friends at Campari!
We’ll also have food from some of the area’s best restaurants, Colonial Pizza, Sette Luna, Stoke Pizza, Okatshe, La Maya and more to be announced, generously sponsored by the Ginvitational food sponsor, YMI Insurance.
NiteLiters LLC will be back—spinning classic vinyl the whole time!
There will be educational seminars throughout the day to help you take your cocktail knowledge and skills to the next level for your own house party hosting!
The Ginvitational Seminar Educators are: Hillary Carrigan, Tyler Chambers, Lucas Heckenberger, Neil Heimsoth, Melissa Lozada, Maximilian Ur, and Aindrea Williams.
Jay Nee brings more than twenty years of beverage hospitality experience to the table. Since moving to the Lehigh Valley from New England a little over 15 years ago, he has worked in the beverage hospitality industry in a number of roles. He helped develop one of the most interesting wine programs in the area and launched a recurring wine education night that has entertained hundreds of guests. He has gone on to present more than 400 wine, beer and spirits events for thousands of guests.
This event is 21 and older only. No one, including designated drivers, 20 years old and younger will be allowed into the event.
Platinum Ticket
Platinum ticketholders get everything included in VIP, PLUS:
- A hands-on Platinum exclusive seminar
- A commemorative wooden cocktail cutting board, to celebrate our FIFTH year of The Ginvitational
- Access to the Edrington Platinum Lounge
Limited Platinum level tickets available!
| Platinum Ticket | Feb. 16-June 6 | June 7-14 |
| Price | $131.50 | $141.50 |
| ArtsQuest Member Price | $121.50 | $131.50 |

VIP Ticket
VIP Ticketholders get:
- Exclusive access to the VIP Seminar at 12 PM
- Exclusive access to the event from 12-1 PM
- Exclusive access to the Edrington VIP lounge
- Complimentary VIP Gift
- VIP-exclusive spirits
| VIP Ticket | Feb. 16-June 6 | June 7-14 |
| Price | $86.50 | $96.50 |
| ArtsQuest Member Price | $78.50 | $88.50 |

General Admission Ticket
General Admission ticket holders get:
- Access to the event at 1 PM
- Access to educational seminars
- Samples of spirits
| General Admission Ticket | Feb. 16-June 6 | June 7-14 |
| Price | $50.50 | $44.50 |
| ArtsQuest Member Price | $61.50 | $55.50 |

2026 Retail Vendor Application
Deadline: Friday, April 3
Opportunities Include:
- TacoFest May 31, 2026
- SangriaFest at SteelStacks May 16, 2026
- Sabor Latin Festival – June 26-27, 2026
- Independence Day – July 4, 2026
- Soccerfest – June 11- July 19, 2026
- Ginvitational (indoors) – June 14, 2026
- One Earth Reggaefest – July 11, 2026
- Union Terrace Amphitheater – May 22, June 26, July 17, August 21, September 11
- Winter Winefest (indoors) – February 14, 2027
- And more!



