Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation Brings Two Days of Programming to Washington, D.C. September 21st + 22nd
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) will bring its Tales on Tour series to The Square in Washington, D.C. on September 21-22, offering two days of programming created for bartenders and hospitality professionals. Tales On Tour: Washington, D.C. follows stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas earlier this year, continuing the Foundation’s nationwide initiative to connect, educate, and support hospitality communities.
Tales on Tour: Washington, D.C. will bring a curated lineup of programming inspired by the broader Tales of the Cocktail experience. Across the two-day gathering, attendees can take part in educational seminars, wellness-focused programming through the Beyond the Bar initiative, guest shifts, spirited dining experiences, and brand-hosted events and parties bringing signature Tales energy on the road. Attendees will also gain access to the Tales Lounge, a welcome addition to Tales on Tour, where they can connect, sample products, and engage directly with brands throughout the event.
Tales On Tour: D.C. Programming highlights include:
- The Sgroppino Explained: A Hendrick’s Masterclass presented by Hendrick’s Gin
- Silver Lyan Fermentation Seminar with Ryan Chetiyawardana, Massimo Zitti, and Dr. Arielle Johnson presented by Brown-Forman.
- Seminar presented by Japan Sake & Shochu Maker Association
- The World Class Playbook: Innovation, Craft & Community Seminar presented by Diageo
- Career Conversations presented by Maison Perrier
- Crafting a Seminar Proposal Workshop with Charlotte Voisey and John Gakuru presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
- DC Community Seminar with Duane Sylvestre, LP O’Brien and Amie Ward presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Tour-wide Presenting Partners for Tales on Tour 2026 include: DIAGEO, Maison Perrier, and William Grant & Sons; Tales on Tour Official Barware Partner: Barfly Mixology Gear; Tales on Tour Official Juice Partner: Santa Cruz Organic Craft Bar Collection; with additional partners contributing to D.C. programming: Baltimore Bar Guild, Brown Forman, CHINOLA Fresh Fruit Liqueur, Japan Sake & Sochu Maker Association, Maison Ferrand, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, Rincón Rum, Suntory Global Spirits, and WSET.
Following D.C., Tales on Tour 2026 will continue to Miami this fall on Oct. 26 & 27, further expanding the Foundation’s commitment to uplifting hospitality professionals nationwide.
The event schedule and tickets will be available on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 am EST. Tickets are $50 and include access to seminars, based on a first-come, first-served basis; the Tales Lounge, featuring tastings with local and national brands; plus access to By RSVP and Spirited Drinking & Dining events, based on availability.
To learn more about Tales On Tour, visit https://talesofthecocktail.org/events/tales-on-tour/.
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About Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the global hospitality industry through education, advocacy, and community support. As the world’s leading spirits education platform, the Foundation provides year-round programs and initiatives that foster professional growth and drive meaningful change. Each July, the industry gathers in New Orleans, the beating heart of cocktail culture and hospitality, for a one-of-a-kind conference that blends education, networking, and celebration like no other. Guided by its core pillars—Educate, Advance, and Support—the Foundation’s impact extends far beyond the U.S., reaching professionals and communities around the world.
