Sip, Savor, Discover: Tequila & Mezcal Stroll 2026!
Calling all tequila & mezcal lovers! Sip and savor a curated selection of premium spirits – ranging from crisp, unaged blancos and smooth reposados to complex añejos and artisanal, small-batch mezcals – at our inaugural Tequila & Mezcal Stroll. The fun happens Friday, September 25 from 6:00-9:00pm.
The Alameda Strolls are a great way to discover new places and support local businesses. Ticket holders will visit 10+ unique downtown shops and spaces to enjoy artisanally crafted tequila and mezcal tastings from a fantastic selection of distillers. And while at some of the stops, guests will enjoy a savory or sweet bite perfectly paired with each tasting.
Ticket prices include a collectible tasting glass, premium tequila and mezcal tastings at 10+ unique downtown businesses, a delicious bite at some locations prepared by a downtown eatery, and a commemorative guide.
Tickets are on sale now! To learn more about participating businesses, or to purchase tickets, go to www.AlamedaStrolls.com.
VIP TEQUILA & MEZCAL EXPERIENCE
Want to elevate your stroll evening? The VIP Experience takes place from 5-6pm at Dragon Rouge, right before the main stroll. Guided by Susan Coss, a mezcal educator and advocate, you will explore the distinct differences between tequila and its smoky cousin, mezcal.
Here’s a little more info about participating businesses:
An excellent variety of distillers are being selected from the Bay Area and around the world for you to enjoy:
Benesin Mezcal, Caballito Cerrero, Cazcanes Tequila, Don Elias Premium Tequila, El Pintor Tequila, Frijolotes, Historias Y Memorias, Juerte & Wahaka, Kilinga Bacanora, La Luna Mezcal, La Vieja Taberna, Legendario Domingo Mezcal, Lost Explorer, Mezcal Mal Bien, Moteado Mezcal, Senora Leona, Tequila Laila, Tres Agaves, and Zancudo Mezcal.
For those who find a favorite they’d like to take home, a selection of bottles can be purchased at CRAFT Beer & Wine — Alameda’s premium bottle shop.
Sweet and savory bites are provided by local restaurants and food producers:
Alameda Cinema Grill, Daisy’s Mercantile, Dragon Rouge, Hobnob, La Penca Azul, LEÑA Restaurant, Mekong Kitchen, Moxie Steakhouse, Phoenix, Tomatina, and more!
Tastings will be served at these unique downtown businesses:
Alameda Cinema Grill, Bonne Vie, COLLAB Create-On-Demand-Studio, CRAFT Beer & Wine, Daisy’s Mercantile, Dragon Rouge, Eastside West Brokerage, Hobnob, Keller Williams Advisors, La Penca Azul, LEÑA Restaurant, Market & Nest, Moxie Steakhouse, Phoenix, Tomatina, and more!
Need child care?
Swings & Wings is offering a Special Event Drop-Off on Friday 9/25 from 6-9pm (with an optional start at 5pm)! Your kids will play, eat and have a lot of fun in their huge play space, while you can enjoy your stroll evening stress-free. All employees are finger printed and trained in accommodations and soothing fears and tears. Sibling discounts also available. Book today!
Community Partner for this event:
We’re pleased to partner with the Alameda Education Foundation as part of our inaugural Tequila & Mezcal Stroll. $1 from each ticket sold will go directly to support AEF’s mission to uplift educational opportunities, innovation and equity for Alameda public school TK-12 students.
Proceeds from the event also help keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy.