Just as the holiday season begins, so do plans for\u00a0recovering from those family-intense activities. San Antonio Cocktail Conference provides five days and nights of relief in the form of parties, seminars, tastings and whimsy \u2013 focused on the\u00a0creative craft of cocktails. Best of all, a full 100 percent of the profits from SACC ticket sales are donated to children\u2019s charities.<\/p>\n
The 2017 SACC events promise to be bigger and bolder than ever, featuring new event venues\u00a0and twists on favorites. Event tickets on sale now include:<\/p>\n
Women Shaking it Up: Cookies and Cocktails at La Villita<\/b> ($65)<\/p>\n
Wednesday, January 11, 7:30 \u2013 10:30pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 Celebrating women who \u2018shake it up\u2019 in non-traditional careers, SACC presents cocktails from female bartenders paired with bites from local female chefs, designed to accompany a Girl Scout cookie flavor. The new S\u2019mores Cookie will be the featured \u201cguest cookie.\u201d<\/p>\n
Not just for women, but cheering on girls and the women they become, this event will benefit the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas.<\/p>\n
Opening Night at The DoSeum<\/b> ($85)<\/p>\n
Thursday, January 12, 7:30 \u2013 10:30pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 Whimsical fun and fantasy performances and music will pair with the imaginative cocktails and creative bites we\u2019ve come to expect from SACC \u2013 this time from a new<\/p>\n
location \u2013 at the DoSeum.<\/p>\n
Waldorf on the Prairie at The St. Anthony Hotel <\/b>($100)<\/p>\n
Friday, January 13, 7:30 \u2013 10:30pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 SACC\u2019s beautiful Friday night event returns to transform the St. Anthony into a regal\u00a0setting filled with glamour, style, music and boundless hospitality from bartenders and\u00a0chefs.<\/p>\n
Stroll on Houston Street<\/b> ($85)<\/p>\n
Saturday, January 14, 7:30 \u2013 10:30pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 A street party with cocktails, entertainment, and tastings stretching through two blocks of\u00a0San Antonio\u2019s historic main downtown street.<\/p>\n
After Hours: A Draught Party at Alamo Beer<\/b> ($50)<\/p>\n
Saturday, January 14, 10pm \u2013 1am<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Late night at SACC is at Alamo Beer Brewery where San Antonio\u2019s hometown brews will be served alongside cocktails on draught and late night eats. Live music until the wee hours!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s Not Over Yet: Brunch in Old San Antonio at the Spanish Governor\u2019s Palace<\/b> ($50)<\/p>\n
Sunday, January 15<\/p>\n
\u2022 Travel back to old San Antonio in this landmark building, with morning tequila craft cocktails and the perfect brunch to cure those morning after blues.<\/p>\n
Tasting Suites at the Valencia Hotel<\/b> ($45)<\/p>\n
Saturday afternoon, January 14, 12:00 \u2013 4:00pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Tasting Suites are an opportunity to experience a taste from brands both big and boutique, with time and space for conversation about the spirit from the experts.<\/p>\n
Seminars and Workshops<\/b> ($45 – $75 each)<\/p>\n
Friday and Saturday, January 13 & 14, 11:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n
\u2022 Learn from the experts and improve your cocktail skills and knowledge. Seminars are geared to all audiences, from Cocktail Rookie to Cocktail Aficionado, and Industry Specific. Attendance is limited, so these tickets often sell out early.<\/p>\n
The High-Jinx Pass<\/b> ($450)<\/p>\n
\u2022 THE multi-event pass for true enthusiasts. Includes entry to all evening events Wednesday through Saturday including After Hours event, plus entry to the Tasting Suites.<\/p>\n