Clear your calendar and prep your palate — this summer, Ocean Casino Resort is turning up the heat with the ultimate celebration of tequila, mezcal and all things agave.

Presented in partnership with Philadelphia Magazine, the Tequila Festival will transform Ovation Hall into Atlantic City’s most spirited fiesta on Thursday, July 24. Whether you’re a seasoned sipper or a curious newcomer, this is your golden ticket to taste, toast, and celebrate International Tequila Day in unforgettable Ocean style.

Over 150 Reasons to Raise a Glass

We’re not exaggerating. This festival delivers a curated tasting experience featuring over 150 tequilas and mezcals, from iconic names to rising stars in the agave world. Expect to sample standouts like:

• El Tesoro Tequila
• Tres Generaciones Tequila
• El Mexicano Tequila
• Riazul Tequila
• Milagro Tequila
• el Jimador Tequila
• Hornitos Tequila
• Jose Cuervo Tradicional
• …and many more agave all-stars.

Pair those pours with delicious culinary bites designed to complement every sip, and you’ve got the recipe for the ultimate summer tasting event.

Good Vibes, Great Tunes

Because no proper tequila celebration happens in silence, we’re bringing the energy with live music from Stealing Savannah and a set from DJ Aaron K. Expect good beats, good friends, and more than a few impromptu dance breaks as the night heats up.

Choose Your Experience

• Premium Access | 5 PM – 6 PM | $147.77
  Be the first to the festival floor with early access and get a head start on all the sipping, savoring, and socializing. Less waiting, more tasting.
• General Admission | 6 PM – 9 PM | Starting at $77.77
  Doors open, and the party kicks into high gear. Three hours of sipping bliss await.
• Designated Driver | 5 PM – 9 PM | $37.77
  Be the unsung hero of the Agave Festival. This ticket lets you enjoy all the vibes — live music, food stations, vendors — just without the tequila and mezcal. A few ground rules:
• Must accompany a full-price ticket holder.
• Must be 21+ with valid state-issued ID.
• Absolutely no alcohol consumption (seriously — violators will be removed).

Still, good karma never tasted so good.

​​​​​​​However you choose to fiesta, just make sure you have a game plan — and maybe a reservation upstairs. Stay at Ocean for the full, no-regrets experience.

Cheers to a Night Worth Savoring

A night this good deserves an ocean view to wake up to. After an evening of expertly crafted cocktails and mezcal magic, retreat to your oceanfront room for a little post-fiesta R&R.

Book your stay early — International Tequila Day at Ocean is about to become your favorite new summer tradition.

Ready to sip your way through the Tequila Festival?