The SXSW of Hooch: Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail, held each July in New Orleans, is a must-attend festival for professional foodies and mixologists
"...single-event tickets ($25-85) are available at www.talesofthecocktail.com. Many festival events are free to the public. Wednesday-Sunday, July 16-20. 888/299-0404...."