Grab one of the last few remaining tickets to the Big Big Gin Festival this weekend and see for yourself how it fought off stiff competition at the Scottish Gin Awards to be crowned ‘Scottish Gin Event of the Year’.
The libatious awards ceremony took place on Thursday 10th October at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Glasgow Central, and celebrated the very best in the Scottish ‘gindustry’. Coming out on top was the Big Big Gin Festival which burst onto the drinks scene last year and quickly established itself as the biannual highlight in the calendar of gin lovers right across the country.
The key to its sell-out success is the commitment of the event organisers to keep each show refreshingly different. So as well as sipping samples from leading makers and craft distilleries, and watching expert mixologists shake up a storm over at the cocktail bars, returning visitors to the Big Big Gin Festival can discover something completely new this time around. This weekend, for example, will see the unveiling of a brand-new and exclusive VIP terrace area. Plus, visitors will be among the first to experience the latest craze for ‘Gin and Yin’ yoga.
The Big Big Gin Festival will also play host to a range of must-see masterclasses and a marketplace with a plethora of weird and wonderful gin-related products on sale. Plus, there’ll be face-painters for that extra fun factor, fabulous food to savour, live music to add to the festival atmosphere, and selfie walls and a photobooth to capture the memories.
Reflecting on the award win, the owner of the Edinburgh Corn Exchange and creator of the Big Big Gin Festival, Paul DeMarco, commented; ‘We work tirelessly all year round to ensure each Big Big Gin Festival is a fresh and exciting experience for the visitors and the exhibitors, and it looks like our hard work has paid off. To be crowned Scottish Gin Event of the Year is an absolute honour, and a real testament to the passion and commitment of the Edinburgh Corn Exchange team. We can’t wait to celebrate with hundreds of fellow gin lovers this weekend and show everyone what makes us worthy winners!’
Tickets for the Big Big Gin Festival have almost sold out, with a limited number remaining for the Sunday session only. So grab a ticket while you still can, take your pick of over 100 gins, and enjoy the party atmosphere as the Edinburgh Corn Exchange continue their celebrations this weekend.
EVENT INFORMATION
The Big Big Gin Festival will take place on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
There are three sessions:
- Saturday 12pm – 5pm (SOLD OUT)
- Saturday 7pm – 12am (SOLD OUT)
- Sunday 12pm – 5pm (LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING)
Gin and Yin will take place 12-1:30pm and 7-8:30pm on Saturday, and 12-1:30pm on Sunday.
Tickets
Ticket: General Admission
Cost: £17 advance or £20 on the door
What’s included: Admission to the event, one gin and tonic, one Big Big Gin Festival glass, and entry into the Meet the Maker zone where free samples will be available.
Further info: General Admission Tickets for Saturday are now sold out.
Ticket: Gin and Yin
Cost: £30
What’s included: Access to one ‘Gin and Yin’ session, a keepsake Big Big Gin Festival glass along, gin samples throughout the session and a full G&T at the end.
Further info: Customers can upgrade to £40 tickets to get access to the actual Big Big Gin Festival after the session.
Ticket: VIP Terrace Access
Cost: £30.
What’s included: One additional welcome drink inside The Terrace area, guaranteed Terrace seating, a private cloakroom and concierge, a gin-infused sweet treat box, and a keepsake bamboo straw.
Further info: Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening sessions have now SOLD OUT. Limited tickets remain for Sunday afternoon.
For further information and to purchase tickets, head to www.bigbigginfestival.com.