Texas Rum Festival promotional banner featuring a stylized red and black rum bottle icon with a location pin against an orange background with street map details. The text shows TEXASRUMFESTIVAL.COM and the venue address: 2616 Commerce St, Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX. The event date March 1st, 2025 is prominently displayed. The festival logo includes a bottle design with a Texas star. The banner also includes TheRumLab and Ultimate logos at the bottom.

2nd Annual Texas Rum Festival Comes to Deep Ellum

January 14, 20252 min read

TheRumLab.com proudly presents the 2nd Annual Texas Rum Festival, taking place at the Deep Ellum - 2616 Commerce Event Center on March 1st, 2025. This premier event celebrates America's rich rum heritage, highlighting the spirit's historical significance as the most consumed spirit before the American Revolution and its current renaissance in the industry.

As the team behind successful events like the Puerto Rico Rum Fest "Taste of Rum", California Rum Festival, Chicago Rum Festival, and Miami Rum Congress, TheRumLab brings their expertise to Dallas for a day of comprehensive rum exploration and education.

Event Schedule - Saturday, March 1st, 2025

VIP Rum Expert Session (1:30 PM - 7:00 PM)

For rum aficionados and experts, this 5.5-hour premium experience includes:

  • 2.5 hours early admission

  • Exclusive tasting cup

  • Premium rum tastings

  • Brand seminars (RSVP required, limited space)

Pricing:

  • Early Bird: $85.00 (limited quantity)

  • Regular Price: $95.00

  • DUO "Two Persons" ticket packages available for savings

Industry Trade Session (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

Exclusively for trade professionals in F&B, distillery, bartending, import, distribution, and marketing. This focused 1.5-hour session offers:

  • Direct networking with brand representatives

  • Premium rum tastings

  • Brand seminars (RSVP required)

  • Industry networking opportunities

Pricing:

  • Regular Price: $45.00 (limited quantity)

  • Note: Restricted to verified trade members and beverage media

VIP Rum Enthusiast Session (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Perfect for spirits and rum enthusiasts, this 4-hour program features:

  • One hour early admission

  • Exclusive tasting cup

  • Premium rum tastings

  • Brand seminars (RSVP required)

Pricing:

  • Regular Price: $85.00

  • DUO "Two Persons" ticket packages available

Intro to Rum General Admission (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Designed for curious consumers new to the world of rum, this 3-hour session includes:

  • 3oz souvenir cup

  • Premium rum tastings

  • Automatic entry to DaiquiriMANIA Hours

Pricing:

  • Early Bird: $65.00 (limited quantity)

  • Regular Price: $75.00

  • DUO "Two Persons" ticket packages available

DaiquiriMANIA (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

New for 2025, DaiquiriMANIA offers a fresh perspective on rum culture during the Intro to Rum Session. This vibrant celebration features:

  • Modern interpretations of the classic daiquiri

  • Retro music atmosphere

  • A perfect blend of cocktail culture and rum education

Pricing:

  • Early Bird: $35.00 (limited quantity)

  • Regular Price: $45.00

Additional Information

All sessions include neat (.25oz) pours of premium rums, allowing attendees to properly experience each spirit's unique characteristics. Brand seminars throughout the day require advance RSVP due to limited space.

The Texas Rum Festival represents a unique opportunity to explore premium rums while connecting with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the world of rum, there's a perfect session for every level of interest and expertise.

For tickets and the latest event updates, visit TheRumLab.com. Early bird prices and DUO ticket packages offer significant savings, but quantities are limited.

Don Branzuela, known as The Mobile Bar Guy, is a hospitality veteran with nearly 30 years of experience. He has built multiple successful beverage companies and continues to service weddings and events while helping others build thriving mobile bar companies through training and mentorship.

Don Branzuela | The Mobile Bar Guy

Don Branzuela, known as The Mobile Bar Guy, is a hospitality veteran with nearly 30 years of experience. He has built multiple successful beverage companies and continues to service weddings and events while helping others build thriving mobile bar companies through training and mentorship.

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