Now in its third year, the San Diego Spirits Festival is set to take place on June 25-26. This year’s festival has relocated to The Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a state-of-the-art building along the city’s spectacular waterfront. Founded by Liz Edwards in 2009, the festival attracts high-profile members of the spirits and culinary trade, enthusiastic consumers, local bartenders, and restaurateurs passionate about San Diego and the West Coast’s burgeoning cocktail scene. The two-day event will focus on competitions, tastings, seminars, and parties. Proceeds from all Bartender Battles and industry ticket sales will go to the newly formed S.D. chapter of the United States Bartender Guild. (www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com) JANE SHIOMI
