Smoke & Barrel: LAFAYETTE WEEKEND LINE-UP MAY 2025
GRAND TASTING EVENT
Saturday | May 3rd, 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Smoke & Barrel: Lafayette, a premier tasting event celebrating bourbon, BBQ, Cajun flavors, live music, and the Kentucky Derby! Experience the ultimate Derby Day celebration at UL’s Tigue Stadium at Russo Park on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. This unforgettable event combines the thrill of one of the largest bourbon tastings in the state with the excitement of the most anticipated two minutes in sports all while benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana!
COCKTAIL ROYALE: Cocktail Competition
March 27TH – April 1st
In the weeks leading up to Smoke & Barrel, restaurants and bars all over the city will be participating in the Crown Royale Cocktail Contest! The mixologist at each has created a craft cocktail with the only required ingredient being a select bourbon, chosen by our spirits sponsor! 6 weeks, 18+ locations, 17 different cocktails, and only 1 will be crowned PEOPLE’S CHOICE! You can cast your vote for your favorite via the QR codes found at each location. Stay tuned for our cocktail exploration as we make our way around and tell your friends so you can start planning your 6 week bar crawl!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
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