Registration is now open for restaurant participants at Whiskey Warmer Food & Whiskey Festival. Participants have the opportunity to showcase a signature dish or cocktail to 650 Williamson County whiskey enthusiasts, following the theme of "Whiskey-Inspired Southern Fare" and whiskey based signature cocktails. 

MARCH 28, 2026

Westhaven Skube Swim Center
5-8PM

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION INCLUDE:

• Opportunity to promote your restaurant and get out in front of lots of new faces.

• Participation in a great community event that benefits an even greater not-for-profit organization, The Westhaven Foundation.

• Name/Logo inclusion in promotion of the event including:

  • Website/Ticket Page

  • Email Blasts to list of 10,000+ subscribers

  • Email Blasts to Nashville Scene and Williamson Scene subscriber lists

  • Social media posts and participant feature reels

  • Posters, ads, and more!

• Opportunity to display signage onsite, distribute to-go menus, swag, return-to-restaurant promotions, etc.

• Onsite Setup including tables, linens, lighting, sample cups, trash cans, and permitting are provided and set up for you. 

RESTAURANT PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

CULINARY PARTICIPANT - $50 + (2) Restaurant Gift Cards (LIMIT 12)
Prepare and serve sample-sized portions of your signature dish for 650 people, following the theme of "Whiskey-Inspired Southern Fare". We encourage you to choose something easy to prep in bulk and finish on site. Each participant will be connected to a participating distillery to collaborate on a thoughtful pairing, or, optionally provide product for a whiskey infused element. 

• Two tables, linens, lighting, and trash cans are provided and set up for you.

• Participating restaurant must provide their own samples, staff to serve the samples, and any implements needed to prepare and serve the samples, such as disposables, chaffing dishes, etc. 

MIXOLOGY PARTICIPANT - $400 (LIMIT 4)
Prepare and serve samples of a signature cocktail utilizing whiskey as the base spirit. Each participant will be connected with a participating distillery to provide the spirit for their cocktail.

• Spirit product + one table/linen + 3oz cups will be provided by event.

• Participating restaurant/bartender must provide their own staff, mixers, garnish, ice and coolers for 650 samples.

• Samples should be no more than ¼ of a legal drink. Cups provided are 3.5oz size. (Note: All recipes are different - meeting the 1/4 drink guideline is more important than filling the cup)