10th Annual

Rum Renaissance Festival

The Ultimate Rum Tasting Event

June 9-10, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Looking for Miami Rum Renaissance Festival?
You found it. We’re on the waterfront in Broward County and closer to the
center of South Florida’s expanding population of six million rum enthusiasts.

Rum Renaissance Tickets

Advance General Admission
One Day $50 • Two Day $80
after June 1st: $75/150

Advance VIP Admission
One Day $75 • Two Day $120
After June 1st: $100/200

 

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Rum Enthusiasts

Rum Is Fun

Rum is fun. And rum people are fun people. Let’s discover the very best rums in the world with a spectacular two-day grand tasting event.

Grand Tastings

Rums Of The World

From across the USA, the Caribbean, Central and South American to the far reaches of the globe, sample the best rums of every category.

VIP Tasting Bar

VIP Tasting Bar

The VIP Tasting Bar offers a selection of rare, vintage and limited edition rums for those that truly appreciate the finest spirits in the category.

American Rums

American Rums

In the new American Rum Portfolio, discover an array of fine craft rums made at distilleries across the United States, selected by the editors of Robs Rum Guide.

Rum Seminars

Rum Seminars

Learn more about rum from leading experts, guest lecturers and international judges with informative master classes and hands-on interactive demonstrations.

RumXP Awards

International Rum Expert Panel tasting competition at Rum Renaissance Festival

A select group of International Rum Judges are sequestered for three days of blind tasting sessions. The results are tabulated and announced at the Rum Renaissance Festival.

Tiki Events

Tiki Theme Events

Enjoy special events at the iconic Mai Kai Restaurant and Molokai Bar for magical evenings of tiki cocktails and great food along with the magnificent Polynesian dance show.

The Hukilau

The Hukilau

Celebrate tiki culture and exotic rum cocktails in collaboration with the annual Hukilau gathering during the weekend of June 7-10 — a plethora of parties and special events.

the world's largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts

A truly global gathering of international rum judges, producers, distillers, master blenders, exporters, importers, distributors, retailers, bartenders, rum collectors, rum bloggers and members of the spirits press.

Rum Renaissance Festival

June 9-10, 2018

An incredible selection of rums

The annual Rum Renaissance Festival offers an opportunity to sample hundreds of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond during two days of Grand Tasting events at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel and the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.

Rum Is Fun

“Rum is fun. And rum people are fun people.” – Robert Burr

“We’re challenging the mistaken assumption that Rum is ordinary. In fact, Rum is fascinating.”

– Robert Burr

Forbes

“Rum aficionado and veteran traveler Robert Burr has tasted his way around the globe in search of the best rum. Wanting to share his secret finds, Burr started the Rum Renaissance Festival years ago. This year’s weekend-long event showcases premier rum brands, celebrity seminars, workshops, cocktail competitions, entertainment and more.”

– Forbes Travel Guide

National Public Radio Speaks

“rum reputations are made here… it’s rum’s premiere showcase”

“The event, which drew thousands of rum enthusiasts, has become a central stage for what you might call the rum revolution — the recent ascent of high-end, premium rum. Don’t let the name Rum Fest fool you. It’s not a college beach bacchanal; it’s rum for grown-ups, for people who know that most aged rums today are distilled as masterfully as fine cognacs and single-malt Scotches.”

– National Public Radio

Tasting Rum like a Judge

Tasting rum is a sensory experience that requires some discipline and understanding of the medium to make the most of the opportunity.

A small sip is all you need to understand the flavor profile of rum.

At fine tasting events, quarter ounce samples are served, and that’s more than enough to discern and savor the intent of the producer.

-Robert Burr

Rum is experiencing a Renaissance of appreciation.

Savvy consumers come to the Rum Renaissance Festival to discover a truly remarkable range of fine rums from the Caribbean region, as well as North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia — and from the furthest reaches of the world.

Rum Enthusiasts and Professionals

For consumers, the Rum Renaissance Festival is one of the world’s premier international rum events, presenting a unique and exciting range of great rums to be sampled.

For professionals, this is the world’s largest and most important trade exposition for rum.

MACC - Miami Airport Convention Center

Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center

Located on the water this state-of-the-art convention center is home to the world’s largest rum tasting event, offering first-class accommodations for exhibits and tasting rooms, plus plenty of covered parking with direct covered access to the rum festival.

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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel

Conveniently located on the water next to the convention center, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel is the ideal waterfront location for guests attending the Rum Renaissance Festival.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel

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