Rum Renaissance Press Resources

Resources for Press, Journalists and Social Media Specialists

The Rum Renaissance Festival welcomes journalists to attend our events. On this page you will find prepared short descriptions of the festival, press releases, articles, logos and banners that can be used in the promotion of the rum festival. Please let us know if you need any additional resources. robin@rumrenaissance.com

Time and Place

The Rum Renaissance Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, 2018 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center.

Rum Renaissance Festival 100 word description

Presenting the largest rum festival in the world — attracting rum experts, professionals and enthusiasts from more than 30 countries for a fabulous weekend of rum discovery. The annual Rum Renaissance Festival offers unlimited sampling of hundreds of fine rums from the Caribbean and beyond. Experience two days of Grand Tasting events at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on June 9-10, 2018. Celebrity rum seminars, live entertainment, an exclusive VIP Tasting Bar, the RumXP International Rum Tasting Competition and interactive cocktail demonstrations round out the activities associated with this unique celebration of the best rums in the world. http://www.RumRenaissance.com

10th Annual Rum Renaissance Festival Announced

The hosts of the popular Rum Renaissance Festival in South Florida have recently announced details of their tenth annual event, to be held at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center on the weekend of June 9-10, 2018.

The move from Miami-Dade County to Broward County offers a more convenient centralized location for residents of the eighth-most populated metropolitan area in the nation, currently surpassing six million people.

South Florida is the number one rum market in the world. It’s also the gateway to the Caribbean, Central and South American regions, where more than 90% of the rum available in the United States is produced.

The host hotel is the Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Marina, located right on the water next to the convention center, with discounted room rates starting at $119 a night. Reserve online now to assure your reservation.

“South Florida is the number one rum market in the world.”

Rum Renaissance Festival Presents Rums Of The World

Rum Renaissance Festival draws rum collectors, experts, enthusiasts and professionals from across South Florida and from around the world, offering a stellar assortment of fine rums to sample.

“We’re going all out to bring the world of rum to South Florida once again,” said festival organizer and publisher Robert Burr. “The rum category is experiencing explosive growth and renewed appreciation as producers are bringing their finest rums and special expressions to market. This two-day Grand Tasting event is tailor-made for those that truly appreciate discovering the depth and breadth of the world’s best rums.”

Rum Reputations Are Made Here

Rum Renaissance Festival is the place where rum reputations are made. Countless brands have launched their latest new products to an eager audience of spirits journalists, retailers, distributors and importers, as well as serious rum collectors.

A growing trend is the number of American rum producers releasing an impressive range of boutique rum products and hand-made small-batch craft spirits.

Attendees are eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to expand their rum knowledge, discover new products and experience the latest expressions from the world’s finest rum producers.

Two Days of Grand Tastings

Tickets for the annual Rum Renaissance Festival are priced at $50 per day for samplings of rums from more than 40 countries. General admission includes unlimited samples of rums on display.

There’s also a special VIP Tasting Bar for the most serious rum fanatics to taste rare and limited edition rums for a small fee.

The event includes master classes and seminars by rum luminaries and key influencers.

RumXP Tasting Competition and Awards

The International Rum Expert Panel judges will be on hand to announce the winners of their annual RumXP Tasting Competition and present these esteemed awards.

Rum and Tiki Culture

On the weekend of June 9-10, the Rum Renaissance Festival celebrates its coexistence with the annual Hukilau tiki event at the neighboring Pier 66 Hotel. The combination of Polynesian-theme cocktails and fabulous exotica is a perfect match for a weekend featuring America’s largest rum tasting event.

The Hukilau draws an impressive crowd of tiki fanatics who appreciate the allure and delights of tropical cultures and fantastical cocktails that reflect the enchanting Polynesian lifestyle.

Complete details are available on the Rum Renaissance Festival web site at http://www.rumrenaissance.com

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Rum Renaissance Festival – Seminars and Master Classes

The schedule for the 2018 Rum Renaissance Seminars features a broad and robust range of topics of interest to serious rum enthusiasts, as well as casual consumers.

a broad range of seminars and master classes are scheduled for the 2018 Rum Renaissance Festival

The tenth annual Rum Renaissance Festival, scheduled for the weekend of June 9-10, 2018 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center offers a large quantity of rum samples from across the globe.

The event is known for attracting high quality speakers to share knowledge and insight with attendees into the realms of rum production, expert tasting and evaluation, international marketing, rum cocktails and more.

Rum Renaissance Seminars

Two seminar classrooms at the Grand Tasting Event can accommodate about 80 participants each. Reserved seating is available for $20 at the festival, or $15 in advance.

The complete seminar and master class schedule is available online at http://www.rumrenaissance.com/seminars/

The Rum Renaissance Experience

The annual Rum Renaissance Festival is attended by rum consumers in South Florida, as well as professionals and rum experts from around the world. As the largest rum tasting event in North America since its inception, the festival is a global showplace for new and emerging rum brands, with product premiere releases and opportunities to sample rare and limited edition rums.

The host hotel for the 2018 Rum Renaissance Festival is the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Resort located directly next to the convention center. Rooms are available online for $119 in advance.

For more information visit the Rum Renaissance Festival web site or call 707-278-6736.

http://www.RumRenaissance.com

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