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Chandler Craft Spirits Festival expected to draw 2,000-plus attendees April 14

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the fifth annual Chandler Craft Spirits Festival from 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler.

The outdoor event will feature samples of 150-plus high-end cocktails and spirits, including whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and rums, plus some craft beers and wines.

Among the 20 participating craft distilleries: Adventurous Stills, Arizona Distilling, CaskWerks, OHSO, and San Tan Brewing.

General admission is $26, which includes a tasting cup and eight tastings. Additional drink tickets can be purchased at the event.

Other activities will include live music and DJs, cocktail education seminars, fashion shows, games, and food options.

Some distilleries will have bottles available for purchase.