Frequently Asked Questions

When is Golden State of Cocktails?

GSC San Francisco Preview will take place October 4-6, 2015.

GSC San Diego Preview will take place December 6-8, 2015.

Golden State of Cocktails Los Angeles will take place January 24-26, 2016.

Where is Golden State of Cocktails?

San Francisco: Rickhouse (246 Kearny St.)

San Diego: Park & Rec (4612 Park Blvd.)

Los Angeles: Most daytime programming will be at The Majestic Downtown (650 S. Spring St). Anything taking place off-site will be noted in the event description. Our nighttime events will take place across the city. Please read event descriptions carefully for exact locations.

What does Golden State of Cocktails benefit?

San Francisco: La Cocina, A SF Incubator Kitchen

San Diego:  The Helen David Relief Fund

Los Angeles: For the second straight year, GSC is proud to partner with L.A. Kitchen.

Who can attend Golden State of Cocktails?

Most programming at The Majestic Downtown is open to the public. All attendees must be 21 years old or older. All ticket holders must have valid identification and are subject to ID check at any time.

When will tickets go on sale?

Tickets for The GSC San Diego Preview Event are on sale now!

Tickets for GSC Los Angeles will be on sale Wednesday November 18.

Are tickets refundable?

No. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Lost tickets will not be reissued.

Speaker, seminar and event lineup is subject to change at any time. Reasonable notice will be given to all attendees ahead of these changes.

Are there still sponsorship opportunities available?

Very limited sponsorship ppportunities are available for Los Angeles through December 15.

If you’re a spirits brand, please contact Cooper Cheatham, .

All other brands, please contact Geoff Nudelman,

to discuss current availability and pricing.

What if I can't afford to go, but would like to?

We will be announcing the application for sponsored industry tickets in December.

What if I want to submit a seminar idea for a Golden State of Cocktails event?

Seminar submissions for 2015-16 are now closed. Please fill out the form here for 2016-17 events and we’ll get back to you.

Will you have discounts on travel and lodging?

At this time, we do not have an official hotel partner. However, there are plenty of affordable options near each of our venues in each city.

We do advise booking early as hotel rooms go quickly.