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NEW YORK

RUM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE

JUN 6th, 2026

METROPOLITAN PAVILION
125W 18 St | New York City

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"Our main goal is to elevate the category of rum through premiumization and #rumeducation."
Federico j. Hernández
Founder - TheRumLab.com

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ABOUT

We are eager to commemorate the 9th New York Rum Festival and Conference with you in the greatest rum city of the Americas. Join us at Metropolitan Pavilion | Manhattan. This event is ideal for rum connoisseurs, casual consumers, and industry professionals eager to explore and learn about rum, with over 40+ distinct award-winning premium rum brands. Indeed, there are around 200 distinct rum expressions available for sampling either NEAT or in a TWISTED DAIQUIRI.

Rum Conference (Seminars): June 5th
Rum Festival – Grand Tasting: June 6th

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Part #1

RUM CONFERENCE

THE RUM CONFERENCE IS A DAY FULLY DEDICATED FOR EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS. ALL SEMINARS WILL BE IN ENGLISH.

DATE & TIME

TENTATIVE DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, 2026 | Note: Date and venue could change.

WHERE

TBA

AUDIENCE

PROFESSIONALS IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS: F&B, DISTILLERY, BARTENDER, IMPORT, DISTRIBUTION, MARKETING, ETC

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Part #2

RUM FEST GRAND TASTING

THE GRAND TASTING IS LITERALLY WHAT YOU ARE IMAGINING. Ideal for both rum connoisseurs and casual consumers eager to taste (unlimited), explore, and learn about rum, with over 85 distinct award-winning premium rum brands (200 expressions). Based on your interest in rum, we offer different ticket options for the Grand Tasting.

DATE & TIME

SATURDAY, JUNE 6yh, 2026 | 2PM - 7PM

WHERE

Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011

AUDIENCE

FROM RUM AFICIONADOS TO NEW CONSUMERS (LOOKING TO TASTE SOME GOOD RUM)

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Part #3

COCKTAIL SESSION
DaiquiriMANIA is a new program TheRumLab launched back in 2025. DaiquiriMANIA will be a vibrant bar celebrating the classic daiquiri cocktail, reimagined with a modern twist. This concept should bring together rum enthusiasts and cocktail lovers, for a night of delicious drinks.
 

2025 Gold Sponsors

2026 Silver Sponsors

2026 Participating Brands

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GRAND TASTING


Taste some of the best rums in the world. From Fiji to Puerto Rico. Check out our VIP Tickets, as they offer great perks.

GREAT SPEAKERS & SEMINARS

Hear and learn directly from master distillers, master blenders, brand owners, marketing managers, and other amazing professionals in the field

NETWORKING


Great opportunity to mingle with other rum aficionados like your self.

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SATURDAY
CONFERENCE

$135+

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SATURDAY
VIP RUM EXPERT
GRAND TASTING

$95+

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SATURDAY
VIP RUM ENTHUSIASTIC

$85+

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SATURDAY
INDUSTRY SESSION

$45+

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SATURDAY
INTRO TO RUM
GRAND TASTING

$75+

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SATURDAY
DairiquiriMANIA

$45+

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Knowledge Box

Learn about NYRF

We have created a simple 101 to RUM page, which will provide you with a basic guide about the category. Additionally, you may require further information about the venue or the process of becoming a sponsor or vendor at the event.
RUM EDUCATION
MAIN VENUE METROPOLITAN PAVILION
PARTNERSHIP & VENDORS
All our tickets are available on EventBrite. We recommend to see the options we offer per day and per session (time slots). 
The event is for adults 21+. ID will be required at the entrance. Regarding dress code: It’s New York. Dress nice, we call it resort style.
You will receive an email from EventBrite with your ticket. Please make sure to see the title of your ticket, as it clarifies what your date and time of entry to the event. 
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