California’s Most Immersive Rum Experience Returns — Bigger, Bolder, and Completely Unmissable.

If you love rum, you’re in the right place.

If you’re curious about rum, you’re definitely in the right place.

And if you think you hate rum… this event is especially for you.

There is a very real chance everything you think you know about rum is wrong.
We’re here to change that.

For 2026, we are taking over Julep, one of San Diego’s most stunning indoor–outdoor warehouse venues. Gorgeous light. Lush greenery. High ceilings. Minutes from Downtown. Steps from the trolley. Perfect for rum discovery.

Rare finds, cult favorites, global icons, and new discoveries. All included.

Learn from the educators, creators, and experts shaping the future of rum.

Tropical, tiki, classic, modern, and experimental. Each one crafted just for this event by Communion’s Eliza Woodman and False Idol’s Lamar Kumangai.

The dreamy, exotic sounds of The Hilo Hi-Flyers plus an adventurous steel drum set from Ben Betts.

Feast on cloud-like, Roman-style pinsas from La Pinsa Mia and utterly sublime craft tacos from Taco Love. Food is available for purchase throughout the day and curated to enhance the rum experience.

Take home a little piece of the experience. Every ticket includes a Rum Curious Summit tote bag filled with swag and your very own RCS tasting glass.

Exclusive all-day access for VIP guests. Rare bottles, private selects, and pours you won’t find anywhere else.

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Seminars (VIP + Trade)
2:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tasting (VIP + Trade)
3:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tasting (General Admission)

150 dollars / Early Bird 125 / Black Friday 100
Includes:
• All seminars
• One-hour early access
• VIP Rare Rum Tasting Room
• Premium RCS Glencairn glass
• Tote bag with swag
• One complimentary rum or tiki cocktail

240 dollars / Black Friday 190
Includes everything from VIP plus a rare 2026 RCS Barrel Pick bottle.

95 dollars / Early Bird 75 / Black Friday 70
Includes:
• Unlimited tastings
• RCS “Perfect Dram” glass
• Tote bag with swag
• Access to premium cocktail bars

50 dollars
Includes:
• All seminars
• Early access
• RCS tasting glass
• Tote bag
• Access to premium cocktail bars
Proof of employment required

20 dollars
Includes:
• Tote bag
• Access to non alcoholic cocktails

Julep Venue — San Diego, CA
A modern, tropical inspired warehouse space filled with natural light, plants, warmth, and room to explore. Minutes from Downtown. Convenient transit. Ample parking. Fully accessible.

We've partnered with the Holiday Inn Express for the Summit weekend. The Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located at 1955 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110 — a short 10-minute walk from JULEP. Book your room here!

Rum Curious Summit is not a party. It’s not a bar crawl.
It is a curated, immersive, hands-on celebration of the world’s most diverse spirit.

Discover new favorites.
Meet the makers and educators.
Taste the world of rum in a single day.

Tickets are limited. They will move fast.
Are you ready to get Rum Curious?

Our Exclusive Rum Curious Summit Barrel Pick from Mainland Rum! Take home a bottle with the VIP with Barrel Pick option or as an Add-On to your ticket.

Some of the participating rum brands:

Seminars (VIP & Trade Tickets Only)

America Is Not A Country Without Rum

Join the Rum Champion (Bryan Inman) as he peels back the layers of history to remind us of a trust that has been long forgotten. America is not a country without rum.

Blending the Rum Curious with the Fascinating Feuds of Tiki

Curious about Rum? Fascinated by the tall tales of Tiki? Why not both? Miss Tiki Oasis 2025 (Holly Dawn) will be talking about the importance that both worlds had on the other, and why your taste buds, whether new or familiar with rum, matter!

The State of Rum Panel

An exciting talkback session with ambassadors from Planteray, Uruapan Charanda, Saint Benevolence, and Spiribam.

Our incredible, award-winning bartenders who will be serving up the best cocktails in San Diego: Lamar Kumangai from False Idol and Eliza Woodman from Communion.

Keep the Rum Curious Summit going all weekend long with our Friday Launch Event at MOTHERSHIP and our Sunday Industry Brunch at The Grass Skirt! More details for each event can be found by clicking the links.