BBQ and Whiskey!

The Flower Mound Smoke and Whiskey Fest is a Texas State BBQ Championship and Fundraiser for the Summit Club of Flower Mound.  Attendees will enjoy tasting BBQ samples and voting for their favorite in the People's Choice competition.  There will be live music, vendors, and a chance to taste Texas whiskeys in the Whiskey Corral. This is an outside event and will take place, rain or shine.  

Details coming soon!

Past Participating Distilleries

• 1845 Distilling Co.

• Andalusia Whiskey Co.

• Austin Craft Spirits

• Bendt Distilling

• DynaBarr

• Ironroot Republic

• Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery

• Milam & Greene

• Spirit of Texas Brewstillery

The Summit Club of Flower Mound is a 50-year-old 501c3 organization whose motto is "Community Leadership through Community Service.  The Smoke & Whiskey Fest is our annual fundraiser and we are excited to welcome you and your family to our festival.

Let’s Go Girls! Cowgirl Cookie Decorating Class
📍 Sledge Distillery – Tolar, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM

🤠🍪 Round up your besties and channel your inner cowgirl!
Join Sledge Distillery for a fun and easygoing cookie decorating class where you'll design and decorate six adorable cowgirl-themed cookies. No experience needed—just bring your sweet tooth and some creative flair.

Perfect for girls’ day out, date night, or solo treat-yourself fun. Yeehaw and sweeten up your Saturday!

🎟️ Spots are limited—save yours now!

Karaoke Night with DJ Harris at Sledge Distillery
📍 Sledge Distillery – Tolar, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 6:00–9:00 PM

🎤 Got pipes? Got moves? Bring both to Karaoke Night at Sledge Distillery!
DJ Harris will be live on stage spinning your favorite songs from 6–9 PM. Whether you're a shower singer or a seasoned stage star, it's your time to shine.

✨ Come for the whiskey, stay for the party.
🍹 Cocktails, great vibes, and a welcoming crowd guaranteed.

Succulent Dish Garden Workshop at Herman Marshall Distillery
📍 Herman Marshall Distillery – Wylie, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM

🌿 Get your hands dirty and your creativity blooming!
Join Herman Marshall for a chill evening of drinks and DIY greenery. Whether you're a full-blown plant parent or just testing your green thumb, this succulent dish garden workshop is fun, beginner-friendly, and totally Instagrammable.

🪴 Your Ticket Includes:

• 1 ceramic planter

• 4 unique succulent plants

• All tools and materials

• Step-by-step guidance

• Pro plant care tips

• A relaxed, whiskey-sippin' atmosphere

Bring your imagination—and maybe a friend or two. Whiskey and creativity pair surprisingly well.

🎟️ Spots are limited. Grab yours before they’re gone!

Strawberry Junk Journal Paint Party at Sledge Distillery
📍 Sledge Distillery – Tolar, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM

🍓✨ Get crafty with cocktails! ✨🎨
Join Sledge Distillery for a colorful afternoon of creativity at the Strawberry Junk Journal Paint Party. This hands-on workshop is all about crafting your own strawberry-inspired junk journal cover using a custom foam stamp you’ll design and make yourself.

🎨 What’s Included:

• Your own hand-painted junk journal cover

• A reusable foam stamp you create

• A starter kit of junk journaling goodies & ephemera

• Step-by-step guidance in a relaxed, creative setting

No experience needed—just bring your imagination (and maybe grab a cocktail while you're at it).

🎟️ Spots are limited—register now to reserve yours!

Sip & Style: Living Room Design Workshop at Herman Marshall Distillery
📍 Herman Marshall Distillery – Wylie, TX
🗓️ Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Whiskey meets interior design? You bet.
Join a hands-on living room design workshop hosted at Herman Marshall Distillery, where you’ll sip and style your way toward a more confident and creative home space.

🛋️ What to Expect:

• Pro tips and tricks for designing a functional, stylish living room

• Inspiration whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing a room

• Relaxed atmosphere with whiskey available (naturally)

• Perfect for friends, couples, or solo design lovers

🎟️ Spots are limited, so bring a friend and grab your seat!

Never Say Die Masterclass & Dinner with Founder Brian Luftman
📍 The Whiskey Crusaders Castle – Hurst, TX
🗓️ Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM

Join the Whiskey Crusaders for a legendary evening of bourbon, rye, and one hell of a comeback story. Brian Luftman, founder of Never Say Die, will lead a masterclass tasting and dinner exploring the bold legacy of a bourbon inspired by a horse, revived by whiskey, and touched by Beatlemania.

🥃 Whiskeys Featured:

• Bold Fashioned welcome cocktail

• Never Say Die Small Batch Bourbon – Aged 6 years in Kentucky, 1 in England

• Never Say Die Rye – Aged 5 years in Kentucky, 1 in England

• Never Say Die Barrel Strength – Rare U.K.-only single barrel, featured exclusively for this event

🍽️ Dinner provided by Ti Amo Pizza & Pasta
🥃 Take-home glass for the first 45 guests

Whether you're a beginner or a bourbon nerd, this one’s for you.
🎟️ Tickets just $40 — Get yours here

Funky’s Smash’d Burger Pop-Up & Live Music at Dowling Distilling – June 30th

Join the party at Dowling Distilling on Sunday, June 30th from 6–9pm for a tasty night of burgers, banana pudding, and live music! Funky’s Smash’d Burger is popping up with a mouthwatering menu featuring locally sourced meat from Don’s Smokehouse in Howe, TX.

While you chow down, enjoy the funky sounds of TimLightYear live on stage. Pair your meal with a craft cocktail or a house-made soda, and don’t forget to grab a serving of FUNKY’s famous Banana Pudding—but hurry, it’s only available while supplies last.

RSVP now to help the team plan how much meat to bring—we’d hate to run out of burgers before you get yours!

Event Details:

• 📍 Dowling Distilling, Texas

• 📅 Sunday, June 30, 2025

• 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• 🎵 Live Music by TimLightYear

• 🍔 Smash’d Burgers | 🍌 Banana Pudding | 🥃 Cocktails & Sodas

Don’t miss this funky good time in the heart of Texas whiskey country!