Daytripping Through Texas Whiskey
Programs
November 15, 2024 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Discover some of the history and flavors of Texas whiskey with Chet Garner from The Daytripper.
Event Details
Join Chet Garner, multiple-time Lone Star Emmy Award winner and host of the national PBS travel show The Daytripper, and Margaret Koch, Director of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, for an evening of fascinating history, drinks, light snacks, and a special screening of Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers in the Texas Spirit Theater. Plus, VIP tickets get you access to early entry, a VIP swag bag, and an exclusive Texas whiskey tasting with Chet and Margaret hosted by Garrison Brothers Distillery.
VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. with perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres to accompany a tasting of select premium whiskeys from Garrison Brothers. Doors open for general admission at 6 p.m. with casual bites and a cash bar. The evening continues with a presentation on the history of Texas whiskey from Chet Garner and a screening of Cowboy Bourbon at 6:30 p.m. in the Texas Spirit Theater followed by a conversation with Chet, Dan Garrison of Garrison Brothers Distillery, Marsha Milam of Milam and Greene Whiskey, John Evans of Texas Distilled Spirits Association and Wilson Valley Mercantile Distillery, and Tri Vo of Fierce Whiskers Distillery.
Tickets are $35 for General Admission. Museum Members receive $15 off the ticket price. VIP experience tickets are now sold out.
Chet Garner is the creator, executive producer, writer, and host of the national PBS travel show The Daytripper. Around these parts, they call him the “trail boss.” Chet loves Texas and loves barbecue, which means he considers his job to be the greatest job on earth. Chet is also a proud husband, proud father of 5, Eagle Scout, monthly contributor to Texas Highways Magazine and firm believer in John 10:10 — “I have come that you may have life, and live it to the fullest.”
Public programs at the Bullock Museum explore relevant history and celebrate the culture that has shaped our modern world. Through engaging discussions, live performances, and experiential activities visitors are invited to see local connections and discover how Texas fits into a broader national story.
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Premiere sponsorship provided by Garrison Brothers Distillery.
Additional sponsorship provided by Texas Distilled Spirits Association.
The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.
