Whiskey, cigar festival takes place Friday

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The third annual Olde Fashioned Toasts and Smokes whiskey and cigar festival took place at Castle Bridge Event Center on Friday.

The festival begins at 3:30 p.m. on March 28 at the Castle Bridge Event Center, located at 8403 U.S. 59 Highway.

Only those 21 and older can attend the event, which includes unlimited whiskey samples. The event also includes premium cigars, food, live entertainment, games and giveaways.

Organizer R.J. Jackson shared more about the festival.

"We are a whiskey festival in expo-style format," Jackson said. "So we have distilleries here who are renting booth space. We also have craft vendors here to sell their wares."

Tickets range from $30 to $80 and can be purchased online.

Proceeds will benefit the 2025 Bluffwoods Renaissance Festival.