Come out to Tobacco and Hops to blow some smoke in the air with Clee, Andre, and Sed, the founder of Phat Ash for an evening of fun and fellowship with friends. If you are an expert or if you would like an introduction to cigars and the cigar community, we want to see your face on the face in the place.
Don’t just see us there, but beat us there!




SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
5:30 — 9:30 P.M.
Collect 25+ cigars, sip premium spirits and cocktails, and enjoy a delicious South Florida inspired menu while you enjoy talking to cigarmakers and smoking with friends.
Cigars can be enjoyed inside and outside!











Introduction to Texas Cigar Festival
The Texas Cigar Festival 2019 takes place on April 13th, 2019 in Houston, TX. The event is sponsored by Casa de Montecristo by Serious Cigars, a local Texas tobacconist with six locations, all Casa de Montecristo-sponsored lounges.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 13th, 2019: The event takes place from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm. VIP ticket holders enter 30 minutes early at 6:00 pm and depart 30 minutes late at 11:00 pm.
Event Details
Here’s what the organizers have to say about Texas Cigar Festival 2019:
“Houston, are you ready? Texas Cigar Festival is back and just like everything in Texas, it’s bigger and better in 2019!
This is an event you don’t want to miss out on. From exclusive cigars, manufacturer access, Authentic TX BBQ, open bar and sought-after cigar deals, Texas Cigar Festival is the premier event for all cigar aficionados. Be sure to purchase your ticket before they’re sold out.”
Tickets
General Admission
General Admission tickets cost $150. Each General Admission attendee receives a Cohiba tote bag filled with 30-40 cigars.
VIP
VIP tickets cost $275. Each VIP ticket holder receives a Cohiba tote bag filled with 30-40 cigars, a Montecristo backpack sponsored by Altadis USA, early entry and late departure, VIP check-in, and extra goodies. VIP ticket holders also have access to a private area with separate food, bar, and wait service.
You can purchase tickets HERE.
Location
The event takes place at the Casa de Montecristo Lounge by Serious Cigars at 6608 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W Suite D, Houston, TX 77069. I don’t know who developed the address system in Houston but this is from bizzaro land! It is a real address, nonetheless!
Conclusion
Casa de Montecristo by Serious Cigars has six locations in Texas. This is their premier event of the year. If you are in the area, check it out!

Introduction to Smoklahoma 2019
Smoklahoma 2019 takes place on April 27th, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK. The event is presented by ZT Cigars, a local cigar shop. Smokey Butts, Papa Butts, and I attended the event in 2017. The event was a fantastic regional event with great food and drinks, a new venue, premium cigars, and most importantly a unique opportunity to meet cigar manufacturers and mingle with fellow cigar lovers. A portion of the proceeds of Smoklahoma 2019 go to Fields & Futures. Fields & Futures is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help “Oklahoma City Public Schools put more students on a better path to graduation by growing sports participation at the middle school and high school levels.”
Location
The event takes place at The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. The Criterion is located in Bricktown, Oklahoma City’s revitalized downtown area.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 27th, 2019: The event takes place from 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Central Time. VIP ticket holders can enter 30 minutes early.
Event Details
Here’s what the organizers have to say about Smoklahoma 2019:
“Smoklahoma not only features today’s best premium cigars, but also luxury products from a variety of industries that are enjoyed by cigar aficionados – including craft beer, unique wine & spirits, and excellent food and lifestyle vendors. Event attendees have the chance to mingle with the most prominent cigar manufacturers and celebrities from around the world.”
Tickets
General Admission
General Admission tickets cost $150 plus a processing fee. Each General Admission attendee receives access to a hosted bar, spirit tastings, food stations, and a Smoklahoma commemorative bag of cigars from participating vendors.
VIP
VIP tickets cost $250 each plus a processing fee. VIP tickets are limited to 150 tickets. VIP ticket holders receive early access to the event at 6:30 pm. VIP tickets include all the General Admission goodies plus access to a private VIP lounge, additional premium cigars valued at $150, premium host bar, premium spirit tastings, and specialty foods.
VIP Companion Pass
Want to bring a date with you and really splurge? OK, it seems weird to bring a date to a cigar event but here is your chance. Tickets cost $75 each plus a processing fee. Tickets include everything included in the VIP package minus the cigars. VIP Companion Pass tickets are limited to 150 tickets.
General Admission Companion Pass
You can purchase a ticket for $50 plus processing fees. Tickets include everything included in the General Admission ticket without the cigars. Tickets are limited to the first 300 sold.
You can purchase tickets HERE.
Conclusion
This is the third year of Smoklahoma 2019. The Criterion is a fantastic venue and the event is cozy you can avoid the thousands of attendees at CIGARfest and other national events.

Bash and BURN • Naples, FL June 6-9, 2019
From the creators of The Cigar Cruise, bash&BURN • Naples is 2019’s cigar-inspired getaway to Florida’s platinum coast.
The exquisite LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is the destination of choice for luxurious amenities, a pristine private beach, delectable dining, and so much to see and do. This is a dream destination for cigar lovers – the world-headquarters for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars. It’s where guests of bash&BURN • Naples rub elbows, light up, and enjoy a smoke with Rocky and his stellar team at this world-class resort.
Best of all, you’ll mix and mingle with some of the nicest (and fun!) people from around the U.S. and beyond. This unique cigar-themed adventure includes:
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lots of premium cigars and cigar swag for each cigar guest, a $1,000 value;
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an exclusive beachside cocktail party at LaPlaya Beach Resort, acclaimed for its elite vantage point to stunning sunsets;
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a Mediterranean-inspired dinner and top-shelf open bar at Cavo Lounge and after-party at the flagship BURN Lounge by Rocky Patel;
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a Cigar Cruise aboard the Naples Princess luxury yacht, a three-hour excursion with dinner, top-shelf open bar and entertainment;
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our unique Cigarology with Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, an exclusive cigar-rolling session with expert blender and master cigar roller Hamlet Paredes, and Cigar Stars from Gunslinger Cigars, LaSirena Cigars, and more;
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an opportunity for golf at the exquisite LaPlaya Golf Club, the luxurious spa, water sports, tennis or other resort activities.
Please note: hotel accommodations must be reserved/paid for via our host resort (LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort) or resort of your choice.
With an abundance of premium cigars, top-shelf parties, and our signature Cigarology, this one-of-a-kind experience is destined to be a sell-out. Reserve your space today and start counting the days!
Here’s to our sharing some smokes in Naples.

The best cigar experience in the Carolinas!
Experience southern hospitality on full display from the huge variety of cigars, delicious food, and fun to be had at Smokin’ in the Carolinas. You’ll be sure to be come back year after year.
This year’s VIP dinner returns to JR Cigar. But don’t worry- we’re bringing our A game. If you’re not able to join us for the VIP party, be sure to not miss our main event on Saturday, June 8th.
VIP Party: Friday, June 7th @ JR Cigar Burlington.
- 6:00-7:00 pm cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvre.
- Dinner from 7:00- 10:00 pm.
Main Event: Saturday, June 8th
- General Admission: 11:30 am- 5:30 pm
- VIP Admission: 11:00 am- 5:30 pm
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
- Meet and greet with premium cigar manufacturers
- Macanudo tote bag filled with 60 premium cigars
- BBQ by Grill 584
- Unlimited beer by Red Oak Brewery
- Event-only deals on cigars
- Amazing giveaways & raffles supporting Cigars for Warriors
- Live music, money machine and more!
PLATINUM & GOLD MEMBERS GENERAL ADMISSION – $132
VIP TICKET
- All perks included in the General Admission tickets PLUS
- Upgraded Montecristo backpack sponsored by Altadis USA
- Friday night pre-event VIP party with complimentary drinks sponsored by Social House Vodka, surf & turf catered by Yummy Chori, and cigar deals sponsored by Aging Room Cigars and the Grupo De Maestros
- The unveiling of the Montecristo Cinquenta cigar celebrating 50 years of Tabalacera de Garcia
- VIP check-in
- Private VIP area with separate food, bar & wait service
PLATINUM & GOLD MEMBERS VIP ADMISSION – $212
Gold and Platinum Member Pricing
Gold and Platinum Casa de Montecristo VIP Members can purchase the discounted tickets directly through Eventbrite or at any location in Texas. Please see the contact information listed below:
- JR CIGAR BURLINGTON
2589 Eric Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
336-609-5504 - JR CIGAR OUTLET SELMA
67 JR Road, Selma, NC 27576
919-965-5055
- CASA DE MONTECRISTO
130 Consumer Square, Mooresville, NC 28117
704-872-5300
Disclaimer: Tickets will be scanned for authenticity. Do not make copies of the ticket. The first ticket scanned will be admitted, duplicates will be rejected. This is a smoking event. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. Photo ID required. Rain or shine. Non-refundable.

SAVE THE DATE
87th Annual Convention & International Trade Show
Sands Expo/Venetian
June 28 – July 2, 2019
EDUCATION & OPENING PARTY: June 28,2019
SHOW DAYS: June 29 – July 2, 2019
Discover. Experience. Succeed.
Don’t miss the Premier Event for the Premium Industry! This all-new, mutli-dimensional event will immerse you in interactive explorations of the latest retail business insights and time-tested principles to help you truly implement them for immediate impact on your bottom line!
DISCOVER
New products, ideas, and opportunities
EXPERIENCE
Cutting-edge education sessions that will elevate your business and help you capture more profit
Plus, you won’t want to miss the many new, parties and excursions we have planned for you. Network and connect in a whole new way!
SUCCEED
Grow your business and be reinvigorated as you band together as an industry to fight burdensome taxes and legislation.
Come to THE event that puts all of its efforts back into fighting for your business!


Boarding onto The Executive Decision yacht at Harbor Landing at Lake Lanier for a festive voyage will begin @ 8:30pm with bourbon and cognac rolled cigars, dinner and a open bar.
Cash app – $DeRonFurr


7th Annual Brew City Cigar Festival: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Old Heidelberg Park Pavilion, next to the Bavarian Bierhaus
700 W. Lexington Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI (10 minutes north of Milwaukee)
This is the ultimate night out for guys and gals who love cigars, spirits and great food. Mingle with premium cigar company experts, sample unlimited spirits, beer and wine, enjoy live music, snap photos with sexy cigar girls and relax with other cigar smokers. One single price for all-inclusive perks of premium cigars valued over $175, swag, high-end spirits, craft beer, wine, entertainment, and a night to remember! Cigars are included as part of the ticket price. Food tickets are available for purchase at the event to redeem for full-servings of food from local restaurants and caterers.
VIP start time: 4 pm
Gold/Social start time: 6 pm
Event ends at 9:30 pm
We offer a hotel package with great perks and convenience! Limited availability.
Holiday Inn Milwaukee Riverfront – just one mile from the event venue, offers a special room rate.
Amenities include:
- free shuttle to and from event
- free parking
- free breakfast for 2 people
- smoking allowed on their outdoors patio along the river until midnight, after the event.
Rooms available at a special rate on Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th.
We’ll let you know when the hotel package is available!
4700 N Port Washington Road, Glendale, WI 53212
414-962-6040
Ticket Details:
Gold Ticket: $175 – Receive premium cigars valued over $175 and unlimited samples of spirits, beer, wine and activities.
VIP Ticket: $250 – Receive all of the amenities of the gold ticket plus extra swag, early entry at 4 pm, private seating area, dinner and premium bar available to VIPs only.
VIP Couple Ticket: $400 – Want to bring someone who doesn’t enjoy cigars as much as you do? We have the perfect solution – get in early, receive two dinners, two sets of tickets for the premium bar, private area seating AND one set of cigars!
VIP Tables (available from 6 – 10 people): Have a whole group of friends that enjoy cigars? We’ll reserve your own table for you at a discount – and you get all the amenities of the Gold and VIP ticket levels.
Social Ticket: $95 – Don’t want all the cigars but want to enjoy the night with your friends? A social ticket entitles you to one cigar, one craft beer ticket, one food ticket and unlimited sampling of 30+ high-end spirits, craft beer and wine.
Sign up for email updates here!
Here’s what attendees like best about Brew City Cigar Festival:
One of the best events I have attended in my life. I attend a lot of things like this and I was completely blown away.
The variety of cigars and liquor – along with the friendly staff! It’s a terrific venue.
One word: AWESOME! If you are someone that enjoys cigars, even just occasionally, this is an event that will help to enjoy those cigars tremendously.
Everything was top notch! The overall value of the event; I felt you definitely got your money’s worth. Also the seminars were very informative.
Extremely well managed and accommodating. Basically, a Chicago style event in Milwaukee.
Overall I loved it. It’s great to have a rare opportunity like this. I will very likely return next year.. with more friends.
I LOVED the food, large selections of alcohol to sample, Steak dinner, early VIP access, the choice of cigars. The swag bag was outstanding! I loved the cigar tube and whiskey glass. I could go on and on, but it was one of the best nights of my life.
An evening of indulgence – great cigars, booze, food, music and camaraderie in a relaxed environment!
Loved the girls that came by to help light cigars, etc – they were fun. Loved the music before hand – and having a meal in the VIP area.
This is a total package of fun – Cigars, Drinks, Friendly Helpers and good food. The environment is chill and the quality is high.
It’s a fun time where you can get some great cigars and try out some different drinks while enjoying your favorite or new stick and drink with friendly people and cigar vendors.
A great opportunity to schmooze with and learn from cigar folks and attendees.
Relaxed, upscale cigar, libations and epicurean extravaganza
Nirvana for cigar smokers.
Great event to learn about cigars; whether you are a newbie or experienced smoker.
It is every cigar and whiskey aficionados dream event
Cancel everything else that you are doing that night and attend this event. Nothing compares to this. Nothing.

The Festival
Here is where you will find most of what you are looking for…But if you have any specific questions about our festival, be sure to check out the F.A.Q.’s page.
2019 CIGAR, BOURBON & BEER FESTIVAL
in partnership with COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC.
Saturday August 24, 2019
4:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Join us for an amazing day of CIGARS, BOURBON and LOCAL CRAFT BEER. The gates open at 4pm so come early and stay late to enjoy all the evening has to offer!
~CIGARS~
Hogshead Cigar Lounge will be showcasing all kinds of different cigars from their lounge, as well as have representation from the following cigar brands at our festival; Esteban Carreras, La Aurora, Rocky Patel, Fratello, CLE Cigars, Drew Estate
~BOURBON~
We will be showcasing Bourbons from all across the country and some from right here in Virginia. This portion of the event is sponsored in part by Brown-Forman. Check out some of their fine spirits they offer like Jack Daniel’s, Wild Turkey and Old Forester. Please check out our bourbon page to see the complete list of bourbons that will be available for sampling.
~CRAFT BEER~
We will have craft beer on tap with some from our local Fredericksburg Breweries. Please check out our brewery page to see the list of breweries that will be in attendance.
For those of you who enjoy a glass of wine or hard cider, we will also have a select number of Virginia Wineries and Cideries sampling their award winning beverages as well.
Live Music will be on the SAFFORD of FREDERICKSBURG Main Stage!
Bring your friends, family and join us for Fredericksburg’s premier Cigar event!
Please remember to drink responsibly…and plan ahead if you need a place to stay or a ride home for the evening.
Select distilleries will be on site to educate festival attendees about their product. Select distilleries will have products available for sample and sale. Purchased products from distilleries may not be opened or consumed on site.
This event supports Community Outreach Inc.





Festival Location
On the roof directly above Diebel’s
426 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Mo 64112
(Check ‘location’ tab for parking details)
Tickets
2018 Prices:
General Admission Tickets – $145
VIP Tickets – $245
Guest Tickets – $50
You must be 21 to attend event. (Sales tax added at checkout)

Go to thebigsmokes.com for all the details.


Sunday, December 8, 2019
11AM – 5PM
(in the Historic District of Ybor City)
1800 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
FREE EVENT!
Family & Pet Friendly

CARLITO FUENTE, JR
ARTURO FUENTE CIGARS

CYNTHIA FUENTE
ARTURO FUENTE CIGARS

LIANA FUENTE
ARTURO FUENTE CIGARS

BOBBY & ERIC NEWMAN
J.C. NEWMAN CIGARS
• Premium Hand Rolled Cigars are available from the Biggest Cigar Makers in the World by some of the best Brick-and-Mortars in Florida!
• Beer and Wine
• Gourmet Food Trucks are featuring delicious Foods and Desserts!
• Cigar Rolling Demonstrations
• Over 100 vendors from premium hand-made cigar makers, cigar accessories, cigar art, cultural art & jewelry and more!
THE BLACK HONKEYS LIVE
Raising Awareness for “Paws For Patriots”
Restoring Hope and Connections
Gaining confidence from these service dogs, veterans living with PTSD and other disabilities expand their lives, regain mobility and independence and re-integrate into their communities.
Hand Rolled Cigars

Desserts & Drinks

Over 100 Vendors

TASTE THE FLAVORS OF YBOR CITY!

RARE & HARD TO FIND CIGARS FORM THE BIGGEST CIGAR MAKERS IN THE WORLD!
