AUGUST 21ST, 2025
6:00PM - 8:00PM
VIP Entry: 5:30PM
Margaritas in the 'Ville takes place August 21st at Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille and kicks off at 6:00pm! It’s a high-energy evening run on tequila, great food, live music, and healthy competition. Sample local margaritas and best of all, you’ll get to cast your ballot for the People’s Choice Best Margarita, AND, no matter who wins, you’ll be winning all night long.
BUY TICKETS NOWA team of hand-selected judges will see which competing Bartender has what it takes to be crowned the Critic’s Choice Best Margarita! This is a hard decision to make, but someone has to do it – and we’re confident that these three are up for the challenge!
John is a South Carolina native that has been in Louisville for 18 years. He's a marketing professional, a Clifton resident, a casual gamer, an aspiring foodie, and the owner of a small furball named Moose. John is the creator behind the @thingstolou social media account where he promotes local events, restaurants, experiences, and more.
Shane Caple is a world history teacher in Louisville at Doss High School for over 13 years and an award winning homebrewer with wins in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and other states covering nearly all beer styles. I am also a Certified Beer Judge and active member in local brewing organizations while planning to create a new brewery for Louisville in the near future.
Julia Megan joins Margaritas in the 'Ville for the first time as our judge. You can find the 31 year old native on Instagram as @juliameganky. She loves trying new restaurants, mom & pop's, and all things cuisine in and around Louisville and is excited to be a judge this year!