Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
8:00 p.m. 9th ANNUAL CORK PULL
Sponsored by: Republic National Distributing Company
Catering Sponsored by: E & J Gallo Winery
Jacket Recommended
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
8:00 a.m. HYDRATE & FEEL GREAT BREAKFAST
Sponsored by: DrinkAde
Full Registrants Only
9:00 a.m. INDEPENDENT RETAILER FORUM
Meeting for owners with 5 stores or less
10:00 a.m. COOL NEW PRODUCTS & TASTING
A sneak peak at new products in the market! Suppliers sell themselves, pitch their products, and are prepared to answer your questions. Tasting to follow!
3. IND Beverages
4. El Sativo Tequila
5. No Tomorrow
6. Royal Wine Corp.
7. Tequila Hijole!
8. Carabuena Tequila
12:00 p.m. - 75th ANNUAL TPSA TRADE SHOW
8:30 p.m. - CHEERS TO 75 YEARS!
Join us for an evening of celebrating 75 years!
Sponsored by: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirit
*As of 8/1/2022
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
7:30 a.m. CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
Sponsored by: Sire Spirits
Full Registrants Only
8:30 a.m. TPSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Current TPSA Retailers Only
10:30 a.m. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Hear from TABC about what's happening in the alcohol beverage industry: latest legal changes from the past two years, highlighting issues impacting the industry.
SPEAKER: Chairman Kevin Lilly, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Full Registrants Only
11:00 a.m. BUSINESS BETTER THAN USUAL
Change, resilience, and laser focus are at the forefront as we collectively pivot to address the many issues before us. Hear how the industry is working together on trends that have gained a lot of momentum across the globe.
SPEAKER: Chelsea Crucitti, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Senior Director for State Affairs
Full Registrants Only
11:30 a.m. ADVOCACY MATTERS: SHOWING UP AS AN INDUSTRY
It was back in 1947 when a group of dedicated retailers emerged from across Texas to establish a voice for TPSA. Since then, TPSA has been a part of 38 legislative sessions. Hear from industry advocates about where we've been and where we're headed.
SPEAKERS: John Bodnovich, American Beverage Licensees, Executive Director
Rick Donley, Beer Alliance of Texas
Ricky Knox, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Texas
Fred Niemann, TPSA Legal Counsel
Tom Spilman, Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas
Full Registrants Only
12:00 p.m. ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Sponsored by: Diageo
Full Retailer Registrants Only
1:30 p.m. FIRESIDE CHAT WITH A PILLAR OF THE INDUSTRY
Speaker: Bennett Glazer, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Full Registrants Only
2:15 p.m. FIRESIDE CHAT WITH TITO BEVERIDGE
A cocktail & conversation with Texas' Original Craft Distiller as he celebrates his 25th Anniversary.
Full Registrants Only