Casa de Campo Resort & Villas announces the inaugural Cigars in Paradise Cigar & Rum Festival, taking place June 25 to 28, 2026. This first-of-its-kind, three-day celebration invites discerning cigar and rum enthusiasts from around the world to experience exceptional cigars, premium rums, and luxury hospitality in a breathtaking tropical setting.
Designed to provide a more personal and immersive experience, the festival will feature educational sessions with renowned cigar makers and premium rum brands from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras including Arturo Fuente, Davidoff, Montecristo, Vega Fina, La Aurora, La Flor Dominicana, Rocky Patel, Oliva, La Galera, Drew Estate, Quesada, Plasencia, AJ Fernandez, Assylum, Tatuaje, Espinosa, Boveda, and many many more. Guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with master blenders and artisans, gaining insider knowledge into the craftsmanship, heritage, and flavor profiles that define some of the world’s most celebrated cigars and rums.
“This inaugural festival was created to be the Caribbean’s premier Cigar & Rum Festival and provide an experience that is truly special for cigar and rum aficionados alike. Casa de Campo and the Dominican Republic are the ideal location to hold an event like this, where cigar smokers are warmly welcomed and some of the best cigars and rums in the world are made. Together, the resort community and country provide the perfect venue for discerning guests to come together and enjoy a unique, fun-filled and educational experience like no other. Our guests will be able to enjoy three days of educational sessions by industry leaders and master blenders, a two day cigar & rum festival with live music, lots of food, and entertainment, and of course, all of the world renowned amenities the resort is known for including Pete Dye’s famed Teeth of the Dog & Dye Fore golf courses. This is an event that couples and families alike can come together and enjoy in our luxurious setting,” said Jason Kycek, SVP & Chief Marketing Officer at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. “Cigars in Paradise is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of artistry set against the unmatched beauty and hospitality of our resort. We’re honored to bring together leading cigar makers from across the Caribbean and Central America for what promises to become a signature annual event that is considered to be the Caribbean’s premier cigar & rum festival.”
Beyond evening tastings and curated rum pairings, attendees can enjoy a variety of daytime activities that highlight the resort’s world-class amenities, including championship golf, the shooting center, racquet center, rejuvenating spa experiences at the award-winning Spa Casa de Campo, and more. The festival package reflects Casa de Campo’s signature all-encompassing approach to hospitality, offering a range of luxury accommodations, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, unlimited premium beverages, and an exclusive cigar factory tour.
Tickets and packages for the 1st Cigars in Paradise Cigar & Rum Festival can be purchased online here. For more information about Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, please visit the website at https://www.casadecampo.com.do/ or on Instagram @casadecampodr.
