35th Birthday Bash
You’re Invited to the Dr Pepper Museum’s 35th Birthday Bash!
Saturday, May 9th | 10 AM – 5:30 PM
- Enter for a chance to win one of two one-year supplies of Dr Pepper
- VIP ticket holders may enter starting at 10 AM, including access to the World’s Largest Dr Pepper Bottle unveiling ceremony at 11 AM
- General Admission ticket holders may enter starting at 11:30 AM after the unveiling ceremony
- Enjoy a block-style celebration with activities happening across the Museum campus
- Make-A-Soda Express, the popular add-on experience, available for only $10 per person, booked in person only on a first-come, first-served basis
And more! Tickets are limited, so be sure to buy yours early! As we celebrate 35 years, we’re especially grateful for the Waco community, our partners, and our supporters who have helped shape the Dr Pepper Museum into what it is today. This celebration is just as much yours as it is ours. We hope you could celebrate with us, Pepper!
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Learn More About the 35th Birthday Bash Tickets!
Event Tickets
Big Bottle Unveiling
- VIP entry at 10 AM
- $100 per person – be one of the very first to see the World’s Largest Dr Pepper Bottle!
- Children 4 and under are free
- The Big Bottle will be unveiled at 11 AM
General Admission
- Gates open at 11:30 AM
- $20 per person
- Children 4 and under are free
- Arrival times every 15 minutes from 11:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Dr Pepper Museum 35th Birthday Bash
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The Big Bottle is Sponsored By:
The Hillman Family Foundation in honor of Cornerstone Caregiving
The 35th Birthday Bash is Generously Sponsored By
Jim Turner Family &
With additional support from:
Keurig Dr Pepper
City of Waco
35th Birthday Bash Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Dr Pepper Museum’s 35th Birthday Bash start?
The Dr Pepper Museum’s 35th Birthday Bash will take place on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entry times vary based on ticket type.
What is included in my 35th Birthday Bash ticket?
There are two tickets from which guests can choose from.
Besides entry times and unveiling ceremony invitation, both VIP and General Admission ticket holders will have access to explore all event activities and the chance to enter for a chance to win a year’s supply of Dr Pepper.
What is the difference between the “VIP” and “General Admission” tickets?
Guests can choose between two ticket options for the 35th Birthday Bash.
VIP tickets include early entry starting at 10 a.m. and access to the special unveiling ceremony of the World’s Largest Dr Pepper Bottle. Quantities are limited.
The General Admission ticket allows entry starting at 11:30 a.m., once the unveiling ceremony has concluded. Guests will select from a range of 15-minute entry time slots and will have access to the full event experience.
Will Make-A-Soda be offered during the 35th Birthday Bash?
Make-A-Soda will be available for purchase in person during the 35th Birthday Bash on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited availability.
In celebration of the Birthday Bash, Make-A-Soda will be offered in a special express format rather than the standard 45-minute class experience at a rate of only $10.
Where can I park to attend the 35th Birthday Bash?
The Dr Pepper Museum parking lot will not be available during the 35th Birthday Bash; however, ample parking is available throughout Downtown Waco. Guests can find street parking nearby, as well as a parking garage at the corner of 5th Street and Franklin.
How can I enter for a chance to win a Year’s Supply of Dr Pepper?
All Birthday Bash ticket holders, VIP and General Admission, will have the entry for a chance to win a year’s supply of Dr Pepper at the time of purchasing their admission ticket.
Two winners from the 35th Birthday Bash will be selected randomly on Monday, May 11, with Museum representatives contacting them directly. One winner will be a McLennan County resident, and the other will be from outside the county.
A third winner will be randomnly selected from entries submitted by Museum guests between May 2025 and May 2026.