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ASCEND: OPEN FLAIR CHAMPIONSHIP

SOAR TO GREATNESS

Ascend: Open Flair Championship – Rise to the Challenge!

Are you ready to take your flair skills to new heights? Ascend: Open Flair Championship is calling the world’s top bartenders and rising stars to Las Vegas for an electrifying three-day showdown on August 18-20, 2025 at the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino.

This competition is designed for all levels to compete against one another in one open division, from up-and-coming talent to seasoned professionals. Whether you’re here to compete, learn, or network with the best in the industry, this is your stage to shine!

What to Expect:

Elite Competition – Go head-to-head with flair bartenders from around the world.

High-Energy Atmosphere – A stunning stage in the heart of Las Vegas.

Exclusive Workshops & Networking – Learn from the industry’s best and connect with fellow bartenders.

Massive Prizes & Recognition – Earn your place among the greats!

Do you have what it takes to Ascend? Secure your spot now and be part of flair bartending history.

Enter in either the Flair Bartending Competition and/or the Flairco Freestyle Battle!

REGISTRATION LINK CLICK HERE!

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES CLICK HERE!

Competitors

Flair Bartending Competition

1. Jean Manuel Griman Linares (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

2. Oscar Antonio Maquera Suica (Lima, Peru)

Flairco Freestyle Battle

PRIZES
FLAIR FINALS
1st Place: $5,000 + Trophy
2nd Place: $2,500 + Trophy
3rd Place: $1,250 + Trophy
4th Place: $1,000 + Trophy
5th Place: $500 + Trophy

FLAIRCO FREESTYLE
1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy
2nd Place: $500 + Trophy
3rd Place: $250 + Trophy
4th Place: $125 + TrophyFINEST CALL STALL: $100 + TROPHYPEOPLE’S CHOICE: $100 + TROPHY

BEST OVERALL FEMALE COMPETITOR: $300 + TROPHYMOST ACCURATE BARTENDER: $100 + TROPHY
(Competition separate from on stage & open to anybody on site that wants to compete)

SPILL-STOP CHALLENGE WINNER: $250 + TROPHY
(Competition from the competitors that accurately poured the correct Spill-Stop Challenge pour during their Qualifying round)

BEST 30 SECOND SPILL-STOP #285-50 & FINEST CALL COMPETITOR COMMERCIAL
1st Place: $500 + Trophy ( please post with #FriendsofCNL )

Itinerary at The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino

Itinerary Monday August 18th, 2025:
3pm: Pool Party
8pm: Competitor Meet & Greet
9pm: Competitor Meeting (First ones to complete their paperwork and have everything submitted gets to pick what spot they compete in on Tuesday so show up on time!)

Itinerary Tuesday August 19th, 2025:
11am: Judges Meeting
Noon: Qualifying Rounds

Itinerary Wednesday August 20th, 2025:
5pm: Flair Finals start followed by the Flairco Freestyle Battle Top 8 inside

Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino
206 N 3rd St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
United States

Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino Competitor updated room rates and booking procedure posted below…

Plus 13% lodging tax and $19.95 resort fee

Please click reservation link below or call 855-384-7263 to make room reservations and mention the “ASCEND Competition Competitor Rate”.

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=10443&Chain=12211&group=8372308&arrive=08/16/2025

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Any competition questions from registered competitors can be emailed to contact@bartendbetternow.com and the question and answer will be posted in the ASCEND Q&A FBA Group in the members section of the FBA website at www.barflair.org.

COMPETITOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED BELOW…

Q: “When will the rules & format be posted?”

A: As soon as its ready. More will be posted in June if not sooner.

Q: “When will the sponsors be posted?”

A: 30 days before the competition.