Bartenders’ Shakedown 2024

BARTENDERS’ SHAKEDOWN October 6-9, 2024

NO MATTER WHAT STYLE OF BARTENDER YOU ARE…
YOU CAN WIN IN ONE OF THE FOUR COMPETITIONS!
ENTER ONE OR ENTER MULTIPLE

REGISTRATION LINK CLICK HERE! <————

RULES POSTED USING THE LINKS BELOW!

The 1st Working Flair Bartending competition is back bigger! This multi-round multi-day open bartending competition takes place in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with 4 separate optional competitions for any style of bartender to compete in! Choose from one or multiple rounds to compete in the…

Accuracy Competition
Speed Competition
Cocktail Competition
Flair Bartending Competition

Three separate divisions for The Flair Bartending Competition with Pro, Advanced and Amateur division bartenders. This is a fun Flair competition with emphasis on Working Flair, Mixology and testing a Flair Bartender in a true working environment.

We are also bringing back 3 additional competitions this year. The Accuracy Competition which will test the bartender’s free pouring and speed accuracy.

The Speed Competition which will test the bartender’s speed and bartending skills to knock out cocktails as fast, clean and accurately as possible.

The Cocktail Competition which will test the bartender’s skills in crafting an original cocktail and sharing the story behind it.

We are also very happy to announce the return of the Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference! Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or any style of bartender… YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! This event will be full of fun, Flair, features, Educational Seminars, Spirited Dinner, Sampling Stations, Games, Networking & More!

Join us for the “Bartenders’ Shakedown 2024” & “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” October 6-9, 2024.

This event is strictly 21 years of age and over and open to the public to attend and promises to be a fun and informative series of events!

Surrounding Airports:
West Palm Beach, Fl (PBI) approx 15 mins away.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) approx 55 mins away.
Miami, FL (MIA) approx 1 & 1/2 hours away.

Host Hotel:
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-8888

Prizes

Accuracy
1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy

Speed
1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy

Mixology
1st Place: $1,000 + Trophy

Flair Pro Division
1st Place: $1,500 + Trophy + *Advance to Las Vegas to compete in the USBG “Shake it Up” IBA Flair Qualifier 2025
2nd Place: $1,000 + Trophy + *Advance to Las Vegas to compete in the USBG “Shake it Up” IBA Flair Qualifier 2025
3rd Place: $500 + Trophy + *Advance to Las Vegas to compete in the USBG “Shake it Up” IBA Flair Qualifier 2025
4th Place: $250 + Trophy + *Advance to Las Vegas to compete in the USBG “Shake it Up” IBA Flair Qualifier 2025
5th Place: $125 + Trophy + *Advance to Las Vegas to compete in the USBG “Shake it Up” IBA Flair Qualifier 2025
*Travel to Las Vegas is valid for inside the contiguous United States of America. Not valid for Alaska.

Flair Advanced Division
1st Place: $250 + Trophy
2nd Place: $125 + Trophy
3rd Place: $100 + Trophy

Flair Amateur Division
1st Place: $250 + Trophy
2nd Place: $125 + Trophy
3rd Place: $100 + Trophy

FINEST CALL STALL: $100 + Trophy (Flair Round Competitors)

MOST ACCURATE BARTENDER: $100 + Trophy (Anyone in the room of the finals)

Best Cocktail (Flair or Cocktail Competition)
1st Place: $250 + Trophy

People’s Choice Award (Any Competitor)
1st Place: $100 + Trophy

Most Honorable Bartender (Any Competitor)
1st Place: $100 + Trophy

Best Overall Competitor (From Overall Combined Rounds)
1st Place: $100 + Trophy

Top Female Competitor (From Overall Combined Rounds)
1st Place: $100 + Trophy

BEST 30 SECOND SPONSOR & FINEST CALL COMPETITOR COMMERCIAL (Open to any competitor)
1st Place: $500 + Trophy

BEST SPONSORS PROMOTION AWARD (Open to any Flair Bartender Competitor Finalist)
1st Place: $250 + Trophy

FLAIRCO FLAIR YARD DAY CONTESTS
FLAIRCO LONGEST 3 BOTTLE JUGGLE: $100 + Trophy
FLAIRCO MOST CONSECUTIVE BUMPS: $100 + Trophy
FINEST CALL STALL: $100 + Trophy

REGISTRATION LINK HERE!<————

Itinerary

Itinerary Sunday October 6^th, 2024:

5pm-9pm: Club Safari 12 Year Reunion
9pm: Mandatory Competitor Meet & Greet and Official Competitor Meeting
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott (Banyan Hall)
4000 RCA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Itinerary Monday October 7^th, 2024:

11am-5pm Mixology Matters Seminars Day #1
11am: Judges Meeting
Noon-8pm: Qualifying Rounds (Banyan Hall)
Noon-8pm: 52 Chefs Bartender Photo Shoots (Email him here to reserve your spot before its filled up) Invest in yourself & DO THIS!
9pm: Spirited Dinner (Gardens Terrace)
Midnight: After Party

Itinerary Tuesday October 8^th, 2024:

10am-5pm Mixology Matters Seminars Day #2
5pm: Competitors Finalists arrive (Banyan Hall)
5-7pm Sponsored Happy Hour Sampling Stations (Banyan Hall)
7pm-Midnight: Final Rounds (Banyan Hall)
Midnight: After party

Itinerary Wednesday October 9^th, 2024:

Lake Worth Beach
10 S Ocean Blvd
Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460

1pm: Flairco Yard Day
3pm: After Party Meetup

More info on the Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference CLICK HERE!

All competition questions will be answered from REGISTERED COMPETITORS by emailing “contact@barwars.info” with the subject “BSD Question” and then the answer will be posted at the bottom on the Bartenders’ Shakedown Main Page.

COMPETITOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED BELOW…

Q: “When will the full list of Sponsors be published?

A: As soon as they are confirmed and ready. More will be posted soon.

Update: The Agave spirit category for the Cocktail Competition will be…

Ilegal Joven Mezcal & Ilegal Reposado Mezcal.

Bartenders’ Shakedown Main – Accuracy Competition Rules – Speed Competition Rules -
Cocktail Competition Rules – Flair Bartending Competition Rules – Event Partners -
Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Main – Registration/Tickets – Judges & Staff – Live Broadcast