Cocktail Art Challenge 2026

In honor of the fourth NATIONAL FLAIR BARTENDER’S DAY on June 10, 2026 we welcome you back to the Cocktail Art Challenge June 7-9, 2026, where we challenge you to create your best cocktail art while entertaining us on stage with the art of Flair for the crowd and the judges. What will you create?

WATCH LIVE JUNE 8th at 3pm EST with COCKTAIL NETWORK LIVE by CLICKING HERE!

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES POSTED SOON

Prizes

Pro Division 1st Place: $1,500 + Trophy:

2nd Place: $1,000 + Trophy:

3rd Place: $500 + Trophy:

4th Place: $250 + Trophy:

5th Place: $125 + Trophy:

Advanced Division

1st Place: $500 + Trophy:

2nd Place: $250 + Trophy:

3rd Place: $100 + Trophy:

Amateur Division

1st Place: $250 + Trophy:

2nd Place: $125 + Trophy:

3rd Place: $100 + Trophy:

FINEST CALL STALL: $100 + Trophy:

MOST ACCURATE BARTENDER: $100 + Trophy (Open to anybody on site that wants to compete):
PEOPLE’S CHOICE 1st Place: $100 + Trophy:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2nd Place: $50 + Trophy:

BarProducts.com BAM (Big Ass Move):

SPILL-STOP CHALLENGE WINNER: $250 + TROPHY

BEST 30 SECOND SPILL-STOP #285-50 & FINEST CALL COMPETITOR COMMERCIAL 1st Place: $500 + Trophy

FLAIR YARD DAY CONTESTS (Tuesday June 9th Open to everybody)

FLAIRCO LONGEST 3 BOTTLE JUGGLE: $100 + Trophy:

FLAIRCO MOST CONSECUTIVE BUMPS: $100 + Trophy:

FINEST CALL STALL: $100 + Trophy:

Competition Date: June 7-9, 2026

Competition Location:

Biergarten Boca Raton

309 Via de Palmas

Unit 90

Boca Raton, Fl 33432

Yard Day Location:

Tuesday June 10, 2024.

Lake Worth Beach

10 S Ocean Blvd

Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460

Competition Outline:

Competitors will be challenged on Working Flair, Exhibition Flair, Accuracy and original Cocktail Creations with the best Flair performance on stage as judging points will be based on 50% Mixology & 50% Flair with a possible 5 point accuracy bonus.

This event is proud to be part of the Flair Bartenders’ Association Tour 2026. More info can be found using the link… https://barflair.org/fba-tour

Competitors

Pro Division

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Advanced Division

Amateur Division

Emcee:

DJ: Kid Karter

Cocktail Network Live Anchor:

Photography: Ryan Cohen

Videography: VM Cesarphotograph

Itinerary Itinerary Sunday June ^7th, 2026:

8pm: Competitor Meet & Greet and Official Competitor Meeting with Sponsor Education Biergarten Boca Raton 309 Via de Palmas Unit 90 Boca Raton, Fl 33432
First ones there that completely fill out their paperwork gets to choose what order they would like to compete in.
So SHOW UP ON TIME & FILL YOUR PAPERWORK OUT FIRST!

Itinerary Monday June ^8th, 2026:

Noon-2pm: Competitor Video Interviews
2pm: Judges Meeting
3pm-Midnight: Competition
Midnight-2am: After party

Itinerary Tuesday June ^9th, 2026:

3pm: Flair Yard Day on Lake Worth Beach 10 S Ocean Blvd Lake Worth, FL 33460 On the grass between the pavilions.

Registration $100/$75/$50: After register online, to complete your registration, email contact@bartendbetternow.com
1. What State/Region and Country are you representing?
2. Before you are allowed to compete, register now for your FREE FBA Membership at https://barflair.org/register-2/
3. Please email us 3 good quality pictures of you Bartending for your flyer after you make online payment.

First competitors in the Pro Division, Advanced Division and in the Amateur Division to sign up first, secure their spot before registration closes. Registration is non-refundable and on a first come, first serve basis.

REGISTRATION:

Pro Division: $100

TICKETS: VIP $50 TABLE SEATING /FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TO WATCH

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cocktail-art-challenge-2026-tickets-1979998833812

HAPPY TO BE A (LEVEL x5) FBA TOUR EVENT

https://barflair.org/fba-tour

Competitors are required to sign up for a new 2026 FREE FBA members account.

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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 Cocktail Art Challenge 2026 FBA Group in the members section of the new FBA website at www.barflair.org.

It is the competitor’s responsibility to check the Cocktail Art Challenge 2026 FBA Group daily for any updates or information.

Play the video below for a step by step tutorial on how to access the FBA Groups once you registered for your FREE FBA account at www.barflair.org.