CALLING ALL BARTENDERS 🔥🍸
Think you’ve got what it takes to shake, stir, and outshine the rest?
YAC’s Annual Iron Bartender Competition is back and better than ever!
đź“… Friday, August 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
đź“Ť The Powerhouse, Oxford, MS
How it works:
This is Iron Chef—bartender style. Each competitor will be randomly assigned a featured liquor (rum, vodka, whiskey, gin, etc.) the week prior, and we’ll provide it. From there, the creativity is all yours.
Bring a team, pre-batch, experiment, and push boundaries. Whether it’s a bold new cocktail, a reinvented classic, or something completely unexpected (gin ice cream, anyone?), we want to see it.
Why participate?
-Showcase your talent and creativity
- Connect with fellow bartenders and the community
- Promote your restaurant to a lively, engaged audience
Feel free (and encouraged!) to display menus, branding, or anything that represents your establishment.
Prizes include:
đź’° Best Cocktail (judged by culinary professionals & media)
🍹 Crowd Favorite (voted by attendees)
🔥 Bartender Favorite (voted by fellow competitors)
Ready to compete or want to nominate your bartender? Let’s make this year unforgettable.
Click the Link Below to Apply: