The THIRD Annual Midwest Melee will be taking place at this year's Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival, and for the FIRST year we are opening up a spot for a WILD CARD competitor!
FOUR cities will compete; CHICAGO, DENVER, ST. LOUIS and ???? - - - The winner taking home the most epic of homemade trophies
"THE PENDERGAST CUP"
Each city will select a team of four bartenders, each from different bars in their city, to compete in a lively competition! Structured more around letting the competitors and audience have a great time than taking things seriously - - - We even throw in some fun curve balls to mix things up a bit! (hint: last year a stick of butter had to be used... not necessarily in a drink, but used). Each team of four bartenders will be assisted by one Kansas City bartender: Kansas City has decided to forgo competing this year in favor of playing the perfect host. So you'll have a hometown ally on your side.
The cities below have confirmed their interest for this year's festival (if you would like to enter your city's name for next year, don't hesitate to reach out through our website!) The winner of the vote will determine which city gets to be the fourth competitor!
Does your City have what it takes to take home the Pendergast Cup?!?
Vote for the Midwest Melee WILD CARD City!
The THIRD Annual Midwest Melee will be taking place at this year's Paris of the Plains Cocktail Festival, and for the FIRST year we are opening up a spot for a WILD CARD competitor!
FOUR cities will compete; CHICAGO, DENVER, ST. LOUIS and ???? - - - The winner taking home the most epic of homemade trophies
"THE PENDERGAST CUP"
Each city will select a team of four bartenders, each from different bars in their city, to compete in a lively competition! Structured more around letting the competitors and audience have a great time than taking things seriously - - - We even throw in some fun curve balls to mix things up a bit! (hint: last year a stick of butter had to be used... not necessarily in a drink, but used). Each team of four bartenders will be assisted by one Kansas City bartender: Kansas City has decided to forgo competing this year in favor of playing the perfect host. So you'll have a hometown ally on your side.
The cities below have confirmed their interest for this year's festival (if you would like to enter your city's name for next year, don't hesitate to reach out through our website!) The winner of the vote will determine which city gets to be the fourth competitor!
Does your City have what it takes to take home the Pendergast Cup?!?
NASHVILLE, TN
You're in!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
You're in!
LITTLE ROCK, AR
You're in!
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
You're in!
OMAHA / LINCOLN, NE
You're in!
AUSTIN, TX
You're in!
HOUSTON, TX
You're in!
DALLAS, TX
You're in!