Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders –10th Annual at – Dayton, NJ

Get your tickets to see Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders –10th Annual in Dayton, NJ. Happening on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at . Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders 2025 – Get Ready to RUMBLE, Dayton!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown – the Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is BACK April 23, and it’s going to be EPIC!
Defending Champion Louis Connely of Meadowlark and reigning People’s Choice winner Marci of Mr. Boro’s Tavern are gearing up for an electrifying face-off. The question on everyone’s mind: Who will claim the coveted title in 2025?

Join us for a night dedicated to the Best Bartenders in town as they go head-to-head for the title belt! Sample delectable dishes from the Miami Valley’s finest restaurants and savor Buckeye Vodka concoctions crafted by the region’s most talented bartenders.

What began as the first bartender event in the Miami Valley has evolved into a thrilling competition that you absolutely cannot afford to miss!

Save the Date: April 23, 2025 The Steam Plant

Get ready to experience: ✨ Intense bartending battles ️ Culinary delights from top Miami Valley restaurants Signature Buckeye Vodka creations
This promises to be a night of excitement, flavor, and unparalleled skill. Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and fierce competition.

Cheers to the spirit of competition and the artistry of mixology!

Restaurants 

Amber Rose :

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Dewberry 1850:

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The Florentine

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Manna Uptown:

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Meadowlark

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Mr Boro’s Tavern

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Rip Rap Roadhouse

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Smith’s Boathouse Menu

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Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Menu

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Tickets are $50 in advance(Until February 27) after- $60 day of and include 1 Buckeye Vodka Flight Card (Your choice of 5 Buckeye Vodka cocktails from 5 different restaurants , food from each restaurant participating, and 1 voting chip. Doors open at 630p.
Limited number of VIP tickets include arrival at 6pm, food from each participating restaurant and 2 Buckeye Vodka Flight Cards (10 Buckeye Vodka cocktails your choice, food from each restaurant, and 2 voting chips for People’s Choice). $70

Each ticket includes food from each restaurant as well! 

This event sells out quickly!

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Buckeye Vodka, Austin Landing, Morgan Services, & Sculpture Hospitality

2024: Defending Champion: :Louis Connelly, Meadowlark, “Shanghai Noon”
2023:Thomas Morris, Wheat Penny, “Stop and Smell the Roses”
2020: Roland Eliason, The Winds “Gold Blooded”
2019: Carolyn Porter, Wheat Penny “Dutchess of Earl”
2018: Brock McKibben, Wheat Penny ” Merchant’s Wife”
2017: Bill Castro, El Meson “Tamiami Miami”
2016: Nikolaus Hunt, Coco’s Bistro “Coco’s Ruby Slipper”
2015: Amber Brady, Lily’s Bistro “Rosemary’s Babee”
2014: Dustin Wade, Meadowlark “The Root of All Evil”

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