National Harbor CocktailPRO Competition Kicks Off Summer on May 18

NEWS Contact: Vicki Bendure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bendure Communications, Inc. 202-374-9259 cell/text
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 18, 2023—
National Harbor will hold a cocktail competition in celebration of summer on May 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is being held at National Harbor’s newest event space at 151 St. George. National Harbor’s best bartenders and mixologists will compete for the chance to win bragging rights and $1,000. Attendees will vote on their favorite cocktails and select the winner. There will also be beer samplings by Buck Distributing.

Bartenders will compete to showcase their most noteworthy and creative drinks using Pratt Standard cocktail mixes. Participating restaurants and bars include Voltaggio Brothers at MGM National Harbor, Fogo de Chão, Bond45, Tom’s Watch Bar, Gaylord National, Sauciety at Westin National Harbor, McCormick & Schmick’s, Cadillac Ranch, Redstone American Grill, Bobby McKey’s, Bar Harbor at Hyatt Place, and Rosa Mexicano.

Tickets are $45-$75 per person (early bird discounts and VIP passes are available) which include hors d’oeuvres from Bond45 and Fiorella Italian Kitchen. Guests will also enjoy music by DJ Stylus with an appearance from Elizabethany of HOT 99.5. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Change4Good. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-harbor-cocktailpro-competition-tickets-547813544057. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

For more information on the event, visit www.nationalharbor.com/events/national-harbor-cocktailpro-competition/. For more information on National Harbor, visit www.nationalharbor.com.

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About National Harbor

Situated on the banks of the historic Potomac River and just minutes from the nation’s capital, National Harbor is a waterfront resort destination unlike any other. National Harbor is home to two of Maryland’s Four Diamond rated hotels—Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the East Coast’s largest non-gaming hotel and convention center and has almost 2,000 hotel rooms and 660,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and MGM National Harbor, an integrated luxury casino resort with renowned chef-driven restaurants, a 3,000-seat state-of-the art theater and one of the largest gaming floors outside of Las Vegas. The vibrant Waterfront District features boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment options along picturesque promenades. The iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-ft observation wheel, Tanger Outlets’ 85 designer brands, and a robust calendar of events round out this destination that welcomes more than 15.2 million visitors a year. For more information, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.