National Harbor CocktailPro Competition Returns on Thursday, May 16

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National Harbor CocktailPro Competition Returns on Thursday, May 16
Top National Harbor bartenders/mixologists compete with attendees selecting the $1000 winner

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., April 9, 2024, —
National Harbor brings back its popular CocktailPro event for the second year on Thursday, May 16 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The Westin National Harbor (171 Waterfront St.) This year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Cocktails,” will have ten top bartenders/mixologists facing off in an effort to win the $1,000 award and have their cocktail named the best.

Bartenders from Silver Diner, Succotash, The Walrus Oyster & Ale, Fiorella’s Italian Kitchen and Redstone American Grill are a few of the ten contestants that will put their own twist on classic cocktails including Old Fashioned, Margarita and Gin Rickey.

In addition to drinks, the event includes music with a D.J. and delicious food. Advance general admission is $60 (plus tax) and is available through May 15. VIP tickets are $85 (plus tax) and include access to a balcony view VIP lounge, heavy hors d’oeuvres and special VIP giveaways. General admission tickets to the event on the day of the event (May 16) are $75 (plus tax.) Tickets are available here. Attendees must be 21 to attend, drink responsibly and consider ride share.

“This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to taste uniquely crafted cocktails from National Harbor’s best bartenders in one location. Our host location, Sauciety at the Westin National Harbor is the perfect spot for guests to enjoy waterfront views and tasty appetizers in a fun atmosphere,” says Jackie Saunders, AVP of Marketing National Harbor. “It will be the guests who get to pick the best cocktail at National Harbor.”

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 million visitors a year. For more information, visit www.NationalHarbor.com.