National Harbor Third Annual CocktailPro Competition Returns on Tuesday, Oct. 7

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National Harbor Third Annual CocktailPro Competition
Returns on Tuesday, Oct. 7

“Spiced & Stirred” Welcomes Top National Harbor Bartenders/Mixologists Competing for the Cocktail Pro Title and $1000

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Oct. 1, 2025 —
National Harbor brings back its popular CocktailPro event for the third year on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 151 St. George Boulevard in National Harbor. This year’s theme, “Spiced & Stirred,” 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 and mixologists from Silver Diner (2023 CocktailPro winner), Bond45, Fogo de Chao, The Walrus Oyster & Ale House, Fiorella Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, Rosa Mexicano, The Westin National Harbor (last year’s winner), Hyatt Place, SUCCOTASH and McCormick & Schmick’s are the ten contestants that will put their own twist on “Spiced & Stirred” creative cocktails.

Hosted by Aladdin from WKYS, the evening will celebrate creative tastes to sip and savor. Each attendee will receive 10 drink tickets to sample each bartender and mixologist’s creation, access to delicious local food trucks, VIP treatment with lounge seating included, sounds by DJ Valet, giveaways and more.

“This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to taste uniquely crafted cocktails from National Harbor’s best bartenders in one location,” said Lauren Fells, marketing content manager at National Harbor and organizer of the event. “The event guests who get the final vote, will have a tough decision to make this year with so much talent at one location.”

Tickets start at $71.09 (including taxes) and may be purchased here. “Advance registration is recommended as this event usually sells out,” cautioned Fells.

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.