Craft Clash 2026

Great Cocktails Tell Bigger Stories

Craft Clash is a hospitality experience where beverage leaders, bartenders, and guests come together to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and craft cocktail culture.

What is Craft Clash

A Cocktail Competition.A Hospitality Social.A Storytelling Experience.Craft Clash brings together beverage directors, bar managers, bartenders, spirit brands, venues, and cocktail enthusiasts for an interactive experience built around hospitality.Guests don’t just watch.They taste cocktails, meet the creators, hear the stories, and help decide who becomes champion.

How it Works

1. Meet The Competitors

Each competitor creates an original cocktail inspired by:

  • Their venue

  • Their personal story

  • Local ingredients

  • The featured spirit partner

2. Taste The Cocktails

Guests visit each competitor station to:

  • Sample cocktails

  • Hear their story

  • Learn about their process

  • Experience their hospitality style

3. Cast Your Vote

Every guest receives a scorecard.Guest votes combine with industry judges to crown the Craft Clash Champion.

Open to Everyone

Who Is This For

  • Cocktail Enthusiasts

  • Hospitality Professionals

  • Foodies

  • Couples Looking for Date Night

  • Industry Networkers

  • Experience-Driven Creatives

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