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Cocktail and Bartending Calendar of Events

April, May, June

By Colleen Graham, About.com

Every year numerous competitions, seminars, conferences and expos take place that are of interest to cocktail enthusiasts, distilled spirit connoisseurs, bartenders and hospitality professionals, and any one interested in fine drinking. This calender is an attempt to organize many of those events, along with "cocktail holidays" so that you can see what's going on in the drinking world. If you know of an event or competition that is not listed, please email me the information.

April:

May:

  • The Kentucky Derby
    May 2, 2009
    The Place To Be: Churchill Downs, Kentucky
    Drinks for the Occasion: Mint Julep
  • The Cocktail Lab - A Hands-On Workshop
    May 4, 2009 - 6?30 pm
    Astor Center, New York City
    Join Mixologist Jonathan Pogash for a hands-on workshop that explores bartending techniques and how to create great cocktails.
  • World Cocktail Day
    May 13
    Yes, the Cocktail has its own day! Surrounding May 13th there are many events throughout the United States celebrating this American-born libation. Many participate in a search for the signature cocktail of World Cocktail Day via the Museum of the American Cocktail.
  • San Fransisco Cocktail Week
    May 11-18, 2009
    San Fransisco, California
  • American Whiskey Class
    May 19, 6:30pm
    Chelsea Wine Vault, New York City
    Class that explores the variety of American whiskey, its tastes and how it's made. Includes artisnal whiskies from Colorado and New York.

June:

  • Ultimate Cocktail for the Cure Competition Begins
    June 1, 2009 - deadline: August 31, 2009
    This is a great cocktail competition that supports Susan G. Komen for a Cure and the fight against breast cancer. Amateur and professional divisions are open and all cocktails must include Sence Rose Nectar and one of the sponsor spirits. Visit the website for details and entry form.
  • Tequila Tasting
    June 4, 6:30pm
    Chelsea Wine Vault, New York City
    Explore tequilas of every type and a variety of brands.
  • BAR.08, London Bar Show
    June 23-34, 2009
    London, England
  • The Bar Show
    June 14-15, 2009
    New York City, New York
  • National Martini Day
    June 19
    Of course the Martini will have it's own special holiday, why not? Original Recipe or Flavored Martinis
  • The Cocktail Lab - A Hands-On Workshop
    June 22, 2009 - 6?30 pm
    Astor Center, New York City
    Join Mixologist Jonathan Pogash for a hands-on workshop that explores bartending techniques and how to create great cocktails.

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