The Paris of the Plains Fest in Kansas City is almost here! Next week from September 9 through 13, the bartending community gets together for competitions, seminars and parties. I’m heading out for the BBQ as well!

• All Access Pass – $288
• Educational Day Pass – $157
• Night Owl Pass – $135
• Luncheons $45 each 

9/11 Magical Midday Mezcal Meal (1:30-3PM)

9/12 Teeling Whiskey Cocktail Luncheon (12:45-2:15 PM)

• Competitions $25 each

9/10 MIXLDN Beefeater National Finals

9/13 Midwest Melee 

• Seminars are also available at $25 each
• Parties range from $15-30, check ticketing for cost

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Here are my picks and make sure you check out the full schedule here.

Wednesday, September 9

• 10 PM – 2 AM: USBG Industry Social (Offkey)

Thursday, September 10

• 7-10 PM: MIXLDN Beefeater National Finals (The Brass on Baltimore, Tudor Room)

The winners from the 5 regional heats will compete in the US finals in Kansas City. The winner of the US finals goes on to the International finals in London later this year. I will be cheering on my girl from Los Angeles, Karen Grill (Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood) as she takes on the other 4 regional winners.

Friday, September 11

First day of seminars! I want to do them all but here are the ones that look super cool-

• 10 – 11:30 AM: Spanish Wines and Cockails (Berg Event Space)
• 3:30 – 4:45 PM: History of Gin in Tiki Cocktails (Berg Event Space)
• 11:30 PM- 2:30 AM: Rebirth Reverb with L.L. Kinahan’s and J. Rieger & Company (The Brick)

Saturday, September 12

More seminars! Again, here are my picks!

• 10-11 AM: Beyond the Brunch Cocktails (The Brass on Baltimore, Rooftop)
• 11:15 AM-12:15 PM: Aromatized Wines in Cocktails; Americano, Quinquina and Vermouth with Haus Alpenz (The Brass on Baltimore, Rooftop)
• 2:30 – 3:45 PM: Understanding the Barrel (The Brass on Baltimore, Rooftop)
• 10 PM – 1:30 AM: Late Night Cognac with Maison Ferrand (Ollie’s Local)

Sunday, September 13

• 6-10 PM: Fourth Annual Midwest Melee (The Guild)

 

See you in KC!

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