Raise a glass at Park & Grove’s North Central Cocktail Competition

Join Charleston’s top bartenders as they compete for the best tequila cocktail while supporting Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

People at the cocktail competition

This is a fun way to support some local businesses.

Photo by Julia Schroder

Park & Grove is hosting its second annual North Central Cocktail Competition today, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Guests can sample signature cocktails and help choose the winner in a competition featuring local bartenders from Park & Grove, Daps, Edmund’s Oast, Punch Runners, The Archer, Herd Provisions, and The Container Bar. Each venue will incorporate Tres Agaves Blanco Tequila into their creations. Liam Murphy will provide live music.

Tickets are $30 per person and include cocktail samples and light bites. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Southern Smoke Foundation to support Hurricane Helene relief for food and beverage industry workers. Note: Attendees must be 21 or older.

Bonus: You can also enter a special raffle for a $100 Park & Grove gift card.

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