Iron Shaker 2024
THE IRON SHAKER RETURNS!
After the sad fire that damaged Napa Valley Distillery and the Hollywood Room, the Iron Shaker cocktail competition will move to the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum at the CIA at Copia on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Experience the thrill of the ultimate cocktail showdown! Watch as top mixologists battle it out for the prestigious title of THE IRON SHAKER and a spectacular $1000 grand prize!
Who will compete? Who will win? Who will YOU choose?
We’re taking our favorite parts of Chopped, Top Chef and of course IRON CHEF and combining them with our love & passion for fine cocktails to craft one of the most unique cocktail competitions in the North Bay!
Together the contestants will vie for the top prize of $1000 and the title of THE IRON SHAKER!
In addition to the top prize, we will also have a People Choice competition where YOU & the rest of the audience will choose the winner! You will sample drinks from the finest bars & bartenders in the area and choose which one you think is the real winner! People’s Choice will have a chance to win $350 and bragging rights!
Early Bird tickets are currently on sale for $50 ($40 for Club Members)! Grab your tickets NOW before they go up to $65! Buy tickets at https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/435498.
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The Details:
Tickets to the event will include a free welcome beverage, free tasters of drinks for the People’s choice competition, light snacks and other food options, and you will have a chance to be front and center as we crown the next IRON SHAKER!
The Main competition will consist of three rounds of competition. Each round will have its own theme and ingredients for the competitors to choose from.
Judging the competition will be a collection of local celebrities, personalities and cocktail connoisseurs will rate and vote on each round of cocktails. The bottom competitors of each round will be eliminated. The winner of the final round will win the coveted IRON SHAKER & $1000 cash prize. Second place will receive $350.
Sponsors for the Iron Shaker include: Napastak, Fever Tree, Abstract Ice, King Floyds, Liquid Alchemist & Others to be announced!
The Iron Shaker will be hosted by Emmy award winning journalist, former professional baseball player and winemaker: Adam Housley of Housley Napa Valley wines!
Judges will include Anthony Attanasio, Eduardo Dingler, Damon Boelte and Tamera Mowry-Housley.
Music from DJ Rotten Robbie!
Event will run from 7pm – 10pm.
CIA at Copia, 500 First St., Napa, www.ciafoodies.com