The 5th Annual Garnish Games
Denver's Premier Cocktail Competition
About The
Garnish
games
DiningOut Magazine & Meow Wolf are proud to present GARNISH GAMES 2023!
The 5th Annual Garnish Games is a bartending competition in Denver, presented by DiningOut Magazine and Diageo Brand Spirits.
Ten of Denver’s most creative bartenders will compete for the title of the most visually stunning garnish. You can try each of their cocktails at participating restaurants and bars in April and May leading up to the event. The top six bartenders, who get the most online votes, will advance to the live finale at Meow Wolf on June 7th where they will serve their themed cocktail within and inspired by the immersive space of Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station.
Schedule of
Events
MAR 27TH - APRIL 3rd
First Round Bartender Submissions
APRIL 24TH - MAY 17TH
Top 10 Public Voting Live
May 18th
Top 6 Finale Contestants Determined
June 7th
Live Finale at Meow Wolf
JOIN US FOR THE
GRAND FINALE
GET READY FOr
THE FINALE
DiningOut Magazine and Diageo Spirits are very proud to present THE GARNISH GAMES 2023 LIVE FINALE. Come sample cocktails from 6 of the best bartenders in the city. You vote to help crown the Garnish Games 2023 Champion! The competition starts with 10 contestants, followed by an online public vote to narrow down to the top six finalists. Then, the live finale will showcase the top 6 bartenders that garner the most online votes.
The finale event includes a FREE welcome cocktail for attendees, sample cocktails from all of the Garnish Games bartenders, great music, and giveaways.
Join us on Wednesday evening, June 7th at Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station from 6-9 pm for the finale of the 2023 Garnish Games!
WHAT ARE
THE PRIZES
ALL Participants receive a $100 cash prize for participating in this year’s games. The top 6 finalists will receive an additional $200. The GRAND PRIZE is an all-expense paid luxury weekend getaway to the US city of your choice.
MEET THE
SPIRITS
All spirits used in this contest brought to you by Diageo.
