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Competition Overview |
High Spirits Events is excited to host the first annual Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta! The event will take place on Sunday April 9, 2017 at a historic downtown venue, The Old Cigar Warehouse. Local bartenders and chefs are invited to go head-to-head in a battle for the best cocktail, taco, or “taco sidekick”. The event is sponsored by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, and bartenders will create a signature cocktail using Lunazel Tequila. Each restaurant chef will create a unique and delicious taco recipe, and/or side item with ingredients of their choice. Local judges will taste the food and drink submissions and decide the winner within each category. We are expected 800 people, so it's a great way to get your name in front of a tequila lovin' audience. We invite you to step up to the challenge to create the best taco or cocktail!
Judging Information
The contest will be judged by a panel of local judges, who will be announced a few weeks before the competition. The judges will have a table at the event and bartenders and chefs will be asked to present their creations at the judges station. Bartenders and chefs will be given a short warning to prepare for the judges. The judges will score you 1-10 in categories such as Best Tasting Taco, Most Creative Taco, Best Sidekick (side dish or dessert) or Best Overall Cocktail to name a few. After all the cocktails, tacos and sidekicks have been tasted, the scores will be tabulated and the winner in each category will be announced. It is possible to win in more than one category.
In addition to the Judge’s Awards, there will be a People’s Choice Award and Social Media Star Award for the bartenders and chefs that will be tabulated using social media components. More information about this will be provided at a meeting on April 3rd (see the appropriate registration pages for details and rules).
In addition to the Judge’s Awards, there will be a People’s Choice Award and Social Media Star Award for the bartenders and chefs that will be tabulated using social media components. More information about this will be provided at a meeting on April 3rd (see the appropriate registration pages for details and rules).
Prizes
Bragging Rights, Cash prizes and a swag bag will be given to the winning bartender and chef in each category. The restaurant who promotes the event and creates the most engagement on their social media channels will be awarded a Social Media Star - a $100 cash prize!
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Bartender Prizes:
Most Creative Cocktail: $100 cash People's Choice Award: $100 cash Best Overall Cocktail: $500 cash |
Chef Prizes:
Most Creative Taco: $100 cash People's Choice Award: $100 cash Best Overall Taco: $500 cash |
Do you feel you can create the best cocktail or taco Greenville has ever tasted?
