Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders –11th Annual at – Dayton, NJ

See Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders –11th Annual Live in Dayton on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Doors Open at 6:30 PM

Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders 2026 – Get Ready to RUMBLE, Dayton!

Get ready for the ultimate showdown – the Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is BACK Feb 25, 2026, and it’s going to be EPIC!
Defending Champion Thomas Morris of Wheat Penny and reigning People’s Choice winner Bill Castro of El Meson are gearing up for an electrifying face-off. The question on everyone’s mind: Who will claim the coveted titles in 2026?

Join us for a night dedicated to the Best Bartenders in town as they go head-to-head for the title belt! Sample delectable dishes from the Miami Valley’s finest restaurants and savor Buckeye Vodka concoctions crafted by the region’s most talented bartenders.

What began as the first bartender event in the Miami Valley has evolved into a thrilling competition that you absolutely cannot afford to miss!

Save the Date: February 25, 2026 The Steam Plant

Get ready to experience: ✨ Intense bartending battles ️ Culinary delights from top Miami Valley restaurants Signature Buckeye Vodka creations
This promises to be a night of excitement, flavor, and unparalleled skill. Bring your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and fierce competition.

Cheers to the spirit of competition and the artistry of mixology!

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Amber Rose :

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Dewberry 1850

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El Meson

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The Florentine

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Manna Uptown:

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Meridien Uptown- NEW

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Mr Boro’s Tavern

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Rip Rap Roadhouse

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Smith’s Boathouse Menu

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Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Menu

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Tickets are $45 in advance(Until February 24) after- $55 day of and include 1 Buckeye Vodka Flight Card (Your choice of 5 Buckeye Vodka cocktails from 5 different restaurants , food from each restaurant participating, and 1 voting chip. Doors open at 630p.
Limited number of VIP tickets include arrival at 6pm, food from each participating restaurant and 2 Buckeye Vodka Flight Cards (10 Buckeye Vodka cocktails your choice, food from each restaurant, and 2 voting chips for People’s Choice). $65

Each ticket includes food from each restaurant as well! 

This event sells out quickly!

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Buckeye Vodka, Austin Landing, Morgan Services, CJS Heating & Air. Plumbing and Electrical, Sculpture Hospitality, David Roth- Veteran’s Home Team, X-Pert Roofing, and Buckeye Lawn & Landscaping/O’Heil Irrigation

2025: Defending Champion: Thomas Morris, Wheat Penny Oven & Bar
2024: Defending Champion: :Louis Connelly, Meadowlark, “Shanghai Noon”
2023:Thomas Morris, Wheat Penny, “Stop and Smell the Roses”
2020: Roland Eliason, The Winds “Gold Blooded”
2019: Carolyn Porter, Wheat Penny “Dutchess of Earl”
2018: Brock McKibben, Wheat Penny ” Merchant’s Wife”
2017: Bill Castro, El Meson “Tamiami Miami”
2016: Nikolaus Hunt, Coco’s Bistro “Coco’s Ruby Slipper”
2015: Amber Brady, Lily’s Bistro “Rosemary’s Babee”
2014: Dustin Wade, Meadowlark “The Root of All Evil”

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