Calling All Key West Restaurant and Bar Staff!

 RALLY THE TROOPS…

And prepare for Key West’s ultimate and annual showdown at the Battle of the Bars on Sunday, August 7th at 1 p.m.

The battle lines are drawn at Schooner Wharf (Battle headquarters), and it’s time for veteran warriors to impart their wisdom to the newly enlisted.

Bartenders, servers and everyone else in the industry must prepare their battle strategy and round up a team of seven.

The highly competitive relay race involves mixing drinks, navigating an obstacle course, tapping a keg, recycling bottles and, of course, skillfully consuming alcohol.

Teams compete against the clock and each other for prizes and bragging rights. Everyone gets a Battle of the Bars T-shirt, and besides trophies and prizes for the fastest and most accurate teams, there are also awards for most outrageous team costume and deepest pockets. Sign up before Thursday, July 28th and your team name will be on the shirt. Entry fee is only $35.00.

All’s fair in love and war, especially in Key West, so judges can be bribed and all the money goes to charity. In the past, teams have found innovative ways of raising funds for bribes and for getting into the next round, last year we had an outstanding total of $9,638 for the day.

The event has raised a grand total of $301,587 for charities, something everyone can be very proud of! Proceeds from this year’s 23rd anniversary Battle of the Bars will benefit the Boys and Girls Club, whose mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens; and the local Habitat for Humanity, which helps families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security with an affordable, stable home. Money raised at Battle of the Bars will help ensure the continuance of both their missions.

There will be drink specials throughout the day. The heat of battle, literally, brings everyone to the front lines in August!

To register your team, pick up an Entry Form at Schooner Wharf or go online – Schoonerwharf.com/special events to print. Or call 305-292-3302 or e-mail [email protected]. Registration opens on Battle day at 11:00 in Schooner Wharf’s back room. Teams need to be registered by noon, and Opening Ceremonies are at 1:00.

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