This battle started 23 years ago….it’s time to enlist

A battle has rumbled in Key West for more than two decades, and there’s no sign of it ever letting up.

Schooner Wharf’s Battle of the Bars will mark its 23rd anniversary on Aug. 7th.

It’s time to muster the troops, assemble a platoon of seven and earn your stripes on the hilarious battlefield while raising money for local charities.

The battlefield is an outrageous relay race that challenges team members to make and serve the perfect margarita, sort recyclables, tap a keg and pour six draft beers before downing one.

Teams race against the clock and each other for the fastest times that will earn them a spot in the next heat and then lead to victory and a year of bragging rights around town. But that’s not all the tactics in fundraising…teams are not only allowed, but are encouraged to bribe the judges for a change to advance to the next round.

All bribe money and $35 entry fees are donated to local charities, with Battle of the Bars having generated $301,587 for the Florida Keys community since it all started in 1993. Something all the participating teams can be extremely proud of!

Proceeds from this year’s 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 build long-term financial security with an affordable, stable home. The money raised at Battle of the Bars will help ensure the continuance of both their missions.

The team contributing the most money will win a Deepest Pockets special trophy and there is also a prize awarded for Most Outrageous Team Costume.

Registration starts at 11 a.m. on the day of the battle and games start at 1:00.

All teams that enter by Thursday, July 28th will have their team’s name appear on the commemorative Battle of the Bars 23rd Anniversary T-shirt.

To sign up, call Schooner Wharf Bar at 305-292-3302 or Evalena at 305-292-3773, email [email protected] or visit schoonerwharf.com/special events to print the Entry Form and drop off.

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